About This Tour
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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Castle Pinckney
USS Yorktown
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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.
Special Instructions
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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