Harborview Charters offers private boat tours exploring historic Charleston from a harbor view, aboard “The Pickled Pelican,” docked at 56 Ashley Point Drive. The business caters to groups of all sizes, from family reunions and bachelorette parties to corporate outings, with every tour BYOB and a large cooler, ice, water, cups, and a corkscrew/bottle opener provided by the captain (no glass drinkware permitted).
The Booze Cruise is the business’s most popular offering, billed as Charleston’s #1 party boat, ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and corporate events, running 2, 3, or 4 hours with a Bluetooth stereo system for guests’ own playlists. The Dolphin Watch/Harbor Tour offers a narrated 2-hour cruise past historic landmarks while spotting Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, great for families or corporate outings. The Sunset Cruise runs 2 hours past Battery Estates, Charleston Waterfront Park, Castle Pinckney, and under the Cooper River Bridge, best enjoyed with wine or champagne as the sky changes colors. A Shell & Shark Teeth Hunting excursion (3-4 hours) takes guests to unspoiled, undeveloped Morris Island in search of shark teeth, shells, sea glass, and other treasures.
Cancellations 14+ days out receive a full refund; 8-13 days out may be rescheduled or issued a voucher; cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable with no exceptions. Weather cancellations are determined solely by the captain and are fully refundable if rescheduling isn’t possible. Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure.
With 160 reviews at a 4.8 average, Harborview Charters has built a strong reputation for fun, educational Charleston Harbor excursions. The business also operates “in cahoots” with ChuckTownPartyBoat.com.
For groups in Charleston looking for a booze cruise, dolphin/harbor tour, sunset cruise, or shell hunting excursion, Harborview Charters offers a highly reviewed private boat tour experience aboard “The Pickled Pelican” — though current operating status should be confirmed before booking.
