$900per guest
2 hours, 2 hr minimum
Sunset Harbor Cruise
Watch the sun drop behind the Charleston skyline with a charcuterie platter and a bottle of wine or prosecco already on ice.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Private boat charters on Charleston harbor
Step aboard a private yacht with a licensed captain, not a crowded tour boat. Sunset cruises, dolphin watching, historical tours and parties on the water, built around your group.
Book by the hour
Six ways to spend an afternoon on the water
Every trip runs private, just your group and the crew. Call Captain Dan and he will build the route around what you want to see.
From $1,050per guest
3 hours
Historical Harbor & Fort Sumter Tour
Cruise past the Battery, the Yorktown and Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
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From $700per guest
2 hours
Dolphin Watching Cruise
Idle through the calm water where the pods feed and let the captain find you a breach.
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From $900per guest
2.5 hours
Bachelorette Party Cruise
Sweet Tea or Wagon Wheel, a Bluetooth sound system and a swim platform for the whole crew.
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From $1,050per guest
3 hour minimum
Private Yacht Charter
The whole boat and crew, your route, your playlist. Up to 25 guests aboard Wagon Wheel.
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From $900per guest
2.5 hours
Dinner & Cocktail Cruise
Bring your own catering aboard. We handle the ice, the coolers and the sound system.
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What's aboard
Every charter includes the same short list
None of this costs extra. It is just what you get on High Tide, Sweet Tea or Wagon Wheel.
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A licensed master captain
Captain Dan has held a commercial license since 1984 and personally crews or oversees every trip.
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A sound system you control
A Bluetooth audio setup hooks up to your phone the moment you step aboard.
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Coolers packed with ice
Bring your own food and drinks. We supply the ice, cups, plates and plastic utensils.
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Weather tight enclosures
Clear view coverings mean a passing shower does not have to end the trip early.
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Flexible time on the water
Want to stay out longer? We settle up at the end of the charter, we do not cut it short.
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Coast guard approved vessels
Sweet Tea and Wagon Wheel are both Coast Guard approved for up to 25 passengers plus crew.
On the water
What a day aboard actually looks like
Real trips out of Ripley Point Marina, not stock photography.
On the water since 1984
5.0
60+ verified reviews on TripAdvisor
Charleston's harbor, the way locals actually see it
Captain Dan crews or oversees every trip personally. These are the trips guests come back and write about.
Megan T.Charleston sunset cruise
“Captain Dan timed the sunset perfectly and had the charcuterie board waiting when we got aboard. Best two hours of our trip to Charleston.”
Alyssa R.Bachelorette party charter
“Booked Wagon Wheel for my sister's bachelorette. Twelve of us, plenty of room, and the crew kept the playlist going the whole time.”
David K.Historical harbor tour
“We asked for the history behind Fort Sumter and Captain Dan gave us the real story, not a script. Worth every minute.”
Priya S.Dolphin watching cruise
“Saw dolphins twice in one hour. The captain slowed down each time so everyone actually got a look, not just the front row.”
How we run a charter
A few rules Captain Dan does not bend
Thirty years of licensed boating taught Captain Dan that a good charter is not about the biggest boat. It is about a captain who actually knows this harbor and a crew that gets out of your way.
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Small groups, real attention
Six to twenty five guests depending on the boat, never a crowd big enough to lose your group in.
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Local knowledge, every route
Thirty years navigating Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort and Savannah means the route is never a guess.
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Safety credentials kept current
Firefighting, CPR, offshore rescue and at-sea repair, current certifications, not just a license from 1984.
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Bring your own everything
Your food, your drinks, your playlist. We supply the ice, the coolers and the sound system.
Most requested
Book the signature sunset cruise
Two hours on High Tide as the sun drops behind the Charleston skyline, with a charcuterie platter and a bottle of wine or prosecco already on ice.
- Complimentary charcuterie platter
- Wine or prosecco on ice
- Up to 6 guests, 2 hour minimum
- Coast guard approved captain
Weekday special: $300 per hour for up to 6 guests, Monday through Thursday, 2 hour minimum.
