Sunset Sail on the Schooner Pride

Great cruise around Charleston Harbor with old friends. I would definitely go again.

The time of the evening cruise didn't allow for dinner before or after. Perhaps the afternoon cruise did. But a good experience nontheless.

When your customers board the boat they are greeted by a laid back crew. It is a very relaxed environment. The Captain was friendly and informative on the safety of the vessel and we were off in a timely fashon. We motored out, as the captain described we would do, the sails were set and it was nice that they included the guests to assist in pulling the sheets that set the sails. A great photo opp. The anticipation and excitement of an enjoyable evening out on the water had begun. The sky was clear, the wind warm and a picture perfect sunset embarked over Charleston. Then the music started! Or perhaps I noticed it after the motor was cut. It took away from the experience! This was our chance (the customer) to listen to the water rush by the hull, to listen to the sails luff in the wind, to be with our own thoughts and nature. That is what we paid for. Sailing would be boring without these senses. It's what it's all about! The girl tried to give us some history on the harbor and that was very nice. I know it was not a history tour but remember again that most of the people are not from here and don't know the history. What could have made it better? No music! History!!! How about a big paper map (easily stowed) of the harbor that shows where you are, the locations of the two rivers and their names. Tell us why the harbor was such an important stronghold during the war. Point out the direction where the Boone plantation slaves made bricks that built the structures that George Washington had built out on the island. Give us a scenerio on how much time it took to get back and forth, by boat, to a plantation. Send us back in time, perhaps when the revolutionary war started in one of the most famous harbors in the US. Let people know how important shipping was back then. Point out Fort Sumter like you did. Get our minds into another era. Tell us about the Big Houses along the shoreline surrounded by trees and the fancy people that could have lived in them. Again, offer us a drink midway into the sail, like you did at the very beginning, to wet our lips and allow us to ponder what we are lookng at. Tell us about the boat we are sailing on. Do these things and you will not have to ask for a tip at the end and tell us how hard you worked. And we, (the customers) will not be offended and would be willing to part with a little extra cash for the crew without feeling guilty. Over all the sail was nice but there was no wow factor. If you like to go out on an uneventfull cruise this is for you. There is always the "thrill of the sail", even on other boats. The sunset was awesome but, I wish there was no music, The crew was friendly but struggled with their guests for conversation and at the end the Captain asked for a tip for the crew, which I felt, and pardon the punn, was very tacky. Out of 10 points I rate this a 5. I must keep in mind this was not a history tour. Others in my group rated it a 7.

This is amust do if you are in Charleston. Super relaxing and the crew are top notch they will answer any questions you have and do everything they can to make your trip a memorable one!!!!

90 minutes on the water is a great way to see the Charleston sunset and escape the Charleston heat. The crew was friendly and knowledgable and worked hard to ensure guests had an enjoyable experience. Would recommend to friends.

Enjoy the view , the crew and company...

We enjoyed sailing on the Pride very much. The crew was very informative and friendly. It was also nice that drinks were served. The only negative thing is that the tour was supposed to last 2 hours and we actually zig zagged around the harbor and then arrived back at the dock 15 minutes earlier than expected. Also, there was one child on board under age 1 and it would have been nice to have been able to sail without children on the sunset tour which is geared more toward couples. All in all, we would recommend this sail.

Great evening. Weather perfect, Busy port with ships coming and going. Help very polite and helpful, Awesome sunset. Smooth sailing.

The crew was very informative and help make the sail very pleasant. The perfect sunset and the weather was beautiful. Dolphins swam along the ship which gave us all an added bonus.

The sunset sailboat tour was everything I hoped it would be. Very peaceful and filled with beauty. I took hundreds of pics.