Itinerary
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Pass By: Fort Sumter National Monument, 340 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29482-9748
While aboard the Carolina Belle your professional and licensed captain will narrate history, sights, and facts about the Charleston Harbor as you pass locations critical to United States history. You will get close-up views of the Holy City's most famous and charming sights such as Fort Sumter: One of Charleston's most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, USS Yorktown: the famous World War II “Fighting Lady," Confederate and Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church: A surviver of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target, Stately homes on the Battery: Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance.
Pass By: Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston, SC
You will also see the Cooper River Bridges, including the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world and connects downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant. To add to this wonderful experience, don't be surprised if you see Dolphins skimming the surface of the water and pelicans diving for food.
Pass By: Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Concord Street Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401-2129
Enjoy views of Charleston Waterfront Park
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10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
1 hour 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
There is a flat pier out to the boat and the boarding ramp is about 30 feet long. Travelers will board on the top deck and there are stairs to the lower level. Restrooms are located on the top deck.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : mariannesQ6312AE
not a good tour. not recommended. went straight up the middle of the harbor so you couldn't see much on the shore. the narrator was good, but we missed seeing the shore.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Catherine_P
Honestly, I have taken this cruise/tour of Ft Sumter with guests in the past. This tour lacked a Ranger who actually told the story of the Civil War from various perspectives of the forts of Charleston harbor. A flag was folded at the end of the day, the speaker read from a phone.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Rachel_R
Beautiful sunset views on the cooper river. Perfect weather and precise timing to get the best photos. Sit on the right side of the boat. All the views are off that side
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Melita_K
Captain provided excellent history as well as current information on Charleston waterfront. Pleasant, informative, entertaining
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Eric_P
I surprised my wife on her birthday with this Harbor Cruise, which was first time. We throughly enjoyed the experience of sailing on the water and talking with the people around us. The cruise was easy to reserve. The service on board was Great! Thanks so much for making my wife’s Birthday a Success!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : jeromek714
Very disappointing boat tour, it’s really just a boat ride, a real waste of time. The boat left the dock, motored out to Fort Sumpter and came back. Not much sightseeing, the narration was poor and the accommodation was very basic.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Loraine_B
Viator experience was easy and went smoothly. No issues. The harbor cruise was mediocre. They played music, but really didn’t need to. Hearing the ocean as music is all you need on a short cruise. Captain gave good historical info on various points of interest.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Chad_A
Beautiful scenery and commentary but y'all really need to lower your beer prices $11 for a domestic is ridiculous. Went out on the Sumter tour today and only $5 so yeah next time visiting gonna lean towards them
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : Christine_C
We were all boarded and it was taking a while to leave the dock. After about 30 minutes, we were told that the boat was having mechanical issues and told that we wouldn’t be able to complete the excursion. We did receive a full refund so that was a good thing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : DebraT26
We were disappointed that the captains narration was not audible. Even after we complained, the volume was too low. We went on the harbor history tour to learn some history. We didn’t. The boat and the staff were fine otherwise but I can’t recommend this to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
