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The Carolina Girl Yacht

From 2 to 100 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Nannie
Julianne
Christie
E
L

Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

The Carolina Girl Yacht is a yacht venue permanently docked in Charleston, South Carolina. They provide couples, and their guests, with ever-changing views of the Charleston harbor. As your wedding yacht floats around, you and your guests will be able to take in the best of Charleston’s scenery from the historic district to the Arthur Ravenal and Ashley River Bridges. With luxurious touches throughout the boat, what better way to say "I do"!

Facilities and Capacity

The Carolina Girl Yacht is Charleston's only exclusive special events yacht offering a variety of options allowing you to customize your event and provide the most unique and unforgettable experience for your guests. The Carolina Girl contains three levels- the Top Deck, the Middle Deck, and the Lower Deck. Couples can invite up to 125 friends and family on board for their wedding ceremony or reception. From the decks, you will be able to overlook the water and gaze at the changing scenery. On the yacht, both couples and guests will feel pampered with the many luxurious accommodations that are provided.

Services Offered

This yacht is the perfect setting for other types of events. In addition to weddings, individuals can host rehearsal dinners, corporate events, reunions, cocktail parties, luncheons, birthday parties, and more. Whatever event is being hosted, you can be assured you will receive the same attentive and friendly assistance from the staff who want to make your day enjoyable and memorable. To help make your planning easier, The Carolina Girl Yacht provides in-house coordination services, recommendations for vendors, and assistance with catering and décor. They can also assist with coordinating your wedding or reception music as well as lighting and sound.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Kayla & Sean's wedding
Kayla & Sean
219 photos
Frederick & Margaret's wedding
Frederick & Margaret
26 photos
Tyler & Jaimie's wedding
Tyler & Jaimie
23 photos
Bobby & Leah's wedding
Bobby & Leah
21 photos
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,200

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,900

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

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Reviews of The Carolina Girl Yacht

Weddingwire
4.8/5 45 reviews
Google
4.9/5 81 reviews
Nannie
Nannie Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Fantastic Wedding - Nannie & Tony King - 8/9/2025

The Carolina Girl entire staff was fantastic to work with. Everyone from Courtney in Sales and Camille in Planning to Kayla in Coordination was very quick in responding to requests. They all made the whole process very easy. We could not have asked for a better staff the day of the event. I believe the quality of the management tells you how the staff will be that represents them. Top notch service from the entire staff and crew. We had a wedding where there were no complaints and that’s something that is hard to accomplish. Thank you Carolina Girl for a job well done.

Nannie & Tony King
Julianne
Julianne Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best unique venue in Charleston!

We wanted our out-of-town wedding guests to experience Charleston from the water, and The Carolina Girl delivered the perfect evening! Camille was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. She answered all of our emails and questions within hours (if not minutes!), built out a great timeline, and coordinated seamlessly with our vendors. We appreciated having a preferred caterers list, given the yacht’s unique setting. Charleston Catering and the Carolina Girl team integrated so seamlessly it felt like one perfect crew. With 108 guests onboard, the yacht never felt crowded during our wedding reception. The Carolina Girl is truly the most unique venue in Charleston, and I highly recommend having an event onboard!
E
Emma Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Captain Bob is such a nice man! Camille and Courtney were always very quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Melissa did wonderful at the wedding. Even though it was pouring down with rain Captain Bob and his staff made sure we had a memorable day!! ❤️
L
Leatrice Sent on 09/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

I used the Carolina Girl for my wedding and it was an awesome experience! Camille, Courtney, and Della make an amazing team. They made sure my wedding was smooth and well planned. Thanks ladies!
S
Steven Sent on 09/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Pre-Wedding Welcome Party

In a word, awesome! They boat was beautiful and the crew was on point. The crew was professional and attentive to our requests. This company truly understands the effective customer service model. I Highly recommend this for a wedding or corporate event. From booking to coordinating vendors on board they truly have white glove service.
M
Mckenzie Sent on 06/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent service

We really enjoyed our cruise with the Carolina Girl. It was a fabulous experience. The staffing was outstanding and very courteous! The captain was awesome. I definitely would use the Carolina Girl, again!
Christie
Christie Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We are very pleased with the services provided.

We held our wedding reception on the Carolina Girl and it was perfect. We loved having a unique venue that would entertain our out of town guests and give them a harbor tour! The venue and atmosphere was classic but relaxing. Everyone loved the ride. The crew was outstanding and virtually invisible in a good way. They made sure everyone was taken care of at all times. The boat is beautiful and I barely decorated!
B
Beth Sent on 11/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star Experience

We were looking for a unique venue for our wedding. The Carolina Girl was absolutely fabulous. We had our ceremony and reception aboard for 4 hours. Captain Bob and the entire staff went above and beyond to help us have the most amazing wedding day. Our guests are still talking about our wedding day and how great it was. Definitely look into planning your wedding and or reception aboard The Carolina Girl.
S
Stella Sent on 08/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We held our daughter's wedding reception aboard the Carolina Girl in late April and it was the most amazing experience imaginable! From the very beginning, As mother of the bride, Ashley took such great care of me, so responsive to my many questions and emails, always the professional with an extra dose of sweetness! I felt in good hands through the entire planning and day-of experience. Our guests are still talking about what a magical evening it was - perfect weather, smooth sailing thanks to our handsome Captain TJ and his crew and a full moon rising at the end of the cruise - heaven sent!
L
Latronya Sent on 07/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect venue! Ashley and Captain Bob were outstanding. They gave me everything I asked for and they were there and efficient every step of the way. We were able to enjoy our wedding day because they were so attentive to us and our guests. I would recommend this venue to EVERYONE! It was a very simple but elegant wedding and all of my guests loved it. The Carolina Girl, hands down!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
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Team

Courtney Murray
Courtney Murray
Director of Sales
Camille Berge
Camille Berge
Director of Operations
Tyler Murray
Tyler Murray
Captain
Kayla
Kayla
Hull

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The Carolina Girl Yacht frequently asked questions

The Carolina Girl Yacht includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Carolina Girl Yacht includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Carolina Girl Yacht includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Carolina Girl Yacht for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
The Carolina Girl Yacht offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Carolina Girl Yacht offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Carolina Girl Yacht offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
The Carolina Girl Yacht offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Carolina Girl Yacht is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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