Fort Sumter Tours

Category: Boat tour agency in Charleston, South Carolina

Address: 340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Phone: +18437222628

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Michael Tarbell

Sep 29, 2022

Had a nice time, boat wad clean with reasonable rates

Jessie Spanton

Sep 27, 2022

We were excited to go to Fort Sumter and to see this historical sight and then the excitement ended with such DISSATISFACTION AND DISAPPOINMENT. And it was not at the half hour boat ride to and from the fort, oh no no no. IT WAS THE HALF HOUR TO GET OFF THE BOAT JUST TO GET FEET ON FORT SUMTER. THEN THEY ONLY GIVE YOU 45 MINS TO LOOK AROUND. THEY SAY AN HOUR ON SHORE AT THE FORT BUT IF YOU DONT WANT TO SIT BELOW AND THEN WAIT ANOTHER HALF HOUR TO GET OFF THE BOAT WHEN YOU GET BACK TO MAIN LAND YOU REALLY ONLY HAVE A HALF HOUR TO 45 MINUTES. SO YEAH THE PRICE THATS PAID TO DO THIS TOUR IS A JOKE AND NOT WORTH IT HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED. only reason it gets two stars is that we are still alive and the boat did not sink with all the vibration going on.

Steve Walthour

Sep 21, 2022

We went in the morning and my wife helped raise the flag. Great history about the fort and and Charleston. Guided by U S Park Service

Christopher Moehrke

Sep 19, 2022

Great visit to Fort Sumter

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Questions & Answers

Is there a ferry to the island?

Madelaine Wright | Sep 30, 2019
Mike wallace | Sep 30, 2019

Yes it's not the biggest boat so expect rocking. Some in my group got a little sea sick. Nothing bad but if you get sick easy plan accordingly.

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Can you take family photos there?

tiffanie davis | Sep 30, 2019
Lee DeWoskin | Sep 30, 2019

You can take photos if you are on the tour.

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How long at the fort?

Susan Moore | Sep 30, 2017
Susan Moore | Sep 30, 2018

Tours: adults $22, seniors/military $20, children $14, children under 3 FREE.

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how much is forjids

Bonita Lyons | Jul 1, 2022
Julie Chapman | Jul 1, 2022

It depends which tour you take, it was $28 each when we went. I just looked on line and it is $32 each now. There are a bunch of different tours listed. But you have to take a commercial boat tour to see Ft Sumter.

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what times do the tours run

Joe Ward | Sep 29, 2021
Daviyion Johnson | Sep 29, 2021

They have them a few times a day. Checking the website would be best bet for the most up to date schedule

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Are motorized scooters allowed on the ferry and in the fort?

Wanda Yarbrough | Sep 29, 2021
Matthew Downs | Sep 29, 2021

No

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Is the ferry accessible for motorized scooters?

Wanda Yarbrough | Sep 29, 2021
Matt Blough | Sep 29, 2021

Yes

How many steps are required to get into fort Sumter

Bryce Dalke | Sep 29, 2021
Linda Breyfogle | Sep 29, 2021

There are not a lot of steps from the boat to the entrance. Once inside there steps, at least 20 to go to the top and/or the bathroom, museum or get water. You can walk around the fort without going up though but you are limited.

Is there a military discount ?

Gary Meyer | Sep 29, 2020
Jon Beasley | Sep 29, 2020

Yes. There is a $2.00 discount to members of the military...$22 versus $24. Be sure to go early for the flag ceremony...totally worth it!

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Is there parking near the boat tour?

Jeff Damask | Sep 30, 2019
Shaun Lucas | Sep 30, 2019

There is a garage there I was there about 5 hrs was 10 bucks

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What time do the tours run?

Matt Udell | Sep 30, 2019
Roy Brandon | Sep 30, 2019

March through August Boats leave Liberty Square at 9:30 am, 12pm, 2:30pm, and 4pm. Patriot's Point boats leave at 10:30am, 1pm, and 3:30pm. Reservations are strongly recommended, and you should consult their website because times change according to season. www.fortsumtertours.com

How long is the tour to Fort Sumter from the start to finish?

Wendy Roth | Sep 30, 2019
Marcus Smith | Sep 30, 2019

Yep that's about right

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Đocking private boats?

Marc Pelletier | Sep 30, 2019
Sporadic Travels | Sep 30, 2019

Philip Cipoletta's answer is 100% correct and I concur!

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Are we allowed to bring our own sandwiches on the boat?

Vivian Warren | Sep 30, 2018
bethany hensley | Sep 30, 2018

You can take small coolers like the lunch box kind

Can you stay as long as you want at the Fort ? or do you have a specific time based on your arrival , when you must leave ?

Paula Sembach | Sep 30, 2018
Allie M | Sep 30, 2018

You Stay at least 1 hour unless you buy the extended pass.

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