3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion
Overview
Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth hunting, shelling or just lay out on the beach.
We pass by all the historic areas of the harbor and more. The perfect boat to see and do it all in style!
Add beach chairs, cabana, beach towels, beach cooler and JBL speaker, and make it a party on the beach (additional fees for each item).
Southern Charm can reach speeds of 30mph, in three hours we can cover a lot of ground and visit many parts of the harbor. Lunch at Shem Creeks many restaurants is an option along with a long stroll on Morris island with the hopes of finding that coveted 50 million year old Megalodon tooth! Its up to you what we do and our captain will take you there!
We provide, cooler with ice, soft drinks, bottled water, Bluetooth boat stereo, Emergency porto potty, and Rain ponchos just in case
You may bring any food or beverages onboard.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Complimentary Soft Drinks Included
- Bottled water
- Beach Cabana includes setup $30
- JBL Beach Bluetooth speaker $10. (Boat has a great sound system, the JBL is great to take to the beach)
- Beach towels rental $5 each
- Beach Umbrella includes setup $10
- Beach chair rental $5 each
- Yeti Beach cooler and ice $20 (boat comes with a large cooler and ice but not removable to beach)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
17 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth hunting, shelling or just lay out on the beach or add beach chairs, cabana, beach cooler and JBL speaker and make it a party on the beach! If the afternoon time slot is booked, please ask about the morning time.
Southern Charm can reach speeds of 30mph, in three hours we can cover a lot of ground and visit many parts of the harbor. Lunch at Shem Creeks many restaurants is an option along with a long stroll on Morris island with the hopes of finding that coveted 50 million year old Megalodon tooth! Its up to you what we do and our captain will take you there!
Southern Charm is a very comfortable boat with comfortable seating for six passenger, amazing sound system and comes complete with options for towels, cabana, beach coolers and chairs at additional cost. In the summer months we can include the optional water hammock rafts for swimming fun. If you are looking for a weekend booking in the summer, be sure to plan well ahead as we run over 200 bachelorette charters annually, they book up the weekends months in advance.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-372974P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on 3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Carbonated beverages. Complimentary Soft Drinks Included.
- Bottled water.
- Beach Cabana includes setup $30.
- JBL Beach Bluetooth speaker $10. (Boat has a great sound system, the JBL is great to take to the beach).
- Beach towels rental $5 each.
- Beach Umbrella includes setup $10.
- Beach chair rental $5 each.
- Yeti Beach cooler and ice $20 (boat comes with a large cooler and ice but not removable to beach).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesComplimentary Soft Drinks Included
- Bottled water
- Beach Cabana includes setup $30
- JBL Beach Bluetooth speaker $10. (Boat has a great sound system, the JBL is great to take to the beach)
- Beach towels rental $5 each
- Beach Umbrella includes setup $10
- Beach chair rental $5 each
- Yeti Beach cooler and ice $20 (boat comes with a large cooler and ice but not removable to beach)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
