Word on the street
What locals are saying
Carolina Marine Group is widely praised as Charleston's top private boat tour operator, with Captain Dave Gugliotti — a 30-year veteran with a USCG Master License — drawing near-universal acclaim for his humor, local knowledge, and guest-first attitude. The private-charter model (up to 6 on the classic 1971 Hatteras, up to 18 on the party boat) is a standout versus crowded group tours, and the company has won the Post and Courier Charleston Choice Award eight years running. The only consistent gripes are pricing trending on the higher end and limited availability that often requires booking well in advance, especially in peak season.
Captain Dave is the main drawprivate charter beats crowded group tours8-time Charleston Choice Award winnerBYOB/food friendlypremium pricingadvance booking required in peak season
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