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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.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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,…
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, tea, and water. A fully stocked cash bar is also available on board! This cruise is ideal for date nights, gatherings with friends, group outings, or any special occasion. Now celebrating our 17th season, we eagerly anticipate another fantastic year!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The Charleston Princess is not ADA compliant, however, we are able to accommodate guests with wheelchairs for the most part. Entrance to the boat is via a 30-foot ramp, which varies in steepness depending on the tide. Once aboard, there is not an elevator to reach the salon where dinner is served and the restrooms are located.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.6
(176 Ratings)
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Sean_o
Sep 6, 2025
This cruise was so fun,... - This cruise was so fun, the staff was incredible, and the food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely do it again!
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Regina_m
Sep 5, 2025
Great outing - If you purchase a premium ticket, you can board earlier. There is no option for a premium ticket on the viator website.
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Lora_m
Sep 4, 2025
Music and food was good.... - Music and food was good. Drinks were a little pricey though. I have recommended the cruise to several people.
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Stephen_l
Aug 29, 2025
Charleston harbor tour and bbq. - Great service and food and the tour was wonderful, I would suggest it for anyone interested in the Charleston area.
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Iris_k
Sep 26, 2025
Terrible ship - This boat is terrible! The only good thing about this cruise was the live band! The toilets didn’t flush, the lights were flickering, no air conditioning and the boat was very rocky! The seats were very uncomfortable. There were 2 windows on the lower deck that was shattered! The food was ok. This was the worst boat ever!! But the band was awesome!!!
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Trail41417513702
Sep 19, 2025
OLD BOAT - Windows on the lower deck are cracked, smells like roach spray, lower deck service is poor and not friendly (didn’t speak one time or smile), food was okay but the banana pudding looked old and watery, tables/chairs are from the 60s, and the carpet is old and musky. Second level is better, so if you arrive early, get a table on the second level vs on lower where the food is served. Bartenders are very nice! Never will I recommend.
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Et_s
Aug 30, 2025
Where’s the food? - No announcement on where the food was, dime of the crew were people friendly than others. There was no announcement on the food only being below deck. SUGGESTION….add that in the before you go details as done women wear heels that’s not safe. Some were carrying food up those steps with heels and the sign saying hold the rails. If everyone was to eat below deck the staff never said anything,…
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M_d
Oct 17, 2025
Ehh - Being on the water is amazing and so that part was great. But the food was awful and the band was not good at all. I would say $25 for the tickets not $70. Again if the goal was just to be on the water, it was a lot of fun, but I don't think the $70 or $72 ticket price is worth what you get, maybe if they included a couple cocktails. I do have to say though someone knocked my wine over and they refilled it for free. The bartenders were amazing and the guys serving the food were great.
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Barbara_m
Sep 27, 2025
Would not recommend to anyone. - Check to make sure there is Air conditioning, Wasn’t working and very humid. Food located downstairs with no windows open. Had to bring food back upstairs which wasn’t very good anyway. Also they cut the cruise over a half hour short.
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C9816xvjessicam
Aug 30, 2025
Worse experience I could have imagined - This was a terrible experience worse than what I could have even imagined. The second you walk on to the boat you are greeted with old wobbly chairs and tables and dirty carpets. Food wasn’t served until after the boat parted and I honestly think it’s because they didn’t want people to walk off. When getting your food the servers stared you down as if they were judging in hopes you didn’t get too much. You only had a few food options including: coleslaw, Mac and cheese, pulled pork, chicken, baked beans, and banana pudding. They also had dry rolls but didn’t even provide any buns for the pork. The pork was unseasoned and rubbery and you could tell it came out of the freezer section at Walmart. The chicken seemed boiled. The Mac and cheese was dry with little flavor and the beans weren’t even Bush’s quality, they were definitely an off brand 99 cent can they picked up from somewhere. The banana pudding was probably the best tasting thing but even that wasn’t impressive. My hotel breakfast this morning was better than that food. There was also a smashed window on the lower deck food area, which seems like a major safety concern. Also my friend got a vodka cran and they charged her $15 which is way too overpriced. The music played wasn’t even blues music. After 40 minutes on the boat we looked around and saw not a single smile on peoples faces because they were just as disappointed as we were. This dinner cruise is money gauging off of tourists with no repeat customers and it shows.
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