Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

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Harbor Cruise - Charleston, SC

2 Adults x $44.52

$89.04

Approx Total

$89.04

Charleston, South Carolina: 90-minute harbor history tour that covers over 75 points of interest. Depart from Charleston, South Carolina.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Charleston Maritime Center Address: 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Fort Sumter National Monument (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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.
Charleston Waterfront Park (Pass By)

Enjoy views of Charleston Waterfront Park

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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great experience to see Charleston from water with History Lesson

Published on Jan, 2025

Great tour with Historic events of the city and surounding area explained. Very friendly crew. Tour of battery, harbour and underbridge was very enjoyable wirh terrific views from the boat

Sunset Cruise

Published on Jan, 2025

Great views, Captain was fun and informative. Can see from lower and top level. Entire crew was helpful.

Published on Jan, 2025

Great narrative of the Charleston waterfront. Loved seeing the dolphins so close. Only objection is the captain’s rude comments at the end about giving tips and how large groups don’t tip them enough. We thought we paid for tickets and staff was on a salary. We had already planned a tip for young staff members. It was uncomfortable.

Great Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We enjoyed the tour and the commentary. It was a nice way to spend 90 minutes and see the sites along the bay without traveling to them. The staff was very helpful and it was very comfortable inside. There was a nice bar selection as well.

Interesting boat ride!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our Captain Lance spoke clearly, conveyed a good sense of humor and had good stories and interesting facts to explain.

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