Charleston Harbor Cruise: Explore Historic Landmarks

Explore Charleston Harbor’s historic landmarks, Civil War sites, and antebellum homes. Enjoy fresh air, harbor views, and dolphin sightings with a certified guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Fort Sumter National Monument - Discover the captivating history of Charleston as you sail through its serene harbor. Our expert and engaging tour guides, certified by the City of Charleston, love interacting with guests. You’ll pass by significant American landmarks like Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, The Battery, the Ravenel…

What's Included
  • Live narration by expert Charleston guides
  • 1.5-hour Charleston Harbor sightseeing cruise
  • Engaging stories of Charleston’s history
  • Opportunity to spot dolphins
  • View Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, and more landmarks
  • Choice of two departure points
  • Insights into the lives of notable historic figures
Additional Information

Explore the coastal landmarks of South Carolina’s oldest and most populous city on this Charleston Harbor cruise. Sail past significant Civil War locations including Fort Sumter & Castle Pinckney, distinguished pre-war homes lining the Battery, and a World War II aircraft carrier. Relish the open air and harbor panoramas as you absorb Charleston’s…

Location
40 Patriots Point Rd
Patriots Point Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lynne_m
Apr 27, 2025
Relaxing tour - Relaxing, informative, seats comfortable, & weather was wonderful. Sat on the top open seating and had great views.
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Marie_b
Apr 26, 2025
Marie B - The ride is wonderful and the Charleston history by the retired airforce pilot was absolutely informative fun and my family enjoyed every minute and the dolphin show beside the boat was an added bonus!
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Carrie_k
Apr 16, 2025
This was a great and... - This was a great and relaxing ride. We loved learning about the history of the Charleston area. We really enjoyed the tour guide as well.
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Crystal_s
Apr 14, 2025
Harbor Boat Tour - Very informative tour! Wear a jacket if you sit up top as it is cool. The history the narrator knew was the most interesting I have ever heard. He also put personal information which made it even more interesting.
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Jam5421
Apr 12, 2025
Exceeded my expectations! - Through very rough seas and strong winds our captain navigated a smooth boat tour to view the Charleston area from the water. Our tour narrator had an amazing wealth of knowledge of the area and taught us about Charleston and the neighboring islands. With historical details and the ability to make the past come alive, he entertained the passengers for 90 minutes! I highly recommend this cruise!
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Janinebr9657ja
Mar 17, 2025
Great harbor cruise - This cruise was fun and informative. The captain was great and the ride was smooth, even though a bit cold at times. But for March it was awesome! We even saw dolphins. For the price, this was a great deal and we saw everything in Charleston Harbor and learned alot.
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Janet_c
Mar 2, 2025
Great tour! - A definite must! I’ve lived here 30 yrs and totally enjoyed the guide, very knowledgeable. Day well spent!
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Patrick_l
Apr 18, 2025
Great Day, Great Tour - It's full of information. Enjoyed the history behind the history of the full Charleston area and the surrounding cities and islands. Excellent narratives given that covered several different aspects and time periods. Totally enjoyed it all.
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Bridget_p
Mar 2, 2025
A fun learning experience. - A nice, learning cruise experience. It wasn’t a lot of people that day so we were able to move from one side of the boat to the other for good views. I gave it 4 stars because our narrator got off due to an injury so the captain had to steer the boat, play a recording and he talked in between too. Otherwise, I would’ve gave them 5 stars.
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Patrick
Mar 1, 2025
Tour good suggestions to improve customer experience - Good tour, but do not ask for tips and tell your customers that your pay may not be adequate and that you depend on tips. Also the photographer needs to ask permission to take photo. The tour was worth the fee charged and is very informative. Just be aware off tip and photograph issue.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).