Charleston ranks as a top city by Travel + Leisure year after year, and there are several ways to explore the city, including walking tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, and boat tours of different types, including a blues sunset BBQ cruise and a gourmet brunch jazz cruise, for starters. And we’ve got a paddle boat cruise in South Carolina to share with you that’s another fun option to consider when planning a visit to the Holy City.

Harbor Bar Tours offers cruises of the gorgeous Charleston Harbor on a 40-foot state-of-the-art pontoon paddle boat.
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The boat accommodates up to 26 people, making it an ideal option for special occasions of all kinds.
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It's guaranteed to be a blast!
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There are 12 pedaling stations, but the boat is powered by an engine just in case no one wants to pedal or at least not the entire time. There's space on the boat for dancing, and this is one of the few harbor cruises with a restroom on board!
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During the adventure sightseeing cruise, you'll enjoy expansive views of the harbor, captivating wildlife, and outstanding sunsets.
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On the nature-watching cruise, you'll be amazed observing Lowcountry wildlife – double-crested Cormorants, laughing gulls, blue hearings, pelicans – in addition to the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, of course. These smart, friendly, and playful creatures may surprise you by jumping as high as 16 feet into the air or showing off in pairs right next to the boat. Just maybe you'll catch a great shot!
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Don't forget a selfie to capture this moment to be able to look back on later.
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Other types of cruises include the booze cruise, weddings, birthday boat tour ....
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... the bachelorette boat party cruise ...
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... and the sunset cruise. Water sunsets are the best!
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Cruises are available for holiday celebrations as well, including the 4th of July.
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Regardless if you have a special occasion or just want to enjoy this type of experience for no particular reason, a day on the water may be just what you need and is beneficial for mental health and well-being, a great escape.
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You can book a private cruise, join in on a public mixer, and even book a corporate event tour. Harbor Bar Tours offers assistance in planning your cruise to fit your needs, including ideas for decoration themes, live music, karaoke, catering, and professional photos, videos, or drones.

Visit the Harbor Bar Tours website for more information and to book your tour. What’s your favorite way to explore Charleston? Share with us in the comments section below!

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