CHARLESTON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Private Tiki Charters on Charleston’s Waterways — Customized Beach Runs and Sunset Cruises
Private, customizable tiki-boat excursions for beach trips, corporate outings, breakfasts or lunches, and sunset cruises; this guide explains what to bring and what to expect on a private charter.
Private Tiki Charters on Charleston’s Waterways — Customized Beach Runs and Sunset Cruises.
Private tiki charters in Charleston turn the city’s coastal waterways into a private playground. Operators offer customized excursions tailored to beach trips, breakfast and lunch outings, corporate events or stunning sunset cruises — all designed for relaxed, convivial hours on the water with friends and family.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tailor-made runs to beaches and waterways
These private tiki tours are built to order: choose a beach trip, a midday cruise, a corporate outing or a sunset run and the operator customizes the route to suit your group.
Bring a cooler and make a day of it
Guests are encouraged to bring essentials and a cooler with drinks and snacks — a simple provision that turns a cruise into a picnic on the water.
Sunset cruises over Charleston’s waterways
Sunset cruises are a named offering, letting groups savor the evening light and coastal vistas as part of a private tiki experience.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
A private charter is leisurely and customizable: board a tiki boat for a few hours or the better part of a day, head out across Charleston’s waterways for sightseeing or beach access, share food and drinks from your cooler, and time the return for golden-hour light on a sunset cruise.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and where to pause.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack your camera, sunscreen (no sprays), sunglasses, bug spray, a hat if desired, extra water, and a light jacket or cover-up. A cooler with drinks and snacks is recommended and makes the outing more comfortable.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are these private charters customizable?
Yes — the operator offers customized private excursions for beach trips, breakfast and lunch outings, corporate events and sunset cruises.
What types of outings can I book?
You can book beach trips, breakfast and lunch trips, corporate outings, or sunset cruises as part of a private tiki charter.
Can I bring a cooler and food onboard?
Yes — bringing a cooler with drinks and snacks is explicitly recommended and enhances the experience.
What should I bring for comfort and safety?
Bring a camera, sunscreen (no sprays), sunglasses, bug spray, a hat, extra water, and a light jacket or cover-up.
Are sunset cruises offered?
Yes — sunset cruises are a named offering within the private charter options.
Who operates the private charters?
The operator listed for these private tiki charters is Cruisin Tikis Charleston.