Hoist sails on the Schooner Pride and glide through Charleston Harbor past Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Expect playful dolphins, panoramic waterfront views and a relaxed 90‑minute sailing experience.
Hoist sails on the Schooner Pride and glide through Charleston Harbor past Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Expect playful dolphins, panoramic waterfront views and a relaxed 90‑minute sailing experience.
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Operated by The Schooner Pride · Charleston, South Carolina
Step aboard the 84‑foot Schooner Pride at Aquarium Wharf and feel the harbor breath under canvas as the crew hoists sails. The city slips sideways — brick warehouses, the masts of the Ravenel Bridge looming, and playful bottlenose dolphins cutting white wakes alongside the bow. Salt air and rigging creak become the soundtrack to an hour‑and‑a‑half that moves at the speed of wind.
easy.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Suitable for nearly all fitness levels; requires climbing a few steps and steady balance on a moving deck
You may bring snacks or a picnic but outside beverages are not permitted; beer, wine and soft drinks are available for purchase onboard.
The Schooner Pride is not wheelchair accessible; boarding requires five steps and a gangplank and the head is below deck accessed by stairs.
Dolphins are frequently sighted in the harbor and commonly follow the schooner, but sightings cannot be guaranteed as wildlife is unpredictable.
Yes — there is a head below deck, but use requires negotiating stairs from the main deck.
Charleston Harbor was the scene of the Civil War’s opening engagement at Fort Sumter and has been a strategic port since colonial times, with historic shipping lanes and naval activity shaping its shoreline.
Operators encourage respectful wildlife viewing and limit disturbance; stay a safe distance from dolphins and avoid feeding wildlife to protect natural behaviors.
The Schooner Pride operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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