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    Narrated Charleston Harbor Lunch Cruise

    Cruise Charleston Harbor with live narration and a gourmet box lunch

    4.7 stars• 5K reviews
    From$74/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    90 minutes

    Includes

    Narrated cruise, Box lunch

    Highlights

    Explore Charleston Harbor on a 90-minute cruise aboard the Carolina Belle, with live narration from a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain. Take in views from the climate-controlled Main Salon or the Observation Deck while you enjoy a gourmet box lunch.

    • Board the Carolina Belle at the Charleston Maritime Center near Calhoun and Concord
    • Listen to live narration as you cruise past more than 75 Charleston landmarks
    • View Battery homes, the Customs House, and the South Carolina State Ports Authority from the water
    • See Fort Sumter, Fort Johnson, and St. Michael’s Church along the route
    • Look for dolphins and pelicans as you cruise Charleston Harbor
    • Choose the Main Salon or Observation Deck for panoramic views

    What's Included

    • 90-minute harbor tour
    • English narration
    • Gourmet box lunch
    • Bottled water

    Things to know

    No outside food or beverages are allowed onboard. Additional snacks and beverages (including a full bar) are available for purchase, and crew gratuity is not included. Entrance uses a 30-foot ramp that varies in steepness with the tide; for wheelchair users, cruising around low tide is recommended.

    Cancellation Policy

    Non-refundable. You can reschedule (subject to availability) if you do so at least 24 hours in advance. Runs rain or shine. If the operator cancels due to severe weather, mechanical breakdown, or lack of participation, your event will be rescheduled.

    FAQs

    Advance purchase is highly recommended and tours often sell out in advance.

    Expect views of the Battery, Customs House, State Ports Authority, churches including St. Michael’s, Forts Moultrie, Sumter and Johnson, Patriot’s Point with the Yorktown, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

    Cruises take place rain or shine. The Carolina Belle has a glassed-in enclosed area and a partially covered upper deck.

    Meeting details

    Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord, Charleston, SC

    Experience provided by Charleston Harbor Tours

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    $74.41

    Ages 12 and over

    0

    Child Base

    $29.97

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    5K reviews•Google Maps
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    Charleston Harbor tours consistently deliver a relaxing, educational experience on the water, with knowledgeable guides sharing history about Fort Sumter, the bridge, local sea life, and the surrounding waterfront. Friendly, accommodating staff are a recurring highlight across reviews, and the sunset cruise option gets particular praise for its laid-back atmosphere, yacht rock playlist, and gorgeous views. A few reviewers noted that the top deck can fill up quickly, and sightlines can be an issue when it gets crowded, so arriving early to grab a good spot is worth the effort. One tip that keeps coming up: the starboard side tends to offer better views. The good news is there's an air-conditioned lower deck if the top fills up. Overall, this is a well-loved way to experience Charleston from the water, with high marks across a large number of reviews. Staff go out of their way to be helpful, even assisting guests with mobility needs. Whether the vibe you're after is scenic and educational or relaxed and social with a drink in hand, there's likely a tour here that fits the bill.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    Charleston Harbor Tours delivered a relaxing end to our busy day. We sat on the starboard side as I heard it was recommended. The captain and crew were great, they explained the sites and history and were quite entertaining. They offer adult beverages but as you would expect it they are pricy. We took the tour at sunset and it was a gorgeous view. There were dolphins swimming around us before we even left the dock. We also passed right next to a container ship as it was being piloted out of the harbor. If you’re visiting the area I highly recommend you grab a tour. Be there early to get a good spot on the top deck it has the best views. I had interacted with folks from all around the states.

    Photo of Frank Hanish

    Frank Hanish

    July 5, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Charleston Harbor Tours delivered a relaxing end to our busy day. We sat on the starboard side as I heard it was recommended. The captain and crew were great, they explained the sites and history and were quite entertaining. They offer adult beverages but as you would expect it they are pricy. We took the tour at sunset and it was a gorgeous view. There were dolphins swimming around us before we even left the dock. We also passed right next to a container ship as it was being piloted out of the harbor. If you’re visiting the area I highly recommend you grab a tour. Be there early to get a good spot on the top deck it has the best views. I had interacted with folks from all around the states.

    Photo of Frank Hanish

    Frank Hanish

    July 5, 2026

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