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Sandlapper Water Tours, Inc.

Sandlapper Water Tours, Inc.

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Come enjoy a nature tour, historical tour or sunset cruise aboard our 49 ft. passenger catamaran - Palmetto. Nature tours showcase the abundant wildlife in Charleston's harbor and estuaries, with a close up view of shorebirds, wading birds and dolphins. Hands-on learning takes place with a touch tank and discussions of the contents of thrown cast nets and pulled crab pots. The History Tour includes such popular sites as the forts, the Battery, the Yorktown and the raising of the Hunley. Other topics include plantation life and architectural designs of waterfront homes along Charleston's Battery. Charleston's church steeples come alive during the relaxing Sunset Cruise through Charleston Harbor. Unwind on this popular cruise while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of Charleston. All tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center. Reservations suggested. Call for times and prices. History tour - 11am Nature Tour - 2pm Sunset Tour - 7pm

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Coastal & Islands

Charleston

Coastal & Islands

10 Wharfside ST,
Charleston, SC 29413 (843) 849-8687

Info & Amenities

Location

I-26E to Meeting St. exit, go south and turn left onto Calhoun St. When Calhoun deadends, turn right onto Concord St. then turn left onto Inspection St. for the parking lot to the Maritime Center.

Admission

Based on tour taken

Price

Sunset and Nature tours $30 adults, $17 ages 3-12; History tour $22 adults, $15 children 3-12; Haunted Harbor Ghost Tour $23 adults, $16 ages 5-12 (children 4 and under not permitted)

Days and Holidays Closed

Dec.-Feb. except for private charters; major holidays. No public tours on M

Visa/Master Card

Yes

American Express Card

Yes

Motorcoach Parking

Yes