Aquarium Wharf District

SC Aquarium's Unique Wedding and Event Space

When the South Carolina Aquarium closes for the day, a unique event site opens. As your guests arrive on our Riverside Terrace, they will experience Charleston from an entirely different perspective. Gorgeous views abound at the South Carolina Aquarium – both inside and out. Dine with hundreds of aquatic guests beside our two-story Great Ocean Tank and dance through the grandeur of our Great Hall.

The South Carolina Aquarium understands the importance of communication and responsiveness and will work with you to ensure that your event is a success. Schedule a walk through today to discuss the endless possibilities for your event. 

Vineyard Voyage Aboard Spiritline Cruises

Join SpiritLine Cruises on Saturday, March 3rd from 12:00-2:00pm for a special wine-tasting cruise as part of the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival. 

Cruise Charleston’s exquisite waterways with their million-dollar vistas while sampling wines from six different winemakers and engaging in lively conversation with nationally recognized wine authority Anthony Giglio, author of numerous wine books including Food & Wine Magazine’s annual Wine Guide. Plus, you’ll get to savor sumptuous Lowcountry cuisine, prepared by SpiritLine Cruises’ Chef Mason Mullock, as you gaze out at historic, award-winning sites like the Battery, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, Patriots Point, and Waterfront Park.

Featured Wineries Include:

• Edmund Barker, Barker’s Marque Wine, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Cleo Pahlmeyer, Pahlmeyer, St. Helena CA
• Lia Tolaini-Banville, Banville & Jones
• Marta Magnabosco, AZ AGR Monte Tondo, Verona, Italy
• Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, CA
• Enrique Toso, Pascual Toso, Mendoza, Argentina
• Maurizio de Rosa, Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy

Tickets for this event are $100. Click here to purchase your tickets today.

Sustainable Seafood Dinner at Rue de Jean, Mar. 3rd

Join the South Carolina Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Initiative and Rue de Jean, a sustainable restaurant partner, for a delicious dinner featuring sustainable seafood during the Wine and Food Festival. This event will be held on Saturday, March 3rd from 7:00-10:00 pm at Rue De Jean (39 John Street).

Different than the regular Sustainable Seafood Dinner, a guest chef will prepare special sustainable seafood dishes while you learn how your seafood choices today can ensure healthy fish for the future.

Ten percent of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative, a conservation program of the non-profit organization. Purchase tickets here. For more information, call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

Fat Tuesday Riverboat Blues Cruise - Feb. 21st

On Tuesday, February 21st, celebrate Mardi Gras aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only ‘paddlewheel riverboat’! Enjoy a 2-Hour Riverboat Cruise from Charleston Harbor Tours with a delicious New Orleans style buffet dinner, Mardi Gras garb, cash bar with drink specials, and live blues by The Joey Gilmore Blues Band!

Tickets are just $44.95 per person (tax incl.) and will go fast so book now! You can book online at  www.CharlestonHarborTours.com, call 843-722-1112, or call their ticketing partner at 800-979-3370. The Carolina Queen boards at 6:30pm from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St. and will sail from 7-9 pm. 

Shop Late at SEWE's King Street Stroll February 17th

Don't miss the SEWE King Street Stroll on Friday, February 17th from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. A number of merchants will stay open late for SEWE-goers, and feature SEWE artists at work on site. Libations & hors d’oeuvres will be served. This is a free event open to the public, no ticket is required.

Stop by the following stores:

• Reinert Le Prince Gallery I 179 King Street
• Roberto Coin Boutique I 200 King Street
• Savannah Bee Company I 216 King Street
• Rapport I 235 King Street
• Oxette I 258 King Street 
• Bits of Lace I 302 King Street
• Copper Penny I 311 King Street
• Hampden Clothing I 314 King Street
• Copper Penny Shooz I 317 King Street
• Bottega Brandina I 318 King Street

See these SEWE Artist at work:

Rick Reinert I David Petlowany I Larry Seymour I Al Dornisch I Carol Joy Shannon I Janeice Linden I Beverly Ford Evans I Scott Penegar I Danny O'Driscoll I  Kelly Leahy Radding

 

Special Blues & BBQ Cruise Featuring Blues Legend John Primer, Feb. 18th

In conjunction with the Lowcountry Blues Bash and The Bridge at 105.5, Charleston Harbor Tours is proudly offering a 2-hour Charleston Harbor Blues Cruise with blues legend, John Primer.

On Saturday, February 18th, from 6-8pm, set sail aboard the Carolina Belle. Enjoy a beautiful cruise of the Charleston harbor while enjoying a delicious Home Team BBQ Buffet, cash bar, and live music from Shrimp City Slim and John Primer.

Tickets are just $39.95 per person (tax incl.) and will go fast so book now! You can book online at  www.CharlestonHarborTours.com, call 843-722-1112, or call their ticketing partner at 800-979-3370. The Carolina Belle boards at 5:30pm from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St.

Registration for the Cooper River Bridge Run is Up

This years registration for the Cooper River Bridge Run is up by 135%! For the past few days registration numbers have been growing by the thousands which isn't a normal increase for this time of year. In 2011, on February 1st, their registration numbers were only 10,700. Today, they are well over 27,000.

If you know you want to do the race on March 31st, 2012, you should try to register soon. You don't want to miss out on the Cooper River Bridge Run's 35th year!

Spend Valentine's Day Dining Under the Sea at the South Carolina Aquarium

This February 14th, make your loved one as happy as a clam with reservations to the South Carolina Aquarium's Love Under the Sea Valentine’s Dinner. You and your lovebird will enjoy a delectable 3-course meal with your choice of white or red wine, and a surprise gift, all while floating amongst magnificent views and learning about the intimate mating and love connections of marine creatures.

Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for those wishing to tour the Aquarium, dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations start at $165 a couple. Members receive a $10 discount on their reservations. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

Free Harbor Tour for Charleston Area Residents

Conde Nast Traveler readers picked Charleston as their favorite destination in the country, ahead of New York City and San Francisco and 3rd in the entire world! Charleston Harbor Tours consistently tops the list of activities on Trip Advisor as a must do while in Charleston. This is your chance to find out why. On Sunday, January 29, Charleston Harbor Tours will be giving free harbor tours to residents of the tri-county area. Harbor Tours will depart at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 and everyone is invited to The Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street and board the Carolina Belle. See your beautiful "holy city" the way it was meant to be seen, from the shimmering waters of Charleston Harbor.

The tour is 90 minutes, live narrated by their USCG licensed captain, and covers over 75 points of interest. Landmarks include, The Battery, White Point Gardens, Fort Johnson, Ft. Sumter, Ft. Moultrie, the USS Yorktown, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and many more! In addition to free tours, they have plenty of free parking. They will have a snack bar on board and staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have. It promises to be a great family experience. Don't forget to combine this fantastic tour with a free carriage tour from Palmetto Carriage Works the same day. 

For more information call 843-722-1112 or visit www.charlestonharbortours.com

Free Charleston Carriage & Harbor Combo Tour for Tri-County Residents on January 29th

Two of Charleston’s finest tour companies, Charleston Harbor Tours & Palmetto Carriage Works are offering FREE COMBO TOURS (a harbor tour and carriage tour) to Tri-County residents on Sunday, January 29th. This is their way of saying ‘thank you’ to local residents for recommending their combo tour to visitors. You may take one or both free tours on this special day. Just present a photo ID with your local address, and one flyer per person. Bring your kids – they will love it, too!

This offer good for Jan.29, 2012 only. Free Harbor Tours will be at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Bring your ID and one flyer per person to the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Get on board for a relaxing and fascinating live-narrated, 90 minute harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle. Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch. You will also see over 75 points of interest including up-close views of Fort Sumter, the Battery, and Patriot’s Point. A snack bar will be available on board.

Regular Combo tickets can be purchased from Charleston Harbor Tour’s website, at the boat, or through their ticketing company Zerve at 1-800-979-3370. For more information on January 29^th’s Free Combo Tour deal, click here.