Cruise Information
Open to Everyone
Passengers may begin boarding 30 mins prior to departure time.
Seating: Our standard set-up is 8 tables of 6 on the main deck and 5 tables of 4 in the Admiral's Room on the upper deck. Additional seating on covered deck.
CHILDREN RATES: Ages 0-2 are free.
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BUS SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE GREATER COLUMBIA AREA. CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING:
803 730 3044
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IMPORTANT!
PARKING INFO:
Due to construction at the marina, all passengers are required to go to 1609 Dutch Fork Highway (Irmo, SC 29063) and follow large signs for parking. A bus will transport you to the marina.
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To Make A Reservation,
Call 803 730 3044
Office Hours:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday - Friday
If our line is busy (we're helping another passenger), please leave a message and we'll return your call as soon as we can. Thank you!
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All Prices Include Applicable Taxes
Refund Policy: No Refunds on Purchased Tickets. All Sales Are Final. |
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Prices for Private Cruises
When We Do Not Provide Food
Cruises anytime during the daytime, or at night,
on Sundays through Thursdays
or before 3:00 on Fridays and Saturdays are $950
This price includes 40 passengers.
For each additional passengers add $25.
Cruises on Friday or Saturday Evenings are $1,250
This price includes 40 passengers.
For each additional passengers add $30.
Remember….the Prices Shown Above
- Are for a 2-hour cruise.
- You may add an additional hour for $300,
or two additional hours for $500.
- Include regular set-up, tablecloths, chair covers, center pieces.
- Include charges for Captain, Crew, Diesel, Dockage, Etc.
Extra Charges
- Cash bar set-up including bartender is $50.
- Beer and wine sell for $3.00 a serving.
- Food is not included in above prices.
- If you hire your own caterer, add $150.
Rates for Children
0-2 years of age are free; 3-10 years are ½ Price
Prices for Private Cruises
When We Do Provide Food
When we provide a meal for a cruise, the cruise is for 2 ½ hours.
The cost of the cruise is determined on a per person basis.
The basic charge is $45 per person
on any Sunday through Thursday Cruise, and
$50 per person on a Friday or Saturday Cruise.
Remember….with the Prices Shown Above
…You will be billed for a minimum of 40 passengers.
…You can invite up to 134 passengers for a reception-style meal.
…A carving station can be added at a cost of $3.00 to $5.00 per
person depending on the meat selected.
…Dinner packages usually includes 2 main dishes and 2 side dishes
plus a salad and a Chef’s dessert
…Additional dishes can be added at an additional charge.
…Both sweet and unsweetened Ice Tea is included.
…Unlimited soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up) can be added at
a cost of $2.00 per person.
…A cash bar set-up including bartender is $50.
…Beer and wine sell for $3.00 a serving.
…Custom dinner packages can be arranged for elegant dining.
…Call the office to discuss your food preferences.
…Children 2 years of age are free; 3-10 years are ½ Price.
For Holiday Rates, Email or Call for pricing. Tel 803 730-3044
* A signed Charter Contract is required for all charter bookings. Click Here to view and print out an Adobe PDF Copy of our Charter Contract.
Need Food? Click Here to View Our Select Caterers & Charter Menus.
Things You Should Know
About Private Cruises...
1. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date for your cruise. We prefer checks; however, we do accept credit cards.
2. You are required to download a contract from the website, fill it out, and send it when you send your deposit.
3. The Spirit of Lake Murray is licensed to carry 134 passengers. We are able to seat 68 people in air conditioned/heated cabins and an additional 12 people on an open-air covered deck. Many customers prefer a reception-style cruise where passengers walk-around enjoying heavy hor d'ourves as they visit.
3. Customers usually prefer a bar set-up. Beer and wine drinks usually sell for $3.00. You may select to have (a) a cash bar where guests pay for their own drinks; (b) a hosted bar where the host/hostess pays the bar tab at the end of the cruise; (c) or, a ticketed bar where the host/hostess gives each guest two or more drink tickets to use. After guests use their drink tickets, they then pay for their own drinks.
4. Prices do not include gratuities to the crew. These encouraged but are paid at the customer's descretion.
5. Guests usually board The Spirit of Lake Murray bus no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of a cruise. Off-site, lighted parking is located near 1609 Dutch Fork Road (Highway 76) in Ballentine. For GPS directions use zip code 29063. Follow the large parking signs to guide you to the bus. The bus holds 48 passengers; for cruises with more than 48 passengers we will make multiple runs. There is no charge for parking.
6. We now offer bus service to pick up customers in the Columbia area. When pick up service is provide, there is a bus charge of $225 which includes pick-up and return.
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Discuss your set-up and menu selection (cocktail reception, open bar, sit down dinner, etc.) with our cruise staff for separate pricing.
* A signed Charter Contract is required for all charter bookings. Click Here to view and print out an Adobe PDF Copy of our Charter Contract.
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