| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Misleading
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| Sat, Aug 16, 08 1:00 PM |
mjk1954 |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I am not sure if it was because it was hot and everyone was lethargic but I expected more from trip. Basically we dieseled up to a point on the water and then sailed back until it slowed to diesel the rest of the way in. If no wind--and it happens the crew said---you bake until they can't take anymore and diesel back in.
We didn't get close to any landmark like the Yorktown or the forts---no history lessons. The crew was nice and would answer questions but unless you knew what to ask. That is why I went---to be informed and sail. Also in the heat----no shade and you sat on hard wooden boxes---no seats. You could go down where bathrooms were but no view and it was like an oven because no A/C.
Ship is not historical, built in 1988 and made of steel. It was nice sailing though. All captain did is give the safety lecture and then commanded the crew. No insights, no commentary. Maybe they do more in the cooler times but I doubt it.
I spent far less on the trip to Ft Sumter and it was far longer, cooler because of canopy or if you wanted to go below---A/C and a view. Plus you got to get off and see Fort and lots of history told by crew of boat and at the fort. Plus $10 less per person. Unless you have a yearning to sail---I would pass on this trip. |
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EASY GOING AND RELAXING
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| Tue, Aug 12, 08 3:00 PM |
BUGADEE |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| THIS WAS A NICE TRIP. WE HELPED HOIST THE SAILS WHICH WAS FUN. WE SPOTTED A FEW DOLPHINS, SAW THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER AND THE FORT. WE DID NOT SAIL VERY CLOSE TO THE FORT OR THE CARRIER TO GET A GOOD VIEW, SO BRING A CAMERA WITH ZOOM OR BINOCULARS IF YOU WANT TO SEE UP CLOSE. OVERALL IT WAS A RELAXING NOT TOO LONG NOT TO SHORT TRIP. |
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Fabulous way to spend an afternoon!
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| Mon, Aug 11, 08 3:00 PM |
sherie101 |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| The Schooner Pride is a beautiful ship, the crew is exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the view is magnificent! If you've never had a tour of the Charleston harbor from a tall ship, you don't know what you're missing. The silence of a motor-less ride, coupled with a strong breeze filling the sails, and the sights and sounds of Charleston Harbor make for a perfect afternoon in the lowcountry. |
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Stress free comfort.
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| Mon, Aug 11, 08 3:00 PM |
budrow80 |
Male |
20-29 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| The sail was perfect. Timely departure and arrival. The crew doesn't waste your time with mundane "tour talk". Actually let you sit back and simply enjoy the relaxing ride! Highly recommend. |
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Great trip
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| Sun, Aug 10, 08 3:00 PM |
memessina |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| My husband and I took a daytime sail on the Schooner Pride for my birthday weekend to Charleston, SC. It was awesome. The weather was perfect! The staff was great. They talked about the surrounding areas, answered questions, doubled as waiters, etc. I highly recommend the Schooner Pride. It was a great trip! |
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not as expected
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| Sat, Aug 9, 08 3:00 PM |
Peternagel |
Unspecified |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My wife & I expected that crew would share some of the history of the Charleston harbor. While very brief history was given, captain stated he was willing to answer any questions. He responded to questions asked and crew was very friendly and helpful. The sailboat tacked back & forth through the harbor which I realized was due to the prevailing winds, keeping the sailboat in a limited area rather than a cruise around the harbor. |
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Awesome experience!
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| Sat, Aug 9, 08 3:00 PM |
LindaMHamm |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Will recommend to any friends who visit Charleston. Pleasant experience. Fair Breezes, Linda Hamm |
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Captain Blah!
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| Fri, Aug 1, 08 1:00 PM |
cmorris007 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Went for a daysail on the pride. The captain took some of his family along for the ride and he had a great conversation with them and not his customers; super unprofessional! The captain slurred words and had a slight appearance of confusion (doesn't know Charleston history which he sites) and just to make an uncomfortable situation worse, there is an extra charge for everything! This place doesn't give a crap about their customers it is just a cattle boat operation - herd as many on and off each trip as they can seems the only objective. |
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boring
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| Fri, Aug 1, 08 1:00 PM |
brubes1896 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| just boring in general. it is NOT a historical tour, the captain and his mates basically just sail around the harbor and you sit and talk. Beer is expensive and they serve nothing but chips and pretzels to eat. |
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Great Sailing with Schooner Pride
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| Sun, Jul 27, 08 1:00 PM |
mikecuggy |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Third time sailing on the Pride and the best one yet. Great conditions and as usual a very friendly crew. Relaxing & enjoyable!! |
