Tours

Stops at Fort Sumter National Monument, where the Civil War began. Cruise to the island Fort while you enjoy breathtaking views of Charleston and her Harbor. Depart from the Visitor Education Facility at Liberty Square downtown and from Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant.

Tu - Su. Mar.-Oct.: History Tours, Nature Tours, Sunset Cruises, Haunted Harbor Ghost Tours – times vary. Interpretive history and nature tours with local historian and naturalist. Learn while exploring Charleston Harbor. Frequent Dolphin Sightings. Corporate & private charters available. 45 ft. Catamaran, USCG-certified for 49 people. $16-30.

Departs Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord St. downtown Charleston. Sail historic Charleston Harbor aboard the 84’ PRIDE. Three mast Schooner is USCG certified for 49 guests. Two hour relaxing day and sunset harbor sails. Come work the sails! Call for rates, schedules, reservations or book online at Zerve. Private charters available.

1 hour, 25 miles, 40 passenger tour. Pass 5 forts – Johnson, Sumter, Wagner, Moultrie and Pickney and 2 lighthouses – Sullivan’s and Morris Island. Live narration, rock music and dolphin sightings as we cruise around the battery and go off-shore.

Departs daily, mid-February through November from the Charleston Maritime Center, one block south of the Aquarium at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. Relax aboard a 1920’s replica “Bay Steamer” passenger yacht, Carolina Belle, and discover the unique history of Charleston’s Harbor on a 90 minute live narrated, non-stop tour. 300 passengers.

Prepare for adventure! “Tideline” comfortably holds 12 passengers. Coastal scientist led daily salt marsh adventures. Listen to wild dolphins with our underwater microphone. Coastal birds, otters, history – always a surprise. Also offered: crabbing, fishing, custom excursions, sunset cruises. Group rates.

Embarking from Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek, Isle of Palms & Kiawah, enjoy a historic Charleston harbor tour aboard Charleston’s premier sailing catamaran. Bathrooms available, cushioned seats, stereo and cash bar. Available for weddings and private and corporate events. Public excursions daily from $25.

Getting there is half the fun! On your way to your destination enjoy Charleston’s beautiful harbor. From dolphin sightings to a WWII Aircraft Carrier. Rides last about one hour. 10am-7pm daily March – November. See “Water Taxi” in guide index for more information.

Flipper Finders specializes in adventure dolphin boat and kayak tours on the rivers and creeks behind Folly Beach. Come join us as we explore the scenic waterways looking for Dolphins, Birds, Seashells, Pirates and the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.

Explore Charleston Harbor aboard a Spiritline Cruise. Charleston’s unique history unfolds from the perspective of its Harbor on this nonstop cruise. Features historic forts, palatial homes, and port activities. Departs Patriots Point Mt. Pleasant and the dock next to the Aquarium.