Private Sunset Sailing with Dolphin and History Tours on Mystique
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Private Sunset Sailing with Dolphin and History Tours on Mystique
By Charleston Sailing Charters
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Welcome to Mystique, the beautiful 43ft sailing yacht operated by the longest running private charter company in Charleston's history. #1 activity on Tripadvisor for over 12 years, our sailing yachts are the highest quality and operated by two professional crew to give you the best experience possible.
Standard 2 hour charters are private, only you and the guests in your party will be on board. Additional hours can be added for $275/hour.
We depart from the safe Harbor City Marina downtown Charleston and sail out towards fort Sumter or the Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge, past the battery and the historic forts on the Charleston Harbor. We always point out the bottlenose dolphins that we see and try to get as close as we can for your viewing pleasure.
Great for children and adults alike, we have plenty of shade, two bathrooms and soft drinks refreshments are included.
We strive to provide the best customer service giving our guests the finest sailing experience available in Charleston.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 2–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Complimentary Soft Drinks Included
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- 17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401, USALocated 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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 372974P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 372974P6
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Itinerary
- 17 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401, USALocated 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.
- Pass byBattery & White Point GardensArthur Ravenel Jr. BridgePatriots Point Naval & Maritime MuseumFort Sumter National Monument
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Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- romeoericam0 contributionsBest Saturday Activity!My friends and I booked a trip on Fate to surprise our friend on her bachelorette trip. We had such a lovely afternoon - Scott and Sam were so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Perfect and unique way to spend a day in Charleston and worth every penny.Written 10 March 2025
- md0mbek0 contributionsFantasticIt was the perfect excursion. Crew was great. WE will definitely use the service again and recommend it to other visitors.Written 5 March 2025
- G8181GYchristopherp0 contributionsMorning sail on FateThe crew was awesome and did a great job on our morning sail despite a little rain in the forecast! I proposed to my girlfriend now fiancé on the Fate and it was wonderful! The guys were more than happy to still take us out and treat us well! I highly recommend sailing on Fate, super spacious and so nice inside and out!Written 23 January 2025
- leonoramgrove0 contributionsGreat charter!My whole family had a great experience on Kismet. The captain and first mate were so hospitable and friendly. We enjoyed learning about Charleston and the history of Charleston harbor. We would definitely book again!Written 3 January 2025
- aubraw0 contributionsChilly sunset tour is a great way to see the harborQuin is a wonderful captain, and so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston and many homes along the shore having been a fireman! He gave our family a nice boat ride around the harbor, we saw several dolphins and had a family photo shot with the Ravenel bridge. Sam is nice and helpful and we enjoyed talking with him. It was a beautiful clear and cold day! All in all it was worth the chill for the setting sun tour of Charleston on the water!Written 1 December 2024
- WWHorseAdventures0 contributionsHighly recommend!!!Had an amazing ride today with Quent and Sam! As the owner of a horseback riding business in Arizona, I pride myself on delivering exceptional customer service—and these two went above and beyond to take great care of us. Highly recommend!!Written 30 November 2024
- B1919UKjeffn0 contributionsPerfect sunset sail!Capt Scott and his first mate Sam were great. From the moment we arrived until we walked off the boat, nothing but the most perfect hospitality. Boat was great and our young daughters had the best time. Beautiful day!Written 28 November 2024
- jnickol62760 contributionsFete sunset cruiseGreat afternoon with the Capt and first mate! Beautiful sail, very friendly Capt and first mate and a very memorable day! Very relaxed afternoon with super accommodating crew.Written 25 November 2024
- davidgI9817JE0 contributionsAbsolutely amazing highlight to our trip!This was an absolutely amazing highlight to our trip. First class treatment all the way, on a beautiful 50' sailboat, "the Fate". our Captain was Scott, and his first mate Grace, who were very knowledgeable, professional and experienced. They showed us kindness, respect and really made sure we had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 21 November 2024
- jbb9850 contributionsTo Bad 5 starts is highest ratingCharleston Sailing Charters have a truly fun and exciting sailing experience. We went to the "Fate" with Capt Will and 1st mate Scott. Very nice sail boat (and large); excellently maned by one of the most knowledgeable boating persons I have ever met. Capt Will was very outgoing and really knew his boating and water -- he enthusiastically was able to answer my many questions about both the boat, and sailing in general. This was a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend and will certainly go again when in Charleston.Written 14 November 2024
- D376DHrobb0 contributionsSuperb experienceMe and my wife had a great time on fate this past Halloween. Capital Scott and Sam were attentive, engaging, and so much fun!Written 5 November 2024
- 128annalisac0 contributionsGreat boat experienceAs a group of 6 girls we had a blast on the Southern Charm boat! Weather in early November was perfect. We had Scott as our captain and he was absolutely fantastic!! Definitely recommend.Written 4 November 2024
- jkjk720 contributionsSailing on Fate!We had a lovely afternoon sail on Fate with Captain Scott and First Mate Sam! We were two couples and had perfect weather and we were able to move about the boat with ease…. saw several dolphins during our Charleston Harbor sail!Written 28 October 2024
- mshane20240 contributionsShaneThe operators of the boat were excellent and they were very informative about the harbor and its history. I will recommend them to anyone visiting Charleston.Written 27 October 2024
- dswart0 contributionsWhat a Fate, great boatGreat crew. This was a very informative sail and the crew provided lots of history about the area. The Fate was a beautiful boat and the trip is a must.Written 24 October 2024
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Amy K
1 contribution
June 2024 • Family
Scott and Holly were an absolutely joy! They were so knowledgeable as well as made sure we just enjoyed everything and were well taken care of. Not to mention the sunset was beautiful and so was the boat. Thank you so so much Scott and Holly—good people!
Kameron
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Written 10 June 2024
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Shannon P
20 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Captain D is the best! And his skipper, too (Sam, aka bottle cap) We would not have had such an awesome time if it wasnt for them! They made my bday girl trip so fun! We saw dolphins, enjoyed my bday playlist, relaxed on the front of the boat and got amazing videos of the sunset! Cannot recommend them enough!
Written 2 October 2024
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Noah W
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
Nick and Scott were the best crew! We had a wonderful time! I booked this charter online and did a surprise proposal on the boat, they made this extremely special and everything was perfect. You can tell both safety and experience are a priority for Charleston Sailing Charters. Thank you guys so much! My fiancé and I had a wonderful time and look forward to booking again in the future!
Written 20 October 2024
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Leslie L
4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Hailey and Dustin were AMAZING! We had the best time. From the beginning where Hailey brought out the snacks and drinks…5 stars!! Dustin was knowledgeable and super funny and energetic. We saw beautiful homes, cotton candy skies, sunset skies, and a beautiful night for sailing
Written 14 September 2024
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Pamela L
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We had the sunset sail on the Mystique. Captain Scott and Adam were very attentive to our kids and us. We have very talkative kids, 5 and 3, and they were very patient. Answered all our questions! On the sail we got to see dolphins and made it under the bridge where we had our voices echo. I had a problem with memory on my phone and they took pictures for us and then sent it. Highly recommend!
Written 14 March 2024
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Eliza S
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
Glenn and Sophia were the best Captain and first mate we could have had. Highly knowledgeable, attentive, personable, and skilled. The boat was clean, comfortable, well appointed and the perfect size for our family group of six. We will be back, for sure!
Written 27 May 2024
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TD1534
Brooklyn, NY3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I proposed to my girlfriend on a private sunset cruise and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Captain Dustin was very accommodating and helpful in the planning leading up to the date and took great pictures throughout the cruise to capture the moment (and the surprise). We will definitely book another cruise next time we’re in Charleston.
Written 19 August 2024
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Carlie A
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Friends
Such an amazing way to see the sunset! The crew took such good care of us and made sure we had the best time! Captain Will and Grace for the win.
Written 19 January 2025
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Upperkut
Piscataway, NJ6 contributions
We had a great sunset sailing trip on the Mystique. Adam and Walker were fantastic captains. We were give some history of the harbor and had dolphins following us.
Written 4 August 2024
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Joseph B
1 contribution
July 2024 • Couples
Even though the weather didn’t cooperate perfectly, Scott and Sam were super accommodating and made sure we had the perfect moment. The proposal went off without a hit despite the weather. Our sail was cut a little short due to incoming storms and we received a refund for half the trip without asking. Would definitely recommend this company for your sailing adventures!
Written 20 July 2024
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