Aquarium Wharf District

First Sunset Blues & BBQ Cruise of the Year, April 19th

Come aboard the Carolina Belle on April 19th for Charleston Harbor Tours' first fantastic Sunset Blues and BBQ cruise of the year. A night of amazing Blues music and great BBQ! They have partnered with blues great, Shrimp City Slim, Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ and The Bridge at 105.5 to throw a fantastic Charleston Harbor Tours event.

Join them for live Blues from the one and only Shrimp City Slim Band and a delicious BBQ buffet from Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ! Tickets are limited and are on sale now for $39.95.

The cruise boards at 6:30 at the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St. The cruise leaves at 7pm to return at 9pm. Get your tickets now at www.CharlestonHarborTours.com - or call 843-722-1112.

Forget Making Dinner, Try a Dinner Cruise Instead

Let SpiritLine Cruises take care of dinner for you this week aboard one of their fabulous dinner cruises. There’s no better way to experience Charleston and her history than from the deck of a SpiritLine yacht. The Spirit of Carolina offers a unique dining experience with breathtaking views of the Charleston harbor.

Enjoy an unforgettable three hour harbor tour as you savor a three or four course gourmet meal choosing one of five entrees. All entrees are served with rice or potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee and tea. We also offer music, entertainment and dancing on each of our two dining decks.

Prepaid reservations are required for SpiritLine Cruises' Dinner Cruise and you may securely reserve your tickets online or by phone at 1-800-789-3678. The price is $49.53 (weekdays) or $54.53 (weekends) per person for Captain’s Seating, where you will be seated with at least one other couple. The price includes tax, but does not include bar drinks, desserts or gratuities.

Afternoon Dolphin Sails Aboard The Schooner Pride

What better way is there to enjoy a beautiful afternoon than aboard the Schooner Pride's Afternoon Dolphin Sail?

Experience the charm of sailing on a classic schooner and:

• Often observe dolphins playing and racing across the bow and frolicking in the harbor.
• Pass Patriots Point and see the USS Yorktown, an Essex class aircraft carrier which played an important role during WWII.
• See the beautiful homes that line the Battery.
• See Ft. Sumter and one of the forts that fired upon it during the first battle of the Civil War, Ft. Johnson.
• Watch pelicans perform diving acts.
• See the impressive Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge, the largest suspension bridge in North America.

Soft drinks, beer, wine, champagne and water will all be available for purchase while you explore the harbor. The Schooner Pride's Afternoon Dolphin Sails set sail from the Aquarium Wharf everyday at 3pm. Tickets are $34 for adults and $26 for children 11 and under & can be purchased online here. 

Relax & Enjoy the Setting Sun Aboard The Schooner Pride's Sunset Sail Tour

Spring has finally arrived which means it's time to set sail on The Schooner Pride again! For a romantic date, why not try one of their Sunset Sail Tours? Watch a gorgeous Charleston sunset while enjoying this two hour sail aboard the Schooner Pride. Sit back and relax on deck while the sun drops slowly towards the horizon, illuminating the countless steeples of the Holy City. Soft drinks, beer, wine, champagne and bottled water will all be available for purchase while you explore the harbor.

The next Sunset Sail is on Saturday, March 24th at 5pm. Tickets are $43 and can be purchased online here. 

Free Harbor Tour for Charleston Area Residents

Conde Nast Traveler readers picked Charleston as their favorite destination in the country, ahead of New York City and San Francisco and 3rd in the entire world! Charleston Harbor Tours consistently tops the list of activities on Trip Advisor as a must do while in Charleston. This is your chance to find out why. On Sunday, January 29, Charleston Harbor Tours will be giving free harbor tours to residents of the tri-county area. Harbor Tours will depart at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 and everyone is invited to The Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street and board the Carolina Belle. See your beautiful "holy city" the way it was meant to be seen, from the shimmering waters of Charleston Harbor.

The tour is 90 minutes, live narrated by their USCG licensed captain, and covers over 75 points of interest. Landmarks include, The Battery, White Point Gardens, Fort Johnson, Ft. Sumter, Ft. Moultrie, the USS Yorktown, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and many more! In addition to free tours, they have plenty of free parking. They will have a snack bar on board and staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have. It promises to be a great family experience. Don't forget to combine this fantastic tour with a free carriage tour from Palmetto Carriage Works the same day. 

For more information call 843-722-1112 or visit www.charlestonharbortours.com

Free Charleston Carriage & Harbor Combo Tour for Tri-County Residents on January 29th

Two of Charleston’s finest tour companies, Charleston Harbor Tours & Palmetto Carriage Works are offering FREE COMBO TOURS (a harbor tour and carriage tour) to Tri-County residents on Sunday, January 29th. This is their way of saying ‘thank you’ to local residents for recommending their combo tour to visitors. You may take one or both free tours on this special day. Just present a photo ID with your local address, and one flyer per person. Bring your kids – they will love it, too!

This offer good for Jan.29, 2012 only. Free Harbor Tours will be at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Bring your ID and one flyer per person to the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Get on board for a relaxing and fascinating live-narrated, 90 minute harbor cruise aboard the Carolina Belle. Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch. You will also see over 75 points of interest including up-close views of Fort Sumter, the Battery, and Patriot’s Point. A snack bar will be available on board.

Regular Combo tickets can be purchased from Charleston Harbor Tour’s website, at the boat, or through their ticketing company Zerve at 1-800-979-3370. For more information on January 29^th’s Free Combo Tour deal, click here.

Special December Dates from Charleston Harbor Tours

This December, Charleston Harbor Tours will be offering Charleston Harbor Tours, Harbor of History Tours, and Combination Tours on weekends in December and during the week between Christmas and New Years. Climb aboard the Carolina Belle with visiting family & friends to enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor and learn the rich history of the Holy City.

Available dates are December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30. Tours board at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Visit Charleston Harbor Tours online at www.charlestonharbortours.com for more information or call 1-800-979-3370 to book your tour today.

Special Blues & BBQ Cruise with Singer Wanda Johnson Aboard the Carolina Belle

 Charleston Harbor Tours & The Bridge 105.5 proudly offer a very special blues evening with Wanda Johnson, backed by Shrimp City Slim! Come on out on Saturday, November 19th for a very special Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruise.

Board the Carolina Belle at 5:30pm from the Charleston Maritime Center (10 Wharfside St.) and enjoy a 2-hour cruise complete with a delicious Home Team BBQ buffet and live blues by the talented Wanda Johnson.

Tickets are just $39.95. You can book online at www.CharlestonHarborTours.com, call 843-722-1112, or call their ticketing partner at 800-979-337.

Celebrate the 4th of July with Spiritline Cruises

Imagine an elegant evening with Spiritline Cruises enjoying a delicious, four course, gourmet meal prepared to order, attentive wait staff and music with dancing.  Now, top of your perfect night with the best view in town of the Patriots Point fireworks display!  The price of $75.00 per person includes your meal, coffee & tea, and all taxes and gratuities.  Standard seating on the Spirit of Carolina is assigned group seating at tables of 4 or more.  A limited number of tables for two are available for an additional charge of $25.00 per couple.  Full service cash bar onboard.  Hurry and make your reservations, spots are anticipated to fill up quickly. This event will be one you do not want to miss!

 

Spiritline Cruises | 360 Concord St. | 843-722-2628

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise from Charleston Harbor Tours

Still trying to make Fourth of July plans? How about a 4th of July Blues and BBQ Fireworks Cruise from Charleston Harbor Tours! Come join Shrimp City Slim, Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ and crew of the Carolina Belle to watch the Patriots Point Fireworks Extravaganza!Board the Carolina Belle from the Charleston Maritime Center at 7:30 and cruise from 8-10pm. Your ticket includes live music, a delicious BBQ buffet, and a fantastic 2 hour cruise on Charleston Harbor with the best views in town of the July 4th Fireworks display! Tickets are only $45 per person, and there is a cash bar on board.

Book online at www.charlestonharbourtours.com or call 843.722.1112 for more information.