Tours/Charleston/1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration
Viator · group up to 100 pax

1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration

4.2(193)Charleston1 hour
VIATOR4.1(97)TRIPADVISOR4.3(96)

Description

Discover the shoreline landmarks of the oldest and largest city in South Carolina on this cruise of the Charleston Harbor. Pass important Civil War sites including Fort Sumter & Castle Pinckney, stately antebellum homes along the Battery, and an aircraft carrier from World War II. Enjoy fresh air and harbor views as you learn about Charleston’s rich history and well-known residents from a certified Guide. Friendly dolphin often accompany the boats. * Daytime Harbor Cruises depart from Aquarium Wharf or Patriots Point (Specific departure locations must be selected at checkout).

Tour Options

Cruise Depart: Aquarium Wharf
Cruise Depart: Patriots Point

Itinerary

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You will learn fascinating historically accurate Charleston history while you cruise the gentle waves of her harbor. Our knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides are certified by the City of Charleston and enjoy interacting with guests. You will cruise passed notable American landmarks, such as Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, The Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney and other sites from the past and present. This relaxing and fun Charleston Tour departs from two locations daily. You will hear enthralling tales of the city’s colorful past as well as scintillating facts about her most-interesting former citizens. Perfect for all ages, the whole family can enjoy cruising along the coastline of our beautiful “Holy City”. Do you know why we call it the “Holy City”? Find out on our 90-minute Charleston Harbor tour.

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Pass by Ravenel Bridge

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Pass by High Battery

Highlights

Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents

What's included

Included
Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.

Reviews(193)

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charlotterB3819ZH
June 30, 2026
Great day

The speaker guide was very well informed and made the boat ride so enjoyable with the information he provided

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Alayna_W
June 28, 2026
awesome cruise and...

awesome cruise and awesome guide. Learned a lot and enjoyed the weather. Saw all the cool sights around Charleston

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Angela_H
June 28, 2026
Terrible customer service

The customer service is nonexistent. My group ha an issue with tickets and when we called the agent gave us no assistance at all.

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Ann_L
June 27, 2026
Boat Cruise in Charleston.

Great experience learning the history of Charleston and nice scenic views. The narrator was very knowledgeable.

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SusanF3003
June 22, 2026
Charleston harbor was great

Very informative guide was great.

Operator response

Thank you for your positive feedback, Susan!

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seasideshopaholic
June 16, 2026
Perfect morning and great overview of the area!

Perfect morning and great overview of the area! We enjoyed our tour cruise and the candid and fun tour guide. Staff was so very kind & helpful with boarding. Weather was perfect. Would recommend for sure!

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April_G
May 27, 2026
We had a very pleasant...

We had a very pleasant boat ride. Our narrator was very historically informative. We really enjoyed it.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review, April!

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Nicky_C
May 26, 2026
Recorded tour info needs updating

The boat ride was pleasant and the crew were nice but the recorded tour audio presentation was outdated. The captain had to interrupt it at least 3 times to correct misinformation. How much trouble would it be to re-record the presentation with current factual information?

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Barbara_S
May 22, 2026
Very relaxing and informative

So glad we were approached on the street. We had looked at some tours but hadnt committed. Christina was super sweet and funny and knowledgeable. Henry was great too

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MKE29072
May 18, 2026
Great value!!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the harbor cruise through Spirit Lines this past Saturday morning! The cruise director was informative and entertaining! A great value for the $! Don't forget to tip!!

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