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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $37.12

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

timothyswiftca

Dec 2022

Wonderful cruise, everything you would want to know about Charlston's rich past history in a 90-minute harbor cruise. The tour captain was very knowledgeable about the area and had interesting examples of the harbor shipping industries, real estate prices in Sullivans Island of four-million-dollar homes, and Ft. Sumter where the American Civil war started, and even where Blackbeard the Pirate was hung to death and buried face down. The weather was perfect, and we had a chance to see dozens of dolphins chasing our boat. This cruise is a must see on your next trip to Charlston!

dlcov

Dec 2022

We had a great time on the Harbor Cruise! The weather was perfect, and the 3:30 tour (in late November) is really a 'sunset cruise' - because the sun was setting as we got back to the dock! There was a nice balance in the History narrative, with quiet times between - filled with an amazing classic rock playlist that really enhanced the experience! We even saw dolphins a few times during the tour! The tour passed great points of interest - Fort Sumpter, Sullivan Island Lighthouse, Patriot's Point - but passing under the Ravenel Bridge as the sun was setting was almost surreal! Such a great experience!

Lisa_K

Dec 2022

A wonderful history filled tour with beautiful scenery of Charleston. The guides were awesome and friendly!