Discover 300+ years of Charleston history from the water with a local guide
1.5 hrs
Boat tour, Local guide
Climb aboard the Palmetto, a 45-foot catamaran, for an interactive harbor tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Take in the salty breeze as your captain and guide share Charleston's maritime past and answer your questions.
Tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. Tours usually run in light rain and moderate weather. The operator may cancel up to an hour before departure for severe or unsafe weather. If the operator cancels, you can reschedule subject to availability or receive credit for a future event.
Product ID: YC6PXV
Use metered parking along Concord Street or the South Carolina Aquarium parking garage on Calhoun Street, a five-minute walk away. Metered parking is an extra cost, not included in your tour price.
No. Snacks, water, beer, and wine are available to purchase at the onboard bar. Bring extra cash if you plan to buy refreshments.
Bring sunscreen and sunglasses, and dress for the weather.
What a wonderful evening! Captain Mike and First Mate Nicole were fantastic—friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the narration throughout the cruise and learning about the different Charleston landmarks and points of interest as we passed them. The weather and sunset were perfect, and the whole experience was fun and beautiful. We chose this cruise to celebrate our anniversary, and it couldn’t have been a better way to spend the evening. To make the night even more memorable, another couple on board actually got engaged during the cruise! A beautiful Charleston experience and one we would absolutely recommend. Thank you, Captain Mike and Nicole, for making our anniversary evening so special!
Jean Chiviles
September 1, 2026
What a wonderful evening! Captain Mike and First Mate Nicole were fantastic—friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the narration throughout the cruise and learning about the different Charleston landmarks and points of interest as we passed them. The weather and sunset were perfect, and the whole experience was fun and beautiful. We chose this cruise to celebrate our anniversary, and it couldn’t have been a better way to spend the evening. To make the night even more memorable, another couple on board actually got engaged during the cruise! A beautiful Charleston experience and one we would absolutely recommend. Thank you, Captain Mike and Nicole, for making our anniversary evening so special!
Jean Chiviles
September 1, 2026
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