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(205)
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 .
The price was definitely worth the experience. The ride was smooth, only 6 people on board, so not crowded at all. That was surprising to us because it was still summer break, so we did expect a lot more people on board. The guide was enjoyable, knowledgeable and friendly. The only problem was lack of signs or information where is the boat taking off from or some meeting point. The kiosk was closed as well and nobody picked up when I called the number for information.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cruise and had a great experience with our captain. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the departure signage and meeting location, and we'll be sure to share it with our team as we continue to improve the guest experience. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
Our Uber ride got us there at 2:58 and we ran through the store to find the correct boarding area. The person we asked said it was just last call for our ride, so we ran over and the gate closed and they were leaving right in front of us. We called out to them and they just waved us off. It had just turned 3:00 on my phone. Very disappointing!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. The harbor tour boarding process requires guests to arrive in advance of their scheduled departure time to allow for boarding and safety procedures. We're sorry we were unable to accommodate you on this occasion, and we appreciate your understanding of the importance of maintaining our scheduled departure times.
Very enjoyable, also received complementary drinks! Lovely views
