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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 Sep

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Starting at $37.12

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Thu 26 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)

Michelli_R

May 2022

Fabulous cruise. Great music! Great views! Good way to see some of the cities landmarks from the water. Really enjoyed it!

JDandkids

May 2022

Took the daytime harbor cruise with my husband. We typically take a similar cruise in every town we visit. I think it’s a Great way to be on the water while getting a sense of history and culture of the area. Having been on around 15 or so similar cruises I have to say this was not my favorite. Mainly because of the seating. The boat (princess) was set up more for dining than for a sightseeing cruise. There were square tables with 4 aluminum chairs scattered in the top deck. Not enough seats for all of the passengers. It was hot, and there was no shade on the upper deck or air conditioning or fans on the lower decks. Depending on the direction the boat was traveling, there was also no breeze. As for the sights to see, they were definitely in the distance. You can only get close to fort Sumter. The captain was narrating the tour and driving the boat. I’ve never seen that before. I’m sure the captain is a capable and skilled seaman, but ideally, he’d be fully focused on sailing. It’s was ok for the money but I wouldn’t do it again.

meganb1000

May 2022

A nice way to get out in the water … main leaves seating was ok … some benches along the edge and lightweight chairs sitting around in the middle … there’s a bar where you can get snacks … the big thing to me was that none of us could really hear the commentary … so it was really just a 1.5 hour cruise around the harbor …