Charleston SC Boat Tours and Dinner Cruises

Captain Byrd's Boat Tours Call for reservations. (843) 300-7482
Captain Byrd offers pirate boat tours on Charleston Harbor. Captain Byrd is a licensed historian and a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain. Come aboard Persistence and learn about the "Golden Age of Piracy" in Charleston. Sail the very same waters as some of the most famous pirates in history and relive their adventures. Tours depart nightly from the Charleston Maritime Center at 8:00pm from 10 Wharfside Street Charleston, SC.

Coastal Expeditions Kayak Tours Mt. Pleasant (843) 884-7684
Charleston's Oldest Guide Service and Most Respected Outfitter, Coastal Expeditions takes you kayak touring in South Carolina. Join us for a paddling trip soon, no experience necessary. Estuaries are the most biodiversified ecosystem on the planet. South Carolina is blessed with more estuary/barrier island habitat than any other state in the nation, including the longest stretch of protected coastline on the Eastern seaboard. This rich environment is where fresh and saltwater intermingle and is host to an abundant and diverse array of flora and fauna. Whether paddling in the black water creeks of a Cypress swamp, old canals of abandoned rice fields or the coastal waters of our barrier islands, your adventure with Coastal Expeditions will be an unforgettable highlight of your stay in the Low Country.

Charleston Water Taxi Sightseeing and Dolphin Watch (843) 330-2989
Water Taxi to downtown Charleston! Take the water taxi to the Maritime center, conveniently located minutes from FREE Dash bus routes, SC Aquarium, Ft. Sumter tour boats, and historic Market Street. Water Taxi to Patriots Point, “Home of the USS Yorktown”! The water taxi makes hourly trips to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. And board the Tidewater Boat Cruise and see Charleston Harbor in a setting that no other tour company can offer. Your journey will depart Charleston Harbor Resort and marina and begin with views of the U.S.S. Yorktown. From there you go underneath the Cooper River Bridge, by Charleston’s old Coal docks, and one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast. Stunning views of the downtown’s skyline, Waterfront Park and the Battery.

Fort Sumter Tours 360 Concord Street Suite 201 Charleston (843) 881.7337
Fort Sumter Tours is an authorized National Park Service concessionaire. We provide the only commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter, the island fort where the Civil War began. The cruise yachts carrying you to Fort Sumter are U.S. Coast Guard inspected passenger vessels. They are clean, safe and equipped with snack bars and restrooms. Two convenient locations from which you can depart: Liberty Square in downtown Charleston, or in Mt. Pleasant at the Patriots Point Maritime Museum, the world's largest naval and maritime museum.

Palmetto Breeze (843) 886.8133
Imagine your next private, corporate, wedding, or educational event gliding past dolphin through the pristine water of the Charleston harbor. Relax and spread out over the 1700 sq. ft. of deck space or sit back on the cushioned covered seating. Enjoy a beverage from the bar, and experience spectacular views of Forts Moultrie and Sumter, Castle Pinckney, the USS Yorktown, the Charleston skyline, and all the breathtaking wildlife of the low country!

Sandlapper Water Tours (843) 849.8687
The nature tours and history tours are proud to have a local naturalist and local historian aboard who will interpret the sites your guests will see. The sunset tours and Haunted Harbor Ghost Tours each provide a unique way to experience the beauty and legend of Charleston. The Palmetto is a versatile catamaran that allows our Captain to venture down salt marsh creeks, land the boat on the beach, and handle the harbor's waters smoothly. Experience Charleston, its harbor, and Lowcountry living like never before. All Charleston boat tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center located near the SC Aquarium. Free parking & clean restrooms are available at the Maritime Center.

Schooner Pride Aquarium Wharf 360 Concord St. (843) 722.1112
Come ride with us through the famous and historic harbor of Charleston South Carolina. There is nothing so beautiful and quietly elegant than...Schooner Pride. The PRIDE is an 84 foot three masted gaff topsail schooner and a Class "C" Tall Ship. She was modeled to resemble the old coastal trading schooners and has the character and charm of the great days of sail. She is silently pushed by the winds and tides. The guests may help by raising and trimming the sails or even taking a turn at the wheel.

Spiritline Harbor Tour 360 Concord Street Suite 201Charleston (843) 722-2628
Experience Charleston and her history from the decks of a Spiritline yacht. Join them for a non-stop, live narrated harbor tour and discover how fresh sea air, incredible harbor views and the history of the Old South can turn your tour of Charleston harbor into a memorable event. Enjoy 1 1/2 hours of a leisurely cruise past the palatial homes of Charleston's famous Battery, the Cooper River Bridge, Waterfront Park, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and our bustling seaport.

Spirit Line Dinner Cruises 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC (843) 722-2628
Enjoy an unforgettable three hour cruise and breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor, as you savor a three-course gourmet meal (prepared to order), table-side service, your favorite beverage and live entertainment.

Thriller Charleston (843) 276-4203
Looking for fun things to do in Charleston that combine the history and beauty of the Lowcountry, and will definitely get the "thumbs up" from the kids? Thriller Charleston is your answer. Enjoy a one-hour tour on our modern, bright yellow power catamaran, and sit back while we make history FUN. Great for all family members from 3 to 93. Boat departs from Shem Creek on Coleman Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant, just in front of Vickery's Restaurant.

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