Savannah Riverboat Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Overview

This 1.5-hour riverboat cruise shows you Savannah from the water. You sail along the historic riverfront and through the working harbor, with live commentary about the city's founding, its cotton and shipping past and the giant container ships of today. You see River Street and the Waving Girl statue from the river, pass under the bridge and look toward Old Fort Jackson. It suits couples, families with young children and anyone who wants a relaxed hour and a half after a morning on foot.

Highlights

• A 1.5-hour riverboat cruise with live commentary from the crew
• Views of the Savannah waterfront and River Street from the water
• The working harbor, with container ships and cranes close at hand
• The Waving Girl statue and the city skyline seen from the river
• A look toward Old Fort Jackson, one of Georgia's oldest forts
• A comfortable, relaxed way to see the city sitting down
• Suitable for families, with infants and children welcome and a wheelchair-accessible tour listing

Itinerary

1. Meet at the riverfrontCheck in at the meeting point shown on your voucher shortly before the 13:00 departure.
2. Board the riverboatStep aboard and find a seat on the deck or in the cabin as the boat leaves the dock.
3. The historic waterfrontCruise past River Street and the Waving Girl statue while the crew tells the story of the city.
4. The working harborSee container ships, cranes and tugboats from the water, with commentary on the port.
5. Old Fort Jackson and the bridgeLook toward the old brick fort and the bridge, and listen for the cannon if it is firing that day.
6. Return to the dockThe boat returns to the riverfront after about an hour and a half.

What's included

• 1.5-hour riverboat cruise
• Live commentary
• Views of the Savannah waterfront and harbor

Not suitable for

• Travellers who want a private boat or a longer excursion
• Visitors who prefer to walk the old streets rather than see the city from the water
• Guests who are very prone to seasickness, although the river is usually calm
• Anyone expecting hotel pickup, food or drinks, which are not included

Meeting point

Meet at the meeting point on the Savannah riverfront, shown on your voucher after booking, shortly before the 13:00 departure. Hotel pickup is not included, and River Street is within walking distance of most historic-district hotels.

Important information

• Bring your voucher, printed or on your phone, and arrive a little before 13:00.
• Wear comfortable clothes and non-slip shoes; bring a hat, sunglasses and sun protection in summer.
• A light jacket is useful for the breeze on the water, even on warm days.
• Food and drinks, hotel pickup and tips are not included.
• The route and the cannon firing at Old Fort Jackson depend on the schedule, tide and weather on the day.
• Age ranges for adults, children and infants are shown in the booking panel.
• The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible; tell our desk when you book so we can confirm the arrangement.
• Cobblestones on River Street can be uneven, so plan your walk to the meeting point accordingly.