110 Wharfside St, CharlestonFeaturedTrendingCharleston Sailing AdventuresSkippered sailing charters departing Wharfside Street into Charleston Harbor and the surrounding Lowcountry waterways.5.0★·1.7k ratingsOpen
3195 E Bay St, CharlestonTrendingCharleston Tour CompanyWalking and boat tours of the peninsula, run out of a storefront on East Bay Street since 2005.5.0★·1k ratingsOpen
4Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrendingHarbor Bar Boat Tours - Charleston Party BoatPrivate and public boat tours and party charters departing from Ripley Light Marina on the Ashley River.5.0★·1.1k ratingsOpen
58 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonTrendingSaltwater Cycle Party Boat ToursPedal-powered party boat cruising Charleston's waterways, BYOB and wheelchair accessible, departing from Ashley Point.5.0★·1.4k ratingsOpen
650 Immigration St, CharlestonTrendingRedFin ChartersInshore fishing charter running redfish and trout trips through Charleston's tidal creeks and salt marshes.4.9★·1.3k ratingsOpen
717 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonCharleston Sailing Charters LLC Yachts Fate, Serendipity, Kismet, Mystique and Southern CharmFive-vessel sailing operation out of Lockwood Drive marina offering private charters on the harbor and surrounding waters.4.9★·738 ratingsOpen
840 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrendingUSS Yorktown Ghost TourNighttime ghost tour aboard the decommissioned WWII carrier docked across the harbor in Mount Pleasant.4.9★·1.6k ratingsOpen
91 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrendingPalmetto BreezeDolphin-watching and sunset cruises departing from Shem Creek on a 48-foot catamaran.4.9★·792 ratingsOpen
1056 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonPirates of CharlestonFamily-run pirate adventure cruise departing Ashley Point, blending local maritime lore with hands-on activities for kids on the Charleston Harbor.4.9★·619 ratingsOpen
111 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrendingShem Creek Kayak TourPaddle through Shem Creek's salt marsh. Dolphins are common; the dolphins are the point.4.9★·988 ratings·paddling · wildlife · sunsetOpen
1210 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrendingSandlapper Water ToursNarrated boat tours of Charleston Harbor departing from Wharfside Street, covering the waterfront, Fort Sumter, and the historic Cooper River.4.9★·2k ratingsOpen
13119 Spring St #4, CharlestonAll In One ChartersFishing and touring charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of downtown Charleston.4.9★·520 ratingsOpen
14Ashley Marina, 33 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonHoly City Boat ToursNarrated harbor and waterway boat tours departing from Ashley Marina on the Charleston peninsula.4.9★·499 ratingsOpen
15185 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonTiki Tours of Charleston - Party Boat and Booze CruisesBYOB pontoon boat tours departing from Lockwood Drive along the Charleston Harbor and Ashley River.4.9★·584 ratingsOpen
1640 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrendingPatriots Point Naval & Maritime MuseumVisitors can explore a retired Naval aircraft carrier, destroyer & submarine docked here year-round.4.8★·7.8k ratingsOpen
171 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrendingNature Adventures on Shem CreekRecreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education.4.9★·988 ratingsOpen
18Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrendingShem Creek ParkBoardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.4.8★·2.5k ratingsOpen
1956 Ashley Point Dr Slip E4, CharlestonCarolina Cabana CruisesPrivate boat charters out of Ashley Marina for harbor tours, sunset cruises, and dolphin watches on the Charleston waterway.4.9★·342 ratingsOpen
2095 Ripley Point Dr, CharlestonCharleston Yacht ToursPrivate and group boat tours departing from Ripley Point on the Ashley River.4.9★·277 ratingsOpen
2110 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrendingCharleston Harbor ToursNarrated boat tours departing Wharfside Street, covering the harbor, Fort Sumter, and the Charleston peninsula from the water.4.7★·5.2k ratingsOpen
2214 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrendingInternational African American MuseumWaterfront museum on Gadsden's Wharf, the precise site where enslaved Africans first arrived in America, documenting that history through galleries and genealogy resources.4.8★·1.9k ratingsOpen
2399 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt PleasantTrendingMount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkA nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.4.8★·4.2k ratingsOpen
2424 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantSundog Sailing & Boating Tours CharlestonSmall-boat sailing tours out of Patriots Point, running the harbor and nearby waterways with an emphasis on actual time on the water.4.8★·289 ratingsOpen
251 Vendue Range, CharlestonChucktown ToursWalking and boat tours of the peninsula led by local guides, departing from Waterfront Park.4.9★·230 ratingsOpen
261 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantCaptain Cocktail CruisesTwo-hour cocktail cruises departing Shem Creek, with open bar and views of the harbor and Ravenel Bridge.4.8★·221 ratingsOpen
27122 E Bay St, CharlestonTrendingOld Exchange and Provost DungeonSelf-guided tours offered in a historic building, formerly a Revolutionary prison & City Hall.4.7★·1.9k ratingsOpen
2833 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonCharleston Sailboat ChartersBareboat and crewed sailboat charters departing Lockwood Marina into Charleston Harbor and beyond.4.8★·216 ratingsOpen
29375 Meeting St, CharlestonTrendingAdventure SightseeingFamily-friendly bus and boat tour operator running sightseeing routes through the historic peninsula since 1967.4.7★·7k ratingsOpen
30Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrendingWaterfront ParkWell-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.4.7★·12k ratingsOpen
31Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt PleasantShem Creek BoardwalkTidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.4.7★·576 ratingsOpen
3233 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonCruisin Tikis CharlestonElectric tiki boats for rent on the Charleston Harbor, BYOB, captain included.4.8★·184 ratingsOpen
33135 Meeting St, CharlestonTrendingGibbes Museum of ArtPortraits & landscapes dating back to the 1700s, housed in a century-old beaux arts-style building.4.7★·1k ratingsOpen
34Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Mt PleasantMt Pleasant Waterfront Park PlaygroundWaterfront playground beneath the Ravenel Bridge with harbor views, climbing structures, and wheelchair-accessible paths along the Mount Pleasant shoreline.4.7★·230 ratingsOpen
3510 Wharfside St, CharlestonCharleston Water TaxiPassenger ferry running between the Charleston peninsula and Patriots Point across the harbor, with open-air deck seating.4.7★·499 ratingsOpen
36340 Concord St, CharlestonTrendingFort Sumter Tours & Boat CruisesFederal ferry service running daily trips from Liberty Square to the Civil War fort in Charleston Harbor.4.6★·1.2k ratingsOpen
3724 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantEverything Zen Sailing ChartersSailboat charters departing Patriots Point for harbor and sunset cruises on Charleston's waterways.4.8★·146 ratingsOpen
38CharlestonThe BatterySeawall promenade at the tip of the peninsula where antebellum mansions face the harbor and cannons point toward Fort Sumter.4.7★·550 ratingsOpen
3948 Elizabeth St, CharlestonTrendingAiken-Rhett House MuseumTours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.4.6★·1.1k ratingsOpen
401300 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantCharleston Fishing TripsSaltwater charter operation running inshore and offshore trips out of Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant.4.8★·141 ratingsOpen
411407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantKnot Stressed Inshore ChartersInshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Shrimp Boat Lane, targeting redfish and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.4.8★·133 ratingsOpen
4279 Cumberland St, CharlestonPowder Magazine MuseumColonial military history museum & gift shop in a 1713 gunpowder storage building.4.7★·352 ratingsOpen
43360 Meeting St, CharlestonThe Charleston MuseumAmerica's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.4.6★·2.5k ratingsOpen
4433 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonDockside Yacht ChartersPrivate yacht charters departing from Lockwood Drive on the Ashley River, handling corporate events, sunset cruises, and custom trips.4.8★·120 ratingsOpen
451407 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantFlatsbroke Fishing ChartersHalf-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Mt. Pleasant's Wando River waterfront.4.7★·115 ratingsOpen
4656 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonCharleston Speed Boat Adventures | Charleston Boat ToursSpeedboat tours of Charleston Harbor and surrounding waterways, departing from Ashley Point on the James Island side of the Ashley River.4.6★·238 ratingsOpen
47202 Calhoun St, CharlestonMace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of CharlestonFree natural history museum inside College of Charleston's science building, with fossil collections, minerals, and regional specimens.4.6★·353 ratingsOpen
4851 Meeting St, CharlestonNathaniel Russell House MuseumOrnate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.4.6★·1.5k ratingsOpen
4924 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantOm Sailing ChartersSailboat charters out of Patriots Point for half-day, sunset, and private cruises on Charleston Harbor.4.7★·121 ratingsOpen
5021 E Battery, CharlestonEdmondston-Alston HouseHistoric Federal-style home, open for tours showcasing architecture, furnishings & family artifacts.4.6★·596 ratingsOpen
51CharlestonTrendingCharleston, South CarolinaHistoric walking city where centuries of architecture, cobblestone streets, and harbor views reward those who slow down enough to look up.4.4★·3.7k ratingsOpen
5233 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonSoulShine Charters CharlestonPrivate fishing and sightseeing charters out of Lockwood Drive, running the harbor and surrounding lowcountry waterways.4.7★·92 ratingsOpen
5333 Lockwood Dr B3, CharlestonSouthern Wonder Yacht ChartersPrivate yacht charters out of Lockwood Drive marina for events, sightseeing, and harbor tours on Charleston's waterways.4.7★·89 ratingsOpen
5440 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantFort Sumter FerryNational Park Service ferry from Patriots Point to the Civil War battery where the first shots of the war were fired.4.6★·265 ratingsOpen
55Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord St, CharlestonSchooner PrideTall ship sailing schooner departing from Aquarium Wharf for harbor tours on Charleston's working waterfront.4.5★·362 ratingsOpen
56472 Meeting St STE 219, CharlestonChocolate Milk ChartersFishing and sightseeing charter operation running trips out of Charleston Harbor, booked through a Meeting Street office suite.4.7★·87 ratingsOpen
5756 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonSip & Sea Boat ChartersPrivate boat charters out of Ashley Point for harbor cruises, dolphin watches, and sunset runs on the Charleston waterways.4.7★·86 ratingsOpen
58185 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonCharleston Booze CruiseTwo-hour booze cruises departing Lockwood Drive marina, covering Charleston Harbor with drinks aboard.4.7★·76 ratingsOpen
5987 Church St, CharlestonHeyward-Washington House18th-century Georgian-style home once belonging to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.4.5★·570 ratingsOpen
6025 Ann St, CharlestonChildrens Museum of the LowcountryHands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.4.4★·1.1k ratingsOpen
6156 Ashley Point Dr, Mt PleasantAdventure Harbour ToursSmall-boat dolphin and nature tours launching from Mt. Pleasant's Ashley Point into the Lowcountry waterways.4.6★·91 ratingsOpen
6233 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonFlamingo Charters LLCLockwood Drive charter operation running fishing and sightseeing trips on Charleston Harbor and the surrounding tidal waterways.4.6★·67 ratingsOpen
63188 Meeting St, CharlestonThe Museum at Market HallGreek Revival landmark built in 1841 offering Civil War history & tours by women's-group docents.4.4★·528 ratingsOpen
64350 Meeting St, CharlestonJoseph Manigault HouseBuilt in 1803, this antebellum structure is furnished with period American, French & British pieces.4.4★·432 ratingsOpen
6598 Ripley Point Dr, CharlestonHigh Tide Harbor ToursSmall-boat harbor tours departing from Ripley Point, covering Charleston's waterfront history and working port up close.4.6★·63 ratingsOpen
6617 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonCharleston Private Party Boat Charters Kismet, Serendipity, Fate, Mystique, Southern CharmPrivate charter fleet of five boats docked at Lockwood Drive, running harbor cruises and event charters on the Ashley and Cooper rivers.4.6★·52 ratingsOpen
6732 Washington St, CharlestonCarnival Cruise PortCarnival's downtown embarkation terminal on the Charleston waterfront, sending ships out from the base of the peninsula since 2016.4.4★·791 ratingsOpen
68176 Concord St, CharlestonWaterfront SwingsFree public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.4.5★·77 ratingsOpen
69100 Meeting St, CharlestonSouth Carolina Historical SocietyPrivate library housing historical state photos & documents, with a Colonial & antebellum focus.4.4★·121 ratingsOpen
706 Chalmers St, CharlestonOld Slave Mart MuseumDisplays in this former slave auction building tell the story of the slave trade in Charleston.4.4★·2.7k ratingsOpen
7133 Lockwood Dr Slip G5, CharlestonRide-N-Slide Boat ChartersPrivate boat charters launching from Lockwood Marina, offering harbor and waterway excursions on Charleston's tidal rivers.4.3★·314 ratingsOpen
7256 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonPalmetto Party BoatPrivate charter boat operation running harbor tours and group outings off the Ashley River at James Island.4.5★·38 ratingsOpen
7350 Immigration St, CharlestonFlipper Finders Party Boat ToursDolphin-spotting boat tours departing from the Charleston waterfront at Immigration Street, with free parking on-site.4.5★·38 ratingsOpen
7440 E Bay St, CharlestonHistoric Charleston FoundationPreservation nonprofit on East Bay running house museums, educational programs, and advocacy for Charleston's built environment since 1947.4.3★·130 ratingsOpen
7540 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantSpirit Line CruisesNarrated harbor cruises departing Patriots Point, with views of Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and the Charleston peninsula.4.2★·190 ratingsOpen
764 Ashley Point Dr, CharlestonWahoo Fishing ChartersHalf-day and full-day offshore and inshore fishing charters departing from Ashley Point on the west side of the peninsula.4.3★·43 ratingsOpen
77Harbor Walk West, 360 Concord St #201, CharlestonSpiritLine CruisesNarrated sightseeing and dinner cruises departing from the downtown waterfront on the Cooper River.4.2★·374 ratings·source:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen
7870 E Bay St, CharlestonHazel Parker PlaygroundAccessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.4.2★·101 ratingsOpen
79Fort Sumter Ferry, CharlestonFort Sumter FerryBoat tour to the harbor fort where the Civil War started. National Park Service runs it.4.0★·2 ratings·history · harbor · tourOpen