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Activity #1683

Combo: Charleston Harbor Tour & Plantation Tour

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When you purchase your tickets for the Combo Tour, your space will be guaranteed on the Harbor Tour for the date and time for which you buy tickets, and your purchase will also entitle you to a voucher good for admission to Boone Hall Plantation. You'll need to pick up a voucher before you attend the Plantation, but you can do that either when you attend your Harbor Tour or with a quick stop at the Harbor Tours office or the Maritime Center any day of the week, regardless of when you go on the Harbor Tour. Once you have the voucher, you can attend the Plantation any day you want, subject to availability. Both the Harbor Tours office and the Maritime Center are in downtown Charleston. All of the exact locations will be provided upon purchase of your tickets.

If you plan to go to the Plantation first (on the same day or any day prior to your Harbor Tour), then you should plan to pick up your voucher either at the Harbor Tours office or the Charleston Maritime Center. The Harbor Tours office is located at 285 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston, and is open from 9am-5pm every day. The Maritime Center is located on Wharfside Street (exact location details will be on your e-ticket) and is open from 10am-3:30pm every day.

The Plantation Combo Tour includes a ticket for the Charleston Harbor Tour AND also entitles you to admission at Boone Hall Plantation, all for one reduced package price (savings of 15%). After you purchase these combo tickets, you will be guaranteed on the Harbor Tour for the date and time for which you bought tickets. You will also be able to attend the Plantation at any time, subject to availability. Upon arriving at Boone Hall Plantation, guests are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. (If you decide that the stand alone Harbor Tour is a better fit for you, you can get information and purchase tickets by clicking the red "HarborTours" link on the left side of the page.)

No, there are no restrictions as to when you take the tour. You can do one tour one day and the other the next, leave several days in between, or when you next return to the Charleston area.

The two meeting locations are about 10 miles (20 minutes) apart, making it easy to attend both on the same day if you’d like to.

Advance purchase is highly recommended and tours often sell out in advance. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

For children ages 4 to 11, you should purchase a reduced price Child ticket. Children ages 3 years and under may attend for free, but you’ll still need to enter the appropriate number of Wee One tickets labeled “Free” when purchasing. All guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket, so please make sure your entire party is accounted for in this way.

The Harbor Tours take place rain or shine, regardless of weather conditions. The Carolina Belle has a glassed-in, enclosed observatory and the upper deck is also partially covered, so you'll be able to get great views of the Harbor's famous sights in any weather. The Plantation Tour also operates rain or shine. If the weather is completely unacceptable then a ticket for a different day may be requested. All tickets are nonrefundable.

The two components are operated by different companies. The Harbor Tour is run by Charleston Harbor Tours, which is the oldest harbor tour company in Charleston, tracing its roots to 1908. Boone Hall Plantation is one of America's oldest working plantations, having been established over 300 years ago. The McRae Family purchased the plantation in 1955 and it was Mrs. McRae who furnished the house with antiques and began giving tours. Tours now include plantation house tours, Slave Street history tour, explanation of the Gullah culture , Plantation Nature Tram Tour, Garden Tour and Butterfly Pavillion tour. (After purchase, you’ll receive the contact information for both companies.)

Wheelchair access is very limited due to the nature of the facilities and period architecture.

We will do our best to accommodate disabled people to the extent that our vessel, staff, and docking space will allow. The boat has an upper deck and a lower deck, and the only way to get between the two is by stairs. Though we normally board and disembark from the upper level, there are some days when we have to disembark from the level opposite the one we boarded. On days when we must board the boat on the lower deck, passengers will have to use the stairs in order to get to the restrooms (which are only located on the upper deck), and could potentially have to use the stairs for disembarking. The restrooms on board are not wheelchair accessible but there are handrails in all restrooms. Additionally, there are fully handicapped accessible restrooms located in the Charleston Maritime Center, right near where the Carolina Belle boards.

Yes. Please ask about the tide and how you will be boarding and disembarking on the day of your tour if you are concerned about this. Our crew will be able to tell you what the tides are like that day, as well as whether or not you will be able to board on and disembark from the same level. They will assist you as much as they can, but if the tides are uncooperative and you feel unable to attend or uncomfortable doing so, then we will gladly reschedule your tour to a different time. Refunds, however, will still not be granted in this situation.

Normally stairs are not required for boarding or disembarking from the Carolina Belle, and we most often use a ramp to load passengers directly on to the upper deck, where the boat's restrooms are located. Unfortunately, the changing tide levels may require boarding on the upper deck and disembarking from the lower deck, or vice versa. If this happens on your trip, you will have to use the staircase between the levels in order to disembark. If we board on the lower level, you will also have to use the stairs in order to get to the restroom. Please make sure you consult with our staff before boarding if having to use the staircase will pose problems for you.

Yes, gift certificates for this Combo Package are great for any occasion. To purchase a gift certificate, click on the "Contact this seller" link.

Yes! We can accommodate a variety of special requests. For inquiries into private tours, please click the "Contact this seller" link.

Yes! The first part of your Combo Package is the popular Charleston Harbor Tour. This tour is identical to the Harbor Tour that you can also book as a standalone tour.

Yes, you will have a panoramic view from either level.

Some of the sites you'll see and hear about on the Harbor Tour include: the white steeple of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church which was saved from destruction during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars because it was painted black so as not to be an easy target; the stately homes along the Battery - a symbol of Southern elegance and perseverance; the three forts – Moultrie, Sumter, and Johnson that have played a significant role in our history from the Revolution through World War II; Patriot’s Point, the home of the Yorktown, the famous “Fighting Lady” of World War II; and Charleston’s landmark Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a new state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world. You can also catch a glimpse of dolphins skimming the surface as they feed or a pelican as he nose dives into the water in search of a tasty tidbit.

Yes, the Carolina Belle has two decks - A glassed-in “Main Salon,” which is climate-controlled and an “Observation Deck,” each providing spectacular views of Charleston harbor. The Observation Deck is open, however, it does have some roof-covered space.

There is a snack bar aboard the Carolina Belle that has soda, bottled water, wine, beer, chips, hot dogs, candy bars, cookies, etc. If you'd like to purchase items from the snack bar, please bring extra cash with you, as the snack bar does not accept credit cards.

No, we ask you not to bring any food or drinks on board. You will be able to purchase food and drinks at our snack bar.

No, the public Harbor Tour runs from mid-February through Thanksgiving.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. For the Harbor Tour, please keep in mind that the temperature on the water is significantly lower than on the land, so you may want to bring a sweater in the cooler months.

No, there are no stops. We will be cruising for the entire tour.

The Carolina Belle is a safe vessel with a normal operating crew of three or four depending on the number of passengers. She is certified for 300 hundred passengers to cruise the inland waterways, harbors and tributaries by the USCG and meets all the US Coast Guard safety requirements.

The Carolina Belle is a steady 85-foot vessel with classic lines. The Charleston Harbor has a mild atmosphere and it is unlikely that you will feel much movement aboard the boat. If you often feel seasick, you may want to consider some light medication before beginning the trip. We cannot officially advise you to take any medication, however.

Yes, the Harbor Tour is fully narrated.

During the Harbor Tour we often catch a glimpse of dolphins skimming the surface as they feed or a pelican as he nose dives into the water in search of a tasty tidbit.

Yes, a limited amount of free parking is available at the Charleston Maritime Center for Harbor Tour guests. If the lot is full, you may also park at meters or in a City Parking lot nearby, however you must pay for those parking spaces.

Yes, the boat is equipped with clean restrooms.

We do have limited closet space for wheelchairs and strollers on board. If you have a backpack or other item, we ask that you keep it under your seat. We are not responsible for lost or missing items.

The tour finishes in the same place that it departs from, the Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord Streets.

Smoking is only allowed on the bow of the upper deck. (The snack bar is located on the stern, so this keeps the smoke away from the food service and tables.) No smoking is permitted below in the main salon. The City of Charleston has a smoking ban in bars and restaurants.

No, Department of Health regulations prohibit animals on board with the exception of service animals.

Admission includes entry to the live theatrical presentation in the Gullah Theater, Plantation Tram Tour, Slave Street & History Tour, Plantation House tour, self guided Garden Tour and the Butterfly Pavilion ( in-season).

Your Combo ticket provides you with admission to the Plantation. All guests are admitted to the Plantation on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 10 or more need to schedule in advance so that guides are arranged in the proper ratio for the size group. Contact Jennifer at ext. 221. (you will be provided with the contact information for the Plantation after purchasing tickets).

The Plantation is open all year round. From Labor Day (the first Monday in September) to March 31, the Plantation is open Monday-Saturday, from 9am-5pm, and on Sundays, from 1pm-4pm. From April 1 to Labor Day, the Plantation is open Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-6:30pm, and on Sundays, from 1pm-5pm. The Plantation is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

We suggest that you allow about 2-3 hours. However, it is a large property and to get the most benefit you may wish to spend more time.

Boone Hall is located on Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, about 8 miles from downtown Charleston. The Plantation is about 11 miles (20 minutes) from the Charleston Maritime Center, the meeting location for the Harbor Tour portion of the Combo package. Exact meeting location details will be provided after you purchase tickets.

You will see multiple sites that will help you understand the day to day activities of those who lived on the plantation as well as the history of the people who lived at Boone Hall. You will have the option to join various Plantation tours that run throughout the day, or you can explore the property on your own.

The Plantation House Tour, the Slave Street & History Tour, Plantation Nature Tram Tour and the self guided Garden Tour run multiple times per day.

The House Tour is a 30 minute tour that begins on the front porch and continues through the main floor of the elegant Plantation Home that was built in 1936. It is given by a well informed guide in historical dress. This tour will introduce you to the history of Boone Hall Plantation and its evolution through several owners since 1681.

This tour begins at the tip of Slave Street located out in the front of the Plantation Home and is a historical look at the living quarters, historic relics, and lifestyle of the slaves that lived here at Boone Hall.

This self guided tour informs you about the many various plants, flowers, and trees that are currently growing in the beautiful gardens on the front lawn. One of the main features of the garden are antique roses that are over 100 years old.

Boone Hall Plantation offers live presentations that cannot be found on any other plantations and are part of what helps make Boone Hall unique. These shows are seasonal.

This tour takes you across the historical grounds, nature trails and agricultural operations.

Yes, you can also purchase snacks, salads, sandwiches and soft drinks at the cafe.

No there is no temporary storage lockers or area.

Yes, the bathrooms are well marked and at various locations.

Yes, there is free parking at the plantation.

Yes. Refreshments and a variety of foods are available for sale in the Butterfly Cafe on the property.

Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions are recommended.

Van transportation to Boone Hall, with pickup from a prearranged central Charleston location, IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE. Please click "Contact this seller" to inquire further.

You will have several tours available and you do one or all for the all inclusive price. The different tours include; plantation house, Slave Street history , explanation of the Gullah culture, plantation tram tour of the grounds, and a self guided tour of the gardens and entry to the Butterfly Pavilion.

* Plantation House tour - every 1/2 hour until 6pm, duration is approximately 30 minutes. * Slave Street history tour - every hour until 4:45pm, duration is 20 minutes. * Explaining the Gullah culture - 11:30 am, 1:30pm, and 3:30 pm duration is 45 minutes. *Plantation coach tour - every 45 minutes until 4;45pm. duration is 45 minutes * Garden and butterfly pavilion - self guided- anytime during the day until 6 pm.

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