Charleston Harbor Ghost Cruise: Haunted Narrated Tour

Explore Charleston Harbor’s haunted history on a 1.5-hour ghost cruise. Discover eerie tales and stunning sights aboard the Palmetto catamaran.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sandlapper Water Tours - The Palmetto is a 45-foot US Coast Guard Certified powered catamaran that accommodates up to 49 passengers. All tours begin and end at the Charleston Maritime Center, located at 10 Wharfside Street, just half a block from the SC Aquarium in Downtown Charleston. We request that all guests arrive 30 minutes before departure…
What's Included
  • Embark on a thrilling haunted ghost cruise.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ever pondered the possibility of spectral beings in Charleston, SC? Does the mere idea of a ghostly encounter give you goosebumps? Regardless of whether you actually meet a phantom or not, expect an entertaining experience steeped in history and intriguing views from Charleston’s haunted harbor. We offer a 1.5-hour guided tour around the Charleston…

Location
Charleston Maritime Center
Wharfside Street
Please check in at our blue & white ticket booth located on the far left pier when facing the water at least 30 minutes prior to tour departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jason
Aug 31, 2025
Amazing views and story telling - Captain Mike and Lee were great! Lee was very knowledgeable and told some great stories. She also told some great history as well. It was a great evening for a boat ride! We wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near the aircraft carrier and the bridge on without the tour! Great experience!
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Codymi681px
Aug 24, 2025
Great tour - Ghost tour was great the captain and tour guide were very nice and informative and gave us a great experience in spite of the rain we hit while we were out on the water highly recommend sandlapper tours
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Amy_f
Aug 9, 2025
Safe and entertaining - The weather wasn’t great but the captain skillfully moved around the harbor to avoid the rain. Lee tells beautiful stories and has deep roots in Charleston.
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Savannah_c
Aug 4, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - My friends and I went on this tour during my bachelorette trip and we loved it. It was the highlight of our trip! Ed was our guide and was very knowledgeable about not only ghosts but the history of Charleston and was happy to answer any questions before, during or after the tour. Our caption, Mike, was also amazing. The views from the harbor were amazing (and they had a bar onboard which was a plus). Highly Recommend!
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Tabatha_b
Jul 27, 2025
Fun Ghost stories and some history!! - They were very nice and Combinating my needs. They told very great stories. We would difficult go back worth the money. Very family friendly not any cursing and a bunch of drinking. But thrydo sell Alcoholic beverages. They tell you true ghost stories and also some of the history that you don't hear from others tellers.
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Wilbert_a
Jul 21, 2025
Seeing the stars from the water - What an amazing experience to hear real life ghost stories while relaxing under the stars and the nights sky. It was great to get an up-close and personal glimpse of a Navy destroyer, what an unexpected sight. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charleston!!
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Susanne_d
Jun 28, 2025
Shiver me Timbers and Tingles - Fabulous night on the river. Beautiful views of Charleston and great ghost and pirate stories. Ed was our narrator and has written many books on ghosts as well as a long history of ghost tours. Great way to experience nighttime views and pirate and ghost history. Loved it all. Highly recommend.
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Taylor_c
Jun 21, 2025
The haunted boat tour was... - The haunted boat tour was amazing! Our tour guide Lee was amazing. There was no denying that Lee knew the history of Charleston and had a passion for her hometown. It was great to learn from someone who not only came from 2 generations of tour guides.
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Debbie_c
Jun 18, 2025
A must do when visiting Charleston - Narrator was entertaining very knowledgeable. This should be on everyone’s must do list. Highly recommend!!!!!!!
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Robert_h
Aug 2, 2025
Stormy 2hour tour - I really can’t give a review because they canceled the tour due to weather. I’m very glad they did it was lightning really bad. So kudos to the Captain for caring about our safety.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).