Charleston Harbor: Sail on Historic 84-Foot Tall Ship

Embark on a Charleston Harbor Cruise and witness the beauty of historic sites while sailing on a classic Tall Ship. Spot playful dolphins and explore Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, and more!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Schooner Pride - Your cruise starts at Aquarium Wharf, where you’ll board your genuine tall ship, powered only by Mother Nature and her incredible wind power. Once on board, watch the crew hoist the sails. Travel through waters that Blackbeard once anchored in, relax on deck, and imagine a time when the harbor was filled with these magnificent…
What's Included
  • Sail past Charleston’s notable landmarks like Fort Sumter and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
  • Relish panoramic views on an 84-foot tall ship
  • Spot playful Bottle Nose Dolphins in the harbor
  • Enjoy a 1.5-hour Schooner Sailing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages (available for purchase)
Additional Information

Join us at Aquarium Wharf, located near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston, SC, for an unforgettable journey on our classic 84-foot Tall Ship. Experience the charm of historic Charleston Harbor with a unique sailing adventure. There’s no better way to enjoy Charleston’s stunning sights as we raise the sails and glide through the waters, passing…

Location
Harbor Walk
Concord Street
The Schooner Pride is docked at the floating dock at The Aquarium Wharf to the left of the SC Aquarium. Closest parking is in the Aquarium garage at 24 Calhoun Street or at the parking meters along Concord, Charlotte, Laurens and Washington Streets.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ariael_b
May 24, 2025
Life is better on a sailboat! - Never been on a sailboat and had wanted to get out there. This was a larger boat than I envisioned going out on sailing but was still an amazing experience. The captain and crew were beyond friendly and made it a great experience. They allowed some of the guests to assist in raising the sails! We saw lots of dolphins, pelicans, and other birds. Water was smooth. Bathroom on board. Drinks for purchase but could bring snacks. Would recommend- hope to get back out there on my 3 month travel contract! Was reasonably priced for the experience.
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Resort612496
May 23, 2025
Best choice - The trip was so very relaxing. Well needed as you bustle around in the city. The views were amazing, and the crews totally delightful. Our best choice of excursions
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Michelle_s
May 21, 2025
Highly recommend - From start to finish, great staff, very knowledgeable and we all truly enjoyed our day! Thank you!!!
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Lyn_s
May 19, 2025
Great birthday cruise - Very relaxing. Although it is not a guided tour the captain and helpers will answer any questions. They do not accept cash for the beverages so have a card ready. It is nice that you can take your own snacks or picnic.
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Patti_k
May 19, 2025
Great fun! Met a lot of... - Great fun! Met a lot of interesting people. The captain was gracious and had good taste in music! A great way to spend the afternoon!
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Kimberly_s
May 18, 2025
Boat! - This was a wonderful experience. Great music, amazingly helpful staff, and a Beautiful boat. So relaxing and scenic.
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Michael_m
May 25, 2025
Rained out - There was nothing wrong with our experience. We just got rained out. It would be nice to receive a partial refund.
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Susan_l
May 19, 2025
Disappointing - Lovely ride and excellent crew members. Very disappointed however, that no commentary provided about the history, harbor etc. Very little interest shown in “ dolphin watching” and they questioned us regarding why we wanted a life jacket for a 20 month-old saying it was “not required!”
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Tony_j
May 25, 2025
Disappointing…expected at... - Disappointing…expected at least to sail around the Charleston coastline but just circled around and returned.
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Damons764
May 21, 2025
Book at your own risk! - Do not book this cruise! We booked this cruise a week in advance and had a confirmed reservation. When we showed up there was a large party gathered at the pier. When we tried to board, the captain asked if we were with the charter group. After telling him we were not, we were asked to stand aside. Then we and several other couples were told that we could not board because the boat had been chartered to a private party. We had to call the operator for a refund and they lied to us and said they had left us a message though we never received one. Then they said we would probably get a refund in 7 to 9 business days. I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company. Obviously this was all a huge waste of time and ruined a great afternoon for us.
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From $44
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).