Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Live blues music performance
- Delicious barbecue dinner
- Scenic sunset views of Charleston Harbor
- Historic landmarks along the waterfront
- Relaxing evening on the water
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Live blues music performance
- Delicious barbecue dinner
- Scenic sunset views of Charleston Harbor
- Transportation to and from the departure point
Itinerary
Step aboard the 3 deck, Charleston Princess for an unforgettable cruise featuring live music from local and regional bands along with a delicious BBQ buffet provided by our catering partner. Please keep in mind while this started as a Blues and BBQ Cruise nearly 20 years ago, we have expanded to other genres of music based on availability.
Pass by: The Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge is one of the largest cable stayed bridges in the world. It was constructed in the early 2000's and officially opened in 2005 replacing the older Pearman and Grace Memorial Bridges.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Reservations are required and can be made online or by phone.
- Cruise operates rain or shine; cancellations due to severe weather will be rescheduled or refunded.
- Gratuity for the crew is not included and is appreciated.
Know before you go
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Dress comfortably and consider bringing a light jacket for cooler evenings.
- Parking is available near the departure point; arrive early to secure a spot.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The Charleston Princess is not ADA compliant, however, we are able to accommodate guests with wheelchairs for the most part. Entrance to the boat is via a 30-foot ramp, which varies in steepness depending on the tide. Once aboard, there is not an elevator to reach the salon where dinner is served and the restrooms are located.
Traveler reviews
Would not recommend this cruise
Terrible experience. Very difficult to even find the marina. No signage. Ship was “low rent”. Very disappointed and would not recommend this cruise
Beautiful Sunset
We had a wonderful time. Food was good. Band was good. Kicking back outside watching the sunset was awesome .
Not the best experience
We had three people with mobility issues traveling with us and they were not able to bring their scooters/wheelchairs onboard which wasn't too bad, however, there wasn't any entertainment for us to enjoy on the main level because the band was on the upper deck. The music from the band was not piped to the down stairs level so we were listening to both the band and the speakers at the same time which was not enjoyable. There was a broken window right in front of us which was unpleasant to see all night. The women's bathroom was stopped up before we even left the dock. Fortunately, we had a deck of cards with us so we were able to play cards during the cruise. There were some drunk people misbehaving on the boat and some girls were flashing each other as they passed one another on the stairs. The food was all right. The BBQ and slaw was very good but the banana pudding was not the greatest. We recommend having some activity on the lower deck for those with mobility issues such as a cruise director playing games with the passengers. We also would have enjoyed hearing the blues band piped to all levels of the boat. It goes without saying, that it is important to make sure the bathrooms are fully functioning before guests board the vessel and it is very important to fix issues like broken windows as soon as possible since the condition of the boat is the face of the company.
Crutchfield Review
It was horrible! Food was nasty, there was NO band that played the music described! I Would not recommend this tour!
Great crew. Abundant...
Great crew. Abundant food. Open decks are a plus. Cruised near Fort Sumter. Great sunset over Charleston.