Charleston Harbor Cruise And Historic Carriage Ride Combo
See Charleston from the water and the historic district with one combo ticket
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See Charleston from the water and the historic district with one combo ticket
Discover what we've curated for you
1.5 Hours
Harbor tour, Carriage ride
Combine a narrated Charleston Harbor cruise with a narrated carriage ride through the historic district. Use one ticket to experience two different views of Charleston, on the same day or on different days.
The harbor tour runs rain or shine, while the carriage tour may be canceled in severe weather, including extreme heat or heavy rain. Food and drinks are not included on the boat, and outside food or drinks are not allowed onboard.
Non-refundable. You can reschedule (subject to availability) with at least 24 hours notice. The harbor tour runs rain or shine; if the event is canceled, it will be rescheduled or ticket refunded. The carriage tour may be canceled in severe weather, including extreme heat.
Your combo purchase guarantees your spot on the Harbor Tour for the date/time you book, but you must separately reserve your Old South Carriage tour time.
The Harbor Tour departs from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The carriage tour departs from the Old South Carriage Company barn at 14 Anson St.
There is no parking at the Charleston Maritime Center. The closest parking mentioned is the SC Aquarium Parking Garage at 24 Calhoun Street.
Charleston Maritime Center (Charleston, SC). 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston Harbor Tours delivers a solid harbor cruise experience with genuinely friendly staff and knowledgeable captains who bring local history to life. Multiple reviewers mention spotting dolphins near the dock, and the onboard snack and beverage service gets consistent praise for being welcoming and helpful. The captains strike a balance between informative narration and entertaining storytelling, though a few guests found the jokes a bit corny. The 90-minute tours are smooth and comfortable, giving you good views of Fort Sumter and the surrounding waterways. The main thing to keep in mind is that this is a relaxed harbor tour rather than an action-packed adventure. Some guests felt there wasn't a ton to see beyond the fort and bridge, so set your expectations accordingly. A couple of reviewers had issues with customer service before boarding, particularly around timing and ticketing, though the crew on the actual boat consistently gets praised. One tip: arrive early to snag a good viewing spot up front, and consider bringing a hat and binoculars for afternoon tours. Overall, it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon learning about Charleston's maritime history while enjoying the water.
This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026
This was a very nice, relaxing, informative harbor cruise especially on a warm, (not hot) sunny day. I feel it's a little overpriced and the snacks and bar items are very overpriced but you are in a tourist area and that's always expected, unfortunately. All in all, it's a great way to see Charleston from the water.
Meeko Depember
April 8, 2026