Blue Life Charters is the best in Charleston and as locals, we know. I've been on several cruises with this company and somehow they only get better. The mate, obviously a veteran of fine dining, took care of us. The captain made us laugh and pointed out interesting sites along the harbor. It was relaxing and fun. We all felt more like guests than passengers. This charter is a Do-Not-Miss Charleston experience. read more

Sending for record purposes. Our reservation reflected in the itinary under "Things to know, that are allowed on the boat". Specifically, fishing was identified. This information was presented and verbally communicated to the crew member and the boats captain. A screen capture of this was taken. However, the owner (telephonically) and the crew "Stated, we could not fish from the boat, because they did not have a fishing license. Although, mind you the write up indicated "allowed on the boat fishing was cited) However, on June 15, 2025, or about 10:30 a.m. (est) it was noted this item was deleted from the itinary/website. We were refused a full refund (over 1,000.00 $$) and was offered a 10% refund. Needless to say, this was an insult. read more

Another great sail with Blue Life Charter and Captain Holly. The boat is perfect for a group of 6 - just get on and let them take care of you. Just a delightful evening to see and experience Charleston from a different point of view. Will be back! read more

Blue Life Charters - Sunset from Charleston sailboat - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This review is Way overdue! Sailing occurred in late April. This was one of my Favorite days in a LONG time. Wit took my family out for my daughter's birthday and to "watch"the sunset. I was blown away by the amount of Knowledge he had about Charleston and the surrounding areas. He and his first mate handled the boat like it was 2nd nature. I grew up on a sailboat and really forgot how very peaceful it can be! The way Wit sailed that day took me right back to my childhood. I couldn't thank him enough for this experience! For it to be on my daughter's birthday he took us over the moon and back with a Beautiful sunset to boot!!! This was a day like your wedding day YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT! Every time I drive by that Marina or think about that day I just smile! If I were ever visiting Charleston this would be on my MUST DO LIST!!!! read more

I cannot recommend this experience enough!! What a great way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. Wit and Paul were excellent captains, conversationalists, and bartenders. I felt relaxed the entire time. We ended up having such a nice time that we extended our trip by an hour. Charleston is a beautiful city, but it's exponentially more stunning from the comfort of a boat like this....I mean, sitting on a bean bag in the sun on the open water while sipping a cold drink? It doesn't get better than that. read more

Blue Life Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Had a great time in our charter with Captain Wit and Crystal! The boat is beautiful and in great shape, and the service was great as well! We enjoyed 2 1/2 hour sail in the harbor. As we were boarding, Crystal had our snacks and drinks that we brought already in the onboard fridge and was ready to serve us asap! We loved everything about it and can't wait to come back with friends! read more

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AHOY... Aug 18th Captain Will and First Mate Christian hosted us on a private sailing excursion in the Charleston Harbor. The seas were fair and the 20 knot+ wind was generous. In our debrief with Captain Will we discussed what was most desired for our couples cruise. We requested that Will pretend they were training for the America's Cup and sail her as if we were evading cannon shots from Ft Sumter. Will didn't disappoint as Christian battened down the hatches as we leaned the gunnels into the Charleston harbor at a feverous 11.5knots, thanks to the flood tide. If you want to sit in the beanbag and eat brie at a relaxing pace, then they would have accommodated. We however wanted to test the hull speed of the Beneteau 36, and that we did. Christian kept the Pale Ales flowing, while Will kept the reggae music pumping. We appreciated the hospitality and will join them both again for another nautical voyage the next time we come to the low country for a weekend of sailing and low-country debauchery. Until then, Will and Christian, may you find your life's journey with trailing winds and fair seas. Needless to say, this crew is highly recommended. Well worth the value. read more

Blue Life Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Trust me - book a private sailing experience with Blue Life Charters now. You will not be disappointed! My husband and I visited the Charleston, SC area for the first time recently. Neither of us had been sailing previously, and it was something I'd always wanted to do. From start to finish, our interaction with Wit (owner and captain) was prompt and very helpful. We booked a sunset tour of the harbor and it was perfect in every way. Aside from the fact that the boat is gorgeous, it was Wit, and his first-mate Crystal, that took our experience over the top. My inquiring mind, along with my husband's desire to know how everything works, resulted in us asking Wit and Crystal at least 100 questions. Some of which I'm sure they've been asked many times before. Every question was answered as if it was being asked for the first time. The conversation was wonderful, and easy. My husband is a veteran and history buff, once Wit discovered that he made it a point to tell us the story of Ft. Sumter as we sailed by that very historical sea port. Crystal was very charming as well, and had this uncanny ability to anticipate every single thing we needed prior to our asking. It was amazing. We also enjoyed all the thoughtful touches on the boat - the bean bag chairs and blue tooth speaker were appreciated. When we come back to Charleston, we hope to see Wit & Crystal again. They made this such a memorable trip for us! read more

Blue Life Charters - Charleston Harbor sunset - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Our family had a great time. Super service & conversation. 5 stars is not enough! read more

Wit and Franzi made our sail perfect! I proposed to my fiance while in charleston and they went above and beyond to make the moment special. Wit helped curate the perfect moment for me to pop the question and Franzi took some amazing photos. I highly recommend you book a sail with Blue Life if you are in the Charleston area for a visitor even a local. You won't be disappointed! read more

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We took a sunset cruise last week and it was such a fun, relaxed experience! Captain Will was a great "tour guide" and Gretchen was a super host! Highly recommend read more

Our family of 5 went out for a sunset cruise while on vacation. The boat was beautiful, the crew was lovely, especially Crystal, who pointed out different landmarks, took pictures of our family and made sure we were comfortable for the entire boat ride. Everyone of us had an amazing time and it has been one of the best things we did on vacation. Booking was easy and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a wonderful sunset sail with Wit and Sara. They were so welcoming from the moment we stepped on the boat. Wit gave us a bit of history as well, since he was raised in Charleston area. We took his recommendation to sit in the bean bags at the front and it was awesome. Sara would offer to bring us our beer and water as needed. We highly recommend hiring Blue Life for your private sailboat tour. It is a very special experience with a captain and his mate who know exactly what they are doing! Thank you for the memories. read more

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An enjoyable trip! We had a great time on our recent sunset cruise. Weather was fantastic and the sunset was unforgettable. The boat was super comfortable and the service was off the charts. The crew made sure everything was taken care of and they made us feel completely at home. Can't recommend this trip enough! read more

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We had a great time on our 3 hour sunset cruise. Wit is obviously a very experienced sailor & his boat is very clean & well maintained. It was so nice to sail in the harbor & look back at the church steeples rising above Charleston. We were in good hands with Wit & Popsicle! read more

Blue Life Charters - Popsicle - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Witt & Crystal are great at what they do. We had such a great time on our sunset cruise & even saw dolphins! Everyone had a great time, we enjoyed chatting with the captain & first mate and we would definitely recommend the sailing harbor cruise to everyone! read more

Wit and his first mate are wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Would absolutely book this sailing charter again!

We had a great morning with Wit and Crystal at Blue Life Charters. They had lots of interesting things to share about the harbor and even gave us some great tips about local restaurants (thanks Wit, we checked out Basic Kitchen and Off Track right away. Both were deelish!!) It was a GREAT start to our Charleston trip - loved the bean bag chairs in front of the boat. We felt so relaxed. Both Wit and Crystal are great conversationalists too. Ready to share info and chat whenever we wanted and they were great at sensing the times when we wanted to sit quietly and take it all in. It felt cooler on the water than other parts of town so that was a nice break from the humidity, too. Highly recommend this special activity during a trip to Charleston. read more

Captain Wit is a rare mix of friendly and casual while being highly professional. He'll be your trusty ship captain and also your neighborhood bartender! Most importantly, he made our engagement very special, while accommodating us with a photographer, who is also a first mate and sailor. Highly recommend for both small groups or couples looking to explore the Charleston coast. read more

I truly can not say enough kind words about Wit, Krystal, & Popsicle. We booked this sailboat for engagement photos and they truly made it even more special, helping us capture the perfect lighting, keeping our drinks full. We really enjoyed it!!! We can not wait to come back in town and get to do this again in a more relaxed setting! 10 stars if I could!! read more

Blue Life Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Celebrating our wedding anniversary in Charleston. Chartering a private sunset cruise on a sailboat was definitely my favorite thing we did all weekend. It was so romantic and so beautiful. Seeing the other sailboats on the water around you and watching the sun set in the distance was so romantic and peaceful. We highly recommend Blue Life Charters. The boats are beautiful and we love the captain. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston! It was just the perfect night for our special weekend. We went to "Chasing Sage"restaurant on his referal and it was also fabulous. Choose the Chefs Pick Five. So good! A perfect evening. Thanks for the memory. read more

Blue Life Charters was amazing! my family and I did the sunset sail last night, and we'd recommend this experience to anyone- locals or visitors alike! we had so much fun, and Captain Wit was beyond accommodating and hospitable to us! I will definitely book again for future celebrations! read more

Wit and Sara (and their pup, Popsicle!) made our day so much fun and were a highlight of our trip to Charleston! They had everything our group needed between waters/soda, a fridge for our own beverages and Bluetooth speakers to make out boat ride a relaxing afternoon. The 2.5 hr ride felt like the perfect length of time. Our bachelorette trip headed to Folly beach afterward and Wit even gave us an awesome recommendation for some of the best tacos we've ever had. Definitely recommend doing a boat day with these guys! read more

Great afternoon on the water, beautiful boat. Wit and his mate Sara were knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend for a lovely tour of the Charleston Harbor. read more

Highly Recommend Blue Life Charters... Wit and Crystal were the best, warm and welcoming hosts. It's a great way to see Charleston, and it was the highlight of our trip. We had 3 boat touring options to pick from and so glad we picked Blue Life Charters, way better to have a private sailboat to sit back and relax on while they take care of all the rest. Can't wait to do it again! read more

We had a wonderful time. The captain was so hospitable and the experience was outstanding. We enjoyed the beanbags at the front of the boat. It was the best day of our vacation. read more

Had a great time on this sailing charter in the Charleston Harbor. Several options available. We first signed up for the two hour sunrise trip but added another hour (glad we did since we enjoyed it so much). Next time we plan to do a full day. Highly recommended. So relaxing and what a view! read more