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Rehearsal Dinners

An Elegant & Unique

Charleston Rehearsal Dinner Venue on the Water

Make your rehearsal dinner an unforgettable evening with a cruise aboard the Carolina Queen or Charleston Princess on historic Charleston Harbor – a top-rated rehearsal dinner venue in Charleston! Imagine your rehearsal dinner taking place as the sun sets, and the starlight begins to fall on the enchanting waters of the harbor, one of the most majestic settings on the eastern seaboard. Your rehearsal dinner is the kickoff to your wedding events, and you want it to be special—at Charleston Tours & Events each one of our vessels will feature genuine touches tailored specifically to your wedding ideas and theme – our private charters are also ideal for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, bachelorette parties, and any other wedding event.

Featured Vessels

Your Wedding Guests will Truly be “Wowed”

by the romantic setting, extraordinary ambiance, and beautiful backdrop. Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive package or an on-water venue where you can bring your own food and entertainment, Charleston Tours & Events is the perfect venue for your rehearsal dinner.

Carolina Belle

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Carolina Belle

Charleston Princess

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Charleston Princess

Schooner Pride

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Schooner Pride

Charleston Lady

Charleston Lady

Charleston Lady

Easy Planning

Dinner Packages

Celebrate the beginning of your wedding week in style as you cruise the beautiful waters of Charleston Harbor and dine and dance the night away under the stars with the iconic coastline of historic Charleston as your backdrop! Our experienced, professional staff can assist with all the details, from setting up a custom menu to recommending vendors for decorations, floral arrangements, and more.

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Event Photography

A picturesque rehearsal dinner on a cruise boat will provide memories you’ll want to cherish for a lifetime. Charleston Tours & Events can arrange for boarding photos behind a custom life-ring for all of your guests, giving them a keepsake of your special day. These photos are ready to be distributed by the end of your cruise, or a CD can be sent to you after the event. We can also arrange for photographers to join the cruise and help capture the entire event.

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Entertainment/AV

A complimentary DJ is included with your Private Dinner Cruise package. We will work with you to ensure that music is played that complements your musical tastes. If you prefer a live band, we can arrange live music with a variety of options depending on your budget for the event. Rehearsal dinners are wonderful opportunities to look back on the lives of both the bride and groom with stories, pictures, and video presentations. We can provide projectors, screens, podiums, and microphones and can assist you in any A/V needs for any sort of presentations you might have in mind.

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Catering & Bar

With Charleston Tours & Events, you can choose from our delicious preset menu options, or we can customize a special menu for your group—we can accommodate both vegetarian and gluten-free diets. An evening booked on one of our vessels includes bartenders as a part of the crew. You can pick from options, whether you want hosted bars, or have your guests pay for their own beverages. Some groups enjoy having a special “signature cocktail” or a non-alcoholic drink created for their event.

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Transportation

We can provide an organized and inexpensive way for your group to get to a location at the same time. Forget about the one-way streets, parking fees, and designated drivers and take advantage of our fleet of comfortable and climate-controlled buses and vans. Charleston Tours & Events can provide whatever transportation you need—from hotel to restaurant or hotel to a dinner cruise; we can provide, prompt, comfortable transportation to get you where you need to go.

Make Your Event Unique

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