Cruise Charleston Harbor with live music and a BBQ buffet
2 Hours
2-hr cruise, live music, BBQ
Relax on a 2-hour evening cruise aboard the Charleston Princess with live music, a BBQ buffet, and harbor views. Choose standard admission or upgrade to VIP for early boarding and one included drink.
Alcoholic beverages are not included (VIP includes 1 drink). Do not bring your own food or drinks onboard. The boat is not ADA compliant; access uses a 30-foot ramp and there is no elevator to the salon and restrooms.
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Events occur rain or shine. The operator may cancel due to severe weather, mechanical breakdown, or lack of participation; if cancelled, your event will be rescheduled or your ticket refunded.
The Charleston Princess is docked at Seabreeze Marina at 50 Immigration Street. Please proceed directly to the Charleston Princess for check-in and boarding.
There is a fenced-in parking lot behind the boat dry stacks as you proceed past the Seabreeze Marina entrance. You can also park parallel along Immigration Street (follow posted parking signage).
The Charleston Princess is not ADA compliant. Guests with wheelchairs can often be accommodated, but boarding is via a 30-foot ramp that varies in steepness with the tide, and there is no elevator to reach the salon where dinner is served and the restrooms are located.
Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC
Charleston Harbor tours consistently deliver a relaxing, educational experience on the water, with knowledgeable guides sharing history about Fort Sumter, the bridge, local sea life, and the surrounding waterfront. Friendly, accommodating staff are a recurring highlight across reviews, and the sunset cruise option gets particular praise for its laid-back atmosphere, yacht rock playlist, and gorgeous views. A few reviewers noted that the top deck can fill up quickly, and sightlines can be an issue when it gets crowded, so arriving early to grab a good spot is worth the effort. One tip that keeps coming up: the starboard side tends to offer better views. The good news is there's an air-conditioned lower deck if the top fills up. Overall, this is a well-loved way to experience Charleston from the water, with high marks across a large number of reviews. Staff go out of their way to be helpful, even assisting guests with mobility needs. Whether the vibe you're after is scenic and educational or relaxed and social with a drink in hand, there's likely a tour here that fits the bill.
Nice ride around the harbor and lots of history.
Robert Sedor Jr
May 19, 2026
Nice ride around the harbor and lots of history.
Robert Sedor Jr
May 19, 2026