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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Kayak, paddleboard, and fishing charter operation launching from Bowens Island Road into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
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Clear all- 5.0 · 218210 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
Charleston Sailing Adventures
Skippered sailing charters departing Wharfside Street into Charleston Harbor and the surrounding Lowcountry waterways.
5.01.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 25038 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 - 4.9 · 250450 41st Ave C-6, Isle of PalmsTrending
Barrier Island Ecotours
Naturalist-guided kayak and paddleboard tours through the tidal creeks and barrier island ecosystems off Isle of Palms.
5.02.5k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1345195 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 · 1386Ripley 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 · 218710 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 · 18788 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 · 164950 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 - 4.9 · 16310101 River Landing Dr Dock, CharlestonTrending
Daniel Island Ferry | Daniel Island (The Waterfront on DI)
Passenger ferry connecting Daniel Island's Waterfront to downtown Charleston, running daily with free parking at the River Landing dock.
4.91.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 961117 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 · 2081240 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 · 103131 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 · 811456 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 · 129151 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 - 5.0 · 931683 Center St, Folly Beach
Charleston SUP Safaris
Stand-up paddleboard tours and rentals launching from Folly Beach, led by guides who know the local waterways.
4.9711 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2501710 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 · 6818119 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 · 6519Ashley 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 · 1552083 Center St, Folly BeachTrending
Flipper Finders Boat Tours - Folly Beach
Small-boat dolphin tours departing from Folly Beach's Center Street, running the tidal creeks and nearshore waters year-round.
4.91.2k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 7621185 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 · 2502240 Patriots Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Visitors can explore a retired Naval aircraft carrier, destroyer & submarine docked here year-round.
4.87.8k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 129231 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Nature Adventures on Shem Creek
Recreational company featuring kayak, canoe, paddleboard & hiking tours, rentals & kids’ education.
4.9988 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 9224514 Mill St B, Mt Pleasant
Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek
Outdoor adventure outlet offering kayak tours, kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & boat charters.
4.9702 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25025Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Park
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 3826100 Church St, Mt Pleasant
LowCountry Coastal Excursions
Mount Pleasant charter operation running dolphin tours, fishing trips, and coastal excursions off the Lowcountry waterways.
4.9293 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 452756 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 - 4.8 · 250283030 Cypress Gardens Rd, Moncks CornerTrending
Cypress Gardens
Swamp garden with giant cypress trees offering boat tours plus a butterfly house attraction.
4.83.8k ratingssource:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.8 · 146291250 Supply St, North CharlestonTrending
Friends of the Hunley
Waterfront museum offering weekend tours of a 19th-century historic submarine, artifacts & exhibits.
4.81.1k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 363095 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 · 363195 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 · 2503210 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 · 2503314 Wharfside St, CharlestonTrending
International African American Museum
Waterfront museum on Gadsden's Wharf, the precise site where enslaved Africans first arrived in America, documenting that history through galleries and genealogy resources.
4.81.9k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2503499 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 · 383524 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 · 30361 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 · 29371 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 - 4.8 · 250384300 Ashley River Rd, CharlestonTrending
Middleton Place
Sprawling Ashley River rice plantation dating to the 1730s, with gardens and refined lodging.
4.73.3k ratingssource:cvb · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.8 · 25039122 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Self-guided tours offered in a historic building, formerly a Revolutionary prison & City Hall.
4.71.9k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 284033 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Sailboat Charters
Bareboat and crewed sailboat charters departing Lockwood Marina into Charleston Harbor and beyond.
4.8216 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25041375 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 · 19942444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt PleasantTrending
Palmetto Islands County Park
A 943-acre nature setting with paved trails, picnic sites & access for fishing, crabbing & kayaking.
4.71.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25043Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 7544Shem 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 · 244533 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Cruisin Tikis Charleston
Electric tiki boats for rent on the Charleston Harbor, BYOB, captain included.
4.8184 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 23462223 Folly Rd, Charleston
Castaway Island Excursions
Folly Road outfitter running boat tours and water excursions to the barrier islands and marshes around Charleston.
4.8178 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 23472223 Folly Rd, Charleston
Castaway Island Excursions
Folly Road outfitter running boat tours and island excursions along the coastal waterways south of Charleston.
4.8178 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 2648Folly River Boat Ramp, 97 Center St, Charleston
Sail Folly--catamaran sail and power boat tours
Catamaran and powerboat tours out of the Folly River Boat Ramp, covering local waterways and barrier island coastline.
4.8200 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 13249135 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending
Gibbes Museum of Art
Portraits & landscapes dating back to the 1700s, housed in a century-old beaux arts-style building.
4.71k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250501214 Middle St, Sullivan's IslandTrending
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
A pair of historic military sites with roots dating from 1776 & featuring Charleston Harbor views.
4.72.7k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 3051Arthur 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 · 40523580 McLeod Mill Rd, Johns Island
Stono River County Park
Tidal park on Johns Island with boat access, walking trails, and marsh views along the Stono River.
4.7306 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 655310 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 · 15354340 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 · 195524 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 · 7256Charleston
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 - 4.7 · 1495748 Elizabeth St, CharlestonTrending
Aiken-Rhett House Museum
Tours of this historic home of an influential 1800s family include a back lot where slaves lived.
4.61.1k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 18581300 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 · 15359340 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 · 17601407 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 · 466179 Cumberland St, Charleston
Powder Magazine Museum
Colonial military history museum & gift shop in a 1713 gunpowder storage building.
4.7352 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 250621235 Long Point Rd, Mt PleasantTrending
Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens
1681 working plantation known for its moss-draped Avenue of Oaks & original slave cabins.
4.67.1k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25063South Carolina 29412, USA
Fort Sumter National Monument
Accessed by boat, this fort with ruins, gun emplacements & a museum saw the Civil War’s first shots.
4.711k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25064360 Meeting St, Charleston
The Charleston Museum
America's first museum, founded in 1773, exhibits relics from South Carolina & Confederate history.
4.62.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 89651950 Rutledge Rd, McClellanville
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
Established in 1735, this historic plantation is an interpretive site about slavery & offers tours.
4.6685 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 166633 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 · 166733 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Dockside Yacht Charters
Private and group sailing charters departing from the downtown marina on the Ashley River.
4.8120 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 3168Sunset Cay Marina, 66 W. 9th St., Folly Beach
Tideline Tours
Folly Beach-based dolphin and nature boat tours launching from Sunset Cay Marina on the tidal creeks and barrier islands.
4.7237 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 15691407 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 - 4.7 · 27704279 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Charleston Kayak
Guided kayak tours through the tidal creeks and marshes off the Ashley River, with free parking on site.
4.7208 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 82713550 Magnolia Plantation Rd, Charleston
Audubon Swamp Garden
Serene wetlands home to alligators, turtles & peacocks, explored via a boardwalk & bridges.
4.6628 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 317256 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 - 4.7 · 4673202 Calhoun St, Charleston
Mace Brown Museum of Natural History - College of Charleston
Free natural history museum inside College of Charleston's science building, with fossil collections, minerals, and regional specimens.
4.6353 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 1917451 Meeting St, Charleston
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
Ornate, circa-1808 home known for its "free-flying" 3-story spiral staircase, with guided tours.
4.61.5k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 167524 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 - 4.6 · 787621 E Battery, Charleston
Edmondston-Alston House
Historic Federal-style home, open for tours showcasing architecture, furnishings & family artifacts.
4.6596 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 4277746 County Rd S-18-30, Ridgeville
Edisto River Adventures
Canoe and kayak outfitter on the Edisto River, running guided tours and rentals through one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in the country.
4.6325 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1378934 Stillwater Dr, Charleston
Charleston Charters (Private Dolphin Cruise BYOB)
Private BYOB dolphin tours out of Stillwater Drive, running small groups through the tidal creeks off James Island.
4.799 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 25079CharlestonTrending
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 · 658010 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 · 128133 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 · 128233 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 · 358340 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 · 4784Aquarium 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 · 1185472 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 · 118656 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 - 4.7 · 2387340 Concord St, Charleston
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Two Civil War forts bookending Charleston Harbor, reachable by ferry, where the first shots of the war were fired.
4.6174 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 111881500 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
4.5854 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 1089185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Charleston Booze Cruise
Two-hour booze cruises departing Lockwood Drive marina, covering Charleston Harbor with drinks aboard.
4.776 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 749087 Church St, Charleston
Heyward-Washington House
18th-century Georgian-style home once belonging to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
4.5570 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 1509125 Ann St, Charleston
Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry
Hands-on exhibits for under-10 kids plus parties, programs, camps & classes such as yoga & dance.
4.41.1k ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 129256 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 · 99333 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 - 4.6 · 6994188 Meeting St, Charleston
The Museum at Market Hall
Greek Revival landmark built in 1841 offering Civil War history & tours by women's-group docents.
4.4528 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 142953380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
Drayton Hall
Storied, well-preserved antebellum plantation with tranquil grounds & an African-American cemetery.
4.51.1k ratingssource:vbunao · wedding-venuesOpen - 4.5 · 5696350 Meeting St, Charleston
Joseph Manigault House
Built in 1803, this antebellum structure is furnished with period American, French & British pieces.
4.4432 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 89798 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 · 89898 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 - 4.7 · 1599998 Pitt St, Mt Pleasant
Pickett Park
Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.
4.5116 ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 710017 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 · 10310132 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 - 4.3 · 250102Charleston
Magnolia Plantation Gardens
Romantic-style gardens dating to 1680. Azaleas peak in March; camellias bloom all winter.
4.410k ratingsgardens · history · springOpen - 4.8 · 10103176 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 - 4.9 · 81041100 Navy Way, North Charleston
Charleston Naval Base Admiral's House
Restored 1905 Colonial Revival officer's residence on the old North Charleston naval base, now bookable for weddings and private events.
4.560 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 91051880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Kiawah Island
Water Dog Paddle Co.
Guided kayak and paddleboard outfitter operating out of Kiawah Island's Andell Bluff, with accessible launch options on the Kiawah River.
4.570 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 16106100 Meeting St, Charleston
South Carolina Historical Society
Private library housing historical state photos & documents, with a Colonial & antebellum focus.
4.4121 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 2501076 Chalmers St, Charleston
Old Slave Mart Museum
Displays in this former slave auction building tell the story of the slave trade in Charleston.
4.42.7k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 61081390 Crestwood Pl, Charleston
Avid Angling Fishing Charters
Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Charleston, running redfish and trout flats with a five-star track record.
4.543 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 4110933 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 · 511056 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 · 511150 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 - 4.5 · 11112118 May Ln, Mt Pleasant
Sea Kayak Carolina
Guided kayak tours and rentals launching from Mount Pleasant, with routes through local creeks and tidal marshes.
4.585 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1711340 E Bay St, Charleston
Historic Charleston Foundation
Preservation nonprofit on East Bay running house museums, educational programs, and advocacy for Charleston's built environment since 1947.
4.3130 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 611431 Center St, Folly Beach
Charleston Paddle Co.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours launching from Folly Beach, with access to the surrounding salt marsh and tidal creeks.
4.345 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 2511540 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 · 61164 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 · 49117Harbor 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 · 1311870 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 first119Fort 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
