Public Charleston Harbor Boat Cruise: Family Friendly Scenic

Duration1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

Get Off the beaten path and onto the water!

Looking for a laidback, affordable way to experience Charleston from the water? Step aboard Captain Cocktail Cruises for a relaxing 1.5-hour afternoon cruise through the Charleston Harbor. Your 35-foot custom tour boat departs from Shem Creek—right near some of the area’s best waterfront restaurants—and cruises past iconic sights like:

Fort Sumter
Ravenel Bridge
Charleston Peninsula
USS Yorktown

This is the perfect mid-day activity for families, couples, and groups looking to see the city from a unique perspective. Keep your eyes open for playful dolphins—your captain will stop for photos if we spot them!

Bring your favorite snacks and drinks (yes, it's BYOB!), kick back to boat-friendly tunes, and enjoy a peaceful ride through one of the most picturesque parts of the Lowcountry. We'll provide the coolers, ice, and bottled water.

Bathroom Onboard
Partial Shade
Music
Cushioned Bench Seating
Plenty of Room to Walk Around

What's included

Coolers With Ice For You to Use
Bottled water
Fuel surcharge

Gratuity Not Automatically Included but Typical
Free and Paid Parking Available
Additional Beverages Other Than Water

What to expect

Fort Sumter National Monument
Pass by

Fort Sumter National Monument, Charleston, South Carolina
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Pass by

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston, South Carolina
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Pass by

USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier
Charleston Waterfront Park
Pass by

Historic Charleston Peninsula

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We recommend parking on the Charleston side of Shem Creek. The best entrance onto the boardwalk is between Mt Pleasant Seafood and Water's Edge Restaurant. Once on the boardwalk turn right to walk towards the entrance to the lower docks in front of Waters Edge Restaurant's Cabana Bar.

End point

We recommend parking on the Charleston side of Shem Creek. The best entrance onto the boardwalk is between Mt Pleasant Seafood and Water's Edge Restaurant. Once on the boardwalk turn right to walk towards the entrance to the lower docks in front of Waters Edge Restaurant's Cabana Bar.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can children under 6 attend? No

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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