Charleston Sunset Cruise

Charleston Sunset Cruise Quick Facts

Duration 2.5 Hrs

Start Times 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
Anchor-out sandbar stop — swimming, shells, shark teeth
Coastal and barrier island cruise route
Prime position for the Lowcountry's golden-hour sunset
Life jackets and all required USCG safety gear

Description

There's no better seat for a Charleston sunset than the open water. As the light drops over the Lowcountry and the sky turns gold and pink behind the barrier island treeline, you'll be exactly where you need to be — out on the water with your crew, watching it all unfold from the best vantage point around.

Your captain heads out along the coastal waterways to the barrier islands, where you'll anchor off a sandbar for a wade-in stop — hunt for shells and shark teeth, cool off in the water, and watch the golden hour do its thing before heading back in. It's the kind of evening that's hard to describe and harder to forget.

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 swim off the boat?

Yes — your captain will anchor out at a sandbar for a wade-in stop. Great for shell hunting and shark tooth searching. Life jackets are always on board.