AquaSafaris (formerly listed as “Charleston Sailing Charters”) has been part of the charter yacht industry since 1987, based at Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriot’s Point. As Charleston’s premier charter agency, AquaSafaris represents thousands of quality sailing vessels and power yachts both locally and worldwide, spanning the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Croatia, New Zealand, and Australia.
Locally, AquaSafaris offers breathtaking sunset sails, eco-tours, and barrier island BBQs aboard the classic 50-foot sailing yacht SERENA, a U.S. Coast Guard certified sloop fully insured for up to 20 guests plus crew. For smaller groups of 6 or less, the business runs the largest fleet of six-passenger charter sailing vessels in the Lowcountry, ranging from 30 to 55 feet. At the top end, PALMETTO BREEZE, a 100-passenger catamaran, is the largest passenger vessel of its kind north of Fort Lauderdale, well suited to weddings, corporate events, and team-building regattas.
Catering is available for any charter, from a casual picnic lunch to an intimate candlelit dinner or full buffet, or guests are welcome to handle their own provisioning. Crew gratuity isn’t included, with 15-20% of the total charter fee customary. For those dreaming bigger, AquaSafaris also arranges international yacht charters across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Greek Isles, and beyond, matching clients with the perfect vessel for their trip.
With 66 reviews at a 4.6 average, AquaSafaris has built a long-standing reputation across nearly four decades in the charter yacht industry.
For anyone in Charleston looking for a sunset sail, eco-tour, or large-group charter — or planning an international yacht charter anywhere in the world — AquaSafaris offers a well-established, nearly 40-year operation out of Patriot’s Point.
