Boat Tours in Charleston at a glance
- Our pick: Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & Wildlife, US$ 56 per person (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 2,404).
- Top rated: Private Sailing Charter Charleston Harbor: 2.5-Hour Sunset Sail, US$ 500 per group (2h 30m, 5.00★ · 97).
- Best value: Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouse, US$ 56 per person (1h 30m, 4.99★ · 216).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 43–US$ 70 (median US$ 56). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 14 with live guides in English, 14 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 9 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in Charleston — Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Morris Island Lighthouse and 5 more
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14 options
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & Wildlife A 2.5-hour boat cruise through Charleston's tidal creeks with a naturalist captain, a one-hour beach stop at Morris Island, and sightings of dolphins. Every day · 11 start times, 09:45 to 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (2,404 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins Guided kayak tour through Charleston's Folly Creek estuaries. See dolphins, sea turtles and wading birds. Includes equipment, guide and 2-hour paddle. All skill levels. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (1,033 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge views Cruise Charleston harbor at sunset aboard a 45-foot catamaran, passing Fort Sumter, the Battery and under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Fri and Sat · 16:00 · Season until 27 Nov · All ages ★ 4.84 (1,145 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with Dolphins Sail Charleston harbor on your private crewed yacht: see Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge from the water, bring your own drinks and food. Every day except Saturday · 15:30 ★ 4.98 (431 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 599 per group
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouse Cruise the tidal creeks behind Folly Beach on a 90-minute boat tour with a USCG-licensed captain and eco guide spotting bottlenose dolphins in their. Tue–Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.99 (216 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Pirates of Charleston: Water Cannon Battle Cruise for Kids Board the 45-foot Black Ghost pirate ship in Charleston harbor and battle Sneaky Pete with water cannons, hunt for treasure. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.99 (375 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Private Sailing Charter Charleston Harbor: 2.5-Hour Sunset Sail Private 2.5-hour Charleston Harbor sailing tour for up to 6 guests. Sail past Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge with an experienced captain. Every day · 12:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (97 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per group
Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin Tour Feel the breeze on a private Charleston sailing tour: see dolphins, historic forts, and the Battery with soft drinks included. Departs downtown with local crew. Every day · 09:30 ★ 5.00 (87 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 525 per group
Charleston Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse View Cruise Charleston's salt marshes for 90 minutes to spot Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins and explore Morris Island's uninhabited beach near the historic lighthouse. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 ★ 5.00 (66 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Charleston Harbor Sunset Yacht Tour: Arthur Ravenel Bridge Private 15-passenger yacht cruise through Charleston harbor past the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Fort Sumter, and USS Yorktown with swimming stops and floats. Mon–Thu · 15:30 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,549 per group
Charleston Harbor Boat Tour: Shark Tooth Hunting & Beaches Private afternoon boat tour from Charleston with a captain-led cruise to secluded island beaches where you hunt for shark teeth, collect shells, or relax on the sand. Next departure: 7 Jul 2027 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 599 per group
Charleston Harbor Sunset Boat Ride: BYOB & Shark Tooth Hunt Two hours on a private center console with a professional captain: cruise past the Battery mansions, the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter. Every day · 15:30 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 625 per group
Folly River Dolphin Cruise Charleston: Guaranteed Sighting Private 75-minute dolphin cruise on Folly River near Charleston with live guide and guaranteed sighting or money back. See Morris Island Lighthouse from a spacious boat. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per group
Charleston Harbor boat tour: Irish lobster boat for 24 Cruise Charleston Harbor on an Irish lobster boat with Captain Gene past White Point Battery and Castle Pinckney while enjoying live narration and refreshments. Every day · 11:00, 17:00, 17:30 and 19:30 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 525 per group
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Eco Boat Cruise: Morris Island Lighthouse & WildlifeOur pick | US$ 56 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 2,404 | Every day · 11 start times, 09:45 to 14:30 | English |
| Private Sailing Charter Charleston Harbor: 2.5-Hour Sunset SailTop ratedPrivate | US$ 500 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 83 per person if 6 go | 2h 30m | 5.00★ · 97 | Every day · 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & LighthouseBest valueGroup of up to 12 | US$ 56 per person | 1h 30m | 4.99★ · 216 | Tue–Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & DolphinsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 54 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 1,033 | Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge views | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.84★ · 1,145 | Fri and Sat · 16:00 · Season until 27 Nov | English |
| Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with DolphinsPrivate | US$ 599 per group | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 431 | Every day except Saturday · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Pirates of Charleston: Water Cannon Battle Cruise for Kids | US$ 43 per person | 1h 30m | 4.99★ · 375 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin TourPrivate | US$ 525 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 88 per person if 6 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 87 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Charleston Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse ViewPrivate | US$ 70 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ · 66 | Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Charleston Harbor Sunset Yacht Tour: Arthur Ravenel BridgePrivate | US$ 1,549 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 103 per person if 15 go | 2h–4h | 5.00★ · 10 | Mon–Thu · 15:30 | English |
| Charleston Harbor Boat Tour: Shark Tooth Hunting & BeachesPrivate | US$ 599 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 100 per person if 6 go | 3h | 5.00★ · 15 | Next departure: 7 Jul 2027 | English |
| Charleston Harbor Sunset Boat Ride: BYOB & Shark Tooth HuntPrivate | US$ 625 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 104 per person if 6 go | 2h–3h | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 15:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouse (US$ 56 per person) · Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins (US$ 54 per person)
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