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    Private Afternoon Sailboat Charter in Charleston Harbor

    Sail Charleston Harbor on a private afternoon charter for up to 6 guests

    5.0 stars• 730 reviews

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Captain & mate, soft drinks

    Highlights

    Enjoy an afternoon harbor sail from Downtown Charleston on a private charter with a captain and mate. Relax on board or take the helm and learn the basics as you cruise the harbor.

    • Depart from Downtown Charleston Safe Harbor Marina
    • Sail for 2 hours with the option to add more time
    • Bring your own drinks and use the onboard refrigerator and freezer
    • Take a break with access to 2 onboard bathrooms
    • Choose to sit back and relax or help pilot the sailboat

    What's Included

    • Private charter for up to 6 passengers
    • Captain and mate
    • Bottled water
    • Soft drinks
    • Two bathrooms onboard

    Things to know

    A 50% deposit may be required to hold your time. A 16% base gratuity is added to charters of 3 hours or longer.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund outside 7 days. Within 7 days: 50% refund. No refund within 24 hours. Rescheduling may have fees: within 7 days $200. Weather cancellations are decided by the captain at departure; if canceled, you can reschedule or get a full refund.

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    FAQs

    Bring appropriate clothing for the forecast. Wear soft-soled shoes in winter and go barefoot in warmer months. Bring lotion-style sunscreen (spray sunscreen cannot be used onboard). If you bring a cooler, use a soft-style cooler if possible.

    Yes. Bring any food or beverages you want. You can store items in the onboard refrigerator/freezer, and there’s an additional refrigerator dedicated to your provisions or alcoholic beverages.

    You get bottled water and soft drinks at no extra charge (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and bottled water).

    Meeting details

    Charleston, SC

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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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

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    The most incredible sunset tour in Charleston. Dustin, Alyssa, and Rachel were other worldly gems only found in the rarest of places on earth. If you get to choose your charter staff there is no other option. It was awesome!

    Photo of Austin Sadnick

    Austin Sadnick

    August 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The most incredible sunset tour in Charleston. Dustin, Alyssa, and Rachel were other worldly gems only found in the rarest of places on earth. If you get to choose your charter staff there is no other option. It was awesome!

    Photo of Austin Sadnick

    Austin Sadnick

    August 26, 2026

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