Savannah River Explorer: Narrated Port Tour Cruise

Embark on a narrated port tour cruise aboard the Savannah River Explorer and discover the largest and fastest-growing container terminal in America. Learn about the history and impact of the Port of Savannah on Georgia and the nation. Fun for all ages!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Talmadge Memorial Bridge - During this tour we will cruise under the Talmadge Memorial Bridge as we make our way up to the busy port of Savannah.
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Sights of the Port of Savannah, container ships, and mega yachts
  • Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Fully narrated trip by the Captain and First Mate
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking which is limited on River Street
Additional Information

Embark on the River Explorer as we venture northwest along the Savannah River, passing beneath the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on our way to the Port of Savannah. This port holds the title for being the biggest and most rapidly expanding container terminal across the United States! With its frequent 37 vessel calls per week, you’re bound to witness an…

Location
502 E River St
East River Street
The Port Tour of Savannah takes place on the River Street Landing dock just in front of the restaurant Spanky's on River Street. The vessel you will be going on is called the River Explorer. Your crew will be at the top of the ramp to greet you and board approximately 30-min prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amanda_m
Nov 16, 2025
Such a great tour and... - Such a great tour and wonderful way to experience the port! Such a great tour and wonderful way to experience the port!
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Mikec007
Nov 5, 2025
Awesome tour experience - What a fun and informative tour. So much better than going on a large riverboat cruise. Seeing the container ship operations up close was awesome. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Orlagk
Oct 30, 2025
Fantastic crew & exciting trip - A rare opportunity get so close to these massive container ships. We even got right under the stern of two. Excellent information provided by Birdie & Kristy (unsure of second captains name). Friendly & fun , highly recommend
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Tayl0r928
Oct 23, 2025
Outstanding port tour! - Captain Birdy and Christa were excellent guides, and the tour was fascinating! A gigantic cargo ship went by just as we were leaving the dock, and it was a bonus to follow it up river and watch the tugboats maneuver it into a spot at the port. We love to learn the details of infrastructure and logistics, and now we know many new things about container ships, ports, dredging, and the big plans Savannah has for the coming years. Capt. Birdy got us right up alongside ships and docks! The open-sides boat was perfect for viewing everything on both sides. It was chilly but they sent an advance message advising us to bring jackets. HIGHLY recommended!!
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Patrece_w
Oct 17, 2025
Savannah River Tour - It was a great tour of the Savannah River Port. We got to see the Hugh cargo ships loading and unloading. It was very impressive how everything works together to bring cargo in and out of our country.
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579marcim
Oct 17, 2025
Take the guided port boat tour - Bertie and Krista were great boat captains. They were very knowledgeable and informative. We were able to go under the stern of a ship and watch the cranes unloading shipping containers. This was a great insight into the transportation industry. Highly recommend!
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Clmarks2025
Oct 5, 2025
Best tour of our Savannah stay - Hands down the best tour we did. The port tour was very interesting. Connor and Skylar were great at sharing information about the port. Got right up under the large container ships which was a very cool experience. You can't go wrong with this tour!
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Joanh1121
Oct 4, 2025
Best of Port Cruise - Well informed captain and crew. Interesting information about both the ships and the port data. Definitely worth the trip.
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Escape763972
Oct 2, 2025
Best tour - Great experience. Very interesting and worth your time. Others in my group were unsure of what to think until we launched and they ended up loving it.
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Dakstrue
Sep 24, 2025
Very interesting - The tour is very, very informative. If you enjoy learning about the industry of the places that you visit. Captain is very knowledgeable and you get very, very close to these huge container cargo ships! It would really impress kids!
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).