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    Charleston Harbor Cruise & Boone Hall Plantation Tour

    Cruise Charleston Harbor, then tour Boone Hall Plantation with one combo ticket

    4.7 stars• 4.9K reviews
    From$67/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    Harbor tour, Plantation admission

    Highlights

    Combine a narrated Charleston Harbor cruise aboard the 80-foot Carolina Belle with admission to Boone Hall Plantation. Use your harbor tour ticket for your selected date and time, then visit the plantation with your voucher on a date you choose (subject to availability).

    • Cruise Charleston Harbor on the Carolina Belle and hear local stories
    • Spot over 75 landmarks including Fort Sumter and the USS Yorktown
    • Tour Boone Hall Plantation with entry to the house and grounds
    • See historic brick slave cabins plus the smoke house and cotton gin
    • Walk the gardens and visit the Butterfly Pavilion in season
    • Choose separate days for the cruise and plantation visit if you prefer

    What's Included

    • Charleston Harbor Tour ticket
    • Voucher for admission to Boone Hall Plantation
    • Boone Hall admission: Gullah Theater presentation
    • Boone Hall admission: Plantation Tram Tour
    • Boone Hall admission: Slave Street & History Tour
    • Boone Hall admission: Plantation House tour
    • Boone Hall admission: Self-guided Garden Tour
    • Boone Hall admission: Butterfly Pavilion (in-season)

    Things to know

    Transportation between Charleston Harbor Tours and Boone Hall Plantation is not provided; an upgrade for bus transportation may be available for an extra charge (clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking). Food and drinks are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Non-refundable; you can reschedule with 24 hours notice (subject to availability). Activity runs rain or shine. If the operator cancels (severe weather, mechanical breakdown, or lack of participation), your event will be rescheduled or ticket refunded.

    FAQs

    Check in at the Charleston Maritime Center ticket office (bottom left corner of the building). Provide your name or confirmation number; combo vouchers are issued at check-in.

    Yes. If you plan to visit the plantation before your harbor tour (same day or earlier), pick up your voucher at the Harbor Tours ticket booth at the Charleston Maritime Center.

    No. There are no restrictions on when you do each part—you can do them on different days.

    Meeting details

    Charleston Maritime Center (Charleston, SC) (Exact meeting location details will be provided upon purchase of tickets.)

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    Adult Combo

    $67.84

    Ages 12 and up

    0

    Child Base

    $37.10

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    4.9K reviews•Google Maps

    Charleston Harbor Tours delivers a solid harbor cruise experience with genuinely friendly staff and knowledgeable captains who bring local history to life. Multiple reviewers mention spotting dolphins near the dock, and the onboard snack and beverage service gets consistent praise for being welcoming and helpful. The captains strike a balance between informative narration and entertaining storytelling, though a few guests found the jokes a bit corny. The 90-minute tours are smooth and comfortable, giving you good views of Fort Sumter and the surrounding waterways. The main thing to keep in mind is that this is a relaxed harbor tour rather than an action-packed adventure. Some guests felt there wasn't a ton to see beyond the fort and bridge, so set your expectations accordingly. A couple of reviewers had issues with customer service before boarding, particularly around timing and ticketing, though the crew on the actual boat consistently gets praised. One tip: arrive early to snag a good viewing spot up front, and consider bringing a hat and binoculars for afternoon tours. Overall, it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon learning about Charleston's maritime history while enjoying the water.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.

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    Meeko Depember

    April 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.

    Photo of Meeko Depember

    Meeko Depember

    April 8, 2026

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