Experience the thrill of a lifetime on a private speedboat adventure in the Charleston Bay. Become the captain your own speedboat while listening to a live narration from your tour guide.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 5 participants

Highlights

Pilot your own speed boat in the Charleston Harbor
See the wildlife that live in the harbor
Sail past the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier and other attractions

Full description

Take the wheel and become the captain of your very own speed boat with this one-of-a-kind adventure tour. Experience driving your own boat while taking in the views from the Charleston harbor. This fully narrated tour takes you 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. See everything while listening to a highly trained and professional guide through a two-way communication system. You will have a once-in-a-lifetime view of the Battery, USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, the downtown Charleston skyline, Waterfront Park, South Carolina Aquarium, the cruise ship terminal and all the wildlife that call Charleston Harbor home. This is a great adventure for all ages.

Includes

Your own F13 mini speed boat
USCG approved life jacket
Instructions covering boat basics, rules of the road, tour hand signals
A professionally trained guide leading and narrating the tour

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years

Meeting point

As you turn into the marina, keep driving until you see a large, maroon sign on the left that says "California Dreaming". Parking is available there. From the sign, follow the path to the docks. Turn right at the end and walk down the ramp. Your skipper will meet you at the slips in front of the orange paint on the dock.

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Important information

What to bring

Signed waiver

Know before you go

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel for afterwards
Wear comfortable beach-friendly clothing
It is recommended to bring a jacket for the morning and winter tours
Each boat must not exceed 450 pounds
You must be 21 and over with a valid drivers license to drive the boat

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5

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This was an on the whim booking for us, but we were soooo glad we did it! Graham was an excellent guide! He was thorough on boating safety and instructions both at the start and during the tour. This is not a hand held tour. You are able to have independence while driving the boat around getting to all the stops on your way through it. So long as you “leave the boat in front of you alone.” Highly recommend for anyone visiting at any time!

August 30, 2021

Graham was an amazing “parent” on our journey. He warned us that the harbor may be choppy and if it was we would divert elsewhere. He made sure we were safe, but could also have A GREAT TIME! Water sports can terrify me and I had so much fun. This was the best part of our trip to Charleston! If you get any inclination to do this, then DO IT! You won’t regret it!

August 29, 2021

This was super fun! Guide was great. Super easy to drive the boat. Disappointed that we didn’t get to check out the harbor but going north up the river was just as fun being able to go fast and not having to worry about large waves. Would definitely do again!

July 20, 2021

Charleston Harbor 2-Hour Speedboat Adventure

Charleston Harbor 2-Hour Speedboat Adventure

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