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Charleston Private Sunset Boat Ride

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 39% in Charleston

8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Charleston
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Cruise Charleston Harbor at sunset on a private boat, with historic sights, island beach stops, and room to bring your own food and drinks.

About this tour

See Charleston Harbor in the glow of sunset on a private boat ride aboard Southern Charm. With a professional captain at the helm, this two-hour cruise offers a relaxed way to take in the city’s waterfront and explore beyond the usual shoreline views.

Pass historic harbor areas and admire waterfront mansions as the boat covers ground at speeds of up to 30 mph. Depending on the outing, stop at secluded island beaches to hunt for shark teeth, collect shells, or simply enjoy the scenery. You can bring your own food and beverages, while soft drinks, bottled water, a cooler with ice, and a Bluetooth stereo are provided. A drop-off at Shem Creek’s restaurants may also be possible, or you can arrange catering through Caviar and Bananas.

Choose this Charleston private sunset boat ride for a flexible outing that pairs harbor sightseeing with time by the water. Book your cruise and enjoy the city from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Cruise Charleston Harbor aboard a private center-console boat
  • Admire historic waterfront sights and mansions at sunset
  • Stop at secluded island beaches for shelling or shark-tooth hunting
  • Bring your own food and drinks for a relaxed ride

What's included

Included

  • Professional yacht captain
  • Soft drinks
  • Bottled water
  • Cooler with ice
  • Bluetooth boat stereo
  • Emergency portable toilet
  • Rain ponchos

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Beach cabana setup: $30
  • JBL beach Bluetooth speaker: $10
  • Beach towel rental: $5 each
  • Beach umbrella setup: $10
  • Beach chair rental: $5 each
  • Yeti beach cooler and ice: $20

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Stroller-friendly for infants and small children
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Meet at the main dock entrance inside the marina parking lot; follow signs to I dock, turn right at the bathrooms, then continue to the second dock on the left

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring food and drinks?

Yes. You may bring your own food and beverages onboard.

What refreshments are provided?

Soft drinks and bottled water are provided, along with a cooler and ice.

Where do I meet the boat?

Meet at the main dock entrance inside the marina parking lot. Follow signs to I dock, turn right at the bathrooms, then continue to the second dock on the left.

Is the ride suitable for infants?

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The ride is stroller-friendly for infants and small children.

Is the ride recommended for everyone?

It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 8 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Charleston
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 39% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 39% of tours in Charleston by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Charleston

How many tours in Charleston have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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