spirit line harbor cruises in charleston sc

Cruise Through Charleston’s Historic Timeline

Sightseeing boat tours, luxury dinner cruises and private dining events on the Charleston Harbor

Charleston Dinner Cruises

Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Charleston aboard our luxury dining yachts.

Waterfront Dining

Enjoy a three- or four-course dinner made from fresh, local ingredients.

Sunset Views

Take in incredible views of the Charleston skyline and harbor on your evening cruise.

Full-Service Bar

Celebrate with a cocktail or drink of your choice while dining and relaxing.

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• Charleston Harbor Tours

Learn about Charleston’s fascinating history while cruising the gentle waves of the Charleston Harbor.

Experience more than 75 landmarks and historic points of interest.

Sightseeing

Watch for playful dolphins and other marine life often visible in the harbor.

Certified City Guides

The Official Charleston Harbor Tours includes live narration by a certified city guide.

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Combo Tours

Bundle and save! See and do more in Charleston at a discounted cost when you book a combo tour today.

Charleston Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour

Tour the harbor and then get a Old South Carriage Tour of Historic Charleston.

Charleston Harbor Tour & Ghost and Graveyard Tour

Tour the harbor and take in spooky and chill-inspiring facts of Charleston’s ghostly happenings in the Historic District

Charleston Harbor Tour & Historic Charleston City Tour

Take a journey through Charleston’s 300 years of living history!

Charleston Harbor Tour & USS Yorktown

Tour the Harbor and walk in the footsteps of heroes.

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Private Charter Events

Whether you’re planning a corporate function, reunion, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, brunch function or a holiday party, depend on SpiritLine Cruises to turn any occasion into an unforgettable event.

No other venue in Charleston can offer such a unique space plus incredible scenery. As you cruise the harbor, you’ll see the historic Charleston Battery, Patriots Point, Fort Sumter and the majestic Cooper River Bridge. Historic landmarks, colorful sunsets and water views are just what you need for a memorable event!

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• Dinner Cruises

Public Dinner Cruises:

• Cancellations are accepted with 24 hours notice.

Charleston Harbor Tours:

• Tickets are 100% refundable if cancelled 2 hours in advance of the departure time. If tickets are cancelled less than 2 hours from departure time they are non-refundable.

Group Events (Public or Private):

• Please contact group sales for cancellation policies.

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• Charleston Harbor Tours  – a relaxing 90 minute cruise
• Dinner Cruises  – an enjoyable 2 and half hours

Downtown Charleston for Harbor Tours

Aquarium Wharf 360 Concord St. Charleston, SC 29401

Mt. Pleasant –  Harbor Tour  &  Dinner Cruises

Patriots Point 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Call 1-800-789-3678 or 843-722-BOAT (2628).

Online at SpiritlineCruises.com (this site) or simply walk-up to either departure point 30 prior to departure time (subject to availability).

Dinner Cruise tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available after 4:00pm on the day of the cruise.

Please note, pets are not allowed. ONLY service animals (under the ADA guidelines) are allowed on the vessels.

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We had a great time on our mini cruise. The boat was so relaxing, we had our own personal guide who explained a lot about the area and what we were seeing as we went by different sites. Well worth the money

Joe LaMartina

Beautiful surroundings and sunset. Food was great, entertainment very good, service excellent.

Samuel Turner

We had a great time and the staff was very helpful. Such a beautiful ride. The food was great, music was great, staff is very attentive. Overall wonderful experience and I would love to return.

Shanean Brown

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Review Highlights

“ I recommend starting your day at Patriots point , then the boat tour and get off in downtown and continue your day there. ” in 11 reviews

“ People say the dinner cruise around the harbor is a tourist trap, but as a local I thought it was a great experience! ” in 18 reviews

“ Since I'd never been to Charleston or on a boat tour , I'm so glad I found this one! ” in 5 reviews

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40 Patriots Point Rd

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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About the business.

Established in 1961. SpiritLine Cruises is Chareston's Premier Cruise Fleet. We have established a diverse and highly experienced passenger vessel company with an excellent reputation in the travel industry, passenger vessel industry and Charleston community. We are honored to operate our businesses in a city so charming and warm that Conde Nast named the top U.S. destination city in 2011 & 2012. Charleston is our home and we welcome all our guests aboard with that in mind. Hospitality is our family business! …

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The tickets were about $60. Drinks from the bar and dessert are extra. Two martinis and one dessert cost us $26. ($6 for the dessert).

How's the live music?

It is good. There is a gentleman playing his guitar and singing famous song (romantic). In my opinion, it is just perfect when you are having a dinner on boat.

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Such a great tour. We ordered o lune and had no problems boarding. Most definitely a must for locals and tourists. My pictures are from the tour boat.

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Mar 2024 * Couples This was such an unexpected delight. Got a table for two by the window. Of course the scenery was beautiful but so was the food and the service. Had the shrimp and grits and she had the braised beef. The bread selection was fantastic and the chocolate cake was very hearty and the ultimate in tastiness. Would do this again on a heartbeat. Lest I forget. The She Crab soup was AMAZING!

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On January 30, 2024 I booked a dinner cruise for 4 people and I had 2 other people added to this same cruise. The dinner cruise was today, February 10, 2024 on the spirit of Carolina. We are assigned the upper deck 940. The booking number is 208298034. The 6 of us was assigned a table in a corner 3 of us against the wall. If one got up to use the bathroom which was right next to us so every time somebody would use the bathroom you can see the toilet is kind of disgusting, but anyway 1 person gets up and then everybody got to get up and then we have to move the chairs for those other 2 people to move out of the way now you got the other side with the other 3 people and there up against the other 3 chairs against the other table and it's the same thing. So when our waitress came for a table to take orders for food, I very nicely said to her why do they stick customers in a corner that you can't breathe and every time you get up you gotta move chairs go to the bathroom. Also, our table at 100% view of the bathroom so every time someone came in and out you're looking at a freaking toilet!!!!! When we look around at other tables, they all had much more room to get in and out and maneuver, it it seems to us that you add a table just to make more profit and all you did was really discussed your customers!!!!!!!!!!! I waitress said, I will send the manager of the boat down to talk to you. Well, he finally shows up, then asks us what the problem is so I told him and he says I just run the boat. You'll have to talk to the main office about this. I said OK really, so I says all right I will do that and he says he'll give me the phone number to response back to this. Well, he never showed up again never got the phone number so here I am writing you!!!!!! I was very nice to the waitress and man of the ship And never made a scene!!!! 3 people of my party ordered coffee and the waitress actually said they have no cream!!!!!!!!!!!!! And you say you're the best diner Cruise in Charleston well I'll tell you what that's full of !!!!!!!!! Being in the business myself, I know, and you should know the customer comes first well you put us last, and yes, we want a Refund! Gary & Diana McNulty

Right on time departure and a very knowledgeable guide. We had a beautiful day to cruise the harbor.

I found out about Spiritline cruises thanks to them sponsoring a ticket for medical laboratory professionals week! I went on a boat tour with a friend back in May and still think about what an enjoyable time it was to get more insight about Charleston's history while admiring the coastline. It was windy at times so be sure to pack a windbreaker jacket and if needed, some tissue paper or something for your ears if they get sensitive to wind like mine do. Great way to spend an afternoon when the weather is behaving! Not sure how cool it would be during the winter months but summer and spring would be ideal.

See all photos from Chrissy F. for SpiritLine Cruises of Charleston

The cruise was awesome. My family and I really had a great time. I was able to get on and off easily on my wheel chair.

What a fun and informative ride this was. Our guide, Denny, said he has been giving tours for 30 years and his expertise showed. I absolutely learned a lot about Charleston and it's surrounding islands both in the past, present and, believe it or not, the future. The boat was clean and their were snacks for purpose on the deck below although I didn't go downstairs. I was advised to sit on the port side of the boat (I always ask which is best) and that was a great bit of advice as most sights were on that side. The tour was an hour and a half and I was not bored at all. Enjoy

Spectacular cruise. We were greatly benefitted by the expertise of our tour guide. He is an Air Force Academy graduate and a decorated veteran. He did a wonderful job. Couldn't be happier.

A perfect father's day gift, we had an awesome time. I was really pleasantly surprised the food was actually really good! We got 3 courses and dessert was extra but definitely worth it! Full bar is available as well, online says cash only but that's not the case. They had a live guitar player who was great and you can walk around while waiting for your dinner to be served. The third deck is open air, with another bar and great for hanging out, watching the sunset and chatting. It was a perfect night and my dad loved it. Park at Patriots Point as if you were going to the USS Yorktown. Super easy and usually $5 except Sunday I think. Highly recommend!!

Very good experience! We celebrated my wife's birthday and everything from the short wait to board, organized seating, cozy atmosphere, food AND drinks were great. Definitely recommend.

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Charleston Harbor Tours

My wife and I have just recently relocated to Charleston SC. Anxious to learn more about our new community, we took an afternoon harbor cruise aboard the Spirit of Carolina, a large yacht that offers a narrated tour of the harbor and along the shoreline of historic downtown Charleston. We both learned a tremendous amount about the wonderful history of the area, enjoyed the gentle breeze, and took some incredible pictures of the famous Battery, city skyline, Fort Sumter and some dolphin swimming in the harbor. We found it far more relaxing and enlightening than a carriage ride down the hot and busy streets, and highly recommend it. As a footnote, we learned that SpiritLine also offers cruises out to Fort Sumter, so you can tour the historic fort, as well as evening dinner cruises with a multi-course dinner and live entertainment.

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Charleston Harbor Cruises

A harbor cruise is a great way to see Charleston, SC. Sail by Fort Sumter, the Battery, the Arthur Ravenel Jr bridge and other sights. The city is surrounded by water so a day cruise is a natural way to tour.

The Carolina Belle offers daily tours and private group charters on the Charleston harbor. Fully narrated tours. This is the oldest continually operating harbor sightseeing tour company in Charleston.

Spirit Line harbor tours depart from Aquarium Wharf or Patriot's Point. 90 minutes. See sights such as Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, Battery Point, and the Cooper River Bridge.

The Tall Ship Sailboat cruises offers sails of the Charleston harbor or a romantic sunset sail. The sailing tours are two-hours. The ship sails with the winds and there's no fixed course.

Charleston Dinner Cruises

Dinner cruises on the Spirit of Carolina are a fine way to enjoy a unique meal. Dinner cruises include food, live music and the great views. Full service cash bar available. No smoking. 7:00pm to 9:30pm, departing from Patriot's Point Naval Museum in Mt Pleasant.

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About Fort Sumter Tours & Boat Cruises Charleston SC

Hospitality is our Family Business!

Two generations of the Campsen family have owned and operated Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. since 1961. In 1986, the business expanded to include dinner cruises, harbor tours, and charter operations. This set of boat tour offerings has grown over the years, and is currently operated by SpiritLine Cruises, LLC. However, the Campsen family’s Charleston roots and seafaring traditions go back much further than their 50+ years of tour company history.

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Historic Family Traditions

John Campsen, the great-great grandfather of our company’s founder, George E. Campsen, Jr., immigrated to Charleston from Hanover, Germany, during the mid-1880s. He was captain of a German merchant ship engaged in trade between Europe and the United States. These trade routes brought him to Charleston, one of the most prosperous cities in North America at the time. Seeking opportunities in the vibrant Charleston seaport, John Campsen emigrated to the area. He went on to found the Campsen-Claussen Bakery, eventually selling his share of the business to his partner.

John Campsen’s son, George John Campsen, was born in Charleston on July 28, 1861. He was the grandfather of company founder George E. Campsen, Jr. and commanded the life-saving station on Morris Island throughout the early 1890s. Captain George John Campsen was in command of Morris Island itself, and responsible for the operation of the lighthouse there. He passed away in 1894, lost in a storm at sea.

George’s grandson would carry on his seafaring tradition and pass it along to his own sons, George E. “Chip” Campsen and Richard Campsen, two current management team members. Joining them in the family business are his two sons-in-law, Rick Mosteller and Stan Seckinger. These gentlemen bring with them extensive experience in the areas of food and beverage service, hotel development and operations, and finance. They work together at the helm of both our businesses, creating an exceptional experience for our guests.

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Welcome to Charleston

Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises have safely conducted over 100,000 cruises, transporting more than 12 million passengers on their vessels since 1961. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the Charleston Harbor.

Our dedication to community service extends to a variety of other capacities, including serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives, South Carolina Senate, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Travel Council Board of Directors, Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, South Carolina Tourism Promotion Commission, and Passenger Vessel Association.

We have established a diverse and highly experienced passenger vessel company with an excellent reputation in the Charleston community. We are honored to operate our businesses in Charleston, a city so charming and warm that it has even been named the top U.S. destination several years in a row by Condé Nast.

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Currently, the men’s restrooms at Fort Sumter are out of service. However, there are restrooms available on the ferry boat, which remains docked at the fort for the duration of your stay.

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