Top South Carolina Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 14

Experience Charleston and the surrounding area like a local with your own Private Guide Come explore one of the oldest cities in America with its historic homes, French Quarter, and beautiful waterfront. Then let us take you out to discover the charming Old Village in Mt. Pleasant. The tour will pause for a lunch break* in the middle of the day in either Downtown Charleston or Mt. Pleasant (guest's choice) before continuing on. In the afternoon, guests will tour either Boone Hall Plantation or the McLeod Historic Site - two historic and beautiful plantations near Charleston. Let us do the driving and show you the best Charleston has to offer - both inside and outside downtown! *cost of lunch not included in tour price

This experience stands out for its unmatched space and freedom—offering one of the largest jet ski riding areas in Myrtle Beach, with no slow zones to hold you back. Instead of being confined to small, crowded areas, you’ll enjoy continuous, open riding where you can go full speed and cover serious distance. It’s a true “get your money’s worth” experience—giving you more time, more space, and more freedom than a typical rental. Jet Ski Rental Agreement I understand I am responsible for any & all damages done to the jet ski(s) paid for on this credit card; and or any damage done to other watercraft damaged by the jet ski(s). I authorize Myrtle Beach Watersports to charge this credit card if said damages occur

Explore beyond the Charleston city limits with this private half-day tour. Get picked up at the location of your choice and set out along the scenic River Road to the historic landmarks of West Ashley. Visit Drayton Hall, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and Middleton Place at your leisure. Maximize time with this private, half-day sightseeing excursion including a box lunch.

Go beyond the typical sightseeing tour and enjoy a fun, interactive way to explore Myrtle Beach with this app-led scavenger hunt. Receive a list of 120 items that you need to find around the downtown area and receive points for every object you send in. Items are divided into 13 categories and a remote host is available to give you hints or answer questions.

Experience a Charleston sunset the way it was meant to be seen—from the water on a private sailing yacht. On this 2-hour cruise, watch for dolphins and spot landmarks from the water, including The Battery, Ravenel Bridge, and the USS Yorktown. This sailing experience is ideal for couples looking for a romantic evening on the water or families wanting a relaxing break from the city.

View the Shelter Cove fireworks from the water with this sightseeing boat tour. Climb aboard a boat right before sunset and cruise out into Broad Creek to see wildlife and beautiful homes. After the colors of sunset fade and darkness sets in, watch the fireworks show from the deck of the boat. Keep an eye out for dolphins during the trip.

Make this the family memory everyone talks about. Our private large-group dolphin tours are designed for multi-generational families of up to 20 passengers, giving you the space to relax together without the stress of crowded boats. In just two hours, you’ll enjoy guaranteed dolphin sightings, shaded seating, and plenty of room so kids, parents, and grandparents all feel comfortable. Every trip is flexible — spend more time with dolphins, visit a quiet sandbar, or simply enjoy cruising the Lowcountry waterways. Guided by friendly, USCG-certified captains who know how to keep all ages engaged, this is the rare activity that makes three generations smile at once. With over 900 five-star reviews, families say this is the highlight of their Hilton Head vacation — the kind of bonding experience you’ll remember for years.

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests is to search for bottlenose dolphins and local species of birds while taking pleasure in the splendid scenery along the way. Bottlenose dolphins, well known for their intelligence, friendly disposition, and smiling faces, have been interacting with humans for centuries and seem to have as much interest in us as we have in them. They often swim near the boat, lifting their heads out of the water to get a glance at all the people on-board. Our South Carolina shores offer breathtaking beauty that becomes a serene portrait aboard our boat where we see dolphin jump and play. The Charleston coast is home to a wide variety of birds of prey, waterfowl, wading birds, terns and gulls, and shorebirds.

Sit back and let us take the helm while you enjoy the harbor breeze aboard a Leopard 40 sailing catamaran. Our modern layout provides a panoramic view with large sliding glass doors between the saloon and the rear deck space, with an access door to the front of the boat. These features offer an open concept feel and easy navigation in and around the yacht. Better to see the dolphin and other happenings in the harbor! This innovative design also increases air flow and ventilation throughout the yacht, creating a more pleasant and breezy experience on the water. Catamarans provide a more stable ride on the water, giving ultimate comfort and relaxation while underway. Minimal leaning/heeling over. Owner/operators, captain Todd and wife Kathy, look forward to showing you the harbor and their beautiful boat. Once you request a day, we will contact you to find a mutually agreeable time for our sail- or find us at Ezsailingcharters.com for up to date schedule.

Take in the beauty of the Charleston coastline and even spot dolphins along the way with this exclusive sailboat charter directly from the downtown Harbor City Marina. Enjoy the luxury of an entire boat to yourself as you skirt the coast past highlights like the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, the battery, and historic forts on the Charleston Harbor. Keep your eyes peeled for bottlenose dolphins and stay cool with drinks and shade on board.

Enjoy a full-day boating experience with the flexibility to truly explore, relax, and make the most of your time on the water. Our tritoons stand out with three-pontoon construction, delivering a smoother and more stable ride than standard pontoons—ideal for longer outings. Unlike typical rentals, you’re in complete control of your day, with no rushed timeline. Whether you want to cruise, anchor, or fish, this experience adapts to your pace. It’s also beginner-friendly with no license required, plus the option to hire a captain for a stress-free day. Spacious, pet-friendly, and easy to operate, this is a premium, hassle-free way to enjoy the Intracoastal Waterway from morning to afternoon.

Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Tripadvisor since 2012, our sailing yachts are the highest quality and operated by two professional crew to give you the best experience possible. Standard 2 hour charters are private, only you and the guests in your party will be on board. Additional hours can be added by request. We depart from the safe Harbor City Marina downtown Charleston and sail out towards fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge, past the battery and the historic forts on the Charleston Harbor. We always point out the bottlenose dolphins that we see and try to get as close as we can for your viewing pleasure. Great for children and adults alike, we have plenty of shade, two bathrooms and soft drinks refreshments are included. We strive to provide the best customer service giving our guests the finest sailing experience available in Charleston.

Crazy Dash of Columbia is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Columbia.

Use an app on your smartphone with live assistance to uncover hidden spots and creative corners while testing your problem-solving and teamwork skills

The waves, the boardwalk, the laughter: the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach reflect a classic American seaside vacation. Discover everything that South Carolina’s famous shoreline has to offer during an exciting scavenger hunt. You’ll roam around the hotels and arcades, seeking out items and landmarks based on clues and trivia questions. The more you find, the more points you score. Only your group will pay together, but you’ll compete against other teams around the country on the leaderboard.

Discover the spooky side of Charleston with a ghost-themed walking tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and set out on a guided stroll in Charleston focused on ghost stories. See popular city landmarks during the walk including St. Philip’s Church and the Powder Magazine museum. Learn about the history of several sites from a ghost perspective during the tour.

To take the tour, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE FREE APP FROM THE APP STORE. The app is called “Free & Equal”. Just search "Free & Equal" in the App Store to download the free app. THE TOUR IS SELF-GUIDED THROUGH THE APP THAT YOU DOWNLOAD TO YOUR PHONE. DOWNLOAD THE APP HERE TO TAKE THE TOUR: https://www.freeandequalproject.com/ The tour is an immersive audio driving tour through Beaufort, South Carolina where America’s First Civil Rights Movement” began during the civil war. This story reveals a moment in American history in which recently freed people owned their former plantations, literacy was spreading like wildfire, the Freedman’s Bank was open to all, formerly enslaved people was elected to US Congress, and military power was firmly in the hands of African Americans.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Make your way to the leaderboard as you score points along this Charleston Chucktown Crusade scavenger hunt. You make your way through the city at your own pace, without having to follow a guide or join a large tour group. If you need assistance, you can always ask your remote interactive live guide. Learn all about Charleston while having a blast at the same time.

In Zombie Scavengers of Myrtle Beach, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Myrtle Beach today!

Climb aboard at Palmetto Bay Marina and kick off your evening Lowcountry-style. This two-hour Sunset Lowcountry Boil Cruise mixes everything Hilton Head does best—good food, good views, and that salty “I’m on vacation” feeling. As we drift through the calm waters, your crew will serve up a classic Lowcountry boil piled high with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes —fresh and flavorful served with specialty butters and seasoning. While you feast, you’ll cruise past local wildlife, beautiful waterways, and the hidden corners of Hilton Head that look their best from the water. Then comes the main event: sunset. Watch the sky flip through golds, pinks, and fire-orange as we cruise back toward the marina. Food, views, and a true Lowcountry evening—served hot and on the water.

This self-guided, app-led scavenger hunt lets you learn all about Greenville, without the rush of large tour groups. Follow the app to explore, solve challenges, and answer questions with your teammates. This is an app-led activity, so you can start and finish whenever you like, but plan on approximately two hours to complete the scavenger hunt.

This is our most popular boat trip! Hilton Head and surrounding areas boast a large and active population of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, with great viewing opportunities year-round! Join Outside Hilton Head for a PRIVATE 90-minute cruise in one of our stable and comfortable powerboats. We will explore the Broad Creek Wildlife Area, Calibogue Sound and nearby marshes. Your Captain will guide you to points of interest, while explaining the unique connections between history, culture and nature in the Lowcountry. This tour is great for families!

You’ve done bar crawls—up the ante with this Greenville Bar Hunt. Using just your smartphone, head around the city’s best pubs and bars, finding clues, solving puzzles, completing photo challenges, and more. Team up with or against your friends, and hit the town when you’re ready for a night out like no other.