Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Overview
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Not your typical Water Taxi. Best value in Charleston! includes dolphin sightings(frequent but not guaranteed). Most affordable and convenient harbor cruise + transportation to 4 point around the Harbor. $14/All Day Pass!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Water Taxies stop at Patriots Point every hour from 9:45-6:45pm.
Water Taxies depart from the Maritime Center next to Aquarium and directly in front of the International African American Museum from 9:30-7:30pm. Park in Aquarium Parking garage or metered street parking.
What‘s Included
Dolphin cruise included in every trip.Dolphin sightings frequent but not guaranteed.
Admission to local attractions not included.
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Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Reviews
867 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super friendly ride across the harbour.
B1195OSchristym,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best trip across the harbour. Dallas and Amy were super friendly and informational.
A fabulous hour on the water
Q8243EGbriant,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dallas and Piagi are a great crew. We spent a hour doing the taxi loop and had a very special time on the water with fabulous views and magical wildlife. Even if you don’t visit the other stops on the route this is a must-do to complete a trip to Charleston.
Great day on the water!
J606AUrichardh,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! This is by far the best Deal in town to see Charleston from the water. Can’t wait to come back!
Outstanding experience for the holidays!
TS B,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was for the holiday parade of boats and a great time! It was a brisk evening but really enjoyable! The crew was really helpful and pleasant!
Water Taxi in Charleston Harbor
AdamInMaine,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Charleston Water Taxi provides an inexpensive way to spend time between the Charleston City Market, the International African American Museum, Waterfront Park and Patriots Point, which is the site of the USS Yorktown. The Water Taxi reduces the use of your automobile, which requires finding a parking space and feeding a parking meter a $3 fee each time you stop. In October 2025 it cost only $17 a person and will give you less stress.
Scenic, relaxing, convenient and prompt transportation
vatraveler20172017,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’d certainly use the Charleston water taxi again. It was a scenic, relaxing, breezy ride that was prompt and easy to use. We took it between Waterfront Park and Patriots Point and back. The taxi was clean and on time. (Don’t be late.) It also has a roof for shade. The drivers were friendly, answered questions and pointed out dolphins. I didn’t see a directional sign at street for Water taxi, but maybe I missed it. So at 1 Vendue Range, head toward the water, passing a fountain, on way to a long beautiful T-shaped pier with seating and porch swings under roof. Water taxi docked at pier’s end, left at T. Look for a small red flag. Although we had no schedule conflicts, I recommend double checking the water taxi schedule for first and last pick up times at your preferred stop on your day of use to avoid getting stranded or missing a reservation. I noticed that the final pickup was earlier than what was posted on their website or ticket and was not related to weather. Also unsure if this is handicapped accessible.
Water taxi is great!
ladyjane222,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Great pricing for all day passes... We went as a birthday day trip..The crew were very friendly and very casual atmosphere.. It was a wonderful day! Thank you!
Great experience
mjkmhk,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Professional staff, on time while traveling to USS Yorktown. Echo the spaniel was a bonus to have on board!
The Charleston Water Taxi is a great way to experience the Lowcountry from the water
728libbiea,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re visiting Charleston and want a fun, scenic, and affordable way to get around the harbor, the Charleston Water Taxi is a must-do. It’s not just transportation — it’s an experience. The ride between Waterfront Park, Patriots Point, and the Aquarium Wharf gives you some of the best views of the city skyline, the Ravenel Bridge, and Fort Sumter in the distance. The captains and crew are friendly, knowledgeable, and make the trip enjoyable with local facts and a few laughs along the way. Dolphins often swim alongside the boat, which is a bonus you can’t plan for but happens surprisingly often! The taxi runs on a reliable schedule and is an excellent alternative to driving or dealing with parking downtown. Tickets are reasonably priced, and you can ride all day with unlimited hops between stops — perfect for sightseeing or spending the day between downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Overall, the Charleston Water Taxi is one of the best ways to experience the Lowcountry from the water — relaxing, scenic, and quintessentially Charleston.
Saw dolphins.
danielmL9689CO,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great ride. I can’t recall the name of the captain, but he had a beard and a little dog, and he was excellent. He spent extra time circling a group of dolphins, and he narrated the trip providing info on different sites.
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