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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

Fri 04 Oct

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Starting at $37.12

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Fri 04 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)

gabajoran

Sep 2021

We’ve taken a cruise on the Pride on other visits as well. This time we did the afternoon cruise and it was wonderful. The crew were knowledgeable and friendly but not intrusive. We took the water taxi across, sailed on the Pride and then took the water taxi back to Mount Pleasant! It was a very enjoyable afternoon. The sunset cruise is also great. We have some spectacular photos from that cruise in the past. We were hoping to take the moonlight cruise since our visit was over the full moon. Sadly they have dropped it even thought it continues to be listed.

Michael_F

Sep 2021

Fort Sumter/ Charleston harbor tour. Great tour guide very informative and funny! Boat was very comfortable and weather was perfect!

Laurieccu

Sep 2021

Of all the excursions, tours, activities I planned ahead of time (based on reviews), Charleston Harbor Tours is THE one I would pass on to fellow travelers, friends and family, as the “must do “ even if you’re here for just two days. The tours pretty much all view the same things so the value is found in physical comfort and entertainment while on the boat. This captain/narrator was a Pro- engaging and informative, seemingly unscripted but comprehensive with regard to sharing the history itself. My husband and I had taken a walking tour earlier in the day and we ambled away after 20 minutes -a bit bored and we felt, as a captive audience we’d made a mistake - the leader didn’t read the audience. The boat narrator’s personality and style would be appropriate for any age- my only suggestions are : where are wide brimmed hat, apply sunscreen, bring cash for a tip and credit card for drinks