Private Afternoon Sailing/Dolphin & History Tours on Mystique

Experience Charleston’s top-rated private sailing tour. Spot dolphins, explore historic sites, and enjoy premium service aboard the luxurious Mystique yacht.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Battery & White Point Gardens - Sail Past the Charleston Battery and see the pre antebellum homes that adorn the waterfront.
  • Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge - We typically pass by the Ravenel Bridge
  • Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - We pass by the mighty Yorktown aircraft Carrier
  • Fort Sumter National Monument - We can sometimes get close to Ft Sumter
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Welcome to Mystique, the stunning 43ft sailing yacht managed by Charleston’s longest-standing private charter company. Rated the #1 activity on Tripadvisor since 2012, our sailing yachts are top-notch and operated by a professional two-person crew to ensure you have an exceptional experience.

Our standard 2-hour charters are private, meaning only you and your guests will be on board. You can extend your time on the water for an additional $275 per hour.

Departing from the secure Harbor City Marina in downtown Charleston, we sail towards Fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, passing by the Battery and historic forts in Charleston Harbor. We always make an effort to point out bottlenose dolphins and get as close as possible for your enjoyment.

Perfect for both children and adults, our yacht offers plenty of shade, two bathrooms, and complimentary soft drinks.

We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and the finest sailing experience in Charleston.

Location
17 Lockwood Dr
Lockwood Drive
Located in Downtown Charleston at the Safe Harbor City Marina. Park or get dropped off at the Variety Store and Salty Mikes Bar, follow the signs to W dock where you'll find the crew ready for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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733deeg
Sep 9, 2024
Great day in the harbor! - We had friends in from out of town and were looking for an unusual way to spend the afternoon. We chartered with Charleston Sailing Charters. The weather forecast was not ideal but we took off from the dock. Our Captain Glen & mate Grace were extremely courtious and professional. We will most definitely charter again with them in the near future. This was a great experience and we look forward to sailing again- Dee & Jami Grimes
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Trip21134606082
Jul 31, 2024
Senior citizens can easily sail too! - We had a wonderful time sailing on the Mystique! Both Captain Scott and Mate Sam we’re incredibly kind to help us get my 103 yr old Granddaddy on and off the boat so that he could enjoy one more sailing trip. They were very attentive, knew local history, and spent extra time with us. I highly recommend Sailing with them!
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P3981uylaurenc
Jul 30, 2024
Family boat ride - Awesome trip with Scott and Will! Very relaxing and comfortable. We learned lots of history about Charleston, and we saw a lot of dolphins!! Would recommend.
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K4246srsusanh
Jul 15, 2024
Get out on the water! - Awesome night on the water! The boat is beautiful! Adam and Walker were fun and informative. We made a great playlist, brought food and beverages and enjoyed both the cruise and our people. We will definitely be booking again and if you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset then you should book too!
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Lori_j
Jul 4, 2024
Sailing the Atlantic - Rob and Sophia were great! Very informative and helpful. Sophia was very attentive and catered to our every whim. Book your trip now
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Jenn
Jun 30, 2024
ALOHA, Captain Scott!! 🤓 - Our family of 4 (mom, dad, and 2 sons- ages 11 and 14) recently traveled to Charleston for vacation and took a private two-hour boat cruise on the Mystique. Our sailors were Captain Scott and First Mate Will. What an amazing time we had! The sailors were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly experts at sailing. We felt safe and all agreed that this was a highlight of our whole vacation. Captain Scott being able to bond with our oldest son about technology, computers, and math was the icing on the cake for us. We highly recommend this experience for others and wouldn’t hesitate to book again when/if we travel to Charleston!
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Sandra_m
Jun 10, 2024
Great Time - The Mystique sailing experience was the highlight of my grandkids’ beach trip. They loved it! The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
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Q1233murickf
Jun 6, 2024
Perfect Afternoon on Charleston Harbor - Every aspect of this afternoon sail which was made especially great by Rob and Mattie! The boat was perfect for a group of six.
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Reeses798
Jun 5, 2024
A Charleston must do! - We had a wonderful experience and this was a beautiful boat. Captain Scott and Holly were the best and educated us about sailing during our trip. We even got to see dolphins and it was so much fun. We’ll be back again soon!
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Rachel_c
May 30, 2024
A must do experience! - Amazing experience! Definitely recommend doing a sailing trip in Charleston. We had a wonderful time with Adam and Darby, they were great!
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