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Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Charleston, SC

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Item #: CRU-CSC-0009

(26 Reviews)

Spend an evening cruising and dining on the Charleston harbor on the Gourmet Dinner Cruise!

Experience providers have been offering cruises in Charleston for over 50 years
Order a gourmet, plated meal of your choice from a rotating, seasonal menu
3-story yacht is equipped with large enclosed air-conditioned dining decks, an open-air observation deck, atrium windows, 10-foot ceiling and mahogany hand-crafted bars
Embark on a memorable evening aborad the pride of Charleston's fleet!

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Overview

Spend an evening cruising and dining on the Charleston harbor on the Gourmet Dinner Cruise!

Experience providers have been offering cruises in Charleston for over 50 years
Order a gourmet, plated meal of your choice from a rotating, seasonal menu
3-story yacht is equipped with large enclosed air-conditioned dining decks, an open-air observation deck, atrium windows, 10-foot ceiling and mahogany hand-crafted bars
Embark on a memorable evening aborad the pride of Charleston's fleet!

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When Do I Choose A Date?

If giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience; otherwise, you can choose one after checkout.

Late May through November:
Select Dates - 7:00 PM
*Rates do not apply to specialty or holiday cruises

Important Details

Essential Information

Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from a cash only full bar on board
Unlimited sodas and juices are included
Accommodations can be made for most passengers with dietary restrictions or food allergies (vegetarian & vegan meals available upon request)
Children are not recommended on this cruise, full ticket price will apply

Duration

2.5 hours

Experience Provider Info

Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.

Maximum Participants

Up to 270 passengers

Spectators

This experience is only for those on the Gourmet Dinner Cruise.

Weather Dependent

This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What To Wear

Dress is typically casual and soft-soled shoes are required. The temperature can be cooler on the water, so guests are encouraged to bring a sweater.

FAQs

What do I need to bring with me?

Please bring a valid form of ID and cash for the full bar and parking, if desired.

What is the menu?

The menu is based on seasonality and various factors. The meal is 3-4 courses and may include a soup course, fresh salad, entree and dessert.

What if I have dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Please note at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Accommodations can typically be made with at least 48 hours' notice.

How is seating arranged on board?

The ship features Captain Seating. The majority of tables accommodate 4 to 6 people and guests are sometimes seated with other parties.

What type of entertainment is offered during this cruise?

Each deck offers a solo local artist who plays a wide genre of music.

Is parking available near the boarding dock?

Yes, parking is available near Patriot's Point. It is typically $5 to park and is payable in cash only (subject to change).

Is this cruise wheelchair accessible?

There is limited wheelchair accessibility, please indicate your request for this seating at the time of booking.

Are children allowed to attend?

Children are allowed; however the normal rates shall apply. Please note, there is no children's menu.

Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, cancelling or rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours prior to your experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 72 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Customer Reviews

This experience has a customer rating of 4.5
based on 26 reviews.

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Super fun and beautiful views of Charleston!

— Sasha M | Nov 07, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Sasha, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive review! We always love hearing what a fun time you had on this cruise and of course nothing can top the beautiful views of Charleston you got to take in! We hope you decide to give another one of our experiences a try soon! Regards, Johnika Virgin Experience Gifts

Everything was perfect! Food, entertainment and atmosphere was great! The boat is older but it makes me happy seeing a older boat that still in working order. I asked how old was the boat but could not find out. Will do this again!

— Regina C | Oct 29, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Regina, I am delighted to hear everything about this dinner cruise was perfect! It truly sounds like it was the perfect night. I know an older boat is not always what people expect, but glad you were able to see it's charm and history! Who knows maybe we can get you back out on this cruise so you can find out just how old it is! Thanks for the great review! Best, Brooke

All went better than expected for a dark windy day. The people were great and the food was very good.

— John S | Oct 05, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello John, Thank you for sharing your review with us. I am glad our partners could bring some much needed light to a dark and windy day. I am glad both the food and people were so wonderful and added to your overall enjoyment! We can't wait to get you out on more experiences in the future! Best, Brooke

Food needs to be better every thing else was good!!!

— Darick S | Jul 25, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Darick, I appreciate you taking a moment to leave us your feedback. I am saddened to know that the food was disappointing on your gourmet dinner cruise. However, it fills me with joy that you were pleased with the rest of your experience and were still able to have a great time! I hope that we can help give you more unique experiences in the future. Regards, Briana

The cruise was excellent in both food cuisine and beauty of the views of the Port of Charleston

— Paul R | Jul 01, 2022

Awesome crew!!! Great music!! Absolutely delicious food!!!! Definitely would recommend doing this Dinner Cruise!

— Kelly A | May 31, 2022

The Experience was very nice. They time it great from start to finish. Not too long. Only problem I had was the shrimp and grits were not good, thinking Charleston? They'll be great! NOT Wish I had ordered the chicken or short ribs. Also, bathrooms were old smelly. Really old boat

— Gwendolyn P | May 09, 2022

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Gwendolyn, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Overall I'm glad to hear that you had a nice time. I'm disappointed to hear that the food didn't meet your expectations. I hope you were able to enjoy the views and the music. I do appreciate your feedback and have passed it on to my team. Thanks, Ryan

Food was excellent, the cruise was fun and very well run. A little noisy but you expect that with a large group.

— Jeff B | Sep 19, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Jeff! What a special way to enjoy an evening in Charleston Harbor! It sounds like your Gourmet Dinner Cruise was all smooth sailing. I’m delighted to know that the noisiness on board didn’t completely impede the fun. Thank you for making memories with us! All my best, Courtney

The service was great

— Yolanda W | Aug 02, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

That is so awesome to hear, Yolanda! YOU are great! Cheers, Jake.

It was really nice! The staff were all super pleasant. The food was good and it was the perfect amount of time.

— Marisa K | Aug 02, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there, Marisa! Thanks for leaving a great review! So happy to hear our partners were able to offer a lovely night out! Cheers, Jake.

It was a beautiful night would have enjoyed spending more time above deck to see the sights but dinner took forever so didn’t get to spend much time other than at our table.

— Sarah V | Jul 25, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Sarah, Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us! My apologies that dinner was longer than anticipated but we truly hope you were still able to take in the beauty of the Charleston Coast while enjoying an incredible dinner. Kind Regards, Brianna

Very enjoyable outing with nice views of Charleston and surrounding areas from the harbor. Food was good and service great. Good way to celebrate our anniversary.

— Mark G | Jul 19, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Mark, First and foremost, a huge cheers to your anniversary! We are so honored that we could help get you out for this magical and beautiful evening. I am so happy to know that you were able to enjoy the good food and the great views on such a special evening! A toast to you both and your everlasting memories! Kind Regards, Brianna

Very well organized. Food great. Ride on water fantastic

— Sandy E | Jul 15, 2021

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Leo, I love that our partners took such excellent care of you during your experience! I'm even more excited to hear that you had such a wonderful time! Thank you for sharing! Best, Sophia

Great food and service. Beautiful views on deck and in the salon area, where you served. Best date night we had in years, even danced to the music on the deck!!! Highly reccomend!!

— Lynne K | Sep 08, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hello Lynne, Amazing! It sounds like the Gourmet Dinner Cruise was a dashing good time! We truly love to hear you were able to enjoy an evening full of yummy food & dancing. We hope that your date night was everything you dreamed of (and more). We would love to get you back out for another amazing date night when you are ready! Cheers, Chandi

It was a romantic evening and the food was tasty.

— Jasmine P | Mar 11, 2020

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Jasmine! We are so happy that you were able to enjoy such a fun, romantic evening out on the water! The delicious food is definitely an awesome added bonus! Let us know when you are looking for another great date night experience! Best, Sophia

Cruise was great, food was good, weather didn't cooperate!

— Teresa J | Aug 19, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Teresa, Our partner's are so awesome! It sounds like the delicious food and fun atmosphere really made up for the weather. We can't wait to get you cruisin' again soon! Best, Sophia

Overall experience was disappointing. Food was decent, although I would definitely not call it ‘gourmet’, but service was lacking. We were very surprised and disappointed to be seated at a table with another couple- so much for a romantic dinner to ourselves. Instead, we were awkwardly forced into small talk while sharing a table with strangers. There were tables for two along the outer edges of the dining room and then tables for four in the middle. We had a reasonable expectation of being at a table alone for a ‘gourmet dinner cruise for two’. It seemed very disorganized to us- we didn’t know when to go to top deck to actually be able to see the sights versus staying below deck without visibility to avoid missing out on our meal. We will definitely not repeat this excursion.

— Janey W | Jul 11, 2019

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi there Janey, I wanted to reach out regarding the frustration you experienced on the Gourmet Dinner Cruise, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We are so sorry that the experience was anything less than superb. We are glad that you enjoyed the food and were able to take in the lovely sights! Our partners are usually so wonderful and put on spectacular cruises, we are so sorry that the service felt lacking, we are sure it must have been an off-day! In terms of seating arrangements, we are so sorry that it was not what you expected. So wonderful of you to chat with the other guests at your table, what a great way to meet some new friends! We try to note that the seating is Captain's Seating, with a majority of the tables set to accommodate 4-6 people. We truly appreciate your feedback, and will work to make this more apparent to customers for the future. We understand that it may have been a bit disorienting to determine where to be to really get the most out of the cruise. Hopefully you were able to take in some great views, and still enjoy your meal! Please note, we have placed a $25.00 credit into your account for future use. We look forward to getting you out on another experience! Very Best, Sophia

Awesome dinner cruise! The weather was beautiful! The meal was awesome!! Way better than expected for a dinner cruise! Music was wonderful also.

— Bev G | Jul 08, 2019

We had a wonderful time! Great food, atmosphere, service, and views.

— Ted S | Dec 03, 2018

Response from Virgin Experience Gifts

Hi Ted, We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful time out on the water with our crew. I'm know they enjoyed having you on board as well. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Holidays! Best, Brooke

A fabulous experience! Beautiful views & gorgeous sunset! Dinner was very delicious & dessert was decadent too. Staff was on point. A perfect evening. One we shall cherish.

— Marie F | Jun 19, 2018

We really had a wonderful time on the cruise everything was great , we r planning another trip soon.

— Charlene W | May 21, 2018

Excellent experience. ..meet great acquaintance. ..excellent service. ...good foods, music and dances. ..!!!

— Benjamin A | Nov 20, 2017

This is one of the nicest dinner cruises we have been on. Food was good, service was good, and we loved the guy playing the guitar.

— Robin H | Jul 01, 2017

Great time, I will make an annual event.

— James P | Jun 25, 2017

Food was ok but not great. Would have been nice for the Captain to tell us some of the sites we were seeing.

— Karen W | Jul 06, 2016

The dining room was very quiet and lovely. Music provided was a nice touch. Felt it was a bit loud as we sat so close. Food was excellent and the young couple we were paired with were great company for us. The fact that there is AC in the dining room was wonderful too.

— Emily G | Mar 31, 2016

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