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Oceanfront Sea Cabin on the Front Beach ...

Welcome to 216A Sea Cabin — a breezy, ocean-front escape tucked into the heart of Isle of Palms, SC. This comfortable, beachy condo invites you to relax the moment you arrive: a short private boardwalk leads you directly to the soft sand and waves...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Johns Island

Johns Island is a unique region that sits almost directly in between the popular city of Charleston and the barrier island beaches that border the Atlantic shoreline. Technically the largest island in the state of South Carolina, this isle has more...

Hot Tub • Private Courtyard • 1 Bloc...

Summary:Welcome to The Palms of Charleston!☀️ Cavernous Private Courtyard + Hot Tub???? 1 Block to King St! Walk to Charleston’s Finest Dining, Shopping & Nightlife???? Ideal for Enormous Groups – Families, Weddings, & Work Retreats???...

  • Charleston
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Charleston Waterfront Park

Life in the Lowcountry is all about slowing down and taking a moment or two to relax, and locals and visitors both agree that Charleston's Waterfront Park is the perfect venue to stretch out and soak up the scene. With a prime location overlooking...

The Landing Spot: Pool + Ping-Pong + Mod...

READ WHOLE DESCRIPTIONStriking 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home centrally located in North Charleston. Bedroom 1: King bed, ensuite bathroomBedroom 2: King bedBedroom 3: Queen bedBedroom 4: Full/twin bunk bed-Game room with ping pong & board games-Outdoor...

  • Charleston
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hampton Park

Even cadets at the Citadel need to relax every once and a while, and there's no better place to escape the everyday drills than at neighboring Hampton Park. This historic park – one of the oldest in the city – boasts 60 acres of natural...

Dog-friendly home with AC, fireplace & W...

Summary:4 Tully AlleyThe Space:With Upper King Street's amazing dining and nightlife only one block away, this home is charmingly located for your next couples' trip or hideaway with friends near the heart of downtown Charleston. This home is...

  • Charleston
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Family Matinee Show

Holy City Magic

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$20.00 - $28.00

Charleston's 1 Magic & Comedy Theater Duration 1 Hour Long About Welcome to Holy City Magic, an intimate magic theater and bar located in the heart of beautiful Charleston, SC. Holy City Magic is more than just a show venue, we provide a ...

ACE Basin Tour

Beaufort Kayak Tours

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$40.00

description: *Explore the C in ACE* Rates **Adult (Ages 13+):** $65 **Child (Ages 12-5):** $35 Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes About Explore one of the most interesting areas in Beaufort county, from a natural history conservation and...

Full Day Sail

Seas Life for Good

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$175.00 - $1,500.00

description: *Spend the Full Day Aboard!* ___________________________________ *Perfect for a Hot Summer Day!* *Includes Lunch!* ___________________________________ Rates *All ages welcome!* - **Private Charter** *(up to 4 people)* - $900 ...

Public BREW BARGE

Saltwater Cycle Charleston

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$50.00 - $55.00

duration: 1 hour 35 minutes cancellation_summary: 7 days in advance for a full refund meeting_point: Charleston Brew Barge min_age: 18 group_size: Maximum 18 people description: This lively Charleston booze cruise is a floating party where guests...

Season Pass

Edisto River Adventures

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$185.00

description: Buy a Season Pass and Float all year! 2026 rate is $185 and includes the tube and a small cooler tube. The 2026 Season is from May 2nd - September 13th, 2026. Are you someone that likes to float the river all day? Great news ...

Emily Segalla Pickleball Group

Wild Dunes Resort

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$450.00

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: About Private pickleball group organized for Emily Segalla by Wild Dunes pickleball pros. Mimosas, seltzers, and snacks will be served out at the courts. Paddles will also be...

Guided Kayak Outgoing Tidal Tour

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$50.00 - $100.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Edisto Watersports & Tackle description: Enjoy a lovely Kayak tour guided by one of our experts! Rates **Single Kayak:** $50 **Tandem Kayak (Seats 2):** $100 *Ages 4+ Welcome!...

Lowcountry Boil Experience

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$99.00

meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street description: Duration 2 Hours About The Lowcountry Boil isn’t just a meal. It’s a tradition that brings family, friends, and neighbors together around one steaming pot of shrimp, sausage, corn, and...

#1 Historical City of Charleston Gullah Geechee History Tour

duration: 1 hour meeting_point: Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed 375 Meeting Street, 29403 (Charleston, SC) pricing: description: On our Gullah Tour we give an interesting glimpse into an ancient culture of these mysterious people descending...

Morris Island Excursion - 2 Hour

Morris Island Charters LLC

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$255.00 - $425.00

description: Duration 2 Hours About Join us as we cruise through the tidal creeks behind Folly Beach, where you will have the opportunity to see the local wildlife on the 30 minute trip to the southern point of Morris Island. As...

Tennis Camp August 3rd-7th

Wild Dunes Resort

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$80.00 - $365.00

pricing: Pricing • Wild Dunes Members: $65 per day • Non-Members: $80 per day • Save $35 when registering for the full week! description: Summer Junior Tennis Camp Join us for an action-packed week of tennis, games, competition, and fun at...

Paddleboard Safari Excursion KR

Charleston Surf Co

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$85.00

description: Explore the serene beauty of Kiawah River on this guided paddleboard tour. Glide through tranquil waters, taking in the lush coastal landscape and spotting local wildlife along the way. Suitable for all skill levels, this adventure...

Pubs, Taverns, and Taprooms

Charleston Culinary Tours

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$75.00 - $1,080.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: 184 East Bay Street min_age: 21 description: Neighborhood Historic French Quarter & City Market About Ages 21+ • Three drinks included! This 3-hour walking tour will take you through the history of...

24 Hour Kayak Rental

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$70.00 - $80.00

description: Grab your kayaks here! Duration 4 Hours About - Rent your own Single sit on top, required for beginners, or a Single sit in kayak perfect for experienced paddlers. Team up and go on a Tandem sit in top kayak with your partner...

Private Daysail on Double Fun

Charleston Sailing Adventures

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$700.00 - $1,550.00

description: *Come enjoy a beautiful private sail and discover Charleston from the water!* **2-hour charters offered throughout the day** **3-hour charters offered at 10AM, 11AM, 2PM, and 3PM** **4-hour charters offered at 10AM and 2PM** Rates...

Biblical and Historical City of Charleston Tour
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$39.95 - $49.95

description: Joining historical facts of the Holy City with biblical truths of the Holy Bible!* _______________________________ Duration 1 hour ______________________ Meeting location Tour departs from the Charleston Visitors center 375...

Kayak Guide Training

JK Adventure Guides

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$150.00

meeting_point: Saluda and Congaree Rivers, Columbia, SC description: *Kayak Guide Training* Rates **Floating Options** $150 per Participant - Participants should be at least 16 years old and be able to assist in carrying kayaks and canoes and...

Multi-Day Jet Ski Rentals -- Lake Jocassee

Endless Adventures Jet Ski Rentals

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$750.00 - $2,065.00

description: Multi-day Jet Ski Rentals About *All Multi Day Rentals are delivered in water to your dock. We inspect for adequate mooring and protection and go over how to tie the skis properly to avoid damage. Therefore, we will deliver the...

Sail from Historic Charleston to Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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$1,600.00 - $3,200.00

duration: 24 hours cancellation_summary: 48 hrs meeting_point: Saint Johns Yacht Harbor group_size: 4 description: Provision the galley with your favorite food and beverages and stow your gear as we are going to set sail for the ocean and return to...

ACE Basin/Dolphin Boat Tour

Edisto Watersports and Tackle

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$30.00 - $50.00

description: *Online booking encouraged!* ___________________________________ Rates **Adult (Ages 11+):** $50 **Child (Ages 10 & under):** $30 ___________________________________ Duration 1.5 Hours ___________________________________ ...

Shark Fishing

Four Sons Charters

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$1,100.00

Two Day Rental

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00

description: Two Day Rental Duration 48 hours About - Rent your own private SUP for two days! - Have you ever paddle boarded before? If not, we highly recommend you book a tour with one of our lifeguard certified guides to show you the...

Scuba Maintenance Specialties

description: Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About These are all the specific specialties regarding scuba equipment and tank maintenance. The specialties we can teach are: SDI VIP Inspector TDI Oxygen Equipment...

Dance Studio Rental

Mayfair Art Studios

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$40.00 - $320.00

description: *Leasing our dance/movement studios gives you the space you need to practice and perform at your best!* ___________________________________ Rates **Hourly Studio Rental:** $40.00 ___________________________________ Duration Up...

Haunted Ghost Tour / Harbor Cruise

Sandlapper Water Tours

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1.5 Hours meeting_point: Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 4 description: Explore haunted city sites that cannot be reached on foot! Climb aboard the Palmetto, our 45ft catamaran, versatile...

Wait List for Golf Carts

Edisto Bike and Golf Cart Rental

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$35.00 - $45.00

description: Wait lIst for 3 Day or Week Long Electric Cart Rentals

Gift Certificate

Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston

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$46.00 - $85.00

description: Our Gift Certificates make the perfect gift!

Nitrox Specialty

Joe's Scuba

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$46.00 - $85.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration 1 Hour About This course will certify you to dive with EANx (Enriched Air Nitrox) up to a max 40% oxygen mix. This gives you more bottom time and shorter required surface intervals.

Anna Kate Heller Private Pickleball Group: 3/6/26 @ 11 am

meeting_point: Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center description: Private Wild Dunes pickleball group organized for Anna Kate Heller family and friends! 3/6/26, 11-1 pm. The group will be organized by Josh and the Wild Dunes pros. Food, drinks...

Inshore Fishing Charter - 4 Hour

Tight Line Outfitters

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$600.00

duration: 4 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation Policy: 50% deposit required. Cancel 7+ days for full refund; 6 days or less incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours or no-shows are non-refundable. Date changes within 7 days not guaranteed. Weather...

Beau's Charleston Adventure
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$5.00 - $25.00

description: Bulldog Tours’ chief four legged tour guide and canine ambassador, Beau, is ready to take kids and families on a fun hunt for history in downtown Charleston. Beau leads the adventure through the easy-to-walk historic streets, stopping...

History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk
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$35.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC (French Quarter) description: Duration 2 Hours About Come live the Local Life with Captain Bryan or Guide Adam Moore! This experience is for guests who enjoy sipping their way through a new city full of history...

Daytime Charleston Harbor Sail
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$35.00 - $49.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations, refunds, or reschedules are permitted up to 48 hours before your scheduled sail start time. Within 48 hours of your sail, no cancellations, refunds, or reschedules will be...

Public Sunset Tiki Cruise

Tiki Tours of Charleston

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$35.00 - $65.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 min_age: 6 max_age: 100 group_size: Maximum 30 people accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible pricing: $65 per person description: Cruise Charleston Harbor at golden...

Charleston Chicken & Oyster Tour

Crafted Charleston Tours

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$225.00 - $250.00

description: Limo, Boat, Science, and Culinary Tour packed into one! First, enjoy a stop for brunch at the famous Dodge’s Chicken to start the day with the juiciest, freshest, crispiest, and most FAMOUS lowcountry fried chicken and sides! Hop back...

Group Admission

North Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center

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$2.00 - $5.00

description: Museum Hours Monday - Saturday 10:00a - 4:00p Last Admission accepted 1 hour prior to close. About North Charleston Fire Museum continues to be an unforgettable destination for the firefighter in all of us!

Adventure Sightseeing Gift Cards

Adventure Sightseeing

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$2.00 - $5.00

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

Revolution Comes to Charleston
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$25.00 - $35.00

duration: 90 Minutes meeting_point: Shepheards Tavern - 46 Broad St. Charleston SC group_size: Maximum 20 people description: Charleston’s role in the American Revolution began long before 1776, placing the city at the very heart of revolutionary...

Lake Jocassee Private Sunset Boat Tour

Southern Outlaw Adventures

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$25.00 - $35.00

description: Relax with your friends and family! Rates - Private Charter (includes up to 6 people): $300 ***$50 for each additional person (up to 10 total passengers)*** About Sunset Boat Tour Includes includes Some major waterfalls...

Charleston's Most Beautiful Walk

Lowcountry Walking Tours

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$30.00

description: Come join us and enjoy this narrated tour of Charleston's most beautiful walk! Tour Times and Duration • 2 Hours • Daily at 10am Tour Summary This approximately 2 hour walk has been curated to incorporate some of the most...

3 day Rentals Downtown Charleston Location

description: About One day rentals. Return in 2 days before close.

Catered Sunset Cruise • Tramuntana (Motorboar)

description: Experience a Luxurious Charleston Sunset Cruise with Blue Life Charters! Duration 2.5 Hours About Embark on an enchanting journey with Blue Life Charters and immerse yourself in the luxurious comfort of our BYOB Charleston Sunset...

Drayton Hall at Night

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00 - $60.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. description: Experience Drayton Hall after hours as the day fades to dusk. Stroll the historic grounds to live music, tour the house by evening light, and meet...

Guided Scooter Tours

Scooter Stop

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$300.00 - $500.00

meeting_point: CHARLESTON, South Carolina description: Have A Personal Guide Through The Charleston, SC Streets. Find Great Spots & Then Finish The Tour Till You Want Them Picked Up. Duration 2 or 4 Hours ... You Choose & We'll Guide ...

Paddleboard Rental KR

Charleston Surf Co

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$50.00 - $490.00

description: Rent a paddleboard to enjoy Kiawah at your own pace! Options to fit all vacationers, half day (6 hours), full day, multiple days, or even 1 week!

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$25.00 - $35.00

Daily Rentals Downtown Charleston Location

description: About One day rentals. Return same day before close.

Park after dark/Full Moon Paddle in Congaree National Park
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$80.00 - $160.00

description: *Cedar Creek is a Beautiful Black-Water Stream running through Congaree National Park* ___________________________________ Rates - **Single Person Kayak:** $80 - **Tandem Kayak:** $160.00 ___________________________________ ...

Nearshore Fishing Charter - 6 Hour

Tight Line Outfitters

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$900.00

duration: 6 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellation Policy: 50% deposit required. Cancel 7+ days for full refund; 6 days or less incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours or no-shows are non-refundable. Date changes within 7 days not guaranteed. Weather...

Pirate School Cruise

Pirates of Charleston

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$15.00 - $43.00

meeting_point: 11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Two Hour Rental

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$35.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 description: Rent your own private SUP for two hours! We've got everything you need to get out on the water, and all rentals come with a SUP, Paddle...

Walled City Spirits Ghost Tour

Charleston Historic Tours

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$25.00

meeting_point: 200 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 (Meet at right column with light post looking from East Bay Street at bottom of steps) description: This one of a kind ghost tour led by a lifelong local Gia is an in depth view on paranormal...

Charleston Coast Sunrise Experience

Charleston Photography Tours

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$249.00 - $495.00

A TYPE OF MORNING EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE!!! Options - **Semi-Private Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional charge) - **Private Instruction Experience**: (Includes one non-shooting guest at no additional...

Gift Card

Scooter Stop

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$249.00 - $495.00

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing and no expiration date!

Wine Under The Oaks - General Admission

Boone Hall Special Events

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$70.00 - $80.00

description: Boone Hall Plantation and The Charleston Radio Group once again are teaming up to present WINE UNDER THE OAKS - Sunday Dec. 7, 2025 from 1PM-5PM. This event is a wine and food lover's dream…and has grown to be one of the most popular...

Light to Light Tour

Snap Picture Perfect Tours

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$50.00 - $79.00

description: Travel to the edge of Folly Island to the edge of Sullivan's Island, to get an up close and personal view of Charleston's beaches and iconic landmarks. Duration 4 hrs Itinerary - Morris Island Light (.25 mile walk to light on...

USS Yorktown Admiral's Tour
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$68.00 - $70.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 12 max_age: 99 group_size: 10 accessibility: Not handicapped accessible pricing: $70 per person, which includes admission to the Yorktown for the duration of the...

TDI Specialties

Joe's Scuba

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$68.00 - $70.00

description: Let's Adventure! Duration Time Varies Based on Specialty About There are other specialties we can teach that each have their own requirements as far as number of dives and special equipment. We can discuss in more depth if there...

Historic Neighborhoods & Architecture Driving Tour

duration: 1.5 hrs cancellation_summary: 24 hrs meeting_point: 206 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 min_age: 10 max_age: 120 group_size: 12 accessibility: no wheelchair accessibility description: Greenville is a city that can be enjoyed on so many...

OBX TOUR DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON HARBOR
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$70.00 - $900.00

duration: 2.5 Hours meeting_point: Seabreeze Marina 50 Immigration Street Charleston, SC 29403 group_size: Up to 18 People description: If you’re a fan of the Outer Banks series, and you’re looking for a thrilling experience that captures the...

Crab Bank Island Shark Tooth Trip - 2 Hour Sandbar Adventure

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Refund 100% if guest cancels 15+ days before trip date. group_size: Up to 6 guests description: Departing right from Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek, this 2-hour small-group adventure (up to 6 guests) takes...

Weekends May-Sept Kismet Private Charter

Charleston Yacht Charters

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$1,200.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 2, 3 and 4 Hour Availabilities cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days, a 50% refund will be issued. There is...

Serendipity - Private Sailing Catamaran Charter
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$98.40 - $3,000.00

duration: 2 to 4 hours (contact us direct for custom times) cancellation_summary: All charters are fully refundable up to 7 days from departure. If you need to cancel please call us and we can issue a full refund. Within 7 days, a 50% refund will be...

Private Charter

Moonrise Hinckley LLC

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$1,100.00 - $2,100.00

description: Enjoy Charleston on a captained Hinckley Picnic Boat! Duration from 2 hours About Hinckley EP Picnic Boat handcrafted in Southwest Harbor, Maine. We will customize your trip to ensure that you enjoy your day on the water as...

Drayton Hall Kids Downtown

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$5.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: 328 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: You loved Family Fridays at Drayton Hall, so we’re bringing a special weekend edition to downtown Charleston! Join us one Saturday this spring for a morning of...

Full Day Rental

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$50.00

duration: 8 hours min_age: 10 description: Rent your own private stand-up paddleboard for a full day and explore Charleston’s calmer morning waters at your own pace. Rentals start at 10:00 AM and give you eight hours to paddle, relax, and enjoy...

Shark Teeth & Fossil Island Adventure Boat Tour
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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Charleston! Fossil Hunt for Megalodon shark's teeth, sting ray barbs, vertebrae, and preserved marine fossils. Experience sea birds...

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Palmetto Breeze

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$1.00

duration: 2 cancellation_summary: Cancellations, refunds, or reschedules are permitted up to 48 hours before your scheduled sail start time. Within 48 hours of your sail, no cancellations, refunds, or reschedules will be allowed. meeting_point: Shem...

SUNSET SAIL

Direction Yacht Charters

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$550.00

duration: 2 Hours description: Sail Charleston as the light transforms the city and its surroundings. All non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are complimentary. Cameras are absolutely necessary, as you won't want to miss a moment!

2026 Porsche Macan GTS

Holy City Exotics

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$299.00 - $1,883.70

duration: 1 - 7 Days meeting_point: 3555 Meeting Street rd, North Charleston 29403 what_is_included:

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

50cc SCOOTER RENTAL

Scooter Stop

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$700.00 - $2,000.00

meeting_point: OAK ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA description: OAK ISLAND'S ONLY LUXURY SCOOTER RENTAL EXPERIENCE __________ Words To The Wise: You Must be At Least 18 Years Old With A Valid Drivers License And A Major Credit Card To Rent Our Scooters...

Full Day Rentals - South Cove

Unlimited Outfitters

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$65.00 - $70.00

description: Rent Now, Show Up, Have Fun! Duration 8 hour About South Cove Park is a 48 acre park nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on the clear waters of 18,500 acre Lake Keowee. Camping is located on a 15...

Sunday Mimosa Brunch Harbor Sail
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$49.00 - $59.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations, refunds, or reschedules are permitted up to 48 hours before your scheduled sail start time. Within 48 hours of your sail, no cancellations, refunds, or reschedules will be...

Original Bachelorette Pub Crawl

Original Pub and Brewery Tours of Charleston

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$42.00 - $46.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Rates **Adult (Ages 21+ With Valid ID):** $42 _____ Duration 2.5 Hours _____ About Whether the ladies enjoy a high-end cocktail or a pint of local ale, the Original Bachelorette Pub Crawl will...

Get to Know Your City Main Street Tour & Meet Up

duration: 1,5 Hours meeting_point: 220 N Main St Greenville, SC 29601 description: A fun way to meet people from all over the country! People from all over the country have discovered Greenville’s charm and quality of life. The city is easy to...

Frankly Charleston Black History & Sightseeing Ride-Walk Tour (AM)

description: Ride/Walk the African American story tour! Duration Two Hours About **AM ONLY** More of the untold contributions of the African Americans, known as the “Gullah People”. Let's continue to peek beneath the...

Gift Card

The Reel Deal Charters

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$31.25 - $41.25

description: Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!

Semi-private Small Group History Walking Tour

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 80 Broad St (in front of City Hall-round wrought iron windows and marble stairs) group_size: max 10 description: Our Charleston History tour explores over 356 years of our city’s past. Discover 18th-century...