Our Fleet Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruises & Chartered Events

Spirit of Carolina

Built and designed to comfortably accommodate large groups, the Spirit of Carolina hosts our dining cruises and is available for daytime chartered events. With two large enclosed air-conditioned dining decks and an open-air observation deck, this boat has an abundance of space for any group size of 60 passengers or more. Other amenities include 10-foot ceilings, atrium windows, semi-private mezzanine level dining on the lower deck, and two hand-crafted, mahogany bars. The décor is tasteful with a classic color palette.

Length: 90 feet – Width: 30 feet

Spirit of Carolina Floor Plan

Spirit of Carolina Floor Plan

Spirit of Carolina FAQ’s for Private Charter Events

The Spirit of Carolina is for daytime events only (some exceptions apply). Daytime charters must end by 3:00 with breakdown and cleanup completed by 3:30 pm.

Your charter rental fee includes a captain, on site venue manager, crew, tables and chairs. No fuel surcharge or docking fees are required. Additional hours of charter time may only be negotiated with SpiritLine Cruises & Events group sales persons, prior to departure on the cruise. Three hour charter of which 30 minutes is reserved for boarding.

SpiritLine Cruises & Events maintains all bar privileges. Outside alcohol is prohibited.

Food is required for all Private Charter events. A list of our Preferred Caterers can be found on our web site and you must choose from our Preferred Caterer list (no exceptions).

Vessels run rain or shine. We do not cancel, refund or reschedule for inclement weather. If the captain deems the weather unsafe to cruise, we may choose to remain dockside (this can include high winds), any refund issued would be at the discretion of the sales department. If the event must be cancelled completely because of dangerous weather, a full refund or reschedule would be offered.

If you have guests that require handicap access please communicate to your SpiritLine venue manager contact when booking your event. Extreme high or low tides can and will affect accessibility.

Patriots Point only middle deck is accessible

Aquarium Wharf only lower deck is accessible

Patriots Point – 40 Patriots Point Road (large parking lot in front of USS Yorktown). Guests pay for surface parking at guardhouse (cash and credit card accepted).

Aquarium Wharf – 24 Calhoun Street (corner of Calhoun and Concord). Guests pay for garage parking.

Patriots Point offers free bus parking.

Aquarium Wharf will require permitting directly from the City of Charleston.