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Private Dolphin/Eco/Sightseeing Boat Cruise In The Charleston HarborPrivate Dolphin/Eco/Sightseeing Boat Cruise In The Charleston HarborPrivate Dolphin/Eco/Sightseeing Boat Cruise In The Charleston HarborPrivate Dolphin/Eco/Sightseeing Boat Cruise In The Charleston Harbor

Private Dolphin/Eco/Sightseeing Boat Cruise In The Charleston Harbor

Captain Optional

Bringing that Folly Beach Personality to Downtown! Cost 1-8 passengers: $400 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 9-12 passengers: $500 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 13-18 passengers: $600 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 2 hour minimum 4 hour max This tour usually runs at 10 am or two hours before sunset. Earlier start time if you want more than 3 hours. Tours Friday & Saturday afternoon evening have a 3 hour minimum. If you are a bachelor/bachelorette party please let us know. The Charleston Harbor is a magical and historic place filled with iconic landmarks and Dolphins! On this tour we will explore everything the harbor has to offer! Our years of experience of working on the water in the inlets of Folly Beach has prepared us to bring a unique experience to downtown Charleston. While most downtown tour boats are churn and burn, stiff, we like to think of ourselves as loose, impulsive and adventurous! We can focus on the historic downtown waterways or we can zip out of the harbor in search of nature and tranquility. Some tours ride around hoping to see dolphins, we go looking for them! Departure Location Our tour starts and stops from the Seabreeze Marina which is located almost directly under the majestic Ravenel Bridge.  The marina features a fancy ship store, The Island Cabana Bar, with amazing food, boat drinks, bathrooms and a spectacular view!  From the store it’s a short walk to the boat where we will quickly zip out into the harbor. The Tour Starting and stopping near the Ravenel Bridge means that the bridge will be ever present as an iconic landmark for the tours.  It also makes a super scenic backdrop from pictures!  We might go under it a few times.  While cruising the harbor we will pass the SC Aquarium, the Spirit Of South Carolina, Castle Pinckney, The Pineapple Fountain, Rainbow Road, The USS Yorktown all while dodging the giant container ships that are constantly coming and going.  Note: We have to check them because sometimes the dolphins like to ride the bow wakes of these massive ships!  We also have the ability to cruise upriver to find nature spots without the hustle and bustle of downtown.  When it gets hot, we do have the option to find a spot and go for a swim.  The tour is not set in stone and we can be very adaptable. BYOB, we will provide a cooler with ice. Cost 1-8 passengers: $400 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 9-12 passengers: $500 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 13-18 passengers: $600 per hour (plus 20% gratuity) 2 hour minimum 4 hour max This tour usually runs at 10 am or two hours before sunset. Earlier start time if you want more than 3 hours. Tours Friday & Saturday afternoon evening have a 3 hour minimum. If you are a bachelor/bachelorette party please let us know.

Richard

Richard

1 booking
Capacity
18 guests
Tours, Lessons, and Diving
Dolphin Tour
Richard

Richard

1 booking

Captain Richard "Dicky" Brendel Finding Dolphins since 2010. Captain Richard “Dicky” Brendel is home when he’s on the water in Charleston. He’s a longtime waterman, USGC certified Captain, an avid surfer, and quick with a one-liner that will definitely make you grin or at least stare at him with curiosity. He loves his salt marsh estuarine home and has a passion for sharing it with anyone asking for a look. When he’s not on the water, you can find him consulting with local musicians and entrepreneurs or cutting a fine rug on a Folly Beach dance floor. Richard’s heart is overflowing with good, salty love, and you’ll be lucky to feel that on your tour.

Features & Details

Make
Custom
Model
33
Length
33ft
Year
2022
  • Bluetooth
  • Life jackets/required safety gear
  • Fuel type: Gas
  • Twin Engine
  • Wheel steering
  • Music System
  • Charter
  • Cabin
  • Outboard Engine
  • Radio

Approximate Location

You’ll get directions to the departure location when you make a booking.

The boat's approximate location on a map

Cancellation Policy

Full refund up to 7 days prior.

Additional Terms & Information

All tours are captained by a USCG Master Licensed Captain and every tour has a required mate. Weather: Don't trust your weather app. Conditions change constantly in Charleston. If we do have weather we usually wait 30 minutes and it moves on. Sometimes it does sit on top of us. If we are unable to reschedule or get you on the water we will give a full refund. BYOB: Please bring more beverages than you think you need. We will provide a cooler and ice. No glass except Champaign. Snacks: Yes! Attire: Please be prepared to swim. If it's one of the colder months bring an extra jacket as the wind can get chilly.

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