Harbor History Tour Aboard the Palmetto

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About this activity

Experience our unique Charleston History Tours by water and delight in her 300+ years of rich heritage and colorful maritime history! With epic battles fought in and around Charleston, historic landmarks abound. Locations you will see from the water include Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, The USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, the Morris Island and Sullivan’s Island lighthouses, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and more.

You will be amazed at how easily you are able to view the stately homes along Charleston’s famous Battery, where in 1861, General Beauregard observed the first shot fired in the Civil War. As you glide across the water, enjoying Charleston’s beautiful skyline, you’ll be amazed by tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and plantation days gone by.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 49 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sandlapper Water Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-person Guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Battery & White Point Gardens

Passing by

You will be amazed at how easily you are able to view the stately homes along Charleston’s famous Battery, where in 1861, General Beauregard observed the first shot fired in the Civil War. As you glide across the water, enjoying Charleston’s beautiful skyline, you’ll be amazed by tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and plantation days gone by.
Fort Sumter National Monument

Passing by

With epic battles fought in and around Charleston, historic landmarks abound. Locations you will see from the water include Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, The USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, the Morris Island and Sullivan’s Island lighthouses, the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, and more.
Stop 3

Passing by

Pass by the USS Yorktown one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy.
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Passing by

Pass under the Ravenel Bridge, the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America. The bridge structure is designed to withstand shipping accidents and the natural disasters that have plagued Charleston's history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are located 1/2 block from the SC Aquarium at the Charleston Maritime Center. Upon arrival please look for the blue and white ticket booth located on the far left pier and check in with our staff member in the booth at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

End point

We are located 1/2 block from the SC Aquarium at the Charleston Maritime Center. Upon arrival please look for the blue and white ticket booth located on the far left pier and check in with our staff member in the booth at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

Using your ticket

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Please be courteous of other passengers and arrive on time.

Please check in at the blue and white ticket booth under the reservation’s last name.

Call us, Sandlapper Tours, if you have any questions @ (843)849-8687

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.