Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

From$72
2 hours
Charleston, USA

About this activity

Enjoy a 2-hour evening cruise in Charleston Harbor featuring live blues music, a delectable barbecue dinner, and stunning sunset views of historic landmarks.

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

Set sail on a memorable 2-hour evening cruise through Charleston Harbor, where you'll be serenaded by live blues music and treated to a mouthwatering barbecue dinner. As the sun sets, take in breathtaking views of historic landmarks like the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the Battery. This relaxing and entertaining experience offers a unique way to appreciate Charleston's charm from the water. Perfect for couples, families, and friends seeking an unforgettable night out in the Holy City.

Included / Excluded

  • Live blues music performance
  • Delicious barbecue dinner
  • Scenic sunset views of Charleston Harbor
  • Transportation to and from the departure point

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

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

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Poor Customer Service

My area had a severe thunderstorm with rain for hours causing substantial flooding to the point where it was unsafe to drive. I attempted multiple times to contact this company the day of the cruise to inform them my family and I would not be able to attend and received no response back. I finally get a response back two days later and am told "the cruise still occurred so we cannot refund your money." Clearly they do not listen to the customer as I stated MY area had flooding, so although yours may not have, we live farther away and were unable to drive in safely. All I continued to get told was that the cruise still occurred and they cannot refund my money. I find that to be pretty poor customer service when you cannot listen to what the customer is informing you of and will not be scheduling this in the future. Evidently others have the same experience from the reviews here and we weren't missing much in regard to the food quality or quantity.

751kaitlinkAug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Incredible views and food

The views throughout the cruise were incredible and the sunset added to the splendor. Food was really good and we got to see dolphins!

Corey_BAug 2, 2026VIATOR

Anniversary

Boat captain & crew were very friendly & helpful. Getting to and from was very easy. Boat was modern and cruise was smooth

Ed_OJul 17, 2026VIATOR

Deceived

The cruise was good and the music was exceptionally good , but the food was to be desired. Pulled pork was not what I was expecting, not good , very fatty and plain chicken breast, and the desert, what was that. Look like it was suppose to be banana pudding but had no taste 😕. The music was very good

mariemH5187WPJul 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Be careful, your trip could be canceled at the last minute

We are so disappointed, the travel was canceled the day before. We were celebrating our anniversary, at that point we couldn’t find something similar

Lilian_NJul 4, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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.