Charleston Boat Charters & Rentals

Charleston Boat Charters & Rentals Quick Facts

Duration 2.5 Hrs

Start Times 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location Shem Creek Park Day-Dock Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant SC 29464

Price $425

Capacity Up to 6 guests

Cancellation Full refund 48-Hour Notice

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What’s Included

Private vessel exclusively for your group
Experienced, licensed local captain
Customizable route — harbor, coastal waterways, or barrier islands
Anchor-out swim stop available on request (weather permitting)
Coolers stocked with ice and water on board
Bluetooth audio — bring your playlist
Life jackets and all required USCG safety gear

Description

Sometimes you just want a private boat — no preset itinerary, no tour group, no agenda beyond getting out on the water with your people for 2.5 hours. That’s exactly what our Charleston boat charter delivers.

You book the boat, bring your crew, and your captain takes you wherever the day calls for. Harbor cruise, barrier island run, anchor-out swim, open-water cruise — tell him what you’re after when you book and he’ll plan around it.

Your captain is JB Layton, a Charleston native who spent years working the water professionally — from pearling vessels off the coast of northwest Australia to commercial fishing boats running offshore along the Atlantic. He's been back home in Charleston since 2021 and knows these waterways as well as anyone. Expect local knowledge, good conversation, and the occasional sea story.

Good to Know

BYOB — the boat has large coolers stocked with ice and water; bring a wheeled cooler if packing your own (5–7 minute walk from parking to the dock)
Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen — temps on the water can run significantly warmer or cooler than on land
Arrive 25–30 minutes before your departure
Free parking at Shem Creek Park — 📍 [Get Directions on Google Maps]
No restroom on board — air-conditioned public restrooms are at the start of the boardwalk in the parking area
All ages welcome; if you're bringing young children, let us know when you book
No smoking on board — $250 cleaning fee applies; vaping is permitted if respectful of the space
No dogs allowed

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FAQ’s

Is this a private charter?

Yes — the boat is exclusively yours for the duration. No other guests.

Where do we board?

Shem Creek Park, Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant SC 29464. Park on the right as you enter the lot and follow the boardwalk to the 2nd gazebo — your boat is at the dock below it. [Get Directions]

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes — fully BYOB. The boat has large coolers stocked with water, or bring your own. Wheeled coolers recommended (5–7 min walk from parking). You're responsible for your group's behavior on board.

What's the cancellation policy?

48-hour notice required for a full refund.

Is smoking allowed?

Smoking is not permitted on board — a $250 cleaning fee applies to any group that violates this. Vaping is OK if you're respectful of the space.

Can we customize where we go?

Yes — when you book, let your captain know what you’re hoping to do. Harbor tour, barrier island cruise, anchor-out swim, or a mix of everything. He’ll plan the route around your group.