Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins
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Charleston, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Charleston from the water, and enjoy a luxurious way to admire the sights, with this private sailing charter. This flexible experience is tailored to your preferences: pick your own departure time, bring aboard a picnic and drinks (or upgrade for gourmet catering), and request a photographer if you want to capture the moment. As you go, circle the Charleston Harbor, see landmarks like Fort Sumter, and enjoy a relaxing ambiance.
- A private charter offers the most luxurious, flexible way to sail
- Tour Charleston Harbor, and see city highlights from the water’s edge
- Pick between multiple departure times to best suit your schedule
- Bring your own drinks and nibbles, or request on-board catering
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
One of our crew members will meet you 10-15 minutes prior to the start time at the marina docks where we will walk you to the boat.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Charleston (Pass By)
Fort Sumter National Monument (Pass By)
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (Pass By)
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- There is no on-site parking, but you can park next door at 17 Lockwood Drive. After parking, walk 4-5 minutes along Lockwood Drive to the Harborage at Ashley River Marina (33 Lockwood Dr), where your captain will meet you in front of the marina building 10–15 minutes before your charter.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
William_L
Sailing while watching the sunset was amazing! Glen had a wealth of history that he shared as we sailed, and he was expert at navigating us around. Harper was lovely and took great care of us.
I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Reviews
5.0
based on 412 reviews
Phil_M, May 2026
This was a first time experience and worth the cost. It was just the two of us along with the captain and first mate. Service was excellent. Weather was wonderful. We chartered the 36 foot sail boat. My partner says, you can’t put a price on a memory! True words to live by! We will definitely do this again.
Kristine_D, May 2026
This was such a perfect way to see Charleston! We loved the experience. Matt and Bethany were fantastic hosts!
tarah0621, May 2026
We had a wonderful time with Brian and Bethany! The boat was in great condition, and they met our every need. :)
shirley_p, May 2026
We really enjoyed our private tour with Robert and Matthew! The tour was interesting and the skipper and first mate saw to our every need.
Carolyn_N, May 2026
Captain Brian and Bethany were wonderful. They were very attentive and made sure we had a great time.
We were in town visiting our son and his girlfriend and wanted something a little different to do than just visiting all the shops and restaurants. We went out for a 2 1/2 hour sail and it was perfect. The bean bag chairs at the front were perfect for lounging. I’m very glad we booked this, we will definitely do it again the next time we are in the area.
Samantha_T, May 2026
The crew was super nice and attentive. We had a relaxing boat ride enjoying the day and the view. Would do again.
Allison_S, May 2026
Myself and four friends did the 36 foot sailboat at 3 pm with Blue Life Charters and had a great time! From the beginning to the end they were absolutely fabulous and accommodating. The boat was very nice and had a back seated area near the captain, and inside underdeck area with a fridge and bathroom and a front area with cupholders and beanbag chairs. The captain and first mate were both great and take such good care of you. We brought on our own drinks and food and the first mate took care of it for us and got us anything we needed so we could just relax and enjoy. Absolutely recommend and I would do again!
Willie_O, May 2026
Pay attention to directions to ensure you are at the correct dock to board. Very beautiful view of the Charleston waterfront and very romantic.
Kaitlin_K, May 2026
This was my favorite part of our 3 night stay in Charleston! It was so relaxing. We brought rosé and listened to our own music. Captain Warren and Bethany were great hosts! Highly recommend!
Frank_B, Apr 2026
A good time was had by our whole family on a sunny but windy April day. Captain Brian did a great job.
Courtney_L, Apr 2026
Great captain, beautiful boat, relaxing fun way to see more of Charleston. I highly recommend this experience.
Timothy_M, Mar 2026
The boat was 38ft and spacious for us 4 adults. It appeared to be in very good shape The weather on 3/25/26 was chilly at about 65 degrees and partly cloudy but quite breezy making for a GREAT day for sailing!! The captain (Patrick) was most excellent and professional but very friendly and easy to talk to, and informative about the things we would see. The first mate (Bethany) was also excellent and accommodating and friendly as well. They seemed to work very well together. My wife and I were able to take advantage of the bean bag chairs up front which were VERY comfortable. If you’re considering a harbor sailing adventure then this boat is the one to get and if you’re lucky enough to get the crew we had then the excursion will definitely be a memorable one!!!
Colleen_G, Mar 2026
expect a peaceful and relaxing sail around the harbor. bring a light jacket if you have the sunset sail. Our captain’s Brian and Jake (or Zack? sorry😬) were amazing. They were so chill and let us just soak in the experience. They rescheduled our morning sail for the sunset time because of rain. We really appreciated the attention yo safety and commitment to us having the best experience. They both kept an eagle eye out for dolphins and pointed them out to us. we were fortunate to see quite a few close to the boat. I would recommend sailing with these guys 100% !!
Aaron_H, Feb 2026
Brian and Madison were fantastic. I would highly recommend! Both were very competent sailors. They were very friendly and took great care of us
Margaret_A, Feb 2026
Captain Warren and First Mate Michael were kind enough to take us out on a very cold day! They were great sports, hospitable, and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend the experience!
Jeanmarie_H, Nov 2025
Captain Pat Wood, and his sidekick Mike were just amazing. Constant information and all the while diligently working on sailing. They made it look easy even though there were so many intricacies. We are so grateful for such a perfect day sailing!
Frederick_H, Nov 2025
It’s excellent.
A terrific way to relax for 2.5 hours
Skipper Glenn & mate Zach were terrific.
We had enough wind to sail.
Watched the start of a sail boat race.
William_M, Sep 2025
Captain Ryan & his 1st mate I believe Zack were great! Informative on the local history of harbor & Fort Sumpter. They served us our byob’s & lunch. Loved the bean bags up front which were so relaxing. Cruise was all around fantastic! 1st class!!!
Lorraine_B, Sep 2025
Friendly Captain (Holly) and Crew (Jules). Good communication before and during the sail. Holly took safety seriously including watching a potential storm in the distance and adjusting course for it. Jules took care of us by serving us and checking to see if we needed anything which allowed us to sit, relax and enjoy the cruise.
We enjoyed being on the water, seeing all the other ships, the smooth sailing and seeing dolphins. I would definitely recommend this as a special thing to do while in Charleston.
Anthony_W, Sep 2025
Will and Zach were fantastic. My parents really enjoyed the experience their anniversary and this punctuated their trip to Charleston.
Ray_Z, Sep 2025
Well priced for a private yacht cruise. We just chilled as we enjoyed the scenery and the dolphins. Captain Holly and her first mate were knowledgeable, friendly and very service oriented. I would definitely do it again.
Lori_P, Sep 2025
The operators were extremely knowledgeable and personable. We felt very safe. The harbor is gorgeous. It was fun to see the beautiful homes and also the cargo ships coming in and out. We had gorgeous weather…it was a highlight of our vacation!
Catherine_T, Sep 2025
We chose the sailboat trip for myself and my travel buddies. Will and Zack were the best! If you have never sailed before this is an awesome experience to check off your bucket list . Great vibes, amazing views, and the best company !
Tycely_W, Aug 2025
Captain Will & Zack were fantastic! They made every possible effort to ensure we were safe & happy. They were attentive, witty, and a genuine delight!
Sarah_R, Aug 2025
Brian and Austin were amazing captains and gave us an incredible and memorable experience to culminate our trip to SC. The sunset sailboat trip was as informative as it was relaxing and the vibe was very chill. They took amazing family photos for us as well. The sunset was the best we’ve ever seen. Would recommend 1000%.
Efren_H, Aug 2025
No parking at the marina. Other than that, get ready for a super chill time at sea with a more than capable crew. Brian and Judd were a pleasure
Cyndi_B, Jul 2025
While both William and Zack were pleasant and friendly, the 4 of us got off the sailboat feeling like we were taken advantage of. We went under the bridge and into the channel and did not get anywhere near the sites advertised. It was a lot of money for a canned ride.
Amber_D, Jul 2025
This relaxing sailboat trip was exactly what we needed! The crew was very attentive and personable and all 4 teenagers enjoyed themselves!
Chioma_I, Jul 2025
We booked this cruise to celebrate my mother's birthday during a long weekend in Charleston and we all agreed this was the highlight of our trip. We lucked out and had two captains, Brian and James, and they were both wonderful. They struck a great balance of engaging with us, telling us a bit of history, cracking a few jokes (they're funny guys), but also giving us time to enjoy the ride. The journey was very smooth and the sunset was absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend them if you're in Charleston and want to get out on the water.
Neilann_m, Jul 2025
Zac and Ryan were great, knowledgeable and accommodating for our family. It was a great experience and highly recommend! We will definitely be back!
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