Afisha Life Homepage
Charleston
Explore
Walking Tours
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 29 Sep

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $37.12

Make a reservation

Sun 29 Sep

Starting at $37.12

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

David_H

Apr 2022

The entire boat ride was enjoyable ... smooth, informative, scenic, just a great time! The staff was wonderful too, every single one. Very professional!

Jeffrey_B

Apr 2022

The boat ride was fun and interesting. The communication and customer service were lacking. They cancelled by scheduled time and never told me. I didn't find out until I arrived at the dock and nobody was there including employees. They claimed they emailed me, but I never received it. I had to rearrange our itinerary because if this and never received an apology.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

in the future, if you want better communication, you should book directly and not through a 3rd party. We can only reach out through the way you booked and you should always check your communication through that portal.

Susan H

Apr 2022

Our tickets were purchased together with a Palmetto Carriage tour (supposed to be cheaper) but our boat ride got postponed first (and we had to reschedule our dinner reservations) and then the boat ride got cancelled and I was told the refund price and I could have booked separately and saved more. I am only getting $24.00 back per person for the boat when I paid $80.44 for a combo tickets for adults. If the carriage ride that we were able to take was $50.00 and the boat ride was $37 but I am only being refunded $24.00 for the boat for 7 adults someone made out on this deal and it wasn't me! It was a rip off. I also purchased two kids combo tickets at $59.62 each but I am only being refunded $15 (again we got the carriage ride). Go with Old South Carriage Company (we did last year and it was great). Book separately, NOT WITH THE COMPANY THAT SELLS YOU A COMBO TICKET. THE ARE GETTING A BIG CUT!!!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

This is absolutely untrue. Your harbor tour was cancelled due to weather. Carriage Tours cost $50 per adult alone! You paid $74 + tax at the old combo rate, which is now $80+. We refunded you $29 per adult ticket plus fees. This is more than fair for a cancellation for weather. Tickets are typically non refundable and we allow reschedule, but in your instance, you were refunded a more than fair amount.