Charleston Harbor Cruise: Scenic Views & History

Embark on a scenic and relaxing 90-minute boat cruise through Charleston Harbor. Learn about the rich history and important landmarks while enjoying the beauty of the harbor.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Sumter National Monument - While on board the Carolina Belle, the knowledgeable and licensed captain will share historical insights, sights, and interesting facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass by locations significant to United States history. You will enjoy close-up views of the Holy City’s most renowned and charming attractions…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • 90-minute scenic Charleston Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
  • Choice of Morning, Afternoon, or Sunset Departure Times
  • Panoramic views aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Experience breathtaking close-up views of Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, The USS Yorktown, The Ravenel Bridge, and much more! Dolphin sightings are frequent on nearly every cruise! Proudly, we are Charleston’s only locally owned and operated large harbor tour vessel. Thank you for supporting local businesses! On this live-narrated, scenic, and relaxing…

Location
10 Wharfside St
Wharfside Street
Departure Point: Charleston Maritime Center Address: 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Will_l
Sep 10, 2026
Great Charleston Sunset Cruise! - Very enjoyable sunset cruise on the Cooper river! Captain pointed out historic sites, commercial development & local marine wildlife. Crew were friendly & polite. Highly recommend!
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Anastasia_m
Sep 9, 2026
Harbour Narrated Tour - Enjoyed the harbor cruise!! It was educational, funny, and felt oh so short.. 1.5hrs went by so quickly, and our guide/captain explained so much of charleston's history to us. He showed us Fort Sumter, Sullivan's island, explained the history of the Arthur Ravnel bridge, to name just a few of the points of interest. I highly recommend this tour.
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Susan_m
Sep 9, 2026
Great time - It was a great tour with lots of historic information. The captain was very funny. It’s a great tour for families. We had 10 family members and truly enjoyed our ride.
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Alwease
Sep 8, 2026
Great family experience! - We had an amazing time. Our guide told us all about the buildings and history of the area. It was educarional and informative. We really enjoyed it and the Ravenel bridge was gorgeous!!
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Gertrude_m
Sep 6, 2026
N/a - Very informative and smooth ride, very happy with the experience employees were extra special to me and my family
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Steven_g
Sep 4, 2026
Great way to see Charleston!! - This a really fun way to see Charleston and get a little history as well. I work at local restaurant on the beach and will be telling people to put this on their list of adventures while visiting our great city!!!
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Sureshkq5661xo
Jul 19, 2026
Charleston boat tour - We had a wonderful experience taking the night tour. It was beautiful to be in the bay in the night listening to all the historic information explained by the captain. Thanks to the crew.
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Hollytraveldirector
May 10, 2026
Relaxing boat tour with a great mix of history and sightseeing. - Relaxing boat tour with a great mix of history and sightseeing. After walking around Charleston all day, it was nice to sit back and enjoy the ride. The narrator was informative, engaging, and funny, which made the tour even better. We liked that drinks and snacks were available to purchase onboard, and the boat was clean with well-kept bathrooms. Since our group had 6 people, they kindly let us board early so we could sit together. Once onboard, you can just relax and enjoy the views unless you want to grab a drink or snack. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and a great way to see Charleston from the water.
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Macsam3
May 6, 2026
Great way to spend 2 hours - We enjoyed a beautiful day on the water hearing about the history of Charleston and the sights that go with it. The captain/tour guide was very informative and the shipmates were helpful and courteous. We also saw the areas where celebrities live along the coast.
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B4202lpjennifera
Sep 3, 2026
Good not Great - This tour was good, nothing particularly stands out. I walked around Charleston the next day and got to see some of the buildings up close that were pointed out on the tour. Not sure if it would have been beneficial to see more of the city on foot before the tour. If I were to do it again, I might try the schooner tour instead.
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From $44
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).