Fort Sumter Boat Tour From Charleston
Ride the boat to Fort Sumter National Monument with flexible timing after your carriage tour
Duration
approximately two hours
Includes
Round-trip boat ride, Fort access
Highlights
Take a round-trip boat cruise to Fort Sumter National Monument from Charleston or Mount Pleasant. Enjoy time on the island and learn from National Park Service rangers before cruising back.
- Board commercial boat transportation to Fort Sumter
- Choose departures from Liberty Square or Patriots Point
- Relax on a 30-minute cruise each way
- Explore Fort Sumter for about an hour
- Ask National Park Service rangers about Civil War history
- Pick any day for the boat tour after buying the combo
Things to know
You must pick up a physical Fort Sumter voucher from the Big Red Barn (Palmetto Carriage Works) before you can board. Transportation to the departure point is not provided.
Cancellation Policy
If Fort Sumter Tours are not running on the day of your activity, you will be refunded the difference.
FAQs
Yes. Pick up a physical Fort Sumter voucher from the Big Red Barn (Palmetto Carriage Works) before you try to board. You can’t board without the physical voucher, and Fort Sumter Tours do not accept advanced reservations.
You can take the boat tour the same day as your carriage tour, several days later, or even on a future visit—there are no restrictions on timing.
Fort Sumter Tours depart three to four times a day from two different locations and run on a seasonal schedule. Specific departure times may vary by season.