Fort Sumter
Cruise past the island fort where the Civil War began — a view you can't get from land.
The private way to see Charleston Harbor.
Two-hour charter past Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, Rainbow Row & under the Ravenel Bridge — a local captain tells the stories. No strangers on board.
$375
Whole Boat · 1–4 Guests
2 hrs
Private Departure
Local
Captain & Crew
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Free cancellation up to 48 hrs · Instant confirmation · BYOB welcome
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.
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.
The boats, the dock, the harbor
This is what your two hours looks like.
Real footage from the Roamer IV at Shem Creek and out on Charleston Harbor — no stock, no staging. Press play and you've basically already boarded.
Reviews
Guests who saw the city the right way.
5.0 · Google & Instagram
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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Real footage from the Roamer IV & the Skiff — the harbor, the marsh, Shem Creek and everything in between.