A place where fun, wonder and education come together in one amazing experience. Marvel at moray eels, loggerhead turtles, sharks, river otters and more.
Departs daily, mid-Feb. through November from the Charleston Maritime Center, one block south of the S.C. Aquarium at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. Relax aboard a 1920’s replica “Bay Steamer” passenger yacht, Carolina Belle, and discover the unique history of Charleston’s Harbor on a 90 minute live narrated, non-stop tour. View Ft. Sumter, homes along the Battery and dolphins frolicking in the harbor. USCG approved for 250 passengers.
10 Wharfside Dr.
Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843.722.1112
AquaSafaris Inc. – Charter Yachts
Quality sail and motor vessels for all occasions. USCG certified for over 100 guests on Charleston Harbor and throughout the Lowcountry. Public and private cruises, sunset sails, pirate adventures, as well as inshore and offshore fishing.
This is the only tour that can take you into Charleston’s oldest graveyard at night! Explore the streets and alleyways of our haunted Historic District and hear stories of ghosts, haunted houses, voodoo, and Lowcountry superstitions. Reservations required.
40 N. Market St.
Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843.722.TOUR
Culinary Tours of Charleston
Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through Charleston and experience the history through our Lowcountry cuisine. Daily tasting tours introduce guests to tasty bites at many great “food finds”. Go behind the scenes and visit with chefs, bakers, artisan food producers, chocolatiers and specialty shops.
40 N. Market St.
Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: 843.727.1100
Sandlapper Water Tours
The “Palmetto” hosts private parties, moonlight cruises, wedding charters and cookouts on a barrier island. Imagine your party gathered aboard the “Palmetto” for a breathtaking view of Charleston’s historic skyline.
Tu - Su. Mar.-Oct.: History Tours, Nature Tours, Sunset Cruises, Haunted Harbor Ghost Tours – times vary. Interpretive history and nature tours with local historian and naturalist. Learn while exploring Charleston Harbor. Frequent Dolphin Sightings. Corporate & Private charters available. 45 ft. Catamaran, USCG-certified for 49 people. $16-27.
Charleston’s unique history unfolds from the perspective of its Harbor on this 1 1/2-hour nonstop cruise. Features historic forts, palatial homes, and bustling port activities. Departs Patriots Point Mt. Pleasant and the IMAX Dock next to the SC Aquarium downtown.