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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $37.12

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Thu 26 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)

smurfygrl1979

Dec 2019

Took my 9 yr old daughter on a harbor cruise while in town while husband was in class. Both our first time sightseeing in Charleston. Staff were very friendly. Enjoyed the Captain's narration & jokes. Snack bar was reasonable & nice to have as we intentionally skipped breakfast in case of sea sickness. No problems as sailing was smooth! Did not visit the bottom level as it was warm enough to sit up top. A def must see, especially if you are unable to see all the sites (Yorktown, Sumter,etc) one by one.

Kayla Q

Dec 2019

Although the weather was cold, our day on the harbor was fun and exciting! We were able to see quite a bit from the boat and the commentary was helpful. Overall, the tour was good, but the boat was just ok, lacking in some concessions and drink amenities I have experienced on other similar type tours in other cities.

beachboywantabe

Dec 2019

Definitely worth it. We went in November 2019 when there was lots of construction and it was hard to find a parking spot near the pier. But it is worth the effort. The crew was nice and the narration of sights in Charleston Harbor was interesting. The highlight was going under the bridge, and this offered opportunities for great photos of the bridge. If you are a photographer, you will see lots of unusual angles for photos. The cruise goes close to Patriots Point, so this is a good opportunity to see the Yorktown CV-10 Carrier (not the same Yorktown of the Battle of Midway since that CV-5 Carrier was lot in the battle). Also cruise by Fort Sumter and Morris Island where the 54th Mass regimement fought that last battle on Morris Island shown in the movie "Glory" on Morris Island (which is on the southeren approach to Charleston Harbor).