Sip & Sea Charleston offers boat tours and party cruises out of Ripley Light Marina in downtown Charleston, led by Captain Richard and Captain Mike. Whether the plan is a bachelorette or bachelor party, a birthday celebration, a graduation gathering, or a beautiful sunset charter, the crew delivers an unforgettable experience for guests to sip, relax, and soak in Charleston’s waterway views.
The fleet includes two boats accommodating up to 16 people, both equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system, comfortable seating, a cooler with ice for beverages, and water floats. Trip options include Bachelorette/Bachelor Party Cruises (billed as “the most fun boat in Charleston Harbor”), private Sandbar Trips for laid-back sightseeing and relaxing, general Celebrations covering birthdays, weddings, and graduations, and Sunset Charters — a 2-hour cruise timed for Charleston’s most active wildlife hours, camera-ready for dolphins and more.
All boats are priced the same, with most charters running 2-4 hours (3 hours being the most popular). A 2-hour charter starts at $700 (no beach stop), a 3-hour charter starts at $1,000, and a 4-hour charter starts at $1,400 — pricing includes the captain, fuel, sound system, coolers, and ice. Pickup is at Ripley Light Marina, with Shem Creek pickup locations available by calling directly.
With 40 reviews at a 5.0 average, guests consistently praise Captain Richard and Captain Mike for a smooth ride, great sound system, and genuine effort to guarantee the best possible time on board.
For groups in Charleston looking for a fun, well-equipped party boat charter — bachelorette, sandbar trip, celebration, or sunset cruise — Sip & Sea Boat Charters offers a highly reviewed operation out of Ripley Light Marina.
