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Boat Tours & Cruises in Charleston: Compare 35 Options

Independent comparison Prices checked October 3, 2026 Prices shown in USD 35 options compared

Our top pick is 2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston (2 h, ★ 4.9 (1,026)). Well-rated options start at $17 from, per person, and 33 of 35 options offer free cancellation.

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Best overall

2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston

2 h · ★ 4.9 (1,026) $54 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest weighted rating of 17 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability
Lowest price

Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

1 h–11 h · ★ 4.8 (1,090) $17 from, per person
Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability
Private option

Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

2.5 h · ★ 5.0 (426) $525 from, per person
Free cancellation
Highest-rated private tour: only your group. Check availability

Compare the options

Option Duration Rating Price Book
2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
Free cancellation
2 h ★ 4.9 (1,026) $54
from, per person		 Check
Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse
Free cancellation
2.5 h ★ 4.9 (2,383) $56
from, per person		 Check
Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins
Free cancellation Private
2.5 h ★ 5.0 (426) $525
from, per person		 Check
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
Free cancellation
1.5 h ★ 5.0 (211) $56
from, per person		 Check
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Free cancellation
2 h ★ 4.8 (1,117) $60
from, per person		 Check
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
1 h–11 h ★ 4.8 (1,090) $17
from, per person		 Check
Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB
Free cancellation Private
2.5 h ★ 5.0 (94) $500
from, per person		 Check
Fort Sumter Access and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry
Free cancellation Skip the line
2.3 h ★ 4.6 (3,915) $43
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Charleston Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 14 guests
Free cancellation Private
1.5 h ★ 5.0 (64) $52
from, per person		 Check
Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off
Free cancellation
2.5 h ★ 5.0 (62) $69
from, per person		 Check

Explore all 35 options

  1. 2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston 2 h · ★ 4.9 (1,026)
    Free cancellation
    $54 from, per person Check availability
  2. Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse 2.5 h · ★ 4.9 (2,383)
    Free cancellation
    $56 from, per person Check availability
  3. Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins 2.5 h · ★ 5.0 (426)
    Free cancellation Private
    $525 from, per person Check availability
  4. Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour 1.5 h · ★ 5.0 (211)
    Free cancellation
    $56 from, per person Check availability
  5. Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise 2 h · ★ 4.8 (1,117)
    Free cancellation
    $60 from, per person Check availability
  6. Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting 1 h–11 h · ★ 4.8 (1,090)
    $17 from, per person Check availability
  7. Private Sailing Charter with Captain, BYOB 2.5 h · ★ 5.0 (94)
    Free cancellation Private
    $500 from, per person Check availability
  8. Fort Sumter Access and Self-Guided Tour with Roundtrip Ferry 2.3 h · ★ 4.6 (3,915)
    Free cancellation Skip the line
    $43 from, per person Check availability
  9. Charleston Dolphin Adventure (Private or Public) to 14 guests 1.5 h · ★ 5.0 (64)
    Free cancellation Private
    $52 from, per person Check availability
  10. Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off 2.5 h · ★ 5.0 (62)
    Free cancellation
    $69 from, per person Check availability
  11. Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor 1.5 h · ★ 4.5 (828)
    Free cancellation
    $56 from, per person Check availability
  12. Private Morning Sail, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique 2 h · ★ 5.0 (87)
    Free cancellation Private
    $525 from, per person Check availability
  13. Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique 2 h–4 h · ★ 5.0 (62)
    Free cancellation Private
    $599 from, per person Check availability
  14. Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate 2 h–4 h · ★ 5.0 (59)
    Free cancellation Private
    $599 from, per person Check availability
  15. Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB 2 h–4 h · ★ 4.9 (66)
    Free cancellation Private
    $760 from, per person Check availability
  16. Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor 1.5 h · ★ 4.6 (455)
    Free cancellation
    $45 from, per person Check availability
  17. Private Morning Sail/ Dolphin Tour on 50ft Fate, BYOB or Catering 2 h–4 h · ★ 5.0 (41)
    Free cancellation Private
    $599 from, per person Check availability
  18. Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise 1.5 h · ★ 4.4 (3,285)
    Free cancellation
    $47.50 from, per person Check availability
  19. Evening Cruise Around Remote Tidal Salt Marsh 2 h · ★ 5.0 (18)
    Free cancellation
    $75 from, per person Check availability
  20. Private Morning Excursions on Yacht Kismet up to 20 passengers 2 h–4 h · ★ 5.0 (17)
    Free cancellation Private
    $1,549 from, per person Check availability
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