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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 · 2501830 Mary Murray Dr, CharlestonTrending
Hampton Park
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.
4.82.1k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25019Shrimp 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 · 452056 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 · 362195 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 · 362295 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 · 2502310 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 · 2502499 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 · 382524 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 - 4.8 · 250262 Murray Blvd, CharlestonTrending
White Point Garden
This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.
4.73.6k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 30271 Vendue Range, Charleston
Chucktown Tours
Walking and boat tours of the peninsula led by local guides, departing from Waterfront Park.
4.9230 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1612846-54 Ashley Ave, CharlestonTrending
Colonial Lake Park
Historic tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space.
4.81.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 29291 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 · 283033 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailboat Charters
Bareboat and crewed sailboat charters departing Lockwood Marina into Charleston Harbor and beyond.
4.8216 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25031375 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 · 25032Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 7533Shem 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 · 243433 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Cruisin Tikis Charleston
Electric tiki boats for rent on the Charleston Harbor, BYOB, captain included.
4.8184 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 10935640 Wampler Dr, CharlestonTrending
Melton Peter Demetre Park
Waterfront city park on James Island with marsh views, a fishing pier, and open green space for dogs and families.
4.7838 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3036Arthur 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 · 653710 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 · 15338340 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 - 4.7 · 1393980 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
Washington Square
Urban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument.
4.71.1k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 194024 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 · 7241Charleston
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 · 18421300 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 · 16643340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Liberty Square
Grassy national park on Cooper River featuring a small museum, aquarium & ferry to Fort Sumter.
4.61.3k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 15344340 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 · 17451407 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 - 4.8 · 3946303 Concord St, Charleston
Gadsdenboro Park
Small urban park on the edge of the upper peninsula, with a playground, open lawn, and direct views of the Cooper River.
4.6302 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25047329 Meeting St, Charleston
Marion Square
Urban green space with historic significance, hosting regular events including a farmer's market.
4.62.6k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 164833 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 · 164933 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 · 15501407 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 · 315156 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 · 165224 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 · 25053CharlestonTrending
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 · 655410 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 · 125533 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 · 125633 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 · 355740 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 - 4.5 · 15258185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Brittlebank Park
Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.
4.51.2k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 4759Aquarium 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 · 1160472 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 · 116156 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 · 1062185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Booze Cruise
Two-hour booze cruises departing Lockwood Drive marina, covering Charleston Harbor with drinks aboard.
4.776 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 126386 Anson St, Charleston
Theodora Park
Compact neighborhood green space on Anson Street with benches, dog access, and a quiet break from the French Quarter foot traffic.
4.691 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 126456 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 · 96533 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 · 86698 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 · 86798 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 · 76817 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 · 1036932 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 - 4.9 · 97036 Marlow Dr, Charleston
Corrine Jones Park
Small neighborhood park on Marlow Drive with open lawn, a playground, and a walking path suited for kids and leashed dogs.
4.566 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1071176 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 · 417233 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 · 57356 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 · 57450 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 - 4.7 · 97552 Chapel St Suite 50, Charleston
Chapel Street Fountain Park
Small neighborhood splash pad and green space on Chapel Street, open to dogs and strollers year-round.
4.472 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2876131 Rutledge Ave, Charleston
Cannon Park
Shaded neighborhood green across from the Gibbes Museum, popular with dog walkers and families on Rutledge Avenue.
4.3217 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 107755 Cleveland St, Charleston
McMahon Playground
Neighborhood park on Cleveland Street with standard playground equipment, open lawn, and free parking in the upper peninsula.
4.375 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 97841 Ashley Ave, Charleston
General William Moultrie Playground
Wheelchair-accessible neighborhood playground on Ashley Avenue, named for the Revolutionary War general who defended Sullivan's Island in 1776.
4.369 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1179461 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston
Pinckney Park
Quiet James Island neighborhood park with a playground, open lawn, and marsh views off Fort Johnson Road.
4.387 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 258040 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 · 6814 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 - 4.3 · 13822 Chisolm St, Charleston
Horse Lot Park
Compact public green on the Charleston Peninsula where Chisolm meets the waterfront, popular with dogs and strollers.
4.297 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 4983Harbor 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 · 138470 E Bay St, Charleston
Hazel Parker Playground
Accessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.
4.2101 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 585Patriots Point, Mt Pleasant
Patriots Point Nature Trail
Two-mile loop through maritime forest and marsh at the base of Patriots Point, with views of the Ravenel Bridge and Cooper River.
4.040 ratingsOpen - Be first86Fort 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
