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.

Customer Ratings
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Deborahbc5963va
Jun 20, 2025
BOOK YOUR PORT TOUR NOW! - What an outstanding trip! We were scheduled with another vendor for the Port Tour Cruise but fortunately for our family we ended up with Connor and his crew mate! Their knowledge of the port, enthusiasm for answering the entire group's questions was fantastic -- we were thrilled we ended up on their cruise. If you are thinking about a port tour, BOOK IT THROUGH Savannah Harbor Cruises you will not be disappointed!!
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Walker928
May 22, 2025
A Must Book Tour while in Savannah - The Port Tour was great-a very unique experience. It is obvious that the captain and crew have a sincere interest in the Port of Savannah and want to share that passion with their customers. Truly an enjoyable learning experience.
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Traveltimdiane
Apr 18, 2025
BEST Tour! You Must Go! - This tour...was as soooo interesting! It's such a different kind of tour...but it was probably one of our most favorite in our travels. It just captivated us. The history of Savannah's Port and all the massive cargo ships is soooo facsinating. We got to see all the massive cargo ships, the area for the also massive yachts, the paper mill, the sugar mill.... SEE! Who knew? The captain pulled us so close to the cargo ships, we could see them loading and unloading the containers. AND, we cruised under the hull of the ship! The ship and it's containers were literally OVER us. That was a thrill. It put is all into perspective how massive they really are. The commentary was seriously intriguing. Now get this.....we learned this port can't accommodate the largest ships. It's the bridge...it's too low. SO, they're gonna RAISE THE BRIDGE with the cables 10-20 feet. Incredible. These are the kinda things we learned...and we learned so much. We highly recommend this cruise with Savannah Harbor Cruises Excellent. Excellent. Excellent!
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Sascha93101
Apr 5, 2025
Learn about Savannah's port and much more - I went for a port tour with Captain Connor and Steven. My first and the most important observation is that they really love talking about Savannah and the port, and it shows. It feels like your good friends are telling you fun stories about their hometown. It is that much engaging and entertaining. I may be biased because I am really a fan of big transoceanic ships and enormous industrial sites that would fit in the Mad Max universe. There's plenty of that but you will also hear about the importance of the port for Savannah and its history. Just go and you won't regret it.
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Gwendolyn_w
Dec 28, 2024
Port Tour - Captain Bernie and Sierra were very knowledgeable and friendly,We learned so much about the port, We also had the added treat os seeing dolphins, We were 5 minutes late but Captain Bernie waited for us, We really appreciated that,
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Debra_b
Dec 17, 2024
Great time on the river - Great time. We were up close to the ships. Unbelievable how big they are. Our captain was great and knowledgeable.
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K2743dijohna
Dec 14, 2024
Great day on the water in Savannah - The trip was amazing. Captain and first mate were great!! Very knowledgeable on all the workings of the port and boats. Highly recommend
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Fearless10773934971
Nov 12, 2024
Best River Cruise Experience - Super interesting and informative. I would recommend for anyone wanting to understand more about the large boats and ships in the river.
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James_d
Sep 20, 2024
Highly Recommended! - Very interesting and informative. Captain Rita and Mate Seara were knowledgeable and very friendly. Boat is comfortable, but small enough to fully explore the port. Highly recommended!
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Bigdantz
Sep 20, 2024
Highly Recommend - Highly recommend this tour. Boat is comfortable, but small enough to go everywhere in the port. Crew was knowledgeable and friendly.
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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).