Tours/Charleston/Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Viator · group up to 49 pax

Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

4.8(1,098)Charleston1 hour
VIATOR4.8(649)TRIPADVISOR4.9(449)

Description

Experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the Charleston harbor and surrounding waterways aboard our 45-foot USCG certified power catamaran as Charleston’s unique skyline comes alive with peaceful and breathtaking views of sunset silhouetted steeples. Dolphins and shore birds will entertain you with their whimsy. You'll enjoy seeing sites such as the forts, the Battery, the islands and the lighthouses. See the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge from a different perspective as we cruise under it. This is not a guided tour. However, our captain and mate are prepared to answer any questions that you may have. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.

Tour Options

Sunset Cruise
  • Sunset Cruise - Sandlapper: Experience this Sunset Cruise of the Charleston harbor & surrounding waterways aboard our 45-foot USCG power catamaran.

Itinerary

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Pass under bridge.

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Pass by without stopping.

Highlights

All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's included

Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

4.8
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If there is any in-climate weather approaching. Please contact Supplier prior to arrival. Phone is in the Voucher.
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Paid parking is available in the SC Aquarium Parking Garage (5 minute walk) or at the parking meters on Concord Street. Please keep in mind that street parking can sometimes be difficult to find. The Charleston Maritime Center (owned by the City of Charleston) sadly does not offer parking to the public. However, passengers are allowed to be dropped off. As you get closer to the water look for the blue & white Sandlapper Tours ticket booth on the left dock. Feel free to call if you have questions or need help.

Reviews(1,098)

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missy3wmu
August 18, 2026
Highly highly recommend

Captain Mike and Nicole were fantastic. They stopped to take pictures for us, kept the vibe upbeat and really aimed to please everyone on the boat. I would highly recommend.

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Loren_T
August 17, 2026
Highly recommend recommended boat ride

Wonderful staff, who are full of knowledge and are very helpful. Ride was very smooth in the boat was just perfect for this experience.

Operator response

We are thrilled you enjoyed the sunset cruise and had a smooth boat ride and you had a great experience ! We hope to see you back on the water in the future !

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Jan_P
August 16, 2026
Great experience!

Great boat ride! Captain Mike and Dallas made the trip so much fun! The music was fantastic too! Good drinks, plenty of room to enjoy.

Operator response

We are pleased you enjoyed Captain Mike’s and Dallas’s sunset cruise! I know Captain Mike is happy that you enjoyed his music selection and y’all had fun!

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Randy_B
August 13, 2026
Awesome Experience!

Mike and Dallas (the crew/ tour guides) were a blast and very knowledgeable! They were excellent hosts and made it fun for everyone. My family and I definitely had lots of fun. We got to see some dolphins and learned quite a bit of history and other interesting facts about the area and people that live there. We would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Charleston or even if they live there.

Operator response

We are so happy you and your family had an awesome experience! Dallas and Captain Mike are two happy go lucky people! Thanks for your recommendation and we hope to see you back on the water in the future!

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Janet_G
August 9, 2026
Great Cruise

Great tour. Totally as described in overview. Comfortable boat and reasonably priced beverages. Would go again.

Operator response

Glad you had a great sunset cruise! We hope to take you back on the water in the future!

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Monty077
August 8, 2026
Over priced for the experience

There was a small group on board who behaved as if they were on a booze cruise. Guide gave them most attention. Too much nonsense jabber instead of real facts about the area. Ride ended at 8:35 not 9pm. Last full ten minutes on board was listening to why we should leave him a tip. Extremely offensive and unnecessary. Definitely should have stuck with the water taxi.

Operator response

Sorry you did not have a good experience with us. Most people do. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Charleston.

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Sheila_J
August 8, 2026
We had a beautiful night...

We had a beautiful night for a great Sunset Harbor Cruise. The narrative along the way was entertaining. Very enjoyable experience.

Operator response

We are pleased to know you had a beautiful night to be out on the water and had a enjoyable time on the sunset cruise!

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Discover20337326047
August 8, 2026
Wonderful Cruise!

Captain JP and Katie were amazing! The cruise was definitely a highlight of our trip!

Operator response

We are pleased to know that you had a wonderful time on the Sunset cruise with Katie and Captain JP and we were the highlight of your trip to Charleston!

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Tyris_M
August 7, 2026
Amazing experience. We...

Amazing experience. We saw dolphins and our captain JP was very funny and knowledgeable. Interesting tour, would recommend

Operator response

We are so happy you had an amazing experience on the sunset cruise! Thanks for your recommendation!

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Freedom793230
August 5, 2026
The best part of our visit!

Captain Mike and Nicole gave us an entertaining, informative and visually spectacular experience. The size of the boat makes you feel like you're on your own personal craft. Captain Mike provided interesting stories about what we were seeing and added many personal anecdotes. We saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset. The cruise was the highlight of our stay in Charleston

Operator response

We are pleased we where the highlight of your stay in Charleston! That's the beauty of a smaller boat. You can go and see more that the big guys can't. Not to mention, it's so much more personnel.

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