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    Cruise Charleston Harbor & Visit Patriots Point

    Cruise Charleston Harbor and get Patriots Point admission with one combo ticket

    4.7 stars• 4.9K reviews
    From$62/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    Harbor tour, Patriots Point entry

    Highlights

    Cruise Charleston Harbor on the Carolina Belle with full narration, then explore Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, including the USS Yorktown. One ticket reserves your harbor tour time and includes a Patriots Point admission voucher you can use on any date and time.
    • Check in for your harbor tour time and cruise the harbor on a classic 80-foot boat
    • Listen to narrated stories while you pass Fort Sumter and other historic landmarks
    • See the USS Yorktown from the water during your harbor cruise
    • Pick up your physical Patriots Point voucher at the harbor tour ticket kiosk
    • Explore museum exhibits including ships, submarines, historic aircraft, and the Medal of Honor Museum

    What's Included

    • 90-minute narrated Charleston Harbor Tour ticket
    • Admission voucher for Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

    Things to know

    You must pick up a physical Patriots Point voucher when you check in for your harbor tour; confirmation emails are not accepted for entry. Food and drinks are not included, but you can purchase items on board and at Patriots Point. Parking at Patriots Point costs $5 per day.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    FAQs

    Yes. Pick up a physical Patriots Point admission voucher at the harbor tour ticket kiosk when you check in. Patriots Point will not accept a confirmation email for entry.

    Yes. If you plan to visit Patriots Point before your harbor tour, pick up your Patriots Point voucher first from the harbor tour departure location’s ticket kiosk.

    No. You can take the harbor tour on one day and use the Patriots Point voucher on a different day.

    Meeting details

    Harbor Tour meets at Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401

    Experience provided by Charleston Harbor Tours
    Experience provided by Charleston Harbor Tours

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    Adult Combo

    $62.54

    Ages 12 and up

    0

    Child Base

    $36.04

    0

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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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