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Experience full-service, superior luxury with our private boat charters in Charleston, SC!
Our sailing charters can include any combination of relaxing and informative harbor tours, off shore sailing trips or even yacht racing for up to 6 passengers. We provide basic beverages and you are welcome to BYOB or have it catered. If you have more than six passengers you can book both Fate and Mystique at the same time or we can accommodate you on Kismet, our luxury motor yacht. We have a two hour minimum (dock to dock) for all of our sails which can sail you past the Battery, out to Fort Sumter or Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and back. Add additional time and we can sail around the entire harbor (3 hours), out through the Jetties to the Atlantic Ocean or drop anchor and eat dinner while watching the sun set. Every day is different as the winds and currents dictate our best travel directions, no two trips are exactly alike.
Things we see on a typical 2 hour harbor cruise:
- The Battery
- Waterfront Park
- Historic Castle Pinckney
- Arthur Ravanel JR Bridge
- We can also head out to Fort Sumter to see where the Civil War began
- Dolphins playing in the bow wake or feeding in the shallows
- If you are an avid bird watcher feel free to bring along a pair of binoculars as there are many species to be seen!
We accommodate small groups many who have never been sailing before, its a great way to test the waters of the sailing world. Guests can sit back and relax or pilot the sailboat and be as active in the operation of the boat as they wish. Formal sailing instructions can be given as well. Sailing provides the perfect to atmosphere to relax and get away from it all.
If you are looking to celebrate and have a party we definitely encourage you to have a great time! We cater to over 200 bachelorette and birthday parties annually, trust us we have seen it all!
There is a reason Fate and Mystique are #1 in Charleston, come for a sail with us and find out for yourself!
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Non alcoholic beverages are included with the charter, the fridge is fully stocked with Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and bottled water. We have an additional refrigerator dedicated to your provisions or alcoholic beverages that you wish to bring. See the catering page for options ranging from gourmet sandwich boxes to 4 course dinners.
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For that very special occasion, make sure you ask how we can help assist in your planning. We have dozens of romantic marriage proposals and even small weddings each year, we go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect! We can arrange many different situations so your loved one will not suspect a thing, photography can be included to capture every moment.
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If you wish to partake in the popular Wednesday Night Yacht Racing, check the calendar for availability or give is a call. The Wednesday Night summer series starts in May and ends in late August, we also can participate in the weekend races during the Spring, Fall and Winter. Chartering both boats with a large group is a great team building experience. Summer series races on Wed nights depart at 5:15pm and are usually 2.5 hours and we’re back to the dock just before sunset.
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Sunsets are a beautiful time which starts between 3:30pm Winter and 7:00 in the Summer months. Approximate sailing times are as follows and are not exact, the sun sets differently each day and we adjust the charters accordingly. See the calendar for exact times and availability. For longer charters, we move the times forward to accommodate the extra time but you must call to book custom charters. View Live Calendar for actual availability.
Morning Afternoon Sunset Summer 10:00am 1:00pm
4:00pm7:00pm Spring/Fall 8:00am 11:00am
2:00pm5:00pm Winter 9:30am 12:30pm 3:30pm
Inside the Boats
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Fate is a 2007 Beneteau 49, Mystique is a 2008 Beneteau 43. Both yachts are nearly identical having two large staterooms, two bathrooms, a large galley and living room. Both boats kept in like new condition, washed and cleaned daily and before and after each charter, every guest has that like new boat experience. Even though our sailboats are larger and nicer than all the other charter boats they are perfect for small groups, in fact half our charters are just a single couple. Having a large boat gives you a smooth comfortable ride and nobody every gets seasick!