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Charleston Harbor Tours

Charleston Harbor Tours

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Many visitors consider The Harbor of History Tour aboard the 250-passenger vessel the Carolina Belle, one of the most enjoyable attractions in Charleston. The 90-minute, non-stop tour covers 20 miles and over 300 years of history! Sit back and relax or take a leisurely stroll on the deck while you listen to live narrated commentary featuring 75 points of interest. See the forts that helped shape history: Fort Moultrie, Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter. Intimately view Fort Sumter as we cruise by and impart its special place in history. See the waterfront mansions along Charleston's Battery, Rainbow Row, White Point Gardens and Sullivan's Island. The Carolina Belle cruises past the USS Yorktown and goes under the new Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. Refreshments and cocktails are available aboard the Carolina Belle at the snack bar.

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Coastal & Islands

Charleston

Coastal & Islands

10 Wharfside ST,
Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 722-1112

Info & Amenities

Location

From I-26 East, merge right onto Meeting St. Turn left onto Calhoun St., right onto Concord St., left onto Inspection St. The Carolina Belle is docked directly behind the Maritime Center.

Admission

9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.

Price

Adults $26; Age 4-11 $19; seniors $24.50; age 3 and under FREE

Checks Accepted

Yes

Civil War

Yes

Days and Holidays Closed

Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, closed January

Visa/Master Card

Yes

American Express Card

Yes

Discover Card

Yes

Revolutionary War

Yes