Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Overview
Discover the shoreline landmarks of the oldest and largest city in South Carolina on this cruise of the Charleston Harbor. Pass important Civil War sites including Fort Sumter & Castle Pinckney, stately antebellum homes along the Battery, and an aircraft carrier from World War II. Enjoy fresh air and harbor views as you learn about Charleston’s rich history and well-known residents from a certified Guide. Friendly dolphin often accompany the boats.
* Daytime Harbor Cruises depart from Aquarium Wharf or Patriots Point (Specific departure locations must be selected at checkout).
What's Included
- 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
- Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
- Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
- Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
- Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
- Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents
- Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
Meeting Location
Charleston Harbor
South Carolina, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Fort Sumter National Monument (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
- Free Child Ticket Policy: Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum two free children per paying adult. Individual and family bookings only. The child still holds a manifest seat and counts toward USCG persons-on-board.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise?
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Activity code: C-77336P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor.
- Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past.
- Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat.
- Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more.
- Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf.
- Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents.
- Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charleston Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise of Charleston Harbor
- Hear enthralling tales of Charleston's colorful past
- Possibility of seeing dolphins from the boat
- Pass by Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, High Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Castle Pinckney, and more
- Select between two convenient departure locations: Patriot's Point or Aquarium Wharf
- Learn scintillating facts about the city's most interesting former residents
- Live Narration by Licensed City of Charleston Tour Guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accesibility: Charleston Harbor Tour is not handicap accessible as we have steps that must be climbed in order to board.
- Free Child Ticket Policy: Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum two free children per paying adult. Individual and family bookings only. The child still holds a manifest seat and counts toward USCG persons-on-board.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
