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Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise 1.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Charleston
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch sunset colors fill Charleston Harbor on a 90-minute cruise past Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and other waterfront landmarks.

About this tour

Set out as sunset paints Charleston Harbor in vivid color. This 90-minute Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise offers a relaxed way to see the Holy City from the water, with departures from Patriots Point or Aquarium Wharf.

As the boat glides through the harbor, take in views of Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, the Charleston Battery, and USS Yorktown. The changing light makes a striking backdrop for photos, while the open-water breeze and onboard restrooms add comfort to the evening. A snack bar offers snacks and beer for purchase by card; cruises operate rain or shine.

Whether you’re winding down after a day of exploring or looking for a memorable evening on the water, the Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise brings the city’s waterfront landmarks into view at golden hour. Choose your departure point and enjoy Charleston from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Watch sunset colors sweep across Charleston Harbor
  • Admire Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, the Charleston Battery, and USS Yorktown
  • Choose a departure from Patriots Point or Aquarium Wharf
  • Unwind with harbor views and a drink from the onboard snack bar

What's included

Included

  • 90-minute Charleston Harbor sunset cruise
  • Departure choice of Patriots Point or Aquarium Wharf

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Important information

  • Snacks and beer are available for purchase onboard; card only
  • Restrooms are available onboard
  • Cruises operate rain or shine
  • Children must be accompanied by a paying adult; up to two children may travel free per paying adult on individual and family bookings
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  • Free children still require a manifest seat and count toward the USCG persons-on-board limit
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the cruise?

The Charleston Harbor sunset cruise lasts 90 minutes.

Where can I depart from?

Choose between Patriots Point and Aquarium Wharf.

What landmarks will I see?

Sights include Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, the Charleston Battery, and USS Yorktown.

Can I buy snacks or drinks onboard?

Snacks and beer are available for purchase onboard by card only.

Can children travel free?

Up to two children may travel free per paying adult on individual and family bookings. Each child still needs a manifest seat and counts toward the USCG persons-on-board limit.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 7.3.

Provider rating distribution in Charleston

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