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8 Boat Tours in Charleston Worth Booking

8 tours  ·  from $45 a head

The 8 best boat tours in Charleston you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise - Starting at the Charleston Maritime Center
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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse - Morris Island Lighthouse from the beach
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Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

2.Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,111 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Cruise Charleston’s tidal creeks to Morris Island for dolphins, marsh views, shell hunting, and a close look at its historic lighthouse.

“Staff was awesome. Equipment and grounds were average. Matt and Chris especially. Trip to the Island was awesome. Then the rains came. Driver did his best to get us back to the office. A boat with some cover from the elements would have been preferred.”

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

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise - The Battery, Fort Sumter, and Fort Moultrie
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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

4.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

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

Watch Charleston’s sunset from a 45-foot catamaran with harbor views, dolphins, local landmarks, music, and a relaxed two-hour cruise.

“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 Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting - Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown stop
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Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise - What happens during the 150-minute itinerary
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Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

6.Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

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

Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour luxury dinner cruise, with harbor views, Fort Sumter, live music, local food, costs, and practical tips.

“Enjoyed the Harbor ride and ability to move among levels, Food was very good and staff very attentive. Would highly recommends to others.”

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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor - Dolphins, wind, and the feel of the ride
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Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music - The Battery and Charleston’s waterfront
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Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

8.Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 607 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour Spirit of Carolina dinner cruise, with harbor views, live music, a three-course meal, and practical booking tips.

“The food and service were both excellent and the drinks were reasonably priced. The music was also a very nice touch. It was a very memorable evening.”

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