Birthday Party Boat & Birthday Cruise

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Celebrating your birthday on a private boat in Charleston is a great opportunity to turn one special day into a heartwarming memory. Sun, water, laughter, and fun with friends and family…Does it get any better?

Choose from our amazing boat tours or tell us your idea. We’ll help you bring your birthday dream to life.

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Looking for a birthday cruise near me, or want to experience something new and complement your celebration program with one of the water activities in Charleston?

With LowCountry Coastal Excursions, you can mix and match exactly what you want to do: hit a beach, look for shark teeth, swim, spot dolphins, fish, enjoy sunset views, add skeet shooting, or just relax with food and drinks.

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Celebrate Your Perfect Birthday on the Water

Our Charleston cruise birthday party on a boat isn’t a casual boat ride with a set route. You’re booking a private boat and captain, and you choose what happens during your 3–4 hours on the water.

Choose Among the Best Options

Beach Birthday & Sandbar Hangout: Cruise from Shem Creek to a local beach or sandbar. Here, the birthday crew can swim, play, relax, and celebrate. Great for kids’ parties, teens, and families.
Shark Tooth & Shell-Hunting Adventure: Turn the birthday into a treasure hunt with this Shark Tooth adventure. We’ll beach the boat where guests can look for shark teeth, shells, and other amazing Lowcountry treasures. Perfect for curious kids (and, of course, adults who never grew up).
Dolphin Watching & Harbor Sights: Choose a dolphin tour and spend part of your day cruising local waters to look for bottlenose dolphins, birds, and Charleston’s coastal landmarks. Combine with beach time or sunset for an all-ages crowd pleaser.
Sunset Birthday Cruise: Time your trip for golden hour and let the birthday celebration roll right into sunset. Think relaxed playlist, light snacks, drinks, and the best views in Charleston from the water – all this in our sunset water experience.
Light Fishing Add-On: For the birthday guest who loves fishing, we can spend part of the trip targeting inshore species (conditions and regulations depending). Fish a little, celebrate a lot.
Skeet Shooting / Cast & Blast for Adults: For 21+ adult groups, ask about adding skeet shooting / “cast and blast” style fun. You’ll be shooting clays safely off the boat in approved areas, weather and conditions permitting.
Food, Drinks & Chilled Party Vibes: Bring your own birthday cruise packages. Take your food, cake, and drinks, or work with us on recommendations. We’ll handle the boating, zero organization stress for you.
Have Your Own Idea? Tell Us: If you have a unique birthday idea (do you want to include games, themes, surprise stops?), tell us in the booking notes. If it’s safe and legal on the water, we’ll try to make it happen.

3-Hour vs 4-Hour Birthday Party Boat Options

3-Hour Birthday Party Boat Cruise
The best option for younger kids or groups that want a shorter outing.
You can usually fit:

A scenic cruise from Shem Creek
One main activity (beach/shark teeth, dolphins, or sunset focus)

Time for cake, photos, and a swim

4-Hour Birthday Party Boat Cruise
This cruise is perfect for older kids, teens, and adult groups that want to do more.

Beach + shark teeth and dolphin watching
Fishing + sunset
Beach time + skeet shooting for adult groups
More time to eat, drink, float, and hang out

Pricing
Custom trips are priced based on trip length, group size, and add-ons (like fishing or skeet shooting). You inquire or book, and we confirm the exact rate for your birthday plan.

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The Perfect Birthday Experience for Everyone

Our birthday party cruise in Charleston will surprise all ages and groups.

Kids’ Birthday Parties

Beach play, shark teeth hunts, gentle dolphin watching
Easy water access for wading (conditions allowing)
Plenty of room for snacks, cake, and presents on board

Teens & Young Adults

Music, swimming, sandbar time, photo-worthy views
Light fishing or adventure-style “cast and blast” add-ons
A birthday party that feels more like a mini vacation

Adult Birthdays (21+)

Sunset cruise birthday party with food and drinks
Chill party atmosphere, or higher-energy “boat party” feel
Optional skeet-shooting add-on for something completely different

Families & Multi-Generational Groups

Grandparents and toddlers together on one boat
Flexible pace: relaxing for some, adventure for others
Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the water

Your Birthday Adventure Comes With

Modern private boat reserved for your group only
Our friendly captain with a license and local knowledge
USCG-approved life jackets and all required safety equipment (your safety is a first priority)
Of course, a cooler space for drinks and snacks (note if ice is included or BYO)
You are the DJ of the day! We included a Bluetooth sound system for you to play your own music
Opportunities for flexible route planning – you decide what you want to see and experience

What to Bring for Your Birthday Boat Trip

Drinks and snacks (and your sweet birthday cake, of course)
Plates, napkins, cups, utensils, candles, lighter
Swimsuits, towels, and dry clothes
Sunscreen (reef-safe if possible), hats, sunglasses
Phone/camera (we’ll help grab group photos)
Any decorations you’d like to bring on board
Valid ID for anyone drinking alcohol or participating in adult skeet shooting/cast & blast activities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many people can you take on the birthday party boat?
A: It depends on the boat we need to assign to your trip. But we can typically accommodate small groups and larger birthday cruises. Tell us your group size when you inquire or book, and we’ll match you with the right vessel and also confirm capacity.

Q: Are these birthday boat trips designed for kids?
A: Of course! We love running kid-friendly cruise birthday party boat trips! Just tell us the ages and swimming abilities of the kids when you book.

Q: Can adults bring alcohol on the birthday boat?
A: For 21+ guests, you may bring your own beer, wine, and canned cocktails in moderation. Glass is strongly discouraged (or prohibited, depending on your policies), and the captain always has the final say on safety.

Q: Can you decorate our boat for the birthday?
A: Simple decorations are welcome as long as they’re secure and safe on the water (no loose confetti or anything that could blow into the marsh or water). Let us know what you have in mind and we’ll help you decide what will work best.

Q: The weather is bad – what will you do?
A: We always put your safety first. If the captain determines that conditions are unsafe (lightning, high winds, or severe storms), we’ll reschedule or follow your weather policy for credits/refunds. Light rain or scattered showers? In this case, boat trips often still run.

Q: Can we combine activities like beach + dolphins + sunset?
A: Sure thing! That’s exactly what this custom birthday boat charter is designed for. On a 3-hour trip, you can usually choose one main focus. On a 4-hour trip, you can mix two or more activities—for example, beach + dolphin watching, or fishing + sunset birthday cruises.

Q: How do we book a birthday party boat cruise?
A: Book online through our secure system or contact us directly. Choose your date and 3- or 4-hour option, tell us your group size, and use the notes section to list what you’d like to do (for example, beach, shark teeth, dolphins, sunset, fishing, skeet shooting).