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    Charleston 2.5-Hour Yacht Race Charter

    Sail in Charleston's weekly harbor race with wine and charcuterie

    5.0 stars• 686 reviews
    From$743/ boatincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 1/2 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Captain, first mate, drinks

    Highlights

    Join Charleston's weekly yacht race and sail around the harbor with the captain and first mate at the helm. Sip wine and enjoy charcuterie while watching the fleet compete.
    • Join Wednesday races offered May through August
    • Depart at 5:15 PM to reach the 6 PM start line
    • Follow a fleet of up to 40 yachts around the harbor
    • Help with sailing if you choose
    • Watch the race unfold over 1 to 2 hours, depending on wind conditions

    What's Included

    • Captain
    • First mate
    • Bottled water
    • Soft drinks

    Know before you go

    • Remove your shoes before boarding
    • Arrive sober; intoxicated travelers cannot board
    • Leave illegal substances ashore
    • Alcohol and cigarettes require legal age
    • Expect a service fee
    • Expect to cover 100% of repair or replacement costs for damage caused by your party
    • Prepare to sail in light rain or windy conditions; only the captain decides weather cancellations

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel more than 7 days before departure for a full refund. Cancel within 7 days for a 50% refund. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours. If the captain cancels due to weather, choose a full refund or reschedule if available.

    FAQs

    Wear clothing appropriate for the forecast. Bring lotion-style sunscreen; spray sunscreen cannot be used aboard. Plan to remove your shoes for the yacht race; wear soft-soled shoes in winter and go barefoot in warmer months.

    Bring any food or beverages you wish. If you bring a cooler, use a soft-sided cooler when possible; hard coolers are discouraged.

    Crew gratuity is not included in the listed price. A customary gratuity is 18–20% and is settled directly with the crew in cash or Venmo.

    Meeting details

    Safe Harbor Marina Charleston, 7 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401

    Experience provided by Charleston Sailing Charters
    Experience provided by Charleston Sailing Charters

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    Boat Mystique

    $743.92

    The boat accommodates up to 6 people

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    686 reviews•Google Maps
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    Charleston Harbor looks stunning from the water, and the crew here seems to know exactly how to make the most of it. Captains like Will, Dustin, and Brandon consistently earn praise for being friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm with guests, whether it's a family outing with toddlers in tow or a romantic engagement cruise at sunset. Crew members like Sam, Maddie, and Emma get just as much love in the reviews, and that says a lot about the overall culture of the operation. A few things stand out as patterns worth noting. Families with young kids have had great experiences, with captains making pit stops at small beaches for shell hunting and swimming. Couples have used these charters for engagement photos and special occasions, with the crew going out of their way to make those moments feel memorable. The boats themselves get consistently positive mentions, described as beautiful and well-maintained. With ratings this consistently high across a large volume of reviews, there's very little to caution travelers about here.

    What people are saying

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