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Harbor Sunset Cruise from Shem Creek

★ 4.8 38 verified reviews on the listing

This is the short evening option: 1.5 hours on the water, from $59 per person, with music setting the tone rather than heavy narration. Captain Cocktail Cruises runs it out of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, which keeps boarding simple if you are staying on that side of the harbor. It scores 4.8 across 38 reviews.

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Duration: 1.5 hours
Group: Shared sunset cruise, up to about 35-40 guests
Meeting point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant
Run by: Captain Cocktail Cruises

A 1.5-hour sunset cruise departing from Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, run by Captain Cocktail Cruises, with music playing as the boat makes its way toward the open harbor. The trip leans casual and social rather than formal. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 38 reviews on the live listing.

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