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Charleston Harbor Tour

(Up to 8 people)
Experience the old and the new on our Charleston Harbor Tour. This Charleston cruise unfolds the past and present of the harbor area.  From Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired, to the Ravenel Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in the western hemisphere, Tidalwave Watersports will navigate your way through a day to remember.

Island Hopper

(Up to 8 people)
The abundance of barrier islands surrounding the area makes sightseeing some of the best in the country.  Hop on board our private boat charter at Isle of Palms Marina and join us for a ride that will introduce you to the wonders of SC wildlife.  Expect to see dolphins, many species of birds, clam beds, alligators, and other wonders of raw nature.  Learn about Capers Island, South Carolina’s largest uninhabited island or drift by “The Bone Yard”, an island of petrified trees that will surely have you telling your friends about.

Sunset Cruise

(Up to 8 people)
Not only are we experts on all of the dazzling places to see, but we also know the perfect time and place for a romantic sunset charter.  Hop on board this cruise and get a front row seat to SC’s most impressive attraction, the sunset.  This evening boat tour is a perfect way to end the day or to get started for a night on the town.  Make this private boat charter an intimate happy hour water tour or bring the family on board for food, fun, and photos!

Dry Safari

(Up to 8 people)
This fast-paced charter boat tour will bring you closer to SC nature than any other.  Our jet boats will take you on a chartered tour that other boats cannot, giving you an up close and personal view of Charleston’s secluded shorelines, narrow waterways, and the backwaters of the Northern Barrier Islands.  Mingle with wildlife and friends on this 30 mile sightseeing tour and experience the SC Lowcountry in a way that only Tidalwave Watersports can provide.

Party on the Water

(Up to 8 people)
Pick a spot and party!  Customize your experience on board this private boat charter.  Drop anchor near the Isle of Palms marina or find a secluded spot to cut loose.  This cruise is the perfect setting for bachelor and bachelorette parties or simply hanging with friends for an evening of cocktails on the water.  Don’t want to stay in one spot?  Visit multiple islands or take a booze cruise around the relaxing waters of SC.  On this boat tour, we leave the adventure up to you.

Dinner on the Water

(Up to 8 people)
Avoid traffic and arrive in style! Make reservations at one of the many restaurants along Shem Creek, Charleston’s best spot for seafood lovers.  Enjoy fresh fish caught earlier that day or have drinks with friends while admiring the stunning sunset.  Stop at Red’s, Vickery’s, or Shem Creek Bar and Grill and watch heads turn as this boat tour pulls up to the dock.  Want to hit several spots around Charleston? Our private boat charter will take you to wherever you want to go.

Custom Charleston, SC Charters for you by you!

In addition to our packaged charters listed below, we are now offering customized two hour Charleston cruises on our newest addition to the fleet, Miss Kim.  She is a 30 ft. Luhr and is perfect for a variety of boat tours.  Combine fishing with a sightseeing tour and a dolphin cruise or take an Isle of Palms tour with drinks and friends.  For a minimum of two hours, up to ten people can experience the SC lowcountry in whatever fashion they please.  Miss Kim’s boat cruises enable you to tackle several activities in a short amount of time.

Enjoy the luxury of having your own private tour ship for your Charleston vacation.  Whether it is fishing for Spanish mackerel or appreciating Charleston’s rich history on a stunning harbor tour, by boat is the only way to go.  Let Miss Kim give you an up close view of the area’s rich history.  Drift by Fort Sumter, where the civil war began, or catch a glimpse of Morris Island and it’s lighthouse that is over a century old.  Marvel at the Ravenel Bridge, the largest mainstay cable bridge in the western hemisphere, pull the boat up to the bone yard at Caper’s Island, a maritime forest full of petrified trees, even spend the afternoon combing the sand for seashells and shark teeth.

Get your bait and lures ready for an exciting Charleston fishing tour.  Miss Kim is an excellent choice for all types of fishing excursions.  Looking to battle the fighting game fish of the SC lowcountry?  Interested in a lazy day of trolling the waters and cracking cold ones with some friends?  Whatever your style, Miss Kim and Tidalwave Watersports will show you a Charleston fishing tour that you will never forget.  Great for beginners and experienced fisherman of all ages, Miss Kim provides a comfortable and convenient custom fishing tour for the adventurous angler. 

The natural beauty of Charleston is endless.  Get your camera ready and hop on board Miss Kim for a relaxing dolphin tour or ecotour.  Watch as our local aquatic friends feed and play near the boat.  You will see the wonders of the water, including curious schools of dolphins, the occasional sea turtle, clam beds, an array of fish species, and many different birds.  Miss Kim and this custom charter tour are sure to bring out the nature lover in you.

This Charleston cruise is whatever you want it to be.  Excellent for birthdays, small corporate events, family outings on the water, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or simply an experience with friends on an intimate Charleston sunset tour, Miss Kim and Tidalwave Watersports is your perfect Charleston cruise.

Looking for things to do around Charleston, SC? Choose your own adventure at Tidalwave Watersports!  We know that Charleston sightseeing is best experienced from the water.   Hop on board one of our many Charleston charter tours and let us bring the sites to you. Our wide array of boat tours allows you to experience Charleston’s surrounding coast in a way that is specific to your needs. Learn about Charleston’s rich history on one of our harbor tours or take a relaxing private charter through the majestic natural setting of the Lowcountry.  Choose from one of our many custom sightseeing tours to experience the magic of one of America’s oldest port cities.