We enjoyed the harbor history tour! Plenty of seats, didn't seem cramped. We could hear the narration clearly. The boat was large enough that it was a smooth ride even on a windy day. We especially loved getting to go under the copper river bridge.
Fun and informative tour of the harbor. The captain and crew are the best! They know the best places around for great seafood, entertainment, and sightseeing! Worth the cost for sure.
Interesting and comedic ship's captain who announced during our tour. Charleston Harbor was so much bigger than I expected. Ship was very clean and the staff was really nice!
We enjoyed the harbor tour. We got there a little close to departure time and there weren't many seats on the deck but below deck there was plenty of seats and it was air conditioned.
They gave out lots of history, way more then I was expecting and my son got to steer the boat. There are drinks and snacks available for sale on board and even recycling- Yea!!!
The captain was happy to share suggestions for places to eat.
We did the tour 2 1/2 years ago when we visited Charleston for the first time. Returning with our adult children, we did it again because it's a great way to see Charleston from the water. The captain provided lots of interesting information as well as a few fun trivia facts. There were many scenic locations to view. Free parking made it even better!
Very fun little tour around the harbor, with an opportunity to view dolphins and birds, as well as learn much about the history of Charleston, various forts, buildings, and about pirates. I enjoyed the information our guide shared and it was a beautiful sunny day. There is food and drinks available for purchase on the boat, a restroom, and a lower section where there is air conditioning if you prefer not to be on the upper deck where there can be a lot of sun. Plastic lawn chairs are not the most comfortable to sit in for an hour and a half, but it works. At $26, it is reasonably priced and an interesting activity, I would recommend it!
Great way to see the harbor around Charleston. Goes very close to Fort Sumter. You can see some of the battery and it also takes you under the large suspension bridge and next to the USS Yorktown. It does not stop at any of these locations it just goes by then but it was a nice time to get off of our feet. Recommended!
The tour on the Carolina Belle was extremely interesting with the captain pointing out historic places of interest. He also called up my 8-yr-old grandson to steer the boat, which he loved. The staff on the boat were very nice and took great care in helping us on and off the boat. A 5 star experience.
Their website says "rain or shine" yet they canceled as we were boarding. They could've given advanced notice since we purchased tickets in advance with a phone number and email. We even tried calling in advance from multiple lines to all numbers listed on their site yet all of them hung up immediately. However, once we managed to actually attend the tour we found it pretty enjoyable. The captain was the best part as he was funny and a great guide all together.
Wonderful experience! We did the tri-combo of the Charleston Harbor Tour, horse-drawn carriage ride, and Boone Hall plantation tour. Such a reasonable price and so easy to do. The information and cadence in Captain Wilson's voice made for an exceptional harbor tour. The horse-drawn tour took us to parts of Charleston we were not familiar with and told of different superstitions and traditions of Charleston. However, Boone Hall (the next day) was incredible and not to be missed.
Great family entertainment. Great crew on boat. Very knowledgeable. This boat is Handicapped (wheelchair and scooter) accessible. Would recommend to anyone. Reasonably priced as well.
Very good to get a brief overview on the geography and history of Charleston and it's surrounding. The regular tour takes about 90 minutes, the captain moderates it on his own and seems to be very knowledgeable. In one of the pictures you can roughly see how the tour takes place.
We did the tri combo of the harbor tour, carriage ride, and Boone Hall plantation tour. Everything is so easy to read online, I called and made a reservation with 3 different payments and everything was very clear and simple. We were able to do our carriage ride first and it was just a short ride to the harbor tour. The tour was very comfortable and informative! My husband was in heaven and we loved the way they interacted with us during the trivia. Perfectly lined out tours.