We booked a dinner cruise on a Monday night to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The process of picking up the tickets at the place was super easy. Unless you're a bigger party, I recommend paying the extra amount for a private window seat for 2 otherwise you'd be seated with strangers. It comes with a 4 course meal, and there's a bar on the boat but that's extra. We were shown to our seats right when we boarded and then Kevin was our waiter, super nice. We departed at 7pm and Kevin let us know our first meal would be arriving around 7:30 so we had time to go up to the observation deck. It was very windy but it was still cool to see us leave port and go out to the Charleston Harbor which was nice. There's a covered area in the back and then it's open at the front and that was definitely windy. The meals were so good, we honestly said the food was probably the best food we had on our whole trip! It started off with a she crab soup which was yummy. Second meal was a salad with sweet salad dressing that was also great. Third meal you got to pick your entree, I did the braised short rib that came with mashed potatoes and green beans. My husband did the grilled salmon with same sides. Both were absolutely delicious. I could've eaten it all but wanted to save room for dessert. I did the chocolate torte and my husband did the cheesecake, again so delicious. We also added the bubbly package which was an extra $35 but since it was a special occasion it was worth it. There was live music the whole time too. A guitarist who played really great songs. Overall, highly recommend! read more

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So here in Charleston SC for wifey's family Reunion, so tonight was the first event a Dinner Cruise on the Spirit line Dinner-cruise it's a tour around the Charleston harbor for 2 1/2 hours. . We were a party of 22 & for this size group everything went off without a glitch, there were 3 tables set up for us. Our server Barbara was so nice and hospitable and very welcoming and knowledgeable. She explained how this would go. 7:15 we will serve the bread, at 7:30 they will serve the first course a She-crab soup, ohh so good with a kick of cayenne delicious, oh by the way Barbara asked our table "who would like more soup we all said yes except wifey she's watching her salt intake and weight. next 2nd course cranberry almond kale Prosecco vinaigrette excellent, also saw into kitchen how each salad was prepped and dressed. Then we were told after the 2nd course there would be a 15-20 minute break for us to go take in the view and atmosphere of our sailing. Then we all received our entrees. My wife had the Braised Beef Short-ribs served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The beef was so tender if there was a bone it would have fallen off of it. I couldn't come to Charleston and not try the shrimp and grits which had andouille sausage and country ham. If you don't like spicy do not order this.. fortunately I Love spicy. Delicious is all I can say. Dessert is not included however you can purchase a slice of cheesecake or flourless chocolate torte. Wifey is a dessert person me not so much, the cheesecake was light and very tasty now I'm not a dessert person but that chocolate torte tasty however too chocolatey for my taste buds. Beautiful evening view of the sunset and the Ravenel bridge. This bridge connects Downtown Charleston to mount Pleasant. There is also live music during this dinner cruise and a lot of opportunities for some great pSo if you're ever in Charleston do check out Spirit Line dinner cruise. read more

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Our annual girls trip was celebrated on the Charleston Dinner Cruise. Our server Grace was so friendly, professional and very accommodating. It also helped that her smile lights up a room. We loved the white table cloth dining and the 12 of us enjoyed our meals. We're very happy that we choose this for our farewell event. It was a great way to end our trip. I highly recommend this dinner cruise and I would definitely do it again. read more

It was just ok. It was pricey and not worth the cost. I had low expectations of the food, but surprisingly the food was not bad. I had the braised short ribs w/mashed potato & vegetable medley (green beans & carrots). It was very tender and tasty. My friends had the salmon and they were satisfied. The ship is very dated. It smelled old and musty to me. Soon we saw condensation dripping on our table and we requested to be moved. It was a full cruise; therefore, there were no available seats to move to so we had to move our table from up under the drip. I'm prior Navy, what happened to the PQS before booking another cruise? I have a problem with that because they knew that was a regular occurrence, they know we can't leave because we're in the middle of water, so we had to settle and I don't like settling unless I'm going to be compensated for my inconvenience. That did not happen so needless to say I will not be going on this excursion again or recommending it. I must admit the entertainment was good but because we had to move our table; we were real close to his equipment and it was a bit too much for our ears. read more

Had a wonderful. I went for my birthday last year and had a blast. Great atmosphere and fine dining! Nice idea f9r a date night. I will be coming back! read more

I've done this cruise three times now. Every experience has been about the same; very, very nice. This is a highly romantic experience in spite of the other people on the ship. Depending on time of year, you will spend some part of the cruise after dark. You can go to the top deck and feel the breeze. The cruise is really a high point of the experience. You will pass Fort Sumter, the Battery, the Charleston skyline and up-to-and-under the Cooper River Bridge (Arthur Ravenal Jr Bridge). You can call or reserve online. Payment is due when you reserve. Dinner is included in the price. Drinks and tip are extra. There is a full bar on the ship. There is an option for seating at a table with another couple in the interior of the deck, or you can pay ~$25 more for a table for two at the window. I've always opted for the table for two. One seat will have great access to the window, the other will be somewhat blocked. The extra cost includes desert (about $10 value). Rates vary, but expect about $50 per person for dinner and the cruise. The food is very good. A she-crab soup starter that was excellent and a salad followed with a tasty house dressing. I recommend the shrimp and grits. The crab cakes are good. The fresh catch seems to always be salmon, but is done very good. The plate comes with a vegetable (green beans when I've been) and potato. The cruise starts near the USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point. Parking was $3 on my last visit (Labor Day weekend), but not on my other visits. This is a great experience, but somewhat pricey. I did it for my 25th Wedding Anniversary. read more

I thought this would be a very romantic way to end our time in Charleston, and it did not really disappoint! The only downside was that we had to be seated with two other women, which made it slightly less romantic since they were talking about some stupid things. We took advantage of downtime to hang out on the deck of the boat and take in the evening. The best part came when we got to see the sunset. IT's also nice because they take professional photos before you board the boat and you can purchase them at the end for a memorable experience. As for the food - the honey butter was dang good. The salad was standard, too much dressing. I got the mahi, which was a little dry, but quite a large portion. However, the asparagus risotto was PHENOMENAL! I could have eaten a whole bowl of that. My boyfriend wasn't too thrilled with his pork dish - he said it tasted like his "grandmother's cooking", not the way it was described on the menu. Note that you do have to purchase the dessert as extra, and none of it really seemed worth it. Overall this was a great one-time experience. read more

Charleston Dinner Cruise - Mahi with vegetables and asparagus risotto - Boat Charters Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A nice cruise and elegant dinner. We booked a table for 7 on a Friday night cruise for my mom's 50th birthday a few weeks back, and we had a great time! The vessel is a three storied one, with a rooftop, and two dining room decks. You can tell the ship is a bit older, not new and modern like the dinner cruises in Chicago, but it is very nice nonetheless. The tables are set for a formal dinner, and the amount of courses line up with the many flatware pieces surrounding your plate. Dress is nice casual, though many were in business-like attire. (Then there were the few in sweatshirts and jeans). There was live music by a guitarist/vocalist that sang some oldies as well as some southern inspired tunes. It was a nice touch that added to the atmosphere. The staff were very professional and attentive. Tea, coffee and water are no extra charge. We all had sweet teas, except my wife who likes just a splash of sweet in her tea. No complains with the tea! The bread was delicious. The she-crab soup was a bit salty, but very good - so good that my mom who avoids seafood ate hers! The salad was decent and led nicely into the main course. I had the ribeye and my wife had the shrimp/grits. We both loved our dinners, respectively, and sampled each other's. The steak was cooked just as I ordered and was very flavorful. The mashed potatoes had a spike of spice in them, which made it go well with the steak. Shrimp and grits were decent as well - creamy grits and tasty shrimp. No complaints from anyone on the food for our dinner. The ride was smooth and took us around the Charleston harbor. It was a cloudy day when we went so we didn't get to enjoy the rooftop much, but I did get to take in the massiveness of the 17 bridge when we went under it. All in all a great experience for the price. Recommend! read more

Charleston Dinner Cruise - Boat Charters Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

The atmosphere for the dinner was great. You can't beat a nice boat tour around the harbor. However, the food was just decent for the price, but nothing spectacular. I'd say it's something you should do when visiting Charleston, but not something you need to so more than once. I'm glad we did it as it's great for special occasion. read more

My husband is super sweet and surprised me with the Charleston dinner cruise. I was so pleased that he did as this was by far my favorite thing we did while he was stationed in Charleston. The huge bonus of this cruise is that it allows you to see a lot of sites from the water that you might not otherwise get to see in Charleston. Finally, I found the food to be some of the best food I've eaten on a river cruise. The boat isn't amazing, but it is a nice size and I felt we were treated very well. We didn't opt for our own separate table, which made things a little awkward as we were seated next to a woman who was experiencing sea sickness. Not her fault, but I think in the future to avoid the small talk, I would pay the extra and get your own space (definitely worth it as you also get to be closer to the window). In addition to the downstairs, they have a roof top deck, which was nice (but could use some updating in terms of furniture). In sum, I loved the quiet, romantic feel of the ship and thought the staff were really friendly. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Charleston. read more

We came for my boyfriend's birthday and it was great. The customer service was excellent and the view was amazing. Food was hot and delicious. Loved the live singing. Would definitely come again!!! read more

Boat ride was fine. Food was not good. I ate the steak and it was terrible. The cut of meat was of very low quality. The vegetables were the exact same as a vegetable soup mix from the grocery stores freezer. The mashed potatoes were ... Interesting. The alcohol selection is of poor quality. The live music was ok. The whole experience made me feel like I was stuck at a trashy wedding with a bunch of older people,children, bad food and a cash bar . Key word here is stuck! Because you can't leave! The bread was good! read more

Great tour love it all.will do it again for my birthday . Have a group plan my birthday party on boat yea....

I did this cruise this past weekend for the second time. This time it was a class reunion. I had a great time and the food was fantastic! If they could bring 3 or 4 bowls of She-Crab soup, it would make me happy....so rich, creamy and delicious. I had the Shrimp and Grits entree and it did not disappoint. The grits were creamy and seasoned well but, I have to say that the dish did have a bit of a spicy kick. I was so stuffed, I couldn't order dessert so, I can't give a review. After dinner, we danced and went up-top and enjoyed the views of the Ravenel Bridge after dark! It was a wonderful experience and I recommend it if your in the area especially if you are celebrating a milestone i.e....Birthday, reunion, anniversary, etc..... read more

Great meal and great cruise. But the real find was Keith Bruce. Who knew one guy with an acoustic could do this???!?!?!

It was alright. It was about what we expected. Would not recommend the shrimp and grits, it was bad, shrimp and grit soup would be an accurate description. I also had a real issue with the plates, they made me feel like I was at a nursing home but I recognize that's my own personal problem. It was a nice sunset, but I could've seen it just as well from the shore. It was very very very cold in the dining room, so if you go please bring a jacket for your own good. read more

This is a must for your visit!! I'll start with the bad: the weather was freezing (40's) when we took our trip, so we did not get to enjoy the outside as much as we would have liked. That did not stop us from having a blast and making this tour worth every dollar, though--lol. We assumed going in, that the price was more for the views and the experience, and were only expecting mediocre food. Needless to say, we were blown away by the quality, and amount of food! I ordered the salmon with rice and my husband had the beef medallion--both still make my mouth water just thinking about how great they were!! The salad was nothing to get excited about, but I am so glad I was able to experience the she-crab soup. I am a fairly picky eater, and would have never ordered this off a menu. However, since it was sitting in front of me, I tried it...and loved it. The drinks are moderately priced--and pretty strong for the price!! The DJ was a great addition to the evening. Once the food was done, he definitely played the right music to get people dancing. We had an absolute blast watching everyone on the dance floor and getting to meet the people at our table. We are coming back to Charleston in Oct. and will definitely plan another trip on Spirit Lines. It also looked like a lot of fun to do this event with groups (not just for couples). Make sure you add this great event to your itinerary--you will not be disappointed! read more