Savannah Private Sightseeing Boat Tour
Moon River Boat Cruise in Savannah: Scenic River Tour with Wildlife Spotting
GA
people
1 participant
hour
- • Explore Savannah's Waterways on a Scenic Boat Tour
- • 1-2 Hour Private Cruise with Expert Guides
- • Discover Savannah's Unique 'Moon River' District
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the beauty of Savannah like never before with a private sightseeing boat tour. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, Wilmington and Skidaway rivers, and explore the unique 'Moon River' district. Marvel at the maritime forests, historic waterfront homes, and Victorian river resorts while learning about the area's rich history and wildlife from a USCG licensed captain and a City of Savannah tour guide.
The adventure begins at Turner Creek Boat Ramp, where you'll be greeted by your knowledgeable guides. Set off from Hogan's Marina and navigate through Turner Creek, passing by old fish camps and private islands with stunning riverfront homes. Cruise along the Wilmington river, spotting landmarks like the General Oglethorpe Hotel and the Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography, once owned by the Roebling family of Brooklyn Bridge fame.
As you make your way to Skidaway Island State Park and the Isle of Hope, take in the elegant Victorian homes on Bluff Drive. Pass by the Savannah Yacht Club Dock and enjoy views of Thunderbolt village and the Talmadge Bridge before returning to Hogan's Marina. This private boat tour, lasting between 1-2 hours, is a unique way to experience Savannah's waterways and makes for a memorable gift for any occasion.
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Experience Overview:
Private Sightseeing Boat Tour In SavannahEvery trip to Savannah should include some time spent on its beautiful waterways. Join us for a unique cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway, Wilmington and Skidaway rivers and Savannah's unique 'Moon River' district.
You will see verdant maritime forests, opulent antebellum waterfront homes, victorian river resorts and turn-of-the-century fish-camps.
On this private boat tour, you will be joined by a USCG licensed captain and a City of Savannah tour guide who will describe the rich history and topography of the area. Wildlife is abundant and we will be looking along the way for Bald Eagles, Osprey, and Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.
What to expect:
Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours
We will leave from Hogan's Marina and meander down Turner Creek, passing old fish camps and private islands dotted with stunning riverfront homes.
As we enter the Wilmington river we will pass the old General Oglethorpe Hotel, built in1926 by famed architects Schultze and Weaver and rumored to have been a mob headquarters during the prohibition years.
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Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
10 Ocean Science Cir, Savannah, GA 31411, USA
Turning into the Skidaway River, we will pass by the Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography with its impressive research vessels docked on the pier. This property was once owned by Robert Roebling, grandson of John Roebling who built the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Cswy, , Savannah, 31411-1102, Georgia
Further south we will pass beautiful Skidaway Island State Park and arrive at the Isle of Hope, an elegant Victorian watering spa featuring elegant antebellum homes on its famous Bluff Drive.
Guests may go ashore here to take refreshment and stretch their legs.
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Returning to Hogan's, we will pass by the impressive hundred-year-old Savannah Yacht Club and enjoy views of Thunderbolt village and the Talmadge bridge spanning our beautiful Savannah River.
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Boat Savannah
Product SKU: US-5909-0001
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Private Sightseeing Boat Tour in Savannah
GA
people
1 participant
hour
- • Explore Savannah's Waterways on a Scenic Boat Tour
- • 1-2 Hour Private Cruise with Expert Guides
- • Discover Savannah's Unique 'Moon River' District
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