Charleston Tours & Events is excited to welcome you to a tour or cruise with us in beautiful Charleston! Our boat- based tours, discounted combo tickets, bus tours or private charter options are all being offered in way that ensures the health and well-being of our guests and crew members is our number one priority. Your advanced understanding of our COVID related safety policies will help prepare you for the best possible experience with Charleston Tours & Events.
Cruising & Touring
The Schooner Pride is sailing daily for Dolphin Sails & Sunset Sails. The official Charleston Harbor Tour aboard the Carolina Belle is cruising daily for daytime harbor history cruises as well as Sunset Harbor History Tours Wednesdays-Saturdays. ‘See it All’ City bus tours as well as Magnolia Plantation or Boone Hall Plantation are available through our Adventure Sightseeing bus tours divisions. The Charleston Lady is currently available at a discounted rate for private vessel charters of groups up to 20. All four vessels in our fleet are available for private charters. The Charleston Princess is operating special events such as our Sunday Brunch Cruise, Craft Beer Tasting Cruises and private charters. Capacities are limited to 125 (approx. 30%) and masks are required for all events.
COVID 19 Safety Measures
- Vessels and vehicles are being operated at reduced capacities.
- Hand sanitizer is available at various locations during your experience with us including onboard, as well as at boarding area and ticketing areas.
- Face masks are required while onboard vessels and vehicles. On Passenger Vessels and Vehicles, social distancing is not always possible, therefore mask usage is required at all times.
- Guests onboard boat-based tours or activities, public or charter-based activities, are allowed to remove their masks while actively eating or drinking only.
- Boat based activity specific mask policies: Onboard vessel etiquette especially requires that masks be worn covering the face and nose while boarding or disembarking the vessel, anytime while moving about the vessel, waiting for bar or snack bar service, or interacting with vessel crew members.
- The vessel is being cleaned between each tour at key touch points with an EPA-approved disinfectant. Staff have been provided with specific training on updated cleaning procedures.
- The vessel undergoes a more thorough deep clean and sanitize at the end of its operating day.
- All guests will have to sign off on a COVID questionnaire affirming that they have not had symptoms for the past 14 days.
- Our cleaning practices meet or exceed all CDC guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will face coverings be required when I am on a public boat tour or sailboat cruise?
Yes. Onboard vessel etiquette requires that masks be worn covering the face and nose while boarding or disembarking the vessel, anytime while moving about the vessel, waiting for bar or snack bar service, or interacting with vessel crew members.
Will face coverings be required when I am on a private charter or event cruise?
Yes. Onboard vessel etiquette requires that masks be worn covering the face and nose while boarding or disembarking the vessel, anytime while moving about the vessel, waiting for bar or snack bar service, or interacting with vessel crew members.
Will face coverings be required when I am on a bus tour?
Yes. Our company policy, and City of Charleston ordnance mandate that all guests must wear masks while onboard the vehicles.
How are you screening employees?
Employees are being screened daily for temperatures upon arrival, as well as being asked shift start COVID symptom screening questions.
How will you handle groups and charters?
Groups and charters are still available but will still subject to our operating guidelines on maintain employee and guest safety. Please call our sales team directly at 843-722-1112 with specific questions about details for your group or charter.
