Private Charter & Event Information
General Private Charter Information
Private Charters are unique events planned by you and experienced by only your special guests. Private Charters are perfect for groups of 40 - 120 people. Our Private Charter Packages require a minimum payment for 40 people. When booking a Private Charter you are securing the whole yacht privately for your group.
Dates are first come, first serve. All dates must be secured with a nonrefundable deposit and signed charter agreement.
Call the office during normal business hours to inquiry about specific dates.
803-730-3044
You can also reach us by email at Staff@spiritoflakemurray.com
What kind of events are held on the Spirit?
The Spirit of Lake Murray is perfect for almost any event! Why book a stuffy reception hall that you have to spend hours to decorate? Let the Spirit of Lake Murray and the natural atmosphere of the beautiful Lake Murray add the WOW Factor to your next Special event.
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Birthday Parties
- Corporate Parties
- Class Reunions
- Family Reunions
- Retirement Parties
- Senior Activities
- DJ Dance Parties
- Church Outings
- Bridal Brunch Showers
- Engagement Parties
- Graduations
- Promotion Parties
- Seminars
- History Tours
- Sightseeing Lunches & Dinners
- Weddings
Have your next event on us!
Want to book a venue that handles all the coordinating, clean up, safety, etc?
Book your next special event with the Spirit of Lake Murray and we will handle your event needs.
Private Charter Packages
Private Charters Packages can be viewed below.
The Custom Dinner Package is the most popular package.
- The Custom Dinner Package includes 2 hours of sailing time, 30 minutes of boarding time, 2 main items, 2 sides, 1 salad, 1 dessert, tea & sodas.
- The Custom Dinner Package is great for groups of <40 - 80 people.
The Heavy Hor D'oeurves (H2D) Package is great for large groups.
- If your group size is over 80 people, then you are highly encouraged to use the Heavy Hor D'oeurves Package due to functionality on board.
- The H2D Package allows groups to mingle and move around freely on board.
All meals are served by Spirit Crew Members from a table on board that passengers and guests walk through.
Pricing & Rates
Pricing and rates vary based on time of year, day of week, time of day, meal provided, etc.
Prices start at only $39/person for a Private Charter.
All Private Charter Packages require a minimum payment for 40 people.
Prime Season is April - September and includes December Weekends.
Blue Season is October - March except for December Weekends.
Refer to the Private Charter Packages for pricing.
What will you find on board?
- Bar:
The Spirit of Lake Murray does offer a Beer & Wine Bar on board. On Public Cruises guests purchase their individual drinks from the bar. Cash & Card are accept. On Private Charters the host selects which style bar is provided. Cash Bar, Hosted Bar, Drink Tickets, etc. - Restrooms:
The Spirit of Lake Murray does have two clean restrooms on board available for all passengers to use. - Second Level Observation Deck:
The upper outdoor back deck serves as a covered patio with cocktail tables and chairs open for all passengers first come first serve. NO smoking is allowed in this area. - Admiral's Room:
A climate-controlled cabin located on the top deck of the Spirit. The Admiral's Room has seating for 20 people. - Main Deck Salon:
A large climate-controlled cabin on the main level of the Spirit. The bar & restrooms are located in this area. The main deck salon has seating for 48 passengers in included standard set-up. Different arrangements may incur a set-up fee. - Open-air Bow & Smoking Area:
The bow of the Spirit is common space for all guests. It is a great place to go and relax on Lake Murray with the wind in your hair. The bow has bench seating for several passengers. The bow also serves as the ONLY smoking area on board. - Seating for ~80 people across all decks, plus bench seating on the bow.
- Space for cocktail receptions & events for 120+ people.