Experience the best Charleston Harbor has to offer on this 1.5-hour tour. Take in sights like Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, and the Ravenel Bridge with live narration from an expert tour guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 2 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Learn fascinating, historically-accurate Charleston history while you cruise through the harbor
See Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, the Battery, Ravenel Bridge, and more
Hear amazing tales of the city's past and its most interesting characters
Enjoy live narration by a licensed city tour guide

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Take in the amazing sights of Charleston Harbor on a 1.5-hour boat tour with live narration from an expert guide. Pick up insight into the fascinating Charleston history while you glide through the gentle waves of the harbor. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guides have been licensed by the City of Charleston and are eager to share their knowledge with all guests aboard the cruise. Make sure to bring your camera for famous American landmarks, such as Fort Sumter, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, the Battery, the Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and other sites from Charleston's past and present. This relaxing and fun tour departs from Patriots Point and Aquarium Wharf daily. Get ready to hear enthralling tales of the city’s colorful past as well as scintillating facts about its most interesting former citizens. Perfect for all ages, the whole family can enjoy cruising along the coastline of the beautiful “Holy City”. Do you know why it's called the "Holy City"? Find out on this trip around the Charleston Harbor.

Includes

90-minute Charleston Harbor cruise with live narration

Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Sunglasses
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Snacks and ice-cold beer are available for purchase on board (cash only)
Restrooms are available onboard
Tours operate rain or shine

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4.5 /5

based on 197 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
5/5

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Our guide was very knowledgeable across several historic periods. Really liked the info on the Yorktown WWII and Viet Nam service history. It was great seeing landmarks from the harbor perspective. The weather was a Misty rain, but still an enjoyable cruise. Also enjoyed our guide’s personal stories. We did find it a little confusing at the wharf as to exactly where our cruise was leaving because there were several cruises leaving for different destinations

October 3, 2021

In my view, the success of one of these cruises, carriage rides or guided walks is dependent upon the knowledge and delivery of the guide. The guide on this particular cruise was exceptional. He claimed to be a Charleston native and based on the stories he told and his understanding of the history of Charleston I have no reason to doubt him. This cruise was more informative and entertaining than any previous experiences I have had.

September 13, 2021

If you like hearing the history of Charleston, both good and bad, you will like this charter. Guide was originally a history teacher.. I thought he was going to quiz us when he was finished but he didn’t. It is amazing how he could talk for a straight hour… hardly taking a breath. I tagged along with my husband, a serious history buff. We both learned a lot.

August 28, 2021

Charleston Harbor: Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Charleston Harbor: Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

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