Charleston Harbor Tall Ship Sailing Experience

Meet us at Aquarium Wharf near Concord St. and Calhoun St. in Charleston SC as you experience historic Charleston Harbor aboard our classic 84-foot Tall Ship for a unique sailing experience. There is no better way to witness all our beautiful Charleston sites as we hoist the sails and set off through the waters, past some of the most historic sites in the country and witness to some of the most playful bottle nose dolphins racing around the harbor. Sail by notable sites such as Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, Arthur J. Ravenel Bride, and the Battery.

Meeting Point

360 Concord St

360 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

The Schooner Pride is docked at the floating dock at The Aquarium Wharf to the left of the SC Aquarium. Closest parking is in the Aquarium garage at 24 Calhoun Street or at the parking meters along Concord, Charlotte, Laurens and Washington Streets.

What's included:

• Sail past some of Charleston's top sites such as Fort Sumter and Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
• Experience panoramic views as you enjoy your sail aboard a classic 84-foot tall ship
• See playful Bottle Nose Dolphins racing around the harbor
• 1.5 hour - Schooner Sailing Cruise of Charleston Harbor

Not included:

• Alcoholic Beverages (available for purchase)

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Schooner Pride

360 Concord St, Charleston, 29401-6353, South Carolina

Your cruise starts at Aquarium Wharf, where you'll board your genuine tall ship, powered only by Mother Nature and her incredible wind power. Once on board, watch the crew hoist the sails. Travel through waters that Blackbeard once anchored in, relax on deck, and imagine a time when the harbor was filled with these magnificent ships. You may bring your own food on board, if you wish, but not drinks; beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase on board at your own expense.

Admission Ticket Included

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, 29464-4377, South Carolina

While this is not a narrated cruise, the incredible crew is happy to answer questions about some of Charleston's most historic landmarks that you will see, such as Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown, an Essex-class aircraft carrier that played an important role during World War II.

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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

, , Charleston, 29403, South Carolina

Don't forget about Charleston's own modern marvel with an up-close look at the impressive Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the western hemisphere. You're welcome to help raise and trim the sails, or you may sit back and enjoy the ride.

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Fort Sumter National Monument

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

See beautiful homes that line the Battery and famous Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, and watch for pelicans performing diving acts.

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Charleston Waterfront Park

Concord Street, Vendue Range, Charleston, 29401-2129, South Carolina

Pass by Charleston Waterfront Park

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