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Charleston Sailing Adventures
Skippered sailing charters departing Wharfside Street into Charleston Harbor and the surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
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Clear all- 4.9 · 25028 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Party Cat, LLC
Pontoon boat party cruises on the Ashley River, available for private charters and group events.
5.05.7k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1343195 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Tour Company
Walking and boat tours of the peninsula, run out of a storefront on East Bay Street since 2005.
5.01k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1384Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Harbor Bar Boat Tours - Charleston Party Boat
Private and public boat tours and party charters departing from Ripley Light Marina on the Ashley River.
5.01.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 218510 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Sailing Adventures
Guided sailing charters out of Wharfside Street on the Charleston Harbor, running lessons and sunset cruises aboard a fleet of keelboats.
5.01.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 18768 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrending
Saltwater Cycle Party Boat Tours
Pedal-powered party boat cruising Charleston's waterways, BYOB and wheelchair accessible, departing from Ashley Point.
5.01.4k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 164750 Immigration St, CharlestonTrending
RedFin Charters
Inshore fishing charter running redfish and trout trips through Charleston's tidal creeks and salt marshes.
4.91.3k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 96817 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailing Charters LLC Yachts Fate, Serendipity, Kismet, Mystique and Southern Charm
Five-vessel sailing operation out of Lockwood Drive marina offering private charters on the harbor and surrounding waters.
4.9738 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 208940 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
USS Yorktown Ghost Tour
Nighttime ghost tour aboard the decommissioned WWII carrier docked across the harbor in Mount Pleasant.
4.91.6k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 103101 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Palmetto Breeze
Dolphin-watching and sunset cruises departing from Shem Creek on a 48-foot catamaran.
4.9792 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 811156 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Pirates of Charleston
Family-run pirate adventure cruise departing Ashley Point, blending local maritime lore with hands-on activities for kids on the Charleston Harbor.
4.9619 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 129121 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Kayak Tour
Paddle through Shem Creek's salt marsh. Dolphins are common; the dolphins are the point.
4.9988 ratingspaddling · wildlife · sunsetOpen - 4.9 · 2501310 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Sandlapper Water Tours
Narrated boat tours of Charleston Harbor departing from Wharfside Street, covering the waterfront, Fort Sumter, and the historic Cooper River.
4.92k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 6814119 Spring St #4, Charleston
All In One Charters
Fishing and touring charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of downtown Charleston.
4.9520 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 6515Ashley Marina, 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Holy City Boat Tours
Narrated harbor and waterway boat tours departing from Ashley Marina on the Charleston peninsula.
4.9499 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 7616185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Tiki Tours of Charleston - Party Boat and Booze Cruises
BYOB pontoon boat tours departing from Lockwood Drive along the Charleston Harbor and Ashley River.
4.9584 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 129171 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Nature Adventures on Shem Creek
Recreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education.
4.9988 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25018Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Park
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 451956 Ashley Point Dr Slip E4, Charleston
Carolina Cabana Cruises
Private boat charters out of Ashley Marina for harbor tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin watches on the Charleston waterway.
4.9342 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 362095 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Yacht Tours
Private and group boat tours departing from Ripley Point on the Ashley River.
4.9277 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 362195 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Yacht Tours
Private and group sailing charters departing from Ripley Point on the Ashley River.
4.9277 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 2502210 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Harbor Tours
Narrated boat tours departing Wharfside Street, covering the harbor, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston peninsula from the water.
4.75.2k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2502399 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
4.84.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 382424 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Sundog Sailing & Boating Tours Charleston
Small-boat sailing tours out of Patriots Point, running the harbor and nearby waterways with an emphasis on actual time on the water.
4.8289 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 30251 Vendue Range, Charleston
Chucktown Tours
Walking and boat tours of the peninsula led by local guides, departing from Waterfront Park.
4.9230 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 29261 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Captain Cocktail Cruises
Two-hour cocktail cruises departing Shem Creek, with open bar and views of the harbor and Ravenel Bridge.
4.8221 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 282733 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailboat Charters
Bareboat and crewed sailboat charters departing Lockwood Marina into Charleston Harbor and beyond.
4.8216 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25028375 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Adventure Sightseeing
Family-friendly bus and boat tour operator running sightseeing routes through the historic peninsula since 1967.
4.77k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25029Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 7530Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt Pleasant
Shem Creek Boardwalk
Tidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.
4.7576 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 243133 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Cruisin Tikis Charleston
Electric tiki boats for rent on the Charleston Harbor, BYOB, captain included.
4.8184 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3032Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park Playground
Waterfront playground beneath the Ravenel Bridge with harbor views, climbing structures, and wheelchair-accessible paths along the Mount Pleasant shoreline.
4.7230 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 653310 Wharfside St, Charleston
Charleston Water Taxi
Passenger ferry running between the Charleston peninsula and Patriots Point across the harbor, with open-air deck seating.
4.7499 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 15334340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises
Federal ferry service running daily trips from Liberty Square to the Civil War fort in Charleston Harbor.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 193524 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Everything Zen Sailing Charters
Sailboat charters departing Patriots Point for harbor and sunset cruises on Charleston's waterways.
4.8146 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 7236Charleston
The Battery
Seawall promenade at the tip of the peninsula where antebellum mansions face the harbor and cannons point toward Fort Sumter.
4.7550 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 18371300 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Charleston Fishing Trips
Saltwater charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant.
4.8141 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 15338340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises
Ferry service running visitors out to the Civil War fort where the first shots of the conflict were fired.
4.61.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 17391407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Knot Stressed Inshore Charters
Inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Shrimp Boat Lane, targeting redfish and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.
4.8133 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 164033 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Dockside Yacht Charters
Private yacht charters departing from Lockwood Drive on the Ashley River, handling corporate events, sunset cruises, and custom trips.
4.8120 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 164133 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Dockside Yacht Charters
Private and group sailing charters departing from the downtown marina on the Ashley River.
4.8120 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 15421407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Flatsbroke Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Wando River waterfront.
4.7115 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 314356 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Charleston Speed Boat Adventures | Charleston Boat Tours
Speedboat tours of Charleston Harbor and surrounding waterways, departing from Ashley Point on the James Island side of the Ashley River.
4.6238 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 164424 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Om Sailing Charters
Sailboat charters out of Patriots Point for half-day, sunset, and private cruises on Charleston Harbor.
4.7121 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25045CharlestonTrending
Charleston, South Carolina
Historic walking city where centuries of architecture, cobblestone streets, and harbor views reward those who slow down enough to look up.
4.43.7k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 654610 Wharfside St, Charleston
Charleston Water Taxi
Passenger ferry linking downtown Charleston to Patriots Point and Waterfront Park, running the Cooper River year-round.
4.6499 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 124733 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
SoulShine Charters Charleston
Private fishing and sightseeing charters out of Lockwood Drive, running the harbor and surrounding lowcountry waterways.
4.792 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 124833 Lockwood Dr B3, Charleston
Southern Wonder Yacht Charters
Private yacht charters out of Lockwood Drive marina for events, sightseeing, and harbor tours on Charleston's waterways.
4.789 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 354940 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Fort Sumter Ferry
National Park Service ferry from Patriots Point to the Civil War battery where the first shots of the war were fired.
4.6265 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4750Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord St, Charleston
Schooner Pride
Tall ship sailing schooner departing from Aquarium Wharf for harbor tours on Charleston's working waterfront.
4.5362 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1151472 Meeting St STE 219, Charleston
Chocolate Milk Charters
Fishing and sightseeing charter operation running trips out of Charleston Harbor, booked through a Meeting Street office suite.
4.787 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 115256 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Sip & Sea Boat Charters
Private boat charters out of Ashley Point for harbor cruises, dolphin watches, and sunset runs on the Charleston waterways.
4.786 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1053185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Booze Cruise
Two-hour booze cruises departing Lockwood Drive marina, covering Charleston Harbor with drinks aboard.
4.776 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 125456 Ashley Point Dr, Mt Pleasant
Adventure Harbour Tours
Small-boat dolphin and nature tours launching from Mt. Pleasant's Ashley Point into the Lowcountry waterways.
4.691 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 95533 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Flamingo Charters LLC
Lockwood Drive charter operation running fishing and sightseeing trips on Charleston Harbor and the surrounding tidal waterways.
4.667 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 85698 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
High Tide Harbor Tours
Narrated harbor and waterway boat tours departing from Ripley Point, covering Charleston's coastline and historic maritime landmarks.
4.663 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 85798 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
High Tide Harbor Tours
Small-boat harbor tours departing from Ripley Point, covering Charleston's waterfront history and working port up close.
4.663 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 75817 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Private Party Boat Charters Kismet, Serendipity, Fate, Mystique, Southern Charm
Private charter fleet of five boats docked at Lockwood Drive, running harbor cruises and event charters on the Ashley and Cooper rivers.
4.652 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 1035932 Washington St, Charleston
Carnival Cruise Port
Carnival's downtown embarkation terminal on the Charleston waterfront, sending ships out from the base of the peninsula since 2016.
4.4791 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1060176 Concord St, Charleston
Waterfront Swings
Free public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.
4.577 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 416133 Lockwood Dr Slip G5, Charleston
Ride-N-Slide Boat Charters
Private boat charters launching from Lockwood Marina, offering harbor and waterway excursions on Charleston's tidal rivers.
4.3314 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 56256 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Palmetto Party Boat
Private charter boat operation running harbor tours and group outings off the Ashley River at James Island.
4.538 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 56350 Immigration St, Charleston
Flipper Finders Party Boat Tours
Dolphin-spotting boat tours departing from the Charleston waterfront at Immigration Street, with free parking on-site.
4.538 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 256440 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Spirit Line Cruises
Narrated harbor cruises departing Patriots Point, with views of Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and the Charleston peninsula.
4.2190 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 6654 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston
Wahoo Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day offshore and inshore fishing charters departing from Ashley Point on the west side of the peninsula.
4.343 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 4966Harbor Walk West, 360 Concord St #201, Charleston
SpiritLine Cruises
Narrated sightseeing and dinner cruises departing from the downtown waterfront on the Cooper River.
4.2374 ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 3.9 · 136770 E Bay St, Charleston
Hazel Parker Playground
Accessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.
4.2101 ratingsOpen - Be first68Fort Sumter Ferry, Charleston
Fort Sumter Ferry
Boat tour to the harbor fort where the Civil War started. National Park Service runs it.
4.02 ratingshistory · harbor · tourOpen
