CHARLESTON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sunset Champagne Aboard Xocolata: A BYOB Evening Sail off the Charleston Peninsula
A 2.5-hour, catered BYOB sunset cruise aboard a 2006 Catalina 320 operated by Blue Life Charters, useful for planning the logistics, catering options, and guest limits for this intimate outing.
Sunset Champagne Aboard Xocolata: A BYOB Evening Sail off the Charleston Peninsula.
Experience the hush of Charleston’s waterways as the day softens into color aboard Xocolata, a 32-foot Catalina run by Blue Life Charters. This BYOB sunset sail pairs a small-boat intimacy with professional service and on-board catering, positioning guests to watch the peninsula dissolve into evening from the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Front-row views of Charleston’s evening light
This outing is built around the slow reveal of sunset over the Charleston peninsula, a calm-water passage designed to maximize skyline and color at golden hour.
Curated hors d'oeuvres or full-course service
Choose from hors d'oeuvres with bottles of champagne and wine, a hors d'oeuvres-only option, or a full-course meal — all prepared by a local gourmet cafe and served by the professional crew (gratuity included).
An intimate 32-foot sailing experience
The cruise runs aboard a 2006 Catalina 320 configured for small groups, offering a private, BYOB atmosphere with a crew handling navigation and service.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Over roughly two and a half hours you’ll board and glide onto Charleston’s calm waters for a sunset-focused sail. Guests relax with drinks and a curated meal or hors d’oeuvres while a professional crew tends the boat and the service, letting the harbor and skyline provide the evening’s scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a sunset-focused cruise lasting approximately 2.5 hours; schedule and exact times are organized around local sunset times.
The outing is BYOB; guests may also select catering options that include bottles of champagne and wine supplied by the operator’s local cafe partner.
Options include hors d'oeuvres with champagne/wine, hors d'oeuvres only, or a full-course meal — all provided by a local gourmet cafe and served by the professional crew; gratuity is included in those options.
Operated by Blue Life Charters aboard a 2006 Catalina 320; bookings are limited to a maximum of six guests and require an 18+ booker.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The sunset sail runs approximately 2.5 hours.
How many guests can join?
The cruise accommodates up to six guests.
Is there an age requirement?
Bookings require an adult booker; ages 18+ to book.
Are food and drink provided?
Yes — guests can choose catered options (hors d'oeuvres and bottles of champagne/wine, hors d'oeuvres only, or a full-course meal) provided by a local gourmet cafe and served by the crew; gratuity for catering is included.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes. The cruise is BYOB, though some catering packages include bottles of champagne and wine provided on board.
Who operates the cruise and what boat is used?
The outing is operated by Blue Life Charters aboard a 2006 Catalina 320 called Xocolata.