Cruise Charleston Harbor and get Patriots Point admission with one combo ticket
1.5 Hours
Harbor tour, Patriots Point entry
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.
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.
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.
Harbor Tour meets at Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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.
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.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026
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.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026