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Charleston Private Sailing, Dolphin and History Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10

Very goodTop 17% in Charleston

34 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Charleston
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Sail Charleston Harbor aboard a private 43-foot yacht, with historic sights, complimentary drinks, and chances to spot bottlenose dolphins.

About this tour

Set sail on Charleston Harbor aboard Mystique, a 43-foot yacht, and trade the busy waterfront for open water, historic landmarks, and the chance to spot dolphins. This private 2-hour Charleston sailing tour keeps the experience just for your party, with a professional crew to guide the way.

Departing from Safe Harbor City Marina, the route heads toward Fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, passing the Battery and historic forts along the harbor. Keep watch for bottlenose dolphins as the crew points them out and brings you closer when possible. On board, find shaded space and two bathrooms, with complimentary soft drinks and bottled water for the trip. The sailing experience is suited to children and adults, and additional hours can be requested.

Choose this Charleston sailing tour for a relaxed way to take in the city’s waterfront history and wildlife from the water. Book your private outing aboard Mystique and enjoy Charleston Harbor at sailboat pace.

Highlights

  • Sail Charleston Harbor aboard the 43-foot Mystique
  • Watch for bottlenose dolphins along the route
  • Admire Fort Sumter, historic forts, and the Battery
  • Take in views of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

What's included

Included

  • Complimentary soft drinks
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Strollers are permitted for infants and small children
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Additional charter hours can be requested

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The standard 2-hour charter is private, with only your party on board.

What sights might we see?

The route heads toward Fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and passes the Battery and historic forts.

Can we see dolphins?

The crew points out bottlenose dolphins when they appear and tries to get as close as possible for viewing.

Are drinks provided?

Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water are provided.

Can we request more time?

Yes. Additional charter hours can be requested.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 34 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 8.4. Top 17% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 17% 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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