Book this day on the water. You will not regret it! Captain…read morePhil is an absolute gem -- part sailor, part historian, part comedian and 100% the kind of person who makes you feel like you've known him for years. His knowledge of Charleston's history is extraordinary, and the way he tells it? Pure magic. We laughed, we learned and we never wanted it to end. His wife also joined us and was a wonderful addition to the crew -- together they made the whole experience feel like a day out with great friends rather than a tour. Charming, memorable, and one of the best things we did in Charleston. Five stars isn't enough!

So much fun! We did the 1.5 private charter for 4 of us and it was so fun! We laid out on the nets…read moreand our captain was so sweet she was awesome, they provide you with a speaker to play music and it's such a pretty view! very easy experience definitkey will be using them again

Incredible experience with a private sunset sail. Captain Scott and Madde were knowledgeable and…read morefriendly, and we trusted them almost immediately. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

My wife and I had an amazing trip with Capt Scott and his deckhand Grace. We did a harbor cruise,…read moreand it was a great experience. Scott runs a very tight operation, is very knowledgeable about the area, and is a great person to have a conversation with. Grace was also a very knowledgeable sailor, and very attentive to our every need. I highly recommend a trip with Charleston Sailing Charters. We will definitely be back. Connor T.

We had a wonderful Sunday afternoon sail with Sundog Sailing in September. I was visiting friends…read morewho moved to the Charleston area and decided to check out the Charleston Harbor on Shenanigan 50ft sailboat, which leaves from St Johns Yacht Club. Captain Jen and Captain Janet were the best navigators as we sailed through the harbor pointing out variety of sights, historical points in the area. We brought our own beverages, helped sail and had beautiful late summer day. Truly a wonderful sailing experience and definitely will sail with Sundog again don't miss it when you're in the Charleston area.

We had the absolute best time on our sunset sail around Charleston Harbor with this incredible…read morecrew! They took such great care of our group of 12 family members--welcoming us aboard with warm hospitality, infectious humor, and the kind of easygoing energy that made everyone feel right at home. The views were stunning, the vibe was relaxed and fun, and every moment felt special. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a magical evening on the water with some of the kindest and most entertaining hosts around!

Blue Life Charters is the best in Charleston and as locals, we know. I've been on several cruises…read morewith this company and somehow they only get better. The mate, obviously a veteran of fine dining, took care of us. The captain made us laugh and pointed out interesting sites along the harbor. It was relaxing and fun. We all felt more like guests than passengers. This charter is a Do-Not-Miss Charleston experience.

Sending for record purposes. Our reservation reflected in the itinary under "Things to know, that…read moreare allowed on the boat". Specifically, fishing was identified. This information was presented and verbally communicated to the crew member and the boats captain. A screen capture of this was taken. However, the owner (telephonically) and the crew "Stated, we could not fish from the boat, because they did not have a fishing license. Although, mind you the write up indicated "allowed on the boat fishing was cited) However, on June 15, 2025, or about 10:30 a.m. (est) it was noted this item was deleted from the itinary/website. We were refused a full refund (over 1,000.00 $$) and was offered a 10% refund. Needless to say, this was an insult.

We had a bachelorette party with 8 girls and our sailing charter was the highlight of the trip. The…read moreboat was more perfect than we could've imagined - it was gorgeous and well kept. There was lots of space for everyone to lay out at the front of the boat and hang for the day. Plus lots of space at the back of the boat to eat and relax in the shade. Matt was easy going and a pleasure to work with. We were able to bring our own food/drink and play music from the speakers. Highly highly recommend!

We recently rented a catamaran from OM for a bachelorette party and it was the highlight of our…read moretrip! Matt and team are incredibly flexible with weather and we're so accommodating to our group. We had the best time and will definitely sail again with OM!

The guided boat tour experience was wonderful. The tour guide's sense of humor was definitely a…read moreplus! I highly recommend Charleston Habor Tours .

We took visiting friends on a Charleston Historic Harbor Tour on a beautiful, sunny, calm Friday in…read moreMarch. Captain, crew & vessel all met and exceeded our expectations. Great, welcoming, friendly and informative. We highly recommend. Jim & Friends

We had an amazing time selling with Manning! He was extremely knowledgeable not only of the vessel…read morebut also the area and the history of Charleston. Communication with him prior to the sail was quick & easy. We will definitely recommend sailing with him to family & friends!

We had an amazing time sailing with Captain Paul! Would recommend and will sail again!read more

Such an awesome experience! The crew were all amazing, very…read morepersonable, and interactive. They also gave us some great recommendations for restaurants that we tried through out our stay down there. The boat itself was beautiful! Was able to see plenty of dolphins, and really enjoy the perfect weather we got blessed with! Beverages are available for purchase on board. Totally worth the every penny and can't wait to come back and try out on of their night time tours!

Nice trip even in 48 f degree day. We saw lots of dolphins. The crew was great and the Captain…read morewas very nice.

Had a corporate outing with Todd and Kathy and it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful boat, just…read morethe right amount of time on the water, good food and drink, and exceptional hospitality. Todd and Kathy did an amazing job at making our experience memorable. I highly recomend Zen Sailing, you won't be disappointed! George Jarck

First of all Everything Zen catamaran was stunning! It was such an amazing experience! We got their…read moredelicious charcuterie board and brought our own drinks! Everyone needs to experience this!

The most professional sailing school and charter company I have encountered. The team they have…read moreyou can tell are happy and great at what they do! The fleet is immaculate! A truly professional experience all around!

My wife and I took our sailing classes from Charleston sailing school over 10 years ago. We took…read more3 levels of certification over several weekend classes to get us ready to do bareboat chartering. I have such great memories of those classes, so much fun. These folks know their stuff!! Since then i have made the drive down from charlotte to charter from them countless times. Always a great experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, I just can't say enough good things about this operation, Quality people, quality sailboats..a real treat. Do your self a favor, go here and learn the right way sail.