LowCountry
Coastal Excursions

Charleston Harbor cruise.
Three centuries, seen from the water.

A private two-hour harbor cruise past Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, Rainbow Row, and under the Ravenel Bridge — with a local captain telling the stories.

Private Charter Only
Fort Sumter & Yorktown
Harbor Dolphins
500+ Five-Star Reviews
Duration
2 hours
From
$375 · whole boat (1–4)
Charter
Private — your group only
Route
Forts, skyline & bridge
Departs
Morning & afternoon
Boards at
Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant
On the Route

The harbor is Charleston's front porch.

Every landmark that made this city — forts, fleets, bridges, and mansions — faces the water. You'll see them all the way they were meant to be seen.

Fort Sumter

Cruise past the island fort where the Civil War began — a view you can't get from land.

USS Yorktown

Glide alongside the WWII aircraft carrier at Patriots Point — enormous from the water.

Castle Pinckney

The forgotten harbor fort on Shutes Folly — a photo stop most tours skip.

Ravenel Bridge

Charleston's iconic cable-stayed bridge from the best angle there is: underneath it.

The Battery & Rainbow Row

Antebellum mansions and pastel facades lining the waterfront promenade.

Harbor Dolphins

Bottlenose dolphins work these waters year-round — most cruises get a visit.

Simple Pricing

$375 for the whole boat.

Covers groups of 1–4 · +$50–75 per extra guest after that · private charter, one flat price, no per-head tickets and no strangers on board. Pick a date below to see live departure times.

Gallery

The best view of Charleston isn't in Charleston.

Charleston Harbor at dusk with the city skyline
Ravenel Bridge at sunset from the water
Private charter boat cruising Charleston Harbor
Golden Lowcountry marsh along the harbor route
Marsh and bridge views on the Charleston Harbor cruise
Reviews

Guests who saw the city the right way.

5.0 · Google & Instagram
Charleston sunset cruise review — Susan M.
"Two hours flew by. Fort Sumter, the Yorktown, dolphins beside the boat, and the captain's history stories were better than any walking tour we did."
SMSusan M.Columbus, OHGoogle
Charleston sunset cruise review — David H.
"We had three generations on board and everyone loved it. Private boat meant grandma got a comfortable seat and the kids could move around."
DHDavid H.Greenville, SCGoogle
Charleston sunset cruise review — Rachel P.
"The skyline from the water at golden hour is the best view in Charleston, period. Worth every penny to have the boat to ourselves."
RPRachel P.Washington, DCInstagram
FAQ

Good questions, straight answers.

Weather & What to Bring

Two hours, zero stress.

On the water right now
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Charleston Harbor

Live Charleston Harbor conditions. The harbor is protected water — calm rides are the norm — and we only cancel for unsafe weather (full refund or free reschedule).

Pack this for the trip
Camera or phone — the skyline shots are unreal
Sunscreen, a hat & sunglasses
A light layer for the harbor breeze
Water & snacks (BYOB welcome)
Comfortable, flat-soled shoes
Where to Find Us

Board at Shem Creek.

Your private cruise boards at Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant — about 14 minutes from downtown Charleston across the Ravenel Bridge. Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.

Address
Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Getting here
14 min from downtown Charleston across the Ravenel Bridge. Free public parking nearby at Shem Creek.
Arrive early
Please get to the dock 15 minutes before departure.
Questions?
(843) 508-1600
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See the city the sailors, soldiers, and merchants saw first.

Private boat. Local captain. Two hours of Charleston at its best.

Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC · Free cancellation up to 48 hrs

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