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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

Sun 06 Oct

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Starting at $37.12

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Sun 06 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)

Douglas_A

Aug 2021

Overall a very good tour with lots of Charleston info along the way. It's too bad we couldn't get closer to some of the sights but that would have stretched it further than the hour and half - which is understandable. One bonus on our tour was the timing of a container ship coming to port. That was cool! The only real miss was that the A/C on the lower deck felt like it needed a recharge. You'll want to be up top anyway for the tour. I'd recommend this tour overall.

Julia_D

Aug 2021

I was traveling solo and I met another lady who was also traveling alone. It was soo hot and the boat had no cover, fans, or misters. Thankfully it had a bar. I did enjoy what little I heard of what the captain was saying. There was entirely too much conversation going on around me and impossible to hear him. I had no sunblock and it was absolutely necessary. Thirty minutes into it, I was hoping it was over. The heat was absolutely unbearable. Overall I would not recommend it. Perhaps during the winter months it would be better.

Amber_C

Aug 2021

This was a good experience overall. Some suggestions: everyone packed in on the top of the cruise ship, so there was no good way for us to purchase beverages. Perhaps someone on the cruise could take a drink order for those who are inside the boat.