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
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.
Options
Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
What‘s Included
Dolphin cruise included in every trip.Dolphin sightings frequent but not guaranteed.
Admission to local attractions not included.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
959 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not what I expected
Evelyn W,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I would hope you would clarify that this is just a water taxi. One is paying for a dolphin siting is grabbing for straws! The only salvation was a very nice captain and assistant.
A nice inexpensive way to incorporate a harbor boat ride into your Charleston trip.
906brittanis,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First team was amazing! Funny informative and very interactive with passengers. Second team got the job done but just talked amongst themselves the whole ride. We got the all day pass- parked at harbor, visited the store and walked the pier, then took water taxi over to aquarium and ate lunch a quick walk away at east bay deli. Then took taxi back to harbor. So we made a complete circle. A nice inexpensive way to incorporate a harbor boat ride into your Charleston trip. We saw some things to add to our itinerary too. No dolphins but it’s not guaranteed.
Entertaining!
Steve N,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain made our trip entertaining and yes we did see a dolphin. Loved our expierence. Its your choice when to get off and when to get on. Even the 10 year old enjoyed it.
Great
annlisas2021,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Iris and crewmate were friendly and helpful.
Get a Water Taxi ride in Charleston!
Connector60668468811,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great day for a boat ride. They had their 20 years anniversary and special price tickets so I took the advantage of that and had a ride between Mt Pleasant and downtown. It was a beautiful, relaxed boat ride, we even saw dolphins around us. I enjoyed it very much.
Great views and fun!
emmarJ3064JH,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with my family. Friendly staff, beautiful views. Definitely worth it. Very fun.
Best family day!
353kelsyd,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a good time! such a sweet staff who made it that much more fun!!
Best day ever!
jasonandkimh2026,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day! We hopped on the water taxi from the Aquarium Wharf first thing in the morning with no other plan than to enjoy the water, the breeze, and the sights. We brought binoculars, snacks, and water and made great memories together. We got off at different stops and kicked around, and then we caught the next water taxi and kept on going. Nothing could be easier! We rode around with Captain David and Rainee for nearly three hours. They were friendly and hospitable and truly generous with their knowledge of the area and local activities, and they pointed out dolphins and slowed down so that we could enjoy them. It was like the dolphins were putting on a show just for us. My son (10) and I had one of our best days in Charleston! Skip the $100 boat tour and ride the water taxi instead! We will definitely be back.
A Great Afternoon
karagordon787,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see the harbor with the ease of hoping on and off to visit an area. We and our two little dachshunds were warmly welcomed!
10/10 Recommend
I2356DVstephanieg,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The water taxi was amazing! The crew was incredibly kind, funny, and made us feel so relaxed and welcome. We actually lost our hats on one of the boats, and they completely went out of their way to turn around and retrieve them for us! I would go back to them in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to anyone.
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