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Charleston Harbor Tours

Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
843-722-1112
Ranked #29 of 95 tours in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a 90-minute, live narrated, harbor history tour on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. See the "holy city" from a new...... more » Owner description: Come aboard the Carolina Belle for a 90-minute, live narrated, harbor history tour on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. See the "holy city" from a new perspective and take in over 300 years of history that has shaped the Charleston we know today. Tours daily 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30. Season Mid February through November. Closed December and January. « less
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Roanoke, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We enjoyed the boat trip very much. You do have to get there atleast 45 minutes ahead of time or else all of the tour buses will beat you to it, and then you'll have to wait for the next sailing time. They fill up fairly quickly. Everyone was friendly and the Captain was very informative by pointing out places... More

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Delaware
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We spent an hour and a half, touring the harbor on the Carolina Belle. This tour was fun, interesting, beautiful, and informative. Everyone on the boat was wonderful, pleasant, kind, and even carried my mom's walked up the gang plank for her. Wow. The captain was funny and showed us so much. I even won a candy bar for answering... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Most deff the coolest self tour ever! The destroyer was amazing. And the air craft carrier was a little scary! Epically when you walk down the path and see the scariest manican (fake person) staring at you. Beyond scary! Would've been cool to see active duty navy guys on board. Didn't get to finish the ship will do it next... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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Just returned from the Mothers Day tour and PLEASE.... never ever think about this cruise company is my advice. I am not a complainer .. always find the goo din things. But this deal, this Mothers Day cruise and I can believe all /most cruises with this company is a COMPLETE WASTE and RIPOFF of ones money. To start the... More

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Annandale, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. It was nice to spend 90 minutes cruising around the harbor with a glass of wine listening to the captain give a great narrative of the history of Charleston. You get to see Fort Sumpter and some absolutely beautiful homes. There is an option for indoor seating for those who don't want... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Good way to get a view of the city. Captain and his staff were highly entertaining and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Charleston area. More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This was a very enjoyable and educational tour. We live here, but took our family on this tour and we loved it. I will be taking more visitors on this tour. The crew was great and the views were beautiful. More

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West Mids
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The narration on the civil war was excellent , given by a former history teacher. It was a bit of over kill as he spoke nonstop for the entire time and quite quickley. The children on board were not captivated at all though . He finisded his narration with the truth about Blackbeard and pirates in general which was interesting... More

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Greenwood, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Excellent tour and great way to see Charleston highlights from a different perspective even if you visit often but haven't done the tourist type of things. Beautiful views and especially amazing close up view of the stunning bridge. More

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Anderson, South Carolina
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Not only is it a wonderful and gorgeous tour of the Charleston Harbor, it is very educational, also.....so much history and beauty .....staff on the boat are very friendly and knowledgeable and made the whole experience so much fun....a must do while in Charleston.... More

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