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Charleston Harbor: Scenic History Boat Cruise
4.4
2,551 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.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- 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 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.
Customer Ratings
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Andrea_g
Aug 5, 2024
Fun! - Enjoyed captain narration and saw dolphins. Nice option with air conditioning in lower level. Interesting overview.
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Kristin_b
Aug 5, 2024
We had a fabulous time... - We had a fabulous time and saw lots of dolphins. The crew was amazing! Lots of historical information.
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Scott_r
Aug 4, 2024
Fabulous! - Wonderful experience! Captain was funny and informative! Excellent and fun time!! Perfect timing for the cruise. Crew friendly and helpful.
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Karen_m
Aug 4, 2024
Captain and staff were... - Captain and staff were very nice and did a good job explaining the area to us. Didn’t get to see the sunset due to clouds.
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Reba_z
Aug 4, 2024
Would definitely recommend - The captain and crew were awesome! The history and scenery were both interesting and beautiful. This was a great addition to our mother daughter trip
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Agnes_d
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent - We enjoyed the ride and had great explanations of the tour. We pass by where two rivers meet the ocean and we turn under the tallest bridge in Charleston SC build in 2005.
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Brian_n
Aug 4, 2024
Trip was good. Captain was informative and crew worked hard. - Sunset was very nice and the water was nice and calm. Pleasant cruise on a beautiful evening. Captain and crew were great
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Catleeng
Aug 3, 2024
A good overview of Charleston and its history. - It was an enjoyable trip. The boat is a well used one with 2 decks and 1 enclosed level. We chose the lower level because of our experience with other tours like this one. We were the only ones on this level, except for the photographer who was friendly. We happened to sit near windows that were pretty clean so we got a couple of great shots of the sundown and Ft Sumter.
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Vik_m
Aug 13, 2024
This wasn’t so much of a... - This wasn’t so much of a tour as it was a ride around the harbor - the tour guide was very dry when he did point things out so didn’t really learn very much
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Dave5n2
Aug 9, 2024
Ho-Hum - The boat was fine but the tour experience was lacking. First, the narration was cheesy and amateurish. Second, it was a bit ho-hum on what was covered. I think it's the first factor that soured the rest of it. The captain was just trying too hard to be funny and entertaining, which wasn't his gift.
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