Sandlapper Tours

Journey around the Charleston Harbor area in style on Sandlapper’s 45 foot USCG certified twin-engine catamaran, driven by a USCG certified captain. Choose from the following water tours and see a whole new side of Charleston’s culture; the aquatic side!

Nature Tour

Venture into the home of South Carolina’s coastal wildlife, exploring a maritime forest and a salt-marsh creek if the tide permits. See wading and shore birds like Great Blue Herons, Eastern Brown Pelicans, and Snowy Egrets. Sometimes you can even catch a glimpse of dolphins playfully splashing in the waters. Gain a perspective on what types of wildlife live in the harbor’s estuaries. Visit Morris Island, an uninhabited barrier island and see the lighthouse on the beach. This is an ideal choice for any nature lover.

History Tour

During this tour you will be able to see what sets Charleston apart from newer port cities. The rich cultural heritage and maritime history lend to a distinguished atmosphere in and around the harbor. The historical accounts covered during this tour include the course of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, various batteries, Fort Moultrie, the Plantation era, shipwrecks, pirate tales, and the story of the raising of the USS Hunley.

Ghost Tour

Explore the Holy City’s darkest stories from open waters as you cruise around Charleston’s Harbor. This harbor has a history full of war and violence which has ultimately led to an area full of unresting spirits. Included are accounts of the most notorious pirates and their refusal to leave the area, long after they had been hung. Setting itself aside from competitors, this tour offers the scariest of tales and gives you nowhere to run.

Sunset Tour

Imagine Charleston’s unique skyline, vibrant pinks and blues as the sun sets gently behind the church steeples. Enjoy light hors d’oerves and a glass of wine from the cash bar while you cruise around the harbor on this romantic water tour. Perfect for couples, honeymoons, and anniversaries or just a relaxing night with the stars.

Tour schedules and rates vary depending on season.

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