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

Overall it's a nice experience. They request you lineup a half hour before departure time and let…read moreyou on the boat about 10 minutes before you set sail. The front of the boat is full of these seats that are set on the floor of the ship so if you have a problem getting up from the ground that's not the spot for you. There are some bench style seats in the rear. The one thing I didn't love was they pack the boat so for many attendees it's standing room only for 2 hours. There's no narration by crew they just play some music. There is a bar on the ship but no hard alcohol so no mixed drinks. Also no snacks on the boat, It's a sunset cruise but the first hour you're driving straight into the sun so bring shades. There are two bathrooms on board which are clean and the staff is friendly but without any narration or interaction your kinda just floating along, I was a bit bored and I'm not sure why. I've done sunset cruises at other locations like in newport and loved them, this one you sail around for two hours but not much to see to be honest. I'm not saying don't give it a try I just think I was expecting something else.

We had a wonderful time with Captains Jen and Janet. They made a special effort to pick us up at…read morethe marina we were staying in and the sail itself was absolutely perfect. Would definitely go out with them again!

Always an absolutely phenomenal time sailing with Captains Janet and Jen! I've lived locally for…read morealmost a decade now, but being able to experience Charleston from the water in such a fun, relaxing, and accepting environment is unmatched - and such a unique way to see my home. They are not only so kind, but also extremely knowledgeable about all things sailing and Charleston. They are the only sailboat charter I feel inclined to come back to - which is why I've sailed with them 3 times already! I will always highly recommend!

I can't say enough positive things about the Barrier Island Ecotour!! For real - I have taken the…read moretour three or four times over the past 20 years. It had been more than five years, but last week I took the tour with my three kids and it was just as amazing as ever! We were on a week long vacation and literally added a night in Charleston just for the Ecotour. Both our boat captain and the gentleman driving were incredibly knowledgeable and very approachable. Just good people. They taught us about the ecosystem and various animals that inhabit it. We pulled crab traps and got to handle wildlife as we learned about it. You get time to walk the Boneyard on Capers Island and it is an experience like no other. It is the most pristine beach I have ever seen. Before we boarded our boat to go back to the marina, our captain took time to show my middle kid how to throw a casting net. Very cool people. Perfect mix of education and fun! If you don't do anything else on Isle of Palms - do this!!

Our family group from Kentucky, Arizona and Pittsburgh had an excellent cruise with Parker our…read moreskipper and Joseph our fantastic guide keeping us entertained with lots of knowledge and a great sense of humor, plus answering loads of questions from my very inquisitive grandson!! Very enjoyable trip and nice short hike to see the "boneyard forest"! Was fantastic to see the dolphins "slamming" their fish prey as we headed back to the dock.

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!!!

We wanted to experience a harbor cruise while in Charleston. I checked Yelp and found Charleston…read moreHarbor Tours which had good reviews. So I booked our tickets online. I was pleasantly surprised to find free street parking. We boarded the boat and headed out in the harbor. It was a beautiful night on the water and bonus, we got to see the sun set. They played a little music but mostly the captain gave us history of the harbor. We saw some old military ships and a couple of forts and went under the suspension bridge. They sell snacks, alcohol, soda and ice cream. I ordered a Pepsi and a chocolate chip ice cream cookie. And bonus, there is a bathroom on board. The staff was friendly. I would take another cruise with Charleston Harbor Tours.

The sunset cruise was beautiful and the staff were all very nice and helpful. I do feel like the…read morecruise was overbooked, and it was hard to move around or even find a bit of railing to lean against and not be in someone's way. This is a management problem, not a crew problem, unless the crew owns the boat. It was also hard to hear the narration once the crowd of people started talking. What I could hear was well-presented and interesting.

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!

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.