Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise

4.2(224)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy SpiritLine Cruises

About this activity

Discover the shoreline landmarks of the oldest and largest city in South Carolina on this cruise of the Charleston Harbor. Pass important Civil War sites including Fort Sumter & Castle Pinckney, stately antebellum homes along the Battery, and an aircraft carrier from World War II. Enjoy fresh air and harbor views as you learn about Charleston’s rich history and well-known residents from a certified Guide. Friendly dolphin often accompany the boats.

* Daytime Harbor Cruises depart from Aquarium Wharf or Patriots Point (Specific departure locations must be selected at checkout).

What's included

✓Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
✓1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
✓Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
✓Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
✓Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
✓Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
✓Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents

Meeting and pickup

Please check ticket type for meeting point.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
Free Child Ticket Policy: Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum two free children per paying adult. Individual and family bookings only. The child still holds a manifest seat and counts toward USCG persons-on-board.

Cancellation policy

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

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