CHARLESTON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Private Party Barge on Charleston’s Warm Atlantic: Four Hours of Sun, Sound, and Swim
A 4-hour private booze cruise for up to 20 guests — this guide distills what to expect, what to bring, and how the trip flows so you can plan a memorable Charleston celebration.
A Private Party Barge on Charleston’s Warm Atlantic: Four Hours of Sun, Sound, and Swim.
Hosted by Harborview Charters, the 4 Hr Booze Cruise is a private party-boat experience tailored to celebrations — bachelorette groups, birthdays, or any gathering that wants to cut loose on the water. The boat takes groups of up to 20 out into Charleston’s Atlantic waters to anchor at scenic spots for swimming, floating, and music through a state-of-the-art Bluetooth sound system.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A private party boat for groups
Harborview Charters runs this outing as an exclusive private party barge for up to 20 passengers, designed for social gatherings and celebrations with space to mingle and dance.
Anchor, swim, and float in warm Atlantic waters
The cruise makes short runs to anchor at beaches, sandbars, creeks, and coves where guests can swim, frolic, and use provided water floats or their own novelty floats; this is framed as an extended ‘island time’ stop tailored for relaxation and play.
Music, atmosphere, and party-ready kit
Groups Bluetooth into a state-of-the-art sound system to DJ their own soundtrack, hold dance-offs or games, and otherwise set the vibe for a private floating celebration.
What the day feels like
What the four hours feel like
Expect an unhurried, party-focused rhythm: a short cruise out from Charleston into the Atlantic, time spent anchored at a chosen beach, sandbar, creek or cove for swimming and floating, and a return framed by music and mingling on deck — essentially the operator’s 3-hour format extended to give more 'island time' and extra opportunity to soak up sun and social time.
THE PLATFORM
A private party boat for groups
Harborview Charters runs this outing as an exclusive private party barge for up to 20 passengers, designed for social gatherings and celebrations with space to mingle and dance.
THE EXPERIENCE
Anchor, swim, and float in warm Atlantic waters
The cruise makes short runs to anchor at beaches, sandbars, creeks, and coves where guests can swim, frolic, and use provided water floats or their own novelty floats; this is framed as an extended ‘island time’ stop tailored for relaxation and play.
THE AMBIENCE
Music, atmosphere, and party-ready kit
Groups Bluetooth into a state-of-the-art sound system to DJ their own soundtrack, hold dance-offs or games, and otherwise set the vibe for a private floating celebration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is framed around extended swim stops; the operator cautions that the chillier months (March–early May and mid-October through winter) are not the best for 3- and 4-hour swim stops.
Bring swimwear and any novelty floats you prefer — the operator will provide a few floats and will inflate personal floats you bring aboard.
The 4-hour charter is listed at $1,450 (plus processing fees and an 18% crew gratuity). A limited-time discount is available for groups of 10 or fewer via a discount code obtained by texting the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many guests can the boat accommodate?
Passenger capacity is 20 people.
What is the price for the 4-hour cruise?
The 4-hour option is priced at $1,450, plus processing fees and an 18% crew gratuity; a limited-time discount is available for groups of 10 or fewer with a code obtained by text.
Are floats and swim gear provided?
The operator provides a few water floats and will inflate guests’ novelty swim floats if you bring them.
Can I choose the start time or duration I want?
If your preferred start time or duration isn’t listed, the operator asks you to contact them — if availability allows, they will try to accommodate changes.
Is this cruise suitable year-round?
No — the operator notes that the chillier months (March–early May and mid-October through winter) are not the best for extended 3- and 4-hour swim stops.