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Cruise Charleston Harbor at sunset with live bands and a BBQ buffet on board
2 Hours
Cruise, Live music, BBQ
Spend an easygoing evening on the water aboard the Charleston Princess with live music and Charleston Harbor views. Enjoy a BBQ buffet on board as you cruise past iconic sights around the Holy City.
No outside food or drinks are allowed on board. This is a smoke free event; smoking or vaping is not permitted on the vessel. Dogs are not allowed.
Non-refundable; cannot be rescheduled. Events occur rain or shine. The operator may cancel due to severe weather, mechanical breakdown, or lack of participation; if cancelled, the event will be rescheduled or ticket refunded.
The Charleston Princess is docked at Seabreeze Marina at 50 Immigration Street. Please proceed directly to the Charleston Princess for check-in and boarding.
There is a fenced-in parking lot behind the boat dry stacks as you proceed past the Seabreeze Marina entrance. You can also park parallel along Immigration Street (follow posted parking signage).
The Charleston Princess is not ADA compliant. Guests with wheelchairs can often be accommodated, but boarding is via a 30-foot ramp that varies in steepness with the tide, and there is no elevator to reach the salon where dinner is served and the restrooms are located.
Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC
Charleston Harbor Tours delivers a solid harbor cruise experience with genuinely friendly staff and knowledgeable captains who bring local history to life. Multiple reviewers mention spotting dolphins near the dock, and the onboard snack and beverage service gets consistent praise for being welcoming and helpful. The captains strike a balance between informative narration and entertaining storytelling, though a few guests found the jokes a bit corny. The 90-minute tours are smooth and comfortable, giving you good views of Fort Sumter and the surrounding waterways. The main thing to keep in mind is that this is a relaxed harbor tour rather than an action-packed adventure. Some guests felt there wasn't a ton to see beyond the fort and bridge, so set your expectations accordingly. A couple of reviewers had issues with customer service before boarding, particularly around timing and ticketing, though the crew on the actual boat consistently gets praised. One tip: arrive early to snag a good viewing spot up front, and consider bringing a hat and binoculars for afternoon tours. Overall, it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon learning about Charleston's maritime history while enjoying the water.
This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026
This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026