Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins
Overview
We are a family owned luxury yacht charter business. Come enjoy a BYOB day of sailing and seeing the historic sites of Charleston from the water on one of our sailboats. We offer hourly, daily, or customized tours according to your desires for up to 6 guests maximum (USCG Rules & Regulations). Sit back and relax while a professional crew caters to your every need on your private yacht. We offer 2 boats to choose from (32ft and 36ft). All tours are 2.5 hours in length and circle the entire Charleston harbor before returning to the docks where you boarded the vessel. Bring your favorite beverages, a picnic, or you can also request gourmet catering to fit your desires. A professional photographer can be requested. If you are looking for a romantic evening we can accommodate with a beautiful sunset sail! We want to make sure you have the 5 star experience you deserve and will do everything we can to ensure this. Book now to enjoy the Charleston views from your privately chartered yacht!
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
33 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
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Charleston (pass by)
Fort Sumter National Monument (pass by)
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (pass by)
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- There is no on-site parking, but you can park next door at 17 Lockwood Drive. After parking, walk 4-5 minutes along Lockwood Drive to the Harborage at Ashley River Marina (33 Lockwood Dr), where your captain will meet you in front of the marina building 10–15 minutes before your charter.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-265456P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If 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. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- 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 Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins 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 beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- There is no on-site parking, but you can park next door at 17 Lockwood Drive. After parking, walk 4-5 minutes along Lockwood Drive to the Harborage at Ashley River Marina (33 Lockwood Dr), where your captain will meet you in front of the marina building 10–15 minutes before your charter.
