Charleston Harbor Live Narrated History Day or Sunset Boat Cruise
Description
Stunning up close views of Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, The USS Yorktown, The Ravenel Bridge and much more! Dolphin sightings are common on almost every cruise! We are Charleston's only locally owned and operated large harbor tour vessel. Thank you for choosing local! During this live narrated, scenic and relaxing 90 minute tour you will experience Charleston Harbor on the unique Carolina Belle tour vessel. 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. Great for locals and visitors alike.
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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.
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.
Enjoy views of Charleston Waterfront Park
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Reviews(3,212)
Amazing time. Amazing crew. So beautiful
A lovely afternoon on the water. We really enjoyed this informative trip around the harbour. The captain was very entertaining and had an excellent dry sense of humour. Highly recommended.
Very fun and lots of history. Jackson and his crew were great. Something fun to do on a hot day. Happy we tried something new
One of the highlights of our visit to Charleston! The crew were professional, friendly, and helpful, and the narration was informative. The tour takes you past the historic Charleston Battery, out near Ft. Sumter to the mouth of Charleston Harbor, back past Mount Pleasant and the Yorktown, then underneath the Ravenel bridge for a closeup of this engineering marvel. We were fortunate to also see dolphins at certain points during the tour. There was a snack bar with snacks and drinks, and when there wasn't narration, there was music. All in all, a great way to spend a couple of hours and learn a lot about this amazing city!
An excellent way to learn about Chaleston,South Carolina
Super fun tour a great blend of local lore and history! We also got to see a couple of dolphins very close to the boat!
I was disappointed that the narrated sites were so distant, that I couldn'.t admire any upscale homes, couldn.t really see Ft. Sumter or the lighthouses, etc. clearly. To top it off, I paid $12 for a slushy drink that was okay but not worth the price.
I have done ts trip before really good. This time with granddaughter and great still good. But in July it is so hot. The downstairs at least had air conditioning. Staff was amazing and the history is great.
Excellent experience .. not crowded .. great history
Even with an overcast sky . It was still am amazing day on the water.
