.jpg)
Experience the Best Boat Charter in Charleston
Welcome to Go Jolly Charters!
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, we offer the best boat charter services in the area. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience.
Join us for harbor cruises, sunset cruises, fishing charters or bachelorette cruises. Bring your own beverages and let us take care of the rest — we've got the perfect package for you.
Our Pickup
& Drop Off Location
Book a charter with us and we will pick you up at North Dock at Daniel Island Waterfront Park —
1 River Landing Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492.
Convenient and free parking. You can even grab some drinks and snacks from The Dime before you hop on board!
Meet Our Professional Crew
Captain Gabe
Born in the Lowcountry, Go Jolly Charters Owner, Gabe Jolly has been spending time on the waters around Charleston and Edisto all his life.
He moved to Charleston from St. George in 1998 and have never left. Gabe has lived on Daniel Island since 2005. He enjoys bringing his wife and kids out on the water as much as possible.
Gabe has a passion for offshore fishing. His team won the 2023 SC Mahi series with a tournament record 67 pound mahi.
Gabe and his team looks forward to showing you a great time on the water. Don't miss out on a unique way to make memories with friends and family.
Captain Johnny
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Johnny has worked in the Maritime Industry for nearly two and half decades. Growing up boating as a child, he pursued his passion for always being on the water and became a licensed captain in 2008.
From there, he worked for the Charleston Branch Harbor Pilots as a Pilot Boat Operator for over a decade. In 2018, he attended Chapman’s School of Seamanship and graduated from the Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Program, where he was also certified in ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) standards.
Currently, Johnny serves as the Dockmaster for Charleston Harbor Marina, located in Mt. Pleasant. Johnny spends his free time boating with his wife and son in the Charleston waterways.
Captain Ryan
USCG licensed captain, native South Carolinian and Citadel graduate, Ryan Thrasher grew up in the mountains of northern Greenville County.
He has fished the SC coast from Fripp to Georgetown every summer since he was a kid. Ryan has fished all over Latin America and the Caribbean and lived for a spell in the USVI. He loves competing in local fishing tournaments with the GO Jolly and Big Dill teams.
Ryan lives on Daniel Island with wife and two kids. When he's not fishing, Ryan works in the steel industry. He enjoys spending quality time with his family—whether it’s fishing or sandbar hopping in South Carolina, the Florida Keys, or the Bahamas whenever the opportunity arises.