Two friends in sun hats on the bow of Esprit de Joy during a private daytime sailing charter in Charleston Harbor

10:30 AM or 1:30 PM · 2.5 hours

Private Daytime Charter

Charleston’s unspoken rule: on a beautiful day, take off work and get on the water. Best light for photos, best chance of dolphins.

What’s included

Duration
2.5 hours
Guests
Up to 6
Food and drink
BYOB, no corkage fee
We provide
Water, koozies, cups, champagne flutes

What you’ll see

  1. The Battery and Rainbow Row skyline
  2. Fort Sumter
  3. Castle Pinckney
  4. The Ravenel Bridge
  5. The USS Yorktown
  6. Dolphins, if you’re lucky
Bottlenose dolphin leaping beside a daytime sailing charter in Charleston Harbor

Before you go

  • Arrive 15 minutes early at The Harborage at Ashley Marina, 33 Lockwood Dr. We leave 5 minutes after departure time. Parking and directions
  • It’s cooler and breezier on the water than on land, so bring a light layer.
  • Want food? Caviar & Bananas delivers catering to the boat.
  • Cancellations are only for weather, at the captain’s discretion; we’ll reschedule you or refund. No-shows are charged in full.
★★★★★
“What an absolutely amazing experience. The kindest staff, such a clean boat, beautiful views, and an overall unforgettable time.”
Gaby G. · Google review
Couple on the bow of Esprit de Joy during a private sunset sail in Charleston

Prefer golden hour?

Private Sunset Charter

Departs about 2.5 hours before sunset, so you are on the water as the sun goes down. $550 per boat.

See the sunset charter
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