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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 22 Sep

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Starting at $37.12

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Sun 22 Sep

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)

ShawnGuerette

Dec 2019

My fiancée and I live in Charleston but went on this tour with some visiting family. It was an amazing and informative tour with some great facts that I didn’t know as a resident. The crew was nice, the captain was hilarious, and trivia questions won us some free drinks. If you’re visiting Charleston definitely check out this tour!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you so much for cruising with us and bringing your family. We agree that our harbor tour is a perfect activity to entertain visiting family and friends. That's exactly what we want to hear from our local neighbors! We hope to see you again soon!

ALNMTRAVEL9200

Dec 2019

TIP ON WHERE TO SIT: Sit on the right side of the boat in a chair facing the water. You get really good pictures of Ft. Sumner and the Ravenel Bridge, Patriot's Point, and other landmarks. We enjoyed the Captain's narration. We also thought the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had our pictures taken and don't always buy them, but the photographer did a great job. We are glad we purchased them. We went on a beautiful, sunny day and found this excursion to be very relaxing and informative. We were staying in the French Quarter Inn across from the historical Charleston City Market. We took a 5 minute Uber ride to the Harbor. We took a great walk back to the hotel. Very Enjoyable!

MARBOB55

Dec 2019

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our tour of Charleston harbor. Captain Tripp offered an ongoing flow of information and humor about the harbor, the forts there, the amazing bridge across the Cooper River and all else that is relevant. We definitely recommend this activity. Bob & Martha