Charleston Harbor History Sightseeing Boat Cruise

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).

Meeting Point

Aquarium Wharf

Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC, USA

Charleston Harbor Tours departing at 11:15am, 1:00pm & 2:45pm = Aquarium Wharf - 360 Concord Street, Charleston SC 29401

40 Patriots Point Rd

40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

What's included:

• Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
• 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
• Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
• Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
• Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
• Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
• Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Fort Sumter National Monument

340 Concord Street, , Charleston, 29482-9748, South Carolina

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

, , Charleston, 29403, South Carolina

Pass by Ravenel Bridge

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Battery & White Point Gardens

2 Murray Blvd., , Charleston, 29401, South Carolina

Pass by High Battery

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