Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch
Harbor cruise · 1.5 hours · from $56
Written by Alex H., a Charleston local Updated November 2026
- ✓ Free cancellation
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Is the Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch worth it?
With 370 reviews at 4.5 stars, it's one of the three most-reviewed harbor cruises we list. An average spread across that many reviews is harder to move than one built on a few dozen.
How it compares
Among the harbor cruises in our catalog, this is the third most-reviewed. Per-person prices run from $35 to $139; at $56 this one sits around the middle.
| Tour | Rating | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch (this page) | ★ 4.5 | 370 | $56 |
| Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise | ★ 4.5 | 1,513 | $54 |
| Official Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise | ★ 4.5 | 676 | $50 |
| Sunset Harbor Cruise as the Skyline Lights Up | ★ 4.8 | 299 | $60 |
What to expect
Charleston Harbor is where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet the Atlantic. Most boat routes pass the Battery, the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter at the harbor mouth. Bottlenose dolphins are common in the harbor, but no boat can promise a sighting. Only the official ferry lands at Fort Sumter.
From the operator: Set sail along the historic Charleston Harbor aboard a three-masted schooner. Help hoist the sails up to 84 feet in height and admire the harbor views while you watch for dolphins.
The details
- Price: from $56 per person
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Meeting point: Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, beside the South Carolina Aquarium.
- Accessibility: Boarding is by gangplank and steps.
- Start times: pick a date in the GetYourGuide calendar ("Check availability" above) to see that day's times.
- Group, age and ID rules: Adult fare is 12 and up, child fare 11 and under. No luggage, large bags or coolers. The schooner sails in light rain; heavy rain, storms or high wind cancel the trip, and you can rebook or take a refund.
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5, from 370 reviews
- Cancellation: free cancellation available
Meeting point and rules checked October 30, 2026 against the GetYourGuide listing, Charleston Harbor Tours, our harbor cruise guide. Your booking confirmation has the final word on times and meeting spots.
Common questions
How much does the Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch cost?
From $56 per person. Prices move with season and availability, so the checkout price on GetYourGuide is the current one.
How long does it last?
1.5 hours.
Where does it start?
Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street, beside the South Carolina Aquarium.
Can I cancel it?
Yes. This listing has free cancellation, and checkout shows the exact cutoff before you pay.
Where do I book it?
Through GetYourGuide, this site's booking partner. Many listings let you reserve now and pay later; checkout shows whether this one does.
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