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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $37.12

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Tue 24 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)

Alan W

Nov 2019

The wind was blowing 30+ MPH and it was white capping in the Harbor. We chose to not go on the tour because the wind was blowing so hard that we didn’t think they would leave the dock. No refund nor no email letting us know one way or the other. Nothing against the harbor tour I think it’s more of a miscommunication by trip advisor.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for your review. We always communicate with guests if a tour has to be cancelled via phone and/or email. The harbor tour was not cancelled, nor was it unsafe to operate on the day in question. We do keep a close eye on weather from multiple sources and have many, many years of experience on Charleston Harbor. If we have to cancel for weather, we offer guests an opportunity to reschedule or receive a refund with no penalty. In this case, the tour was not canceled and went out without issue.

carolv2019

Nov 2019

Excellent way to spend 90 minutes while visiting Charleston, SC. Narrated by Captain Andy. What a card! Great drinks off the bow. Excellent music. Try it. You so t be disappointed. I fortunately had a hat and gloves for the upper deck. The lower deck is enclosed for those who choose to be inside. Lots of chairs.

MIchBehnke59

Nov 2019

This was the high lite of our trip to Charleston! We had amazing tour directors on both tours! Very entertaining and so very knowledgeable about the entire city and all of its history! A must do for anyone traveling to Charleston!