Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

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Highlights

  • Travel by a different mode of transport—an 80-foot sightseeing boat 

  • Learn about the city’s history from a guide, including the Civil War

  • Choose from multiple cruise times to best suit you

  • Cruise ship is wheelchair accessible

Summary

Meet for your Charleston Harbor cruise at Charleston Maritime Center on Wharfside Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Turn in your voucher at check-in, and board your sightseeing boat. When you board, find a spot you’d like best for this guided tour. If you’d like you can purchase drinks on board the boat (own expense) to sip on while you sail. Your guide starts right away telling you the history of the city as you pass by antebellum houses and pass under bridges. Follow the Cooper River all the way to the Fort Sumter National Monument. Your guide tells you stories about the Civil War and WWII, and you might even catch sight of wildlife as you cruise, including dolphins and pelicans. See Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson, along with St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Your Charleston tour ends back at the place where it began on Wharfside Street.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Combine cool city sights from the water with a boatload of historical facts during this Charleston, South Carolina history cruise—a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. An easy-to-find meeting place takes the stress out of navigating a new area, leaving you to sit back and enjoy your guided tour on the Charleston Harbor.

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What’s included?

  • 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

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

All guests will have to sign off on a COVID questionnaire affirming that they have not had symptoms for the past 14 days.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Operated by:

Charleston Harbor Tours

About operator:

Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a 90-minute, live narrated, harbor history tour on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. See the "holy city" from a new perspective and take in over 350 years of history that has shaped the Charleston we know today. Tours daily 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30. 9:30 and 6 pm tours in peak season. See website for full schedule. We also offer Charleston's best combination tours. Season Mid February through December. We also offer great special events on our newest vessel, The Charleston Princess. Throughout the season, checkout or our signature Blues and BBQ Cruise, Harborita Ville Cruise, Jam on the Water, Sunday Brunch Cruise, Holiday Dinner Cruise many other events!

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