This was my second trip with Capt Dan. It was as good as the first with historic information as…read morewell as a few visuals from the past to explain what we were visiting. He was a true professional, polite and helpful. The tour was the highlight of our vacation. We saw places the other organized tours could not go and we felt safe on his boat.

We had family in town for the weekend and wanted to take advantage of the warm weather! We booked a…read moretwo hour tour with captain dan and enjoyed every minute of our time on the water. He took us all around Charleston and shared amazing facts of the area at each stop. He's an amazing captain and very knowledgeable of SC history. I can't recommend him enough!!!! Great experience

What an amazing sunset cruise. An amazing staff with fantastic positive attitudes all around!read more

Such a fun little cruise! We didn't have any interaction with the captain, but Sunshine took care…read moreof everyone and he was hilarious. He made sure everyone had a great time. The views were beautiful, the weather was perfect, and the playlist was on point!

Hunt & Sunshine were GREAT!! We did the sunset cruise & they made us feel very comfortable out on…read morethe water! They even have a bathroom on the boat that was very clean.

Great experience and awesome way to get different views of Charleston and the surrounding area.read more

Thornton was a terrific captain and guide through the rivers behind Hunting Island in search of…read moredolphins and other wildlife. He found pods of dolphins for us to observe, a few birds (it was high tide). A very capable pilot, Thornton was at his best as a wildlife interpreter of the tidal wetland ecology and its conservation. A fabulous tour!

My school came here today (May 21, 2026) and we had a great time! We went to Drum Island and before…read morethat, we went kayaking, both times I've had an amazing experience! 5 stars!

Was an absolute amazing experience. the captain and crew were awesome. A trip worth repeatin.read more

If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing tour, this is it. Sit back, relax, listen, and…read moreexperience history. Our group, GNO, (Girls night out) left the boat discussing the history of the area. This tour is highly recommended.

This was such an awesome experience. There was no issue getting a reservation here, at least during…read morethe winter. Our tour guide, Harry Spore, was very knowledgeable of the area and was able to explain the intricacies of the local ecosystem. We loved every moment of the tour. The views and sights all throughout the tour were wonderful and I wish we had more time to see more. Will definitely do go with this company again for further tours.

Hands down the best educational water tour we've been on! Our guide, Mike, was great at teaching us…read moreand making us laugh. The kids were engaged and learned so much. It was very hands on, and we got to tour the coolest island only accessible by boat. There's also several other tours to check out, so start making those plans for your next day out.

Although we live in Summerville, and have had our fair share of visits to Charleston, the charter…read moreabsolutely the best way to view the Charleston coastline and its historic landmarks. Our captain, Chris, was fantastic--knowledgeable, friendly, and an all-around great host. He made sure we were comfortable and gave us an insightful tour of the area. We sailed past the Battery, and the iconic Ravenel Bridge, all while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze. Chris pointed out interesting tidbits about Charleston's history, architecture, and maritime culture that added an extra layer of depth to the experience. Thanks again to Chris for an unforgettable day! We'll definitely be doing this again.

Highly recommend Captain Chris and Charlestown Charters! I've booked him 3 times over the course of…read more2 years and each time I know I will have the best day out on the water. From a morning family cruise full of history to a girl's day exploring islands and playing beach games with other boats...Charlestown Charters can do it all. Highly recommend!!!

This was a great time! Amazing experience and amazing crew!! And when a guests hat flew off his…read morehead the captain whipped around to try and save it better than rose saving Jack from the Titanic. Will absolutely be taking this tour again! Book it you will not be disappointed

I really wanted to book the haunted tour...when I called Lee?Leigh told me they had sold the boat…read moreout to a charter. I was sad. I only had the one available evening for the harbor cruise... She said the sunset tour would not disappoint. And she'd throw in a spooky story for me. So, I took a chance and booked it online and I showed up and soon enough they loaded us onto the pontoon. Captain Steve and Lee?Leigh were very nice, fun, energetic and throughout the tour, they were informative and told some amazing stories. All the other passengers were also friendly and we all had a great time! We had perfect weather, we saw dolphin, we had a beautiful sunset and it's always fun seeing things from the water, it's a different perspective. I'd recommend this, even if you just sit and enjoy the breeze, the sunset and the view.

Thanks to Captain Meg, we had a fabulous, laid back afternoon following dolphins, learning local…read morehistory, and enjoying beautiful scenery. We saw many members of a local dolphin pod feeding and then frolicking within yards of our boat. Meg was friendly, knowledgeable, and a master at finding dolphins. Loved having the tour to ourselves - felt super safe. Absolutely worth a splurge!

Wonderful dolphin viewing trip! Meg and Carla were extremely knowledgeable and also…read moreextraordinarily friendly. Was the highlight of our vacation. Don't miss!!

Boone Hall offers beautiful grounds, starting with the avenue of oaks upon entry to the property…read more We spent two hours here, and I feel like we could have spent longer because we did not see everything in that time. The house tour is short and not very extensive, but we really enjoyed the tractor tour. A tractor pulls an open air trolley type car around the grounds where you can see the farmland, ponds, and wildlife (we saw a deer, alligators, turtles, and turkeys). It was interesting to hear the history of the land and crops. You won't want to skip this part. The gardens were very pretty. There were informative talks given by staff, and there were several exhibits in old slave quarters. These exhibits offer insights and history, and it is a lot to take it all in. Worth the visit if you are in town.

The magnificent Bill Conti score from north and south rang through my ears every instant that I was…read morehere. And didn't even have time for the tour of the interior. This is an absolutely magnificent grounds it might be worth the cost of admission just to drive by all the mighty oaks do a circle and then drive out $30 per person but it's absolutely pristine and being kept up Includes tours and really wonderful programming including very good history So glad that I went and I recommend recommend it to anybody