Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
Combine Costal Expedition's 90-minute Dolphin & History Boat Cruise with a Historic Bus Tour of the City of Beaufort.
Departing, from the downtown Beaufort Marina at the Waterfront Park (1006 Bay St), this Land & Sea tour is a fun and family-friendly escape. Take our air-conditioned bus on a Historic Tour of the City of Beaufort at either 10 am or 12:30 pm. Then take a break for lunch or to walk around the park before your 3 pm Boat Cruise along the waterway. You will get another perspective of Beaufort's incredible history and abundant wildlife. Learn stories about Native Americans, Spanish exploration, French settlement, and English colonization - all while seeing playful dolphins, bald eagles, and ospreys. This 90-minute cruise is a relaxing–and cool–break from land that will entertain the whole family!
**The boat only goes out on certain days of the week, so please expect a call from a Kelly associate to clarify scheduling.
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Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
What's included in Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kelly Tours is the Land portion of this combo ticket with a 75 minute guided Historic Tour by bus. Experience over three hundred years of history in Beaufort, South Carolina’s second oldest city. This charming city boasts a fascinating history of exploration by the Spanish, the French and the English. Explore the National Historic Landmark District to admire the sweeping antebellum homes, scenic views, and historic churches. Visit Old Point, the National Cemetery, the Bluff and several movie locations from Forrest Gump, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides and The Big Chill, among others. You will fall in love with Beautiful Beaufort By the Bay!
Coastal Expeditions provides the Sea portion of this combo ticket with a 90 minute Boat Cruise. There's no better way to experience all the land and sea have to offer than a tour departing from downtown Beaufort. Our family-friendly cruises are the perfect introduction to all that Beaufort has to offer, its incredible history and wildlife! You'll be regaled with stories of Native Americans, Spanish exploration, French settlement, and English colonization while keeping your eyes peeled for playful bottlenose dolphins and nesting bald eagles or ospreys out hunting. A fun escape for all ages, these 90-minute cruises provide the perfect break from land life, where you're sure to come away with plenty of laughs, facts about the local area, and unforgettable memories. Join us for an unforgettable time in beautiful Beaufort!
Inclusions
- Please note: The boat portion is provided ONLY on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Gratuity
- Cost of Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The boat cruise will begin at the Beaufort Marina at 1006 Bay St, Beaufort, SC. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time.
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Ticket Redemption
- Kelly Tours will provide you the Land portion with a 75-minute guided bus tour through Beaufort's Historic district. *This Land portion is available Monday through Saturday at 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm.* - Coastal Expeditions will provide you the Sea portion with a 90-minute Dolphin and History Boat Cruise on Beaufort's main waterways. *This Sea portion is available Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3pm.* - When booking this combination ticket, please note, if you want to do both tours on the same day, you will take either the 10am or 12:30pm bus tour and then the 3pm boat tour. ***Please call our office at (843) 473 - 7107 to reserve you spot on the boat!*** - If you plan on doing this tour on separate days, please choose the time of your Land option here and ***call our office at (843) 473 – 7107 to reserve your spot on the boat tour (available on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3pm).*** - Coastal Expedition's phone number is (843) 884-7684. Please call for more information about the boat cruise. ***Kelly Tours is closed on Sundays.***
