See the Charleston Harbor by boat with a 90-minute sightseeing tour along the Cooper River to Fort Sumter National Monument. This fully-narrated tour focuses on Charleston history from Civil War sites to antebellum houses and landmarks, passes under Cooper River bridges, and explores a waterfront that's home to bottlenose dolphins and pelicans.
Family friendly
Fully narrated tour
90-minute Charleston Harbor tour
Travel by 80-foot sightseeing boat
See historic sites and wildlife
Choice of several departures daily
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Narrated Charleston Harbor History Cruise aboard the Carolina Belle
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Stunning views of Charleston Harbor with notable sites such as Fort Sumter and the USS YorktownÂ
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Charleston Maritime Center
Departure Time
Charleston Harbor History Tours depart daily
Return Details
10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
What To Expect
Begin at the Charleston Maritime Center, which is centrally located in Charleston's French Quarter. Present your tour voucher before boarding the 80-foot sightseeing boat, then set off along the Cooper River. Listen to stories from the boat captain throughout the tour, as you pass some of Charleston's historic sites. Get close up views of Fort Sumter, the fortified island where the first shots were fired in the Civil War. Pass the Essex-class USS Yorktown, a 'fighting lady' aircraft carrier from the Second World War that earned eleven battle stars in her dramatic military career. Take in Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson, a pair of forts that housed Confederate and Union soldiers, and see St. Michael's Episcopal Church, which survived Revolutionary and Civil War fighting by painting its steeple black. Pass elegant antebellum homes on the Battery, and navigate beneath the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a modern span that links downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. Drinks are available for purchase onboard throughout the trip, which concludes with drop-off at the Charleston Maritime Center.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.