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The 12 Best Charleston Harbor Cruises

12 tours  ·  from $40 a head

Fort Sumter out in the channel, dolphins in the creeks and a sunset that turns the Battery pink. The 12 below are priced and timed, with a note on which sail under canvas.

Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise - Leaving the Charleston Maritime Center
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Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

1.Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49Our pick

Review the $49 Charleston Harbor Cruise, with Fort Sumter, 75 landmarks, live history, dolphins, sunset views, and practical tips.

“the booking process was seamless, the staff was so nice, the boat was clean , and the host was very informative. I took my seven year old kid and he enjoyed the experience.”

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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise - Passing Under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

2.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $60Top rated

Review of Charleston’s two-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with harbor sights, dolphins, practical parking tips, pricing, and who should book.

“Captains were a lot of fun! Well worth the price. Learned a lot and enjoyed all of the views. It was a laid back feeling.”

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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise - The route from Patriots Point to Charleston Harbor
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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

3.Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 2h 30m · from $111

Review the Spirit of Carolina dinner cruise in Charleston, with harbor views, made-to-order food, live music, pricing, access, and practical tips.

“Everything was perfect! The ride, the views, the food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were so good! The live music was also perfect.”

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Charleston: Sightseeing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch - Patriots Point or Aquarium Wharf: choosing your starting point
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Charleston: Sightseeing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

4.Sightseeing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40Best value

Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, live history, dolphins, tips, and value at $40.

“Cheaper than in person and great informative Air Force guide who talked the history of Charleston and how it became what it is today. Highly recommend to see Charleston on the water.”

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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor - A quiet sail instead of a narrated tour
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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

5.Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 620 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Sail Charleston Harbor aboard the Schooner Pride for dolphins, Fort Sumter, bridge views, and a relaxed 90-minute afternoon cruise.

“This was a great experience!! The Captain and his mates were wonderful! There was no commentary in the voyage, but it was not needed……it was a beautiful fall day, and the sun on your face and the wind in your hair was what made the voyage perfect!!”

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Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor - What the 90-minute route feels like
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Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

6.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $45

Cruise Charleston Harbor after dark for pirate tales, naval legends, and haunted history aboard a 45-foot catamaran.

“Chase was the best narrator and made our tour awesome. Great story teller, great personality, and made sure we were all safe throughout the night! Appreciated the accompanying photos she showed us and the many laughs! Captain Mike on Read more”

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Charleston: Historic City Tour and Harbor Cruise - The 90-minute coach tour through historic Charleston
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Charleston: Historic City Tour and Harbor Cruise

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch - Raising the sails gives the ride a purpose
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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

9.Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 255 reviews · from $48

Review of Charleston’s Schooner Pride harbor sail, with dolphin watching, Fort Sumter views, pricing, tips, and what to expect.

“The captain&crew were great, enjoyed the sail boat ride but wish it was longer .Also I wish there was a family option price ,it was expensive to pay for 8 family members .It was a surprise for my father’s birthday ,he is a sailor &loved being out on the water,relaxing while sailing along ..There was dolphins but not up close ,”

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1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration - Choosing between Aquarium Wharf and Patriots Point
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1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration

10.1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

See Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, and the Ravenel Bridge on a narrated 90-minute cruise with practical tips.

“Very nice and informative cruise. The narrator was terrific. Lot’s of civil war facts about the Charleston harbor and surrounding islands and previous Forts.”

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Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate - The Charleston Battery from the harbor
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Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

11.Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Charleston’s private BYOB sail on the 50-foot yacht Fate, with harbor sights, pricing, crew, itinerary, and booking advice.

“Captain Scott and Sam made our experience truly wonderful. From their wealth of knowledge about sailing to making sure that we were taken care of the entire ride, we absolutely would recommend the tour and look forward to coming back!”

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Charleston: Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise - Finding Dock C at Ripley Light Marina
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Charleston: Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise

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