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HarborTours

  Charleston Harbor Tours
Ratings Summary:   Rating: 4.4 (449)
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Last 3 months 75 132 135 3 96% 4.3
Last 6 months 174 349 352 3 98% 4.5
Last 12 months 227 449   453   4 98% 4.4
All 649 1162 1197 35 96% 4.3
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Historic Charleston Harbor Tour 233 97% 4.4
Combo: Charleston Harbor Tour & Carriage Ride 216 100% 4.5
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Rating: 5
Customer service was the best!
Mon, Aug 30  1:30 PM lindylulu Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
I was a little queasy because water is not my favorite place to be. The captain gave me tips to quell the nausea and the lady at the snack bar directed me to a bench in the shade, by the bathroom, and gave me free refills on ginger ale. The captin inquired about my comfort as I was leaving the boat. The captain's narrative was factual but with humor interspersed for a little break , which kept the cruise from seeming to be a study to take a history test. The prices at the snack bar were reasonable. My husband and I were celebrating his birthday and we were extremely happy that everything was about as perfect as a birthday could be.
Rating: 5
The carriage ride & the harbor tour were enjoyable
Sat, Aug 28  3:30 PM tedonamelia Male 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Both tours were enjoyable & educational. We took the carriage tour in the morning, and our guide was great. She was very knowledgable. The harbor tour that afternoon was refreshing and interesting.
Rating: 5
More than even I expected
Sat, Aug 28  11:30 AM peggymack Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
I'm a native South Carolinian with roots in Charleston that go back to the mid 1800s. It takes something very impressive to gain my attention when it comes to Charleston and tourist attractions. The Carolina Belle is a delightfully comfortable opportunity to enjoy a leisure boat tour of the harbor, while listening to a well informed captain share lore and true stories about the notable areas along the shoreline. The entire staff is respectful and more than willing to help in anyway. There are no hidden, surprise expenses. The time on the water is well worth every moment. If you visit Charleston, you MUST take 90 minutes of your time to cruise on the Carolina Belle. Fantastic!
Rating: 4
Great Tour with Wife and One Year Old Daughter
Fri, Aug 27  11:30 AM jonbeck Male 20-29 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Myself, wife, and 1 year old daughter did the harbor tour as well as carriage ride and would truly recommend. We arrived in Charleston around 11am (in the free parking lot which we stayed all day and walked the rest of the day as everything is within a short walk) and were greeted by a friendly young girl who checked us in. We then went on about an 1.5 hour boat ride around the harbor where the captain was very informative and explained all a lot of historical facts about the harbor and the city of Charleston. The boat was great, not many people aboard as it was the week before labor day and most children had gone back to school. We sat up top, plenty of room and down below inside it was air conditioned. They also had bathrooms and a snack bar aboard. Would highly recommend. We then went to for lunch at a little country restaurant called Jestine's Place and was pretty good. Both my wife and I got the fried chicken, each got two sides, and the corn fritters for around $25 with tip. We then walked to the carriage company which is within walking distance of the harbor and scheduled our departure. The carriages actually have about 16 people aboard. The tour guide was a native of Charleston and gave a very informative tour of the city which also lasted about an hour an a half. The main reason why I wanted to write the review is to give a warning about packaged tours. This tour was great, it was $32.99pp to do both of the activities which I thought was very reasonable considering I paid about $40 to go on a 15 min carriage ride in NYC a couple years ago. The thing to watch, especially if you have children is to be aware of the packaged tours (specifically the motorcoach tour from myrtle beach to charleston). They wanted to charge us $120pp including my daughter for what would have been almost $400 for us to do the same exact thing. The only thing we did not do, was Boone Hall Plantation that was included in that tour. I am a CPA so if you did the math as I went onto all of the different tour companies websites (boat, carriage, boone hall) the total came out to about $45pp, so they wanted to charge us not only for our 1 year old daughter but $75pp for the 2 hr bus ride. If you are unsure about to take the bus or drive, I strongly suggest you drive. You take Route 17 all the way from Myrtle Beach to Charleston and there is virtually no traffic not to mention the free parking as well.
Rating: 5
Great way to spend a day in Charleston
Thu, Aug 26  1:30 PM ElainePartin Female 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Couple on a Date
My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and we wanted to do something special. We were in Myrtle Beach so a 2 hour drive to spend a day in Charleston sounded good. We really enjoyed the 2 tours. We were able to see alot of Charleston and feel the history in a relaxing way. We did the Harbor Tour first and then the Carriage tour last. This was great because we were right at Market Street so we could take in the local craftsmen at the open market when we finished the tour. Our tour guides were great. They new how to keep all of us interested in what they wanted to share about the history of Charleston.
Rating: 4
Great overview of the landscape and history
Tue, Aug 24  11:30 AM gmcclennen Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We found the cruise informative and fun and a good way to get the history and overview of the town and also to get bearings and interrelationship of the various islands, peninsula's and historic forts. We found it to be a good value.
Rating: 4
nice tour of the harbor
Mon, Aug 16  11:30 AM rlvn22 Male 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Other
the captain provided a good running commentary on the sites and their historical context
Rating: 5
Great Way to View Charleston
Sat, Aug 14  11:30 AM bmcmonigal Male 30-39 Domestic Tourist(s) Family With Children
Although we sailed through a rain storm, the tour was still a great way to see Charleston and to learn about the city and its history. The crew did a great job making sure everyone was dry and could still enjoy the tour.
Rating: 5
Great People
Sat, Aug 14  11:30 AM mmeintjes Female 70+ Local Family With Children
I was very impressed with my experience with Zerve. This was my first time using them and they were extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. I will not hesitate using them again.
Rating: 4
Carriage Tour terrific - Harbor crew inattentive
Thu, Aug 12  3:30 PM frhrxm Female 40-49 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
I was traveling with my 85 year old mother, who utilizes a walker. The carriage tour was perfectly set up - she entered the carriage from a loading dock with the assistance of the tour guide, so she did not need to step up. The guide, Mr Jackson, was terrific - funny and informative. We would definitely take this tour again. The harbor tour was also informative, but the crew needs to be more aware of its passengers and their needs. Turns out there is covered handicapped seating on the right side of the ship's main level -- not mentioned to us, and by the time I found it out mid-tour, it was filled with teenage girls. My mom couldn't have walked there at that point anyway, given the movement of the ship, but she was left to sit in full sun (covered area is downstairs, which she could not access at all) for 1.5 hours on a day when heat index was 110 degrees. We also learned the side of the ship where we were seated was the side that 95% of the mentioned attractions were NOT on .... since the ship was less than half full, and most people went downstairs, why couldn't the crew tell us this when we boarded and were seated?
Rating: 5
Excellent Tours and Great Value
Thu, Aug 12  1:30 PM BChittick Male 60-69 Local Group of Friends
Both the harbor tour and carriage tour were excellent. Jay from Palmetto Carriage Tours was the best tour guide yet. Take both tours and you will have a true feel for Charleston's history. Highly recommended for family groups or for individuals that just want to learn more about Charleston's great history
Rating: 5
Well worth the time!
Mon, Aug 9  11:30 AM eboesing Male 60-69 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
An exceptional value. We completely enjoyed the tour which was very informative. The 1 1/2 hour time went by quickly. We were sorry that the tour didn't last longer. The Captain was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Rating: 4
good time
Sun, Aug 8  11:30 AM cren32 Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified
We enjoyed the harbor tour and the carriage ride. Although it was hot, my wife and I had a great time.
Rating: 5
Outstanding Tour
Sat, Aug 7  11:30 AM 34flowers Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
We loved the Charleston Harbor Tour! Great narration of the city history and the views are spectacular. Affordable and well worth the 90 minutes. I would do it again and highly recommend, especially for first time visitors.
Rating: 4
Very enjoyable tour
Sun, Aug 1  3:30 PM kjmcpeters Female 50-59 Domestic Tourist(s) Family Without Children
Liked the tour, very good in the hot weather, to get out on the water
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