Private harbor tours

Forget the crowded tour boat

Every harbor tour is a private charter with a knowledgeable captain aboard one of three luxury vessels, built around what your group actually wants to see.

Wagon Wheel charter boat crossing Charleston harbor with the Ravenel Bridge behind it
Charter boat cruising calm open harbor water where dolphins feed

Dolphin watching

There is nothing like watching one breach the surface

The captain knows where the pods feed on the tide, and idles the boat close enough for a real look without crowding the water. A relaxed, low speed cruise that works well for kids and grandparents alike.

  • Two hour private cruise
  • Slow, wildlife friendly pace
  • Good for all ages
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Guests watching the sunset from the back of a Charleston harbor charter boat

Sunset harbor tours

A Charleston sunset is worth the whole trip

A relaxing, unique dining experience: anchor off the Battery as the sky goes orange, with a charcuterie platter and a bottle of wine or prosecco already chilling on ice aboard High Tide.

  • 2 hour minimum charter
  • Charcuterie and wine included
  • Up to 6 guests on High Tide
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Fort Sumter and the Charleston harbor at dusk with the American flag flying

Historical harbor tours

See where the first shots of the Civil War were fired

If you are a history buff, this is the one. The route runs past the Historic Charleston Battery, Fort Sumter, the Yorktown and Sullivan's Island, narrated by a captain who has sailed this harbor for decades.

  • Fort Sumter and the Battery
  • The Yorktown and Sullivan's Island
  • Narrated by Captain Dan
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Calm open water at sunset in Charleston harbor

Memorial ash scattering

A quiet, respectful way to say goodbye on the water

Captain Dan arranges private ash scattering charters away from the main channel, at a pace and a place your family chooses. Call to talk through the details and the route in advance.

  • Private charter, no other guests
  • Route and timing set with your family
  • Handled with care by an experienced crew
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Not sure which tour

Call Captain Dan and describe the day you want

Most requests get built into a custom route on the spot. If you would rather see every option side by side first, the fleet page has the full rate card.

  • Private charter, never a shared tour boat
  • Weekday special: $300/hr for up to 6 guests
  • Last minute trips are often available
Charter boats and shrimp boats docked at Shem Creek