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1.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration

Charleston, USA
1 hour 30 minutes
4.3
(137)
On the Water
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Good for Groups
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Family Friendly
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Day Trips
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 24, 2025
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Time
11:00 am
11:15 am
1:00 pm
2:45 pm
3:00 pm
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Cruise Depart: Aquarium Wharf
Starting point:.Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC, USA
Cruise Depart: Patriots Point
Starting point:.40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Infant
Ages: 0-3 years old
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Child
Ages: 4-12 years old
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Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
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Senior
Ages: 65-99 years old
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What You Will Do

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).

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

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Fort Sumter National Monument

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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Additional Information

This activity is operated by SpiritLine Cruises
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
  • 90-Minute Daytime Harbor Cruises depart from either Aquarium Wharf or Patriots Point (option available at checkout)

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

Customer Reviews

May trip
5.0
(tripadvisor)
2025-05-06
The cruise was amazing, The crew was attentive and helpful, and the Captain came out and talked to us all too. The sights and other boats and ships in the harbor and rivers was cool!
The ride was cancelled...
2.0
(viator)
2025-04-30
The ride was cancelled just after starting the tour plus getting a refund is a process and had to pay for parking which was ot refunded.
Relaxing tour
5.0
(viator)
2025-04-27
Relaxing, informative, seats comfortable, & weather was wonderful.
Sat on the top open seating and had great views.
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