Excursions range from captained private sailboat rentals and sunset party boats to scheduled wildlife cruises and eco-tours. Choosing the right operator depends on whether you want a catered, hands-off experience or a BYOB group outing, as well as age restrictions for children. A map location shows where the vessel docks, but it will not tell you if fuel, captain fees, and safety gear are included in the listed rate.
Charleston 39
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Captain's Choice Yachting
17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
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Blue Life Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122
Mon–Sun 9am–9pm
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Harborview Charters
56 Ashley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Charleston Speed Boat Adventures | Charleston Boat Tours
56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Carolina Marine Group
17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
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Saltwater Cycle
8 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
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Tiki Tours of Charleston
185 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403
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High Tide Harbor Tours
98 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7597
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Charleston Yacht Tours
95 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7598
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Charleston Sailing Adventures
10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401-1596
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Charleston Charter and Yacht
95 Ripley Point Dr, Slip A25, Charleston, SC 29407
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Nauti Thoughts Charters
95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
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Charleston Booze Cruise
185 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403
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Birding by Boat
145 Lockwood Blvd Ext, Charleston, SC 29403-5122
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Charleston Harbor Sailing
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181
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Low Country Yacht Charters
17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1151
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Lucy's Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181
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Sandlapper Water Tours
10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Dockside Yacht Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
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SailPelican
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181
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Charleston Party Cat
1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Palmetto Wake
33 Lockwood Dr A2, Charleston, SC 29401
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Schooner Pride
360 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401-6353
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RedFin Charters
50 Immigration Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Carolina Cabana Cruises
56 Ashley Point Dr Slip E4, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Avid Angling Fishing Charters
1390 Crestwood Pl, Charleston, SC 29412
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Searenity Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston Craft Beer Cruises
10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Charleston Sailboat Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122
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Local Knowledge
164 Market St Ste 265, Charleston, SC 29401-6948
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Cruisin Tikis Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Charleston Party Cat Boat Charter #1
8 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Wando Eyes Charter
Wando River , Charleston, SC 29492
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Karaoke Cat
1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553
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Lowcountry Jetboat Adventures
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122
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Charleston Harbor Tours
10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401-1596
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Chucktown Charters
95 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
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Holy City Boat Tours
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122
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Odyssey Sail And Power Charters
33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122
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Island Time Charters Hilton Head Island
30 Paddle Boat Ln #201, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Mo 09:00-17:00, Tu 09:00-17:00, We 09:00-17:00, Th 09:00-17:00, Fr 09:00-15:00
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Dolphin Discoveries Hilton Head
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Mon–Sun 8am–8pm
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Island Time Charters - Captain Megan McLaughlin
68 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Cheers Sailing Charters
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Mon–Sun 9am–5pm
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Dolphin Seafari
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-3587
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Pirates of Hilton Head
149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Bluewater Adventure HHI
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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H2O Sports
149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Island Skiff Adventure Tours
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Commander Zodiac
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Dolphin and Nature Tour
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Hilton Head by Boat
68 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Mermaid of Hilton Head
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2322
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Shannon Tanner's Pirate Expedition
13 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Hilton Head Speed Boat Tours
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Aqua Excursions
43 Jenkins Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-1217
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Runaway Charters
405 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-1253
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Hilton Head SunSeeker
1 Waterway Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-1991
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Hilton Head Dolphin Cruises
397 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Hilton Head Boat Tours - Dolphin Tours and Sunset Cruises
43 Jenkins Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Captain Mark's Dolphin Watch Cruises
9 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-2504
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Tallboy Fishing Charters
2 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Bucket List Getaways
1 Waterway Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Salt Marsh Sailing
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-3587
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Gullah Gal Fishing Charters
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Reel Job Charter Fishing
86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Stars and Stripes Sailing
149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Captain Mark's Dolphin Cruise
1 Shelter Cove Ln Dock C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Island Head Sailing
18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Hilton Head Dolphin Tours
108 Forest Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Live Oac
1 Waterway Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-1991
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Outside Hilton Head
1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-3587
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Sail Folly
Folly River Boat Ramp, 97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29412
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Sailing The Edge of America
66 9th St W, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Monday – Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Morris Island Tours
66 9th St W, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Island Hopper Boat Charters
3 W Mariners Cay Dr, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Folly Boat Tours
118 E Cooper Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Lighthouse Creek Charters
97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Uncle Charlie's Charters
97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Seas Life Sailing Charters
66 9th St W, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Folly Tiki
97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Seas the Day Charleston
1610 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-4579
7am – 7 pm
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LowCountry Coastal Excursions Pick Up
100 Church St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Om Sailing Charters
24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Captain Dan's Water Tours
526 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-4349
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Sundog Sailing
24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Charleston Waterway Excursions
5 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Salty Dragon Expeditions
Shem Creek Park, Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Captain Cocktail Cruises
1 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Shem Creek Harbor Tours
1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-6303
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Wallace Sailing Charters
525 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3621
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Cap'n Rod's Lowcountry Boat Tours
701 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3625
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GT Sailing Adventures, LLC
432 Marina Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440
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Island Picnic Cruise
735 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3625
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The Four Knotts
705 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440-3625
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Belle Isle Marina
1228 Belle Isle Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440-7511
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Sea Racer Tours
4491 Water Front Ave, Little River, SC 29566
Mon – Sun, 9am – 5pm
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Pontiki Myrtle Beach
4430 Kingsport Rd Unit B, Little River, SC 29566
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Sea Thunder Dolphin Cruise
1522 Watson Ave, Little River, SC 29566
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Cruisin' Tikis
4492 Water Front Ave, Little River, SC 29566
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Strange Magic Fishing Charters
4495 Baker St, Little River, SC 29566
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Getaway Boat Adventures Llc
714 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566-9200
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Everything Zen Sailing Charters
24 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Charleston Dinner Cruise
40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-4377
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Swift Marine Yacht Management
222 W Coleman Blvd Ste 124, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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CHS Cruises
24 Patriots Point Rd, Boat Slip Ste F55, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Southern Drawl Yacht Charters
1207 Southern Oak Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Charleston Classic Sailing
24 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Paddle Pub Myrtle Beach
2111 Little River Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Living Large Party Barge
2120 Sea Mountain Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-6143
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No Worries Boat Tours
2201 Little River Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Sea Mountain Charters
2111 Little River Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Sea Thunder Dolphin Cruise, Little River
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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North Myrtle Beach Fishing Charters
800 Sea Mountain Hwy #B, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Beaufort 4
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Rivers Transport Services
4340 Quail Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906
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Tidal Tours
1312 Harrington St, Beaufort, SC 29902
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Beaufort Boat Charters
Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902
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Above The Waterline
73 Sea Island Pkwy Ste 52, Beaufort, SC 29907
Bluffton 4
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May River Excursions
81 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Spartina Marine Education Charters
110 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Southern Tide Excursions
29 Wentworth Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910-4106
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Tell Tale Charters
40 Drayson Cir, Bluffton, SC 29910
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Tiki Tours of Myrtle Beach
5843 Dick Pond Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-6909
Mon–Sun 9am–8pm
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Low Country Fishing Charters
741 Churchill Downs Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Mon–Sun 7am–9pm
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Waccamaw River Tours
8496 Enterprise Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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Ripley's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure
1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Chocolate Milk Yacht Charters
2408 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455-4800
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Holy City Sailing
1880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Sweetwater Sailing Charters
1880 Andell Bluff Blvd SW, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Pie-Eyed Parrot Happy Hour Cruise
4097 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-6192
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Blue Wave Adventures
4123-B US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Plantation River Tours
1950 Wachesaw Rd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Sunshine Charters of Charleston
5284 Waterview Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
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Exclusive Charters 843
4360 Corporate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Low Country Boat Tours
7075 Cross County Rd Unit 40216, North Charleston, SC 29423-3309
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Osprey Boat Charters
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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Aqua Safaris Inc Charter Yacht
40 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2602
Salem 2
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Jocassee Lake Tours
LAKE JOCASSEE Jocasse, Lake Jocassee Rd, Salem, SC 29676
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Lake Jocassee Boat Tours - Southern Outlaw Adventures
141 N Little River Rd, Salem, SC 29676
Columbia 1
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Pilot Cove Ventures
2100 N Lake Dr, Columbia, SC 29212
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Lake Time Pontoons
10084 SC-39, Cross Hill, SC 29332
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Captain On Call Charters
Edisto Marina, 3702 Docksite Rd Slip A16, Edisto Beach, SC 29438
Gilbert 1
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Top Tier Charters
256 John Long Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054
Irmo 1
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The Spirit of Lake Murray
216 Shadowood Dr, Irmo, SC 29063
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Lake Murray Boat Tours
220 Jakes Landing Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
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Beaufort Dolphin Adventures
1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935
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Captain Jack's Kiawah Sailing And Dolphin Watching
1880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Seabrook Island, SC 29455-3317
Six Mile 1
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Keowee Tiki Kruizin
900 Gap Hill Rd, Six Mile, SC 29682
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Coastal Expeditions Beaufort
1928 Sea Island Pkwy, St Helena Island, SC 29920
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Carolina Joe Charters
609 N Palmetto St, Summerville, SC 29483
Tega Cay 1
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Schooner J&E Riggin
Windjammer Wharf, Tega Cay, SC 04841
Also in South Carolina
- Fishing Charters & Clubs259
- Marinas and Harbors194
- Boat Rentals110
- Tackle and Bait Shops100
- Surf Shops & Schools73
- Boat Storage64
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals44
- Boat Ramps42
- Ferries & Water Taxis24
- Scuba Diving Centers22
- Marinas with Transient Slips20
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches16
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches14
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs9
Good to know
What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat charter?
A boat tour sells individual tickets on a scheduled route with a set itinerary and shared passengers. A charter reserves the entire vessel for your private group, often allowing custom routes, flexible departure times, and personalized food or drink options.
Are food and drinks usually provided on board?
Larger sightseeing tours often feature a cash bar or light snacks, while private charters frequently operate on a BYOB basis with ice and coolers provided. Always check local regulations and company rules regarding glass containers and alcohol before boarding.
How much do boat tours and charters typically cost?
Shared passenger tours typically cost between $30 and $90 per person depending on the duration and destination. Private charters generally start around $300 to $600 for a few hours on a smaller craft, while larger yachts or specialized sail charters can run $1,000 or more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in South Carolina, check the 150 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across South Carolina, MarinaAtlas indexes 150 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.