Official Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise
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).
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Itinerary
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.
Pass by Ravenel Bridge
Pass by High Battery
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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(207)
Our tour was relaxing and informative. The lower level of the boat was air conditioned which was a welcome treat! This tour is a nice way to spend time in Charleston!
Great Cruise on a HOT 🔥 Day !! Charleston is a Beautiful Place... We Will be Back....
Excellent tour guide-maximum well told history and local color/minimum corny jokes. Well coordinated boat ride.
Fantastic and leisurely tour with comfortable seating and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it very interesting
The men on board were very helpful and knowledgeable. We will recommend this trip to others!!
Very informative and on time. All employees were very helpful and informative. Boat was clean and maintained.
Cool refreshing breeze off the water knowledgable narration,overall a nice getaway,recommend it,you should love it....
The narrator was excellent, interesting and knowledgeable. My only suggestion would be to take the tour where you got off at Fort Sumter to explore. This was a pass by tour. The outdoor deck of the boat where the tour guide sat and narrated was covered and cool and breezy even though it was a very hot day. You could go below deck which had AC if you wanted to cool down. There was no access to the top deck.
Wonderful short trip on the water to see the Charleston shoreline.
Fabulous time ! Our on boat speaker was so knowledgeable and funny. I believe his name was denny… I hope that’s right !!! Just an enjoyable learning and fun time .
