Sunset Sail on the Schooner Pride

While it was really windy during the daay, when it came time for the cruise, unfortunately there was very little wind to carry the sail boat along ar a faster pace so the Captain had to use the little engine for most of the trip. We did see lots of pelicans dive into the water (didn't know they did that!) and dolphins could be seen from the ship. They were pretty quick - too quick for photos. The one thing we did not care for was that there was no 'tour guide-type' information provided by the Captain and/or crew. We did ask a couple of questions and a member of the crew would tell us the 'tales' behind the question. We thought it was like the harbor cruise where you get information but it wasn't. You're not really too close to shore where you can see things but we could see the USS Yorktown and a couple of the old forts. It would have been nice to hear the history behind these historical places. If you want a cruise that is fairly quiet and you can just ride the water, then this is for you. If you're looking for more conversation, I'd skip this tour.

If you love sailing and you always wanted to sail on a tall ship, this is a great excursion. If you just want some relaxing time on the water, this will also fit well. The crew was knowledgable and helpful, ready to answer any questions on sailing, the ship, or the harbour. They managed to run this rather large sailing vessel with minimal intrusion on the guests, all while providing drinks (for a fee) as they're going.

We arrived at the Schooner Pride and we were greeted by a very friendly crew. We were instructed of all the safety issues and then we set sail. It was an enjoyable cruise. The Charleston Bay is beautiful and the excursion was very relaxing. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the bay and relax at the same time. It was very refreshing.

My wife and I read about the tour on the internet. It talked about what you would see and I have to tell you I didn't have a clue as to what I was looking at. We thought someone would kind of point out the different sites..........wrong. We would not recommend this cruise to any one.......sorry. This is the only cruise of any sort that did not explain anything to you. I think you need new help..........

We were able to secure reservations with relative ease on line. The driving directions were understandable as well. Having a list of FAQ's and answers attached to the e-ticket was good. The boat left on time, which is wonderful since we were able to keep our plans for the rest of the evening. It would have been nice to have had the landmarks pointed out from time to time, however. I wasn't always quite sure what I was looking at. The crew was well mannered and was very informative about safety and such. I knew that this wasn't a "speaking tour", but it would have been nice to have known something more about the area we were covering. I am sure the crew would have offered information as asked, but it should be offered up occasionally. Overall I found it to be a pleasant excursion as the weather cooperated and the crew seemed to be well acquainted with the drill of the tour.

We take family and friends on the sunset cruise whenever they are in town. It is always a great way to visit and enjoy Charleston from a different perspective. I highly recommend this tour.

I truly enjoyed the cruise. The crew were nice and attentive. The blankets were a VERY smart idea!! It was relaxing & enjoyable. I did not expect a "sightseeing" tour nor was that what I wanted however it would have been nice for a general overview of which islands we were seeing as we went by. The crew answered all questions when asked however I thought as an intro, it would have been cool to know what we were seeing and/or hand out a little map. The other thing that would have been good is if the ship were able to turn to face the sunset so that the front of the ship was not always facing it. It would have been good for the side of the ship to face the sunset so that people sitting on each side could take un-obstructed photos and would not have to leave their seat if they didn't want to. Nice touch to have the beer with the souvenir included. Overall I would recommend the tour and would do it again myself. Note: I would not recommend for children and do NOT expect a "tour", expect an enjoyable relaxing beautiful cruise.

The sail was an experience I did not have before, however... We left late, because we waited for paid passengers who could not make the departure time. The cruise was shorter than advertised also. Out of a total of 2 and one half hours that we were actually "away from the dock", the sails were only in place for about 2 hours. The remainder of the time we were taxiing out or returning to the dock via motor power!

Lovely schooner. Atrtentative crew. Offering blankets to ward off the evening chill was a very nice touch.

We thought that the boat and the crew were well appointed. The directions to the wharf were clear and we enjoyed the group that were on the boat. Overall, a lot of fun!