• Nicknamed the Holy City, Charleston has more than 400 places of worship.baptist church image by Tracy Martinez from Fotolia.com
  
  Charleston, South Carolina, has a rich religious and cultural history. Built with a goal of religious tolerance and with more than 400 churches of many denominations, Charleston has earned the nickname the "Holy City." Charleston was built on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The city's symbiotic relationship with the ocean, along with its architecture, culture and history draws nearly 4 million visitors annually.
  
  

The Spirit of Carolina

• With two dining rooms and luxurious appointments, The Spirit of Carolina offers a three-hour cruise that includes live entertainment, dancing and a three- or four-course gourmet meal. After dinner, guests can sit on the observation deck and enjoy scenic views of Charleston and the harbor. Prepaid reservations are required.
  
  Charleston Dinner Cruises
  
  40 Patriots Point Road
  
  Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  
  800-789-3678
  
  spiritlinecruises.com
  
  

The Carolina Belle

• Charter dinner cruises aboard The Carolina Belle include a sumptuous buffet dinner and views of the setting sun over Charleston. Billed as "tastefully casual" on Charleston Harbor Tours' website, the cruise includes music and a cash bar.
  
  In July and August, guests can enjoy a special barbecue buffet dinner cruise with live entertainment.
  
  Carolina Belle Dock and Ticket Office
  
  Charleston Maritime Center
  
  10 Wharfside St.
  
  Charleston, SC 29401
  
  800-979-3370
  
  charlestonharbortours.com
  
  

The Schooner Pride

• The 84-foot tall ship The Schooner Pride treats guests to a catered meal as they sail past Charleston. A variety of charter options are available.
  
  The Schooner Pride
  
  Aquarium Wharf
  
  360 Concord St.
  
  Charleston, SC 29401
  
  800-344-4483
  
  schoonerpride.com
  
  

Sandlapper Tours

• Although Sandlapper Tours' sunset tour of Charleston Harbor is not a dinner cruise, the staff serves hors d'oeuvres and offers a beer and wine cash bar. Sandlappers' 45-foot catamaran takes guests into the salt-marsh creeks and maritime forests. They can watch the sun set behind the old forts, the Battery and the city's skyline. Charter dinner cruises aboard The Palmetto are available to an uninhabited island near Morris Island Lighthouse for an oyster roast or crab boil on the beach.
  
  Sandlapper Tours
  
  10 Wharfside St.
  
  Maritime Center
  
  Charleston, SC 29401
  
  843-849-8687
  
  sandlappertours.com