90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Description
You will receive an incredible experience to see Georgia's historic "First City" and her thriving port from the water's unique perspective. Decked out in traditional red, white and blue these towering riverboats are a staple along Savannah's historic riverfront. Hear our Captain’s intriguing tales and historic facts about our modern port and the ships that visit from all over the world. Then make your way down river to Old Fort Jackson, home of one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country! Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline. Bar & Grille available on top deck.
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Decorated in traditional riverboat red, white, and blue, floating palaces continue to transport visitors back to a time when elegance and relaxation were expected from river travel. The sightseeing cruises have a live guide. Both riverboats offer a glass-enclosed climate-controlled dining and observation deck with panoramic views, open-air patio, and has numerous bench seats that line the upper decks for incredible city views and plenty of sunshine.. Anytime is a good time for a cruise down the river. Come and enjoy Savannah’s only riverboat tour experience!
Make your way down river to Old Fort Jackson, home of one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country! Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline.
A broad waterfront promenade lined with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, River Street is one of the main arteries of the historic city.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Riverboats do not have a dress code
- Boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
- The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not
- Yes, smoking is allowed, but only on the outside decks. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the interior cabin of the boat
- A cash bar is available on all cruises for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; minimum drinking age is 21 years
- No walking is required for our tour
- The boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs. The Georgia Queen is handicapped accessible and is outfitted with a passenger elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms. The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not. Please contact our ticket office with questions.
- YOU MUST ALLOW AN EXTRA 30-60 MINUTES TO FIND PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH. YOU WILL NOT BE OFFERED A REFUND IF YOU MISS THE BOAT.
Reviews(3,546)
Very boring, the announcer explaining everything never shut up for the whole 90 minutes. The pictures way to expensive. They could have offered something for free.
You roast in the sun waiting to board for over 40 minutes being forced to take a picture only to be trapped inside because there aren’t enough umbrellas on the upper deck.
Overall, I’d call it a mediocre experience. The tour lasted a little over an hour, which was a decent amount of time on the water. The bartender definitely didn’t skimp on the pours, and from what I could hear, the history guide seemed knowledgeable. The crew was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, and the air conditioning kept the cabin comfortable. Unfortunately, there were several downsides. The boat had a dated charm that could have been enjoyable if it hadn’t smelled like an old casino boat repurposed for sightseeing. The history guide was difficult to hear for much of the tour, making it hard to stay engaged. While I understand that smoking is permitted outside, it would greatly improve the experience if it were limited to a designated area at the rear of the boat. Instead, cigarette smoke continuously drifted through the passenger areas due to the boat’s movement, making it unpleasant for nonsmokers. On top of that, the air conditioning had a lingering stale smoke odor that reminded me of an older motel room that had been repeatedly treated to mask decades of cigarette smoke. The staff did their best and there were some positives, but the overall experience was overshadowed by the poor air quality, lingering odors, and difficulty hearing the narration. With a few improvements, this could be a much more enjoyable tour.
The guide who narratived the boat cruise was very knowledgeable and shared alot of information.
My family and I enjoyed this activity. Learned about different accomplishments that Savannah and its people have made throughout the years.
Wonderful history narration...entertaining & informative!! Would go again!
Very historical but also interesting with respect to current commercial shipping stories. A high point in my trip was passing a container ship.
I had a great time and I will highly recommend this to anyone. I will definitely be making a trip back soon
The boat was beautiful, however we thought we would be traveling on the Savannah River Queen, a smaller vessel. The staff was attentive, the food was good. The problem was you could not hear the narrative unless you went outside. Instead of relaxing in a cooler room, we spent the trip standing out in the heat and sun. Perhaps they need to put more speakers inside. Overall, not too bad of a trip. We liked that they have an interaction with old Ft. Jackson.
Was worth the price safe well maintained. Crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would go on again
