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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

    Wee One

    $0

    Under 3 years old

    0

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
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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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