Charleston Cruise: Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner
3.6
176 Ratings
Charleston

Experience an unforgettable evening aboard the Charleston Princess, featuring live blues music, stunning views of the ‘Holy City’, and a mouthwatering BBQ dinner. Perfect for date nights or group outings.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge - The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge ranks among the world’s largest cable-stayed bridges. Built in the early 2000s, it officially opened in 2005, replacing the older Pearman and Grace Memorial Bridges.
What's Included
  • Live Blues Music
  • Delicious BBQ Buffet Dinner
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Dinner
  • Charleston Harbor Cruise on the Charleston Princess
What's Not Included
  • Parking (paid parking available on site)
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable evening cruise aboard the Charleston Princess. Enjoy a delightful collaboration with talented local and regional musicians, offering incredible live music, stunning views of the “Holy City,” and a mouthwatering BBQ buffet! The buffet features pulled pork, smoked chicken, mac & cheese, coleslaw, buns with sauces on the side,…

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Location
Charleston Maritime Center
Wharfside Street
Charleston Maritime Center, South Dock 10 Wharfside Street Charleston, SC 29401
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.6
(176 Ratings)
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Luci_w
Jul 26, 2025
Great Fun In The Evening Sun - The music and food very good and staff was courteous and professional. I also like the time frame and location to catch the boat.
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Audra_a
Jul 26, 2025
5 STARS for the view!! - The boarding process was smooth, the band was very good, and the boat was not easy to maneuver because the only bathrooms were located in the lowest and hottest part of the boat. So, if you were on the top level of the boat, you had to walk through a maze then down several sets of steps, and when you’re done, back up again! That felt very unsafe. I wouldn’t recommend you take this trip if you are elderly or have issues with walking. The food was OK….beans, coleslaw, bbq chicken breast, pulled pork, macNcheese, roll…...trust, it sounds better than it really was. For the price, the food should have at least been hot! Also, if you sat at the tables inside of the boat you were literally on fire! It was hotter inside than it was outside!!!!! I sat outside the entire trip and many people tried to gather near windows and doors or in the outside open spaces where there was little room! Also, 30-40 min before the ride is over, they shut off the water, music, and drinks….this means NO entertainment, NO drinking, NO flushing and NO washing hands!!! The bathrooms smelled like hot “stink”holes!! It was a beautiful ride outside but, again, for the price, it really should have been better!
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Dan_o
Jul 4, 2025
Trip Around The Harbor - Great laid back trip around the harbor. Live band on board was great! And food was excellent, staff and crew were friendly, helpful and kind! Definitely a good time, highly recommend!
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Lenny_a
Jun 27, 2025
Great Experience - Great service. Food was very good. Band was top notch. Charleston is an amazing city to visit and take sightseeing tours.
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Summer_s
Jul 28, 2025
The experience was nice,... - The experience was nice, but the food was not great. The drinks were pricey but the service was not really friendly or inviting.
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Crystal_b
Jul 26, 2025
Ok not what expected - Food is downstairs but little air, middle deck nice view, food was bland unseasoned, check for vip tickets, I didn't see any and thel when the young girl sent us down to board, we were second in line but couldn't board due to not having vip. Drinks are about $15 a pop. Band was nice, I expected blues type smoky room blues but it was a mix of music. Left late unsure if waiting on someone since apparently they were head counting a few times. Getting off main ramp not working so after some elderly ppl came from the bottom to the mid deck they had to go back down some not so unsteep stairs. Nice to be in TN water at night.
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Kay_w
Jun 29, 2025
Ho hum - Yes it was June and hot but their air conditioner was not working, it was miserable unless you were up top. Plastic plates and forks with just water to drink unless you bought something at the bar. I guess you get what you pay for. I still had a wonderful time because of the music and I was with my husband. The View was beautiful too.
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Jennifermn7441ls
Jun 28, 2025
Meh- it was ok. - It was ok- the boat needs more seating for passengers, the food was ok but the “views” were pretty. It was cool to see the naval ships in the harbour. I wouldn’t spend the money on this experience again.
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Kenneth_m
Jul 26, 2025
So so not good - That there is no air conditioning the bathroom was without water to wash your hands the food was somewhat ok we did not start on time for whatever reason the band was good the bar was good overat it should have been better as per advertised
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Leslie_f
Aug 1, 2025
Cancelled less than 24... - Cancelled less than 24 hours before event due to operational issues. Assuming that was equipment needing repairs but left us scrambling for evening plans
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