A Charleston bachelorette party cruise is a private 2–4 hour charter on the harbor with BYOB, a Bluetooth sound system, decorations welcome, and golden-hour photo stops near the Ravenel Bridge. Private charters start at $350 and scale by group size up to 23 guests on the Roamer IV.
Somewhere along the way Charleston became one of the bachelorette capitals of the country, and honestly, the city earns it — but most of the itineraries we hear about are wall-to-wall restaurants and rooftops. The boat is the part of the weekend people actually talk about a year later. Nobody tells stories about brunch number three.
We host these charters every single weekend from spring through fall, so consider this the briefing we'd give your maid of honor over the phone.
How long to book
Two hours covers the harbor loop with a photo stop, and it's the right call for an evening slot when dinner's already booked. Three hours is the sweet spot — it adds a real swim stop at a sandbar without anyone watching the clock. Four hours is the full afternoon: sandbar, swim, sunset, and back to the dock with the bridge lights on. If your group is debating, take the three.
How many people fit
Up to 12 guests on our charter boats, and 13 to 23 on the Roamer IV — one flat rate for the whole boat either way, starting at $350 and scaling with group size. The thing brides like about a private charter over the big party boats: it's your music, your itinerary, your people, and nobody else's bachelor party three feet away.
Decorations, music, and the cooler
- Decorate away — sashes, balloons, banners are all welcome. Just keep confetti biodegradable; it ends up in the harbor and the dolphins live there.
- Every boat has a Bluetooth sound system. Build the playlist before you board — reception gets spotty mid-harbor.
- BYOB means BYOB: cans and plastic, hard or soft. We bring the cooler, the ice, and cups. Glass stays home.
- Bring layers for after sundown. The water breeze surprises people, even in June.
Getting the photos
If photos matter — and let's be honest, they do — book a slot that ends at sunset. Golden hour with the Ravenel Bridge behind the group is the shot, and the captains know exactly where to idle for it. A white dress on deck at golden hour does most of the photographer's job for free. Phone lanyards are a smarter investment than anyone wants to admit; the harbor has eaten its share of iPhones mid-toast.
"Show up with your people, your playlist, and your cooler. The captain handles literally everything else — that's the whole point of a private charter."— Captain Keith
When to book
Spring and fall Saturdays go first — if the weekend is set, lock the boat six to eight weeks out. Weekday charters have far more open slots and the same sunset. And if the forecast turns, you're covered: we only cancel for genuinely unsafe weather, and a captain's cancellation means a full refund or a free reschedule, your choice.
Pricing, BYOB rules, weather policy, and departure details are all on our FAQ page — or call (843) 508-1600.
Frequently Asked
Can we swim during the bachelorette cruise?
Yes — three-hour and four-hour charters include a sandbar swim stop, usually at Crab Bank or a nearby shoal. The captain picks the safest spot for that day's tide and wind.
Is the bachelorette cruise weather-dependent?
We only cancel for unsafe conditions like lightning or a small-craft advisory — light rain doesn't stop a party. If the captain cancels, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What's the best time slot for bachelorette photos?
Book a charter that ends right at sunset. Golden hour near the Ravenel Bridge is the most-photographed light in Charleston, and your captain knows where to position the boat for it.
Local captain with LowCountry Coastal Excursions, running tours out of Shem Creek since 2017.