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Boat Tours & Charters in Charleston, SC

39 of the 133 marinas and boating businesses we list in Charleston are boat tours and private charters.

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.

  1. Captain's Choice Yachting

    17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401

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  2. Blue Life Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

    Mon–Sun 9am–9pm

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  3. Harborview Charters

    56 Ashley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  4. Charleston Speed Boat Adventures | Charleston Boat Tours

    56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  5. Carolina Marine Group

    17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401

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  6. Saltwater Cycle

    8 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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  7. Tiki Tours of Charleston

    185 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403

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  8. High Tide Harbor Tours

    98 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7597

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  9. Charleston Yacht Tours

    95 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7598

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  10. Charleston Sailing Adventures

    10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401-1596

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  11. Charleston Charter and Yacht

    95 Ripley Point Dr, Slip A25, Charleston, SC 29407

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  12. Nauti Thoughts Charters

    95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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  13. Charleston Booze Cruise

    185 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403

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  14. Birding by Boat

    145 Lockwood Blvd Ext, Charleston, SC 29403-5122

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  15. Charleston Harbor Sailing

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181

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  16. Low Country Yacht Charters

    17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1151

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  17. Lucy's Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181

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  18. Sandlapper Water Tours

    10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401

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  19. Dockside Yacht Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401

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  20. SailPelican

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1181

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  21. Charleston Party Cat

    1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  22. Palmetto Wake

    33 Lockwood Dr A2, Charleston, SC 29401

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  23. Schooner Pride

    360 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401-6353

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  24. RedFin Charters

    50 Immigration Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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  25. Carolina Cabana Cruises

    56 Ashley Point Dr Slip E4, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  26. Avid Angling Fishing Charters

    1390 Crestwood Pl, Charleston, SC 29412

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  27. Searenity Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401

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  28. Charleston Craft Beer Cruises

    10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401

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  29. Charleston Sailboat Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

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  30. Local Knowledge

    164 Market St Ste 265, Charleston, SC 29401-6948

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  31. Cruisin Tikis Charleston

    Charleston, SC

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  32. Charleston Party Cat Boat Charter #1

    8 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  33. Wando Eyes Charter

    Wando River , Charleston, SC 29492

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  34. Karaoke Cat

    1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407-7553

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  35. Lowcountry Jetboat Adventures

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

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  36. Charleston Harbor Tours

    10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401-1596

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  37. Chucktown Charters

    95 Ripley Pointe Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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  38. Holy City Boat Tours

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

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  39. Odyssey Sail And Power Charters

    33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401-1122

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Check the inclusions. Confirm whether the quoted price covers captain fees, fuel, port taxes, and gratuity, or if those are billed separately at dockside checkout.

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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.