Learn more about the city of Charleston and its landmark harbor as you cruise through the waters with this sightseeing cruise. Set off on a comfortable pleasure craft and skirt the coastline to take in the skyline and top historic sites like Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, The Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, and Castle Pinckney. Gain a better understanding of the city’s colorful past with live narration during the cruise.
Views of Charleston’s skyline and historic landmarks from the water
A large, stable boat with restrooms on board for a comfortable cruise
Live narration on board for historic facts and fascinating anecdotes
Choose between two departure points in downtown Charleston
What To Expect
Fort Sumter National Monument
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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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Pass by Ravenel Bridge
• Admission Ticket Included
Battery & White Point Gardens
Pass by High Battery
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Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
90-Minute Daytime Harbor Cruises depart from either Aquarium Wharf or Patriots Point (option available at checkout)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Include
1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
Hear enthralling tales of Charleston’s colorful past
Learn scintillating facts about the city’s most interesting former residents
Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot’s Point or Aquarium Wharf
Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat