Charleston Yacht Charters — Our 9 Favourites

1.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Set out from 33 Lockwood Drive with a private crew for up to six people. Bring drinks and snacks, then sail past Charleston waterfront sights, Fort Sumter, and the Ravenel Bridge. Sunset departures can bring golden views and dolphins, while captains such as Will, Holly, Brian, and Glenn add local context.

“Very relaxed good time. Our crew was a set of perfessional, and entertaining guys. I will absolutely book again when I have family or friends come in town.”

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2.Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You and up to five companions sail Charleston Harbor for about 2.5 hours with a captain at the helm. Bring wine, beer, snacks, or a picnic, then watch the Battery, Fort Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, USS Yorktown, and St. Michael’s Church slide by. Sunset departures offer the best light for photos.

“Nice relaxing trip and a great sailing day overlooking all areas of Charleston and surrounding areas”

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3.Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Reserve the 50-foot sailing yacht Fate for a private Charleston Harbor sunset cruise for up to six people. Captain Scott and rotating first mates such as Maddie, Sam, Will, Grace, or Adam guide you past the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, USS Yorktown, and sometimes Fort Sumter. Bring your own alcohol and snacks.

“We so enjoyed sails up, sailing. The weather was beautiful, the yacht beautiful, and our captain and assistant wonderful. Thank you. Book - you’ll love every second.”

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4.Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend two to four hours on Fate, a private 50-foot sailing yacht for up to six people. Captain Scott, Will, Adam, or other crew members may guide you past the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, USS Yorktown, and possibly Fort Sumter. Soft drinks and water are included, and you may bring alcohol.

“Great trip! Definitely worth it!! Amazing crew and captain! They were very knowledgeable about the area and they are experienced sailors.”

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5.Charleston: Private BYOB Luxury Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2h 30m

Spend 150 minutes on a private Charleston Harbor yacht with only your group aboard. Choose daytime or sunset sailing, bring your own drinks and snacks, and watch for dolphins near Castle Pinckney, Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and USS Yorktown.

“Captain Will was a great guide and took care of the needs of everyone. The evening was perfect and the sunset was great. I highly recommend this experience!!!”

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6.Charleston: Private Daytime or Sunset BYOB Sailing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2h 30m

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Esprit de Joy, a private 35-foot sailboat for up to six people. Captain Will guides you past the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, Fort Sumter, and USS Yorktown. Choose an afternoon or sunset departure, bring your own drinks and snacks, and use the onboard cooler.

“This was an amazing experience and our Captain Will was phenomenal. Such a great time on the water and so happy we did this for our girlfriend’s birthday weekend.”

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7.Private Morning Excursions on Yacht Kismet up to 20 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Spend 2 to 4 hours aboard yacht Kismet with a private group of up to 15 passengers at the listed price. Captain Quent, Hailey, Scott, Madi, or Nick may guide your cruise past Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, and beneath Ravenel Bridge, with drinks, music, and swimming rafts available.

“We booked the charter to spread my Dads ashes with my family. The crew was amazing, they were friendly, courteous and respectful of my Dads memorial. We would definetly use them again for any event and I highly recommend them.”

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8.Charleston: Boat Charter Booze Cruise And Sunset Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll cruise Charleston Harbor on a private two-hour charter with a captain and crew, cold ice, Bluetooth music, and BYOB drinks. Captain John has led some departures. Expect sunset views, waterfront homes, wildlife, photo stops, and a relaxed party setting for up to 16 passengers.

“We had a great time!! Beautiful boat route and we got to see all of the houses that are along the water and we loved it. Boat captain was very nice and friendly as well! Thank you so much, I would definitely book this boat tour again!”

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9.Private Sunset Harbor Tour 20 passenger party Yacht Kismet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Board the private yacht Kismet at 17 Lockwood Drive for a sunset cruise around Charleston Harbor. Your crew may include Quent, Monique, Hailey, Scott, Sam, or Quinn. Expect Battery views, Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, the Ravenel Bridge, onboard drinks, music, a bathroom, and water hammocks.

“Scott and Hailey were amazing!!!! Made sure we were taken care of the whole time !!! Served us drinks, showed us dolphins, gave us a little history, laughed with us! They were a blast! Highly recommend!!!!”

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