
Charleston Booze Cruise
What’s Included
- Private vessel exclusively for your group
- Experienced, licensed local captain
- BYOB — large coolers stocked with ice and water on board
- Bluetooth audio — bring your playlist
- Anchor-out swim stop (weather permitting)
- Life jackets and all required USCG safety gear
Description
Charleston’s coastal waterways are some of the most scenic and social in the South — and nothing beats experiencing them from the deck of a private boat with your crew. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bachelorette, anniversary, or just a good Tuesday, the Charleston Booze Cruise puts the entire vessel in your hands for 2.5 hours of pure waterfront freedom.
Your captain handles all navigation while your group handles the party. Cruise the historic harbor, explore the coastal channels, anchor up for a swim, and let Charleston’s waterfront do the rest. Crank up your playlist and crack open whatever you brought — the boat is yours.
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
FAQ’s
Availability
What To Bring
- Valid ID
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- BYOB beverages + snacks
- Bluetooth playlist ready to go
- Light layer for evening departures

