Great boats and great tours.
Pilot Cove Ventures is a Lake Murray-based charter service, either sailboat or powerboat, with over 30 years of experience on waters around the world.
Our Captain holds a US Coast Guard Master License for vessels, sailboats, and tow boats of 100 Tons.
Meet us at the Dreher Shoals Dam
or in downtown Chapin, South Carolina.
Or just make your way to any dock on our 600 miles of shoreline and we will come to you!
Our Catalina 30 Mk II
Interested in learning to sail, or just experiencing the joys of sailing? Participate as much or as little as you want. Relax or put in some work as a helmsman. Either way, this is the most peaceful way to see the Lake.
Our Sportsman Heritage 241
If you want to see more of Lake Murray, or pull up to a sandbar to party with friends, take some IG photos, or just want to move fast on the water, then a charter on our new center console power boat is perfect for you.
Purple Martin Tours
Experience the Purple Martin Phenomenon at Lake Murray during the summer months... In partnership with Capital City / Lake Murray Country visitor center.
Transparent Pricing.
Sunset Sail Cruise: $300 for 2 / $450 for 4 / $600 for 6
Purple Martin & Lake Tours: $85 per person
Private Charter: PowerBoat $450 / Sailboat $600
All tours come with Charcuterie Board or Snackle Box, Sparkling Water, Spring Water, and Sodas. BYOB.
Learn to Sail - Learn to Boat - Towing Basics
Night Tour - Party & Beach Tour - Dinner Cruise Engagement Cruise - Photo Shoot
Advanced Captain Training
SCUBA Trip - Dive Recovery
Please Call or Text for Pricing
All Credit Cards Accepted / ApplePay / Venmo
Adventure awaits.
We showcase the best of Lake Murray to people. We help experienced boaters expand their knowledge. We guide new sailors as they learn the ropes.