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‘s Included
Dolphin cruise included in every trip.Dolphin sightings frequent but not guaranteed.
Admission to local attractions not included.
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.
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Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting
Reviews
856 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Great water taxi service!!!
jenniferf232,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience getting around Charleston the views from in the bay. Got to see some dolphins! And the service is easy to use and on time and easy to get to. Highly recommend!
Birthday gift
Q8700WJmarka,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Got see the dolphins and tour most of the area. Worth the cost. I would recommend taking the taxi if you visit.
Everyone needs to buy the pass and ENJOY!
dougdK7739JH,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew was so friendly and fun, my wife and I took extra rides just to relax and enjoy. Just to be on the water on a beautiful day was one thing for the crew treated us so awesome
Wonderful way to get...
Sharon M,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to get around Charleston. Saw dolphins. Strongly recommend and so reasonable. It was an all girl crew, which we loved.
From $17.00
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