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!!!

Absolutely loved our two hour kayak trip with our tour guide, Ethan…read more He was friendly and knowledgeable about the waters, wildlife (birds) and kayaking itself. It was the perfect day to be out on the water. There was a current heading out so it made it a nice arm workout. On the way back, it was almost like a lazy river as it brought us back. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and the area was beautiful and filled with so many amazing birds.

Booked a kayak tour with Nature Adventures, expecting a chill paddle--ended up face-to-face with…read more*dolphins*. Real, wild, "Flipper's distant cousins" kind of dolphins, just cruising by like we were part of the pod. The guides were awesome--laid-back but knew their stuff, and they didn't rush us. Gave us room to soak it all in (and yell "HOLY HELL, DOLPHINS!" a few times). The water was calm, the views were killer, and the whole trip felt like something out of a Nat Geo special--minus the narrator and plus a few bad paddle jokes. If you're even thinking about it, do it. This isn't just kayaking--it's a front-row seat to the wild. And yeah, it was badass.

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!

We had such a beautiful day on the water today!! We did a special trip focusing on fossils on the…read moreisland. My first hunt ... found creature bones, shark teeth, turtle shells... all very very old. It was delightful on such a gorgeous day!! The two guides, Jackie and paleontologist Mike were wonderful guides.

Book this day on the water. You will not regret it! Captain…read morePhil is an absolute gem -- part sailor, part historian, part comedian and 100% the kind of person who makes you feel like you've known him for years. His knowledge of Charleston's history is extraordinary, and the way he tells it? Pure magic. We laughed, we learned and we never wanted it to end. His wife also joined us and was a wonderful addition to the crew -- together they made the whole experience feel like a day out with great friends rather than a tour. Charming, memorable, and one of the best things we did in Charleston. Five stars isn't enough!

So much fun! We did the 1.5 private charter for 4 of us and it was so fun! We laid out on the nets…read moreand our captain was so sweet she was awesome, they provide you with a speaker to play music and it's such a pretty view! very easy experience definitkey will be using them again

Friendly captain and crew; they were timely and relaxed; we even got to see some dolphins!…read more Well worth it! I wish the signs to find the spots were more prevalent so visitors can find them easily

This was a great impromptu edition to our family time in Charleston! The staff were polite and…read morecourteous. We found the ride to picturesque and relaxing. A definite must do when visiting Charleston!

Fantastic way to see Charleston, SC! Every aspect was phenomenal from booking to the end of the…read morecharter. The crew shared their love of Charleston through exceptional attention to making the experience fun and relaxing!

Service: wonderful from beginning to end! With a group of…read more20 girls, they helped load our items onto the boat, helped us board the boat and gave us an experience we will never forget! Captain & First Mate: Howie and Grace were the most wonderful people! They set up drinking games, set up the water floats and gave us great recommendations while we're in town! We can't thank them enough for such a wonderful experience! On to my next adventure...

Was so happy to see this location so I didn't have to drive to Isle of Palms. All the employees…read morewere very friendly and seem to love their job. Will definitely be going back.

This is an excellent tour operator. They had top of the line equipment, knowledgeable and fun…read moreguides, everything was safe and sane but SO MUCH FUN! We will be back to take another tour with them. They had a couple different ones.