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Best boating in Charleston

Boat clubs, marinas, charters, sailing — Charleston on the water.

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10 Wharfside St, Charleston
Gills & Thrills Charters- Florida Fishing
Fishing charter operation running offshore and inshore trips out of the Charleston City Marina at Wharfside Street.
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AreaDowntown24 Isle of Palms7 Shem Creek5 North Charleston5 Daniel Island5 James Island4 Seabrook Island3 Sullivan's Island2 West Ashley2 Mount Pleasant2 Folly Beach1 Johns Island1

TypeMarina30 Charter27 Sailing8 Fishing25 Boat club12 Rental5 Clear

Shem Creek Park’s Public Day Dock, 1424 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant

Tight Line Charters LLC

Inshore fishing charter operating out of Shem Creek's public day dock, targeting redfish, flounder, and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.

4.9★·285 ratings

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4 Sons Charters

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

4 Sons Charters

Family-run fishing charter operating out of Ripley Point with inshore and offshore trips on Charleston's coastal waters.

4.8★·300 ratings

Charleston Harbor Sailing

33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Charleston Harbor Sailing

Skippered and bareboat charters out of the Municipal Marina, putting guests on the harbor between the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter.

4.8★·146 ratings

Isle of Palms Marina

50 41st Ave, Isle of PalmsTrending

Isle of Palms Marina

Working marina on the Isle of Palms waterfront where charter boats depart and casual dockside dining sits alongside fuel pumps and tackle.

4.6★·902 ratings

Backhaul Sportfishing

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

Backhaul Sportfishing

Offshore and inshore charter operation running out of Ripley Point, putting anglers on grouper, mahi, and redfish in Lowcountry waters.

4.7★·92 ratings

Charleston Yacht Club

27 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Charleston Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and powerboat club on the Ashley River with docking, racing programs, and waterfront event space.

4.6★·198 ratings

Carolina Yacht Club

50 E Bay St, Charleston

Carolina Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and yachting club anchored at the foot of East Bay since 1882, with docks on the Cooper River.

4.6★·169 ratings

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

1610 Marsh Harbor Ln, Mt Pleasant

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

Guided fishing charters and kayak tours launching from a Mount Pleasant marina into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.

4.6★·72 ratings

Tall Tide Fishing Adventures

2040 Wappoo Dr, Charleston

Tall Tide Fishing Adventures

Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Wappoo Creek, targeting redfish and flounder on the tidal flats.

4.6★·75 ratings

Simon Says Charters

20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant

Simon Says Charters

Half-day and full-day fishing charters launching from Patriots Point marina in Mount Pleasant, captained by a local who knows these waters.

4.6★·89 ratings

Fishing Charleston 101

1010 Tidewater Rd, North Charleston

Fishing Charleston 101

Inshore charter operation running the tidal creeks and marsh flats out of North Charleston's Tidewater Road.

4.6★·81 ratings

Salty Habit Charters

98 Church St, Mt Pleasant

Salty Habit Charters

Wheel-accessible fishing charter operation running inshore and nearshore trips out of Mount Pleasant.

4.6★·72 ratings

Ace Outdoors Charleston Fishing

Tranquil Dr, Charleston

Ace Outdoors Charleston Fishing

Captain-led fishing charters out of Charleston, running inshore and nearshore trips on local tidal waters.

4.6★·53 ratings

South Carolina Yacht Club

10 Yacht Club Dr, Hilton Head Island

South Carolina Yacht Club

Private sailing and powerboat club on Hilton Head's Broad Creek, with marina access and a membership roster dating back generations.

4.5★·92 ratings

James Island Yacht Club

734 Wampler Dr, Charleston

James Island Yacht Club

Private sailing and power club on the James Island waterway with docks, racing programs, and a members-only social calendar.

4.5★·116 ratings

Marsh Maven Fishing Charters

875 Law Ln, Mt Pleasant

Marsh Maven Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day inshore charters out of Mt. Pleasant, working the lowcountry marsh creeks for redfish and flounder.

4.5★·47 ratings

Charmed Life Charters

33 Lockwood Dr B-5, Charleston

Charmed Life Charters

Private sailing and powerboat charters departing from Lockwood Drive marina on the Charleston Harbor.

4.5★·45 ratings

Folly Beach Fishing Charters

1285 Fort Lamar Rd, Charleston

Folly Beach Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore and inshore fishing charters launching from Folly Beach, captained by locals who know these tidal waters.

4.5★·40 ratings

FinAddict Charters Charleston Fly/Light Tackle Fishing Guide

1610 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant

FinAddict Charters Charleston Fly/Light Tackle Fishing Guide

Light-tackle and fly fishing guide service running the flats, creeks, and nearshore waters around Mount Pleasant.

4.5★·38 ratings

Charleston Fishing Adventures

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Charleston Fishing Adventures

Inshore and nearshore charter operation running out of Isle of Palms for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout.

4.5★·38 ratings

Chompin Charters

145 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Chompin Charters

Inshore fishing charter running the Lowcountry creeks and marshes out of Lockwood Drive on the Charleston peninsula.

4.5★·37 ratings

Fish Call Charters

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Fish Call Charters

Captain-led inshore fishing charters out of Isle of Palms, working the tidal creeks and grass flats of the Lowcountry coast.

4.5★·37 ratings

Tails of the Tides

Tails of the Tides

Local fishing charter running inshore and nearshore trips through Charleston's tidal creeks and coastal waters.

4.5★·35 ratings

Captain Bo Fishing Charters

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Captain Bo Fishing Charters

Inshore and nearshore fishing charters out of Isle of Palms, running the local creeks and coastal waters with Captain Bo.

4.4★·44 ratings

Blackjack Fishing Charters

56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston

Blackjack Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore fishing charters departing from Ashley Point, captained by locals who know these coastal waters.

4.5★·33 ratings

FishWater Outfitters

2148 Medway Rd, Charleston

FishWater Outfitters

Full-service fishing charter and outfitter running guided inshore trips through the Lowcountry's tidal creeks and marshes off Medway Road.

4.5★·34 ratings

Captain Richard Fishing Charters

1933 Culver Ave, Charleston

Captain Richard Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore fishing charters out of James Island, captained by a local who knows these waters.

4.5★·33 ratings

Affinity Charleston Fishing Charters

1771 Clark Hills Cir, Johns Island

Affinity Charleston Fishing Charters

Johns Island-based charter operation running inshore and nearshore fishing trips through the Lowcountry's tidal creeks and coastal waters.

4.5★·32 ratings

Marsh View Fishing Charters

98 Church St, Mt Pleasant

Marsh View Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day fishing charters out of Mt Pleasant, working the local marshes and nearshore waters.

4.4★·46 ratings

Ripley Light Yacht Club

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

Ripley Light Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and racing club on the Ashley River, anchored at Ripley Point since the 1940s.

4.4★·55 ratings

Sea Island Yacht Club

2438 Sea Island Yacht Club Rd, Wadmalaw Island

Sea Island Yacht Club

Private sailing and powerboat club tucked into a creek off Wadmalaw Island, with dock access and a members-only waterfront.

4.3★·33 ratings

MarineMax Charleston

152 Sportsman Island Dr, Charleston

MarineMax Charleston

Boat retail chain for yachting, fishing & leisure craft, marine services, repairs & customization.

4.2★·48 ratings