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Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

Overview

During this scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour you will experience Charleston Harbor on the unique 80-foot Carolina Belle. Your professional licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass locations critical to United States history. Enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn its rich history while you are in town.

City: Charleston

Tue 01 Oct

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Starting at $37.12

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Tue 01 Oct

Starting at $37.12

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

90-minute Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise from Charleston, South Carolina

Select from Morning, Afternoon, or Sunset Departure Times

Enjoy panoramic views from aboard the unique 80-foot Carolina Belle

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is a flat pier out to the boat and the boarding ramp is about 30 feet long. Travelers will board on the top deck and there are stairs to the lower level. Restrooms are located on the top deck.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
All guests will have to sign off on a COVID questionnaire affirming that they have not had symptoms for the past 14 days.

What To Expect

Fort Sumter National Monument

While aboard the Carolina Belle your professional and licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass locations critical to United States history. You will get close-up views of the Holy City's most famous and charming sights such as Fort Sumter: One of Charleston's most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, USS Yorktown: the famous World War II “Fighting Lady," Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church: A surviver of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target, Stately homes on the Battery: Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance.

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

You will also see the Cooper River Bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world and connects downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. To add to this wonderful experience, don't be surprised if you see Dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food.

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Enjoy views of Charleston Waterfront Park

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (1000)

Eliot_C

Mar 2022

Interesting history about different things. Unfortunately, it was a col, cloudy day and ALL THE WINDOWS are in need of a MAJOR CLEANING…. Couldnt see well out of most of them. This is why I didnt give the highest stars.

Nicholas_R

Mar 2022

The trip was canceled 23 minutes prior to departure by the operator after we had already driven to the location, paid for parking and walked to the departure point. I haven't received my refund and when I called customer service it seemed that they couldn't have cared less. We extended our trip by one day just to do this activity because it was sold out the previous day. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

We are sorry we had to cancel this tour due to mechanical issues. We had a problem with a water pump that prevented the toilets from working on board. Rather, than run a tour and tell everyone they couldn't use the restrooms on board, we decided to cancel as the issue couldn't be resolved prior to cruising. We were not sold out the previous day so we're not sure what you are referring to there. We would have notified guests earlier if we could, but this issue didn't come up until right before tour time. Fortunately, we found it before and not while under way. Customer comfort and safety is top priority, and most our guests praise our customer service compared to other boat operators. We have no control over this situation and never want to cancel, but with anything mechanical, it can happen from time to time. You booked through a 3rd party, and we asked for a refund on your behalf. We have no control over how long it takes for them to process. In the future, we always recommend booking direct.

William_C

Mar 2022

The tickets are non-refundable. Our friends had to cancel their trip a week ahead of time because one of them had surgery from which she did not recover quickly enough to travel. I requested a refund, Viator refused. Good grief, even airlines and hotels are more flexible than that. The boat ride was as expected though the narrator was often difficult to understand because of a substandard audio system.