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Charleston Harbor: Scenic History Boat Cruise
4.4
2,642 Ratings
Charleston
Embark on a scenic and relaxing 90-minute boat cruise through Charleston Harbor. Learn about the rich history and important landmarks while enjoying the beauty of the harbor.
Embark on a scenic and relaxing 90-minute boat cruise through Charleston Harbor. Learn about the rich history and important landmarks while enjoying the beauty of the harbor.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- 90-minute scenic Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
- Choice of Morning, Afternoon, or Sunset Departure Times
- Panoramic views aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- 90-minute scenic Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
- Choice of Morning, Afternoon, or Sunset Departure Times
- Panoramic views aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on a scenic 90-minute journey around Charleston Harbor aboard the distinctive 80-foot Carolina Belle. Listen to the historical narratives and interesting trivia about the Charleston Harbor from your certified professional captain. This tour will take you through locations that hold immense historical significance in the United States. Soak in the…
Embark on a scenic 90-minute journey around Charleston Harbor aboard the distinctive 80-foot Carolina Belle. Listen to the historical narratives and interesting trivia about the Charleston Harbor from your certified professional captain. This tour will take you through locations that hold immense historical significance in the United States. Soak in the breathtaking sights of Charleston Harbor and enrich your knowledge of its profound history during your visit.
- 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.
Location
10 Wharfside St
Wharfside Street
Departure Point: Charleston Maritime Center
Address: 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2642 Ratings)
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Nicole_r
Dec 22, 2024
Good time - Enjoyed the ride! The crew were friendly. The captain's narrative was captivating. The boat made for a great time.
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Gloria_c
Dec 13, 2024
Must Do! - Amazing experience! And so many dolphins! The tour was very informative, and the sunset was impeccable. This is a must do for anyone that travels to Charleston.
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Phyllis_m
Dec 6, 2024
Amazing - Love Charleston and learning the history of the city. This tour was wonderful and the Captain and others were very kind and knowledgeable.
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Marianne_s
Dec 6, 2024
A day In Charleston - A group of my friends went on a bus trip to Charleston to see the sites. We included the boat tour of the harbor for a little history and a chance to get off our feet. It was perfect and glad we made it part of our day.
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Madelyn_r
Dec 2, 2024
A good tour boat - This boat has a top deck that you could sit in chairs or stand up on. There is space at the bottom with chairs and tables and some heat if you get cold. They have refreshments and some snack as well. The captain was friendly and taught us a bit a history with landmarks around us which I enjoyed. We also saw some dolphins swimming around as well which was nice to see. This boat is worth the money, we were there for 1 hour and 30 minutes and I would recommend this tour to all we had a good time and took nice pictures.
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Anonymous
Nov 28, 2024
Connor Piper and Allen in Charleston for Thanksgiving - My kids and I had a wonderful time learned a lot about the local history and the places that we got to see on this amazing boat tour.
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Ilene_m
Dec 22, 2024
Great perspective and narration. - We enjoyed the narration, but found the volume was too loud at times. The experience rounded up an enjoyable week staying in Charleston for the second time (the first time was 18 years prior).
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Adam_t
Dec 20, 2024
Had a good time - The captain was very friendly and shared some interesting information. The boat was decent enough. The crew was friendly too.
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Travel59700
Dec 17, 2024
Relaxing Harbor Tour - Was a nice little trip around the Harbor with some History and points of interest included. Very friendly crew, drinks and snacks available for purchase.
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Ray_susen
Dec 12, 2024
Nice & informative - Thank you, Captain & crew (Amy & Arthur) for a fun 1.5 hr cruise of the Harbour. Captain did a great narrative, pointing out all the significant sights & placed them in historical context. Nice to see all the dolphins off the bow, surfing our bow wave. A bonus was the background music & and the ship’s horn echo under the bridge 👍👍
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