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Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
1h30
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About this activity
Board your tour boat at Aquarium Wharf in downtown Charleston and set out on the calm waters of the Charleston Harbor for your 90-minute Charleston Harbor Tour. You knowledgeable Licensed Charleston City Guide will share Charleston’s history as you cruise past notable American landmarks along the Charleston Harbor.
Study military landmarks such as Fort Sumter, where the American Civil War began in 1861. Then see the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, that is now a National Historic Landmark.
Sail past the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the third longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. At Castle Pinckney, which secured its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, hear about the small fortification was an artillery position during the American Civil War.
Throughout your tour you hear fascinating facts about Charleston and some of the city’s most prominent residents. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful vistas and informative anecdotes of South Carolina’s oldest city.
BONUS: Keep your eyes and camera ready for Bottlenose Dolphin that are commonly spotted in the Charleston Harbor playing alongside the tour boat!
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Study military landmarks such as Fort Sumter, where the American Civil War began in 1861. Then see the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, that is now a National Historic Landmark.
Sail past the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the third longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. At Castle Pinckney, which secured its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, hear about the small fortification was an artillery position during the American Civil War.
Throughout your tour you hear fascinating facts about Charleston and some of the city’s most prominent residents. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful vistas and informative anecdotes of South Carolina’s oldest city.
BONUS: Keep your eyes and camera ready for Bottlenose Dolphin that are commonly spotted in the Charleston Harbor playing alongside the tour boat!
Included
- 90-minute Narrated Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
- Knowledgeable Licensed Charleston City Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
- Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
45%
Aquatic
20%
Original
20%
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The narrator was knowledgeable by her never even took a breath he talked continuously. He didn’t speak as natural. He spoke as if he had rehearsed his talk and felt like it was always the same. His talk was sing song as opposed to just speaking just casual and natural. Really ruined the cruise.