Historic Savannah Cruises
Enjoy the scenic route on our fun-filled Historic Savannah Cruises in Hilton Head, SC. Passing wildlife, landmarks and dolphins on route, this is the perfect sightseeing trip to Savannah on a private boat of up to 6 people!
Advance Booking Strongly Advised!
- 5 Hours Historic Savannah Cruise
- Enjoy free time in Savannah
- Sightseeing on the Intracoastal Waterway
- Regular sightings of wildlife
- Suitable for all ages!
- Small, private tour of up to 6 people!
Take a Trip Through Time
Our Historic Savannah Cruises are a tourist favorite! With this boat trip, you’ll enjoy a private tour to Georgia’s oldest city – Savannah. Setting off from Hilton Head Island, sit back and relax as we glide past hotspots and wildlife that make for an unforgettable experience.
Tick off your sightseeing list as we cruise past Harbor Town, Daufuskie Island, Old Fort Jackson and River Street. Passing across the Calibogue Sound, you’ll see a range of harbors, local life and wildlife that never disappoint.
After the scenic Intracoastal route, we’ll head into Savannah’s historic harbor. Here you’ll get the chance to disembark onto the historic ballast stones, walk along the riverfront and take in the history and views that are so widely loved.
Before our return journey, why not grab a bite to eat before touring the buildings and shops of River Street and the historic open air market, churches, monuments and fountains.
Then, we’ll head back to your drop-off point. Depending on the season, we may witness a stunning sunset over the horizon alongside glittering mansions, ports and gated communities.
Historic Savannah Cruises, Suitable for All Ages
Our Historic Savannah Cruises are suitable for all ages! Whether you plan on enjoying a boat trip with your kids or grandparents, we always work to ensure you leave the boat feeling better than you did when you arrived.Small Private Boat Tour!
Why us? Unlike many other Historic Savannah Cruises, we provide private tours to groups of up to 6. This makes us a favorite for families and small groups looking to avoid the chaos of the bigger tourist cruises. We’ll keep you entertained as Captain Brody and Captain Dick provide a passionate guided commentary made just for you!What Will You See on Our Historic Savannah Boat Tours?
Our Historic Savannah Cruises will pass through the following and more:River Street
Disembarking in Savannah’s Riverwalk is a truly unique experience. This pleasant harbor has more than 75 boutiques, galleries, studios and restaurants located in the old cotton warehouse. Once you’ve set foot on the famous ballast stones, you can take a stroll along the riverfront or head into the historic heart of River Street. With time on your hands, you’ll get the chance to feel the history and grab a bite to eat before our return.Port of Savannah
As we near our destination, we’ll head into the Port of Savannah – the nation’s largest port in volume. With dozens of piers, docks and wharves, you’ll see both Savannah’s Historic Riverfront and glimpses of the big container ships that arrive here every day.The Calibogue Sound
The Calibogue Sound separates Hilton Head Island from the mainland. On our Historic Savannah Cruises, we’ll cross this deep, curved meeting of rivers. It’s home to a range of natural beauty, from salt marshes and wildlife parks to sand bars, dolphins and sea birds.Daufuskie Island
Our Historic Savannah Cruises pass by the island described as a Low Country paradise – Daufuskie Island. With white-sand beaches, ancient oaks and historical landmarks, this island is a local favorite that combines the new with the old.Wildlife on Historic Savannah Cruises
One of the best parts of our Historic Savannah Cruise is the chance to see a variety of local wildlife! Our guests regularly enjoy marine wildlife sightings, including Osprey, Herons, Egrets, Pelicans, Cormorants, Oystercatchers, Bald Eagles, jumping stingrays and maybe Sea Turtles!Will We See Dolphins?
Yes, we often see dolphins! We regularly see Bottlenose Dolphins swim right up to the boat as we head through Low Country Waters, close to the Atlantic Ocean. These friendly mammals are a truly stunning sight to behold and the highlight of any Hilton Head boat tour.Best Things to See in Savannah
Take a Trip Through Time
Our historic Savannah cruises will stop at River Street, giving you the chance to enjoy a truly historical experience. This street is lined with history, from the African-American and World War II Monuments to the Olympic Cauldron and old cotton warehouses. Every step of the riverfront is lined with stories.Shopping
River street is the place to buy a Savannah souvenir. There’s a range of classic stores alongside the old-fashioned open-air market. Fresh air, a river breeze and shops for everyone!Grab a Bite or Drink
Our guests love to enjoy a tasty meal or ice-cold beer once we arrive in Savannah. Enjoy legendary Shrimp, fresh beignets or stunning views from River Street’s rooftop bars.Soak Up The View
We always encourage our historic Savannah cruise guests to stroll along the riverfront. Why? Because it’s the ultimate viewing point of the historic port! You’ll see giant container ships, sea birds and loads more.Savannah’s River Street Facts:
- River Street is situated along the Savannah River, where the colony of Georgia was founded in 1733.
- In the 1700s, it was the main port for goods and by the 1800s the world’s leading exporter of cotton.
- River Street’s famous cobblestones are from around the world, including Madeira Island, Spain, Canada, France and the British Isles. Originally used as ship ballast stones, they became affordable building material.
- River Street is considered one of the most haunted places in Savannah. With a dark history of slavery and burial grounds, many people claim the souls live on.
- Remnants of Savannah’s dark past can still be discovered on River Street, with many structures that held enslaved people still standing today.
- Savannah hosted the Olympic yachting events for the Atlanta games in 1996. The famous cauldron is still there today and was once lit by the original flame from Olympia, Greece!
- In 1977, $7 million was spent renovating the old warehouses to make the riverfront we can today enjoy.
Historic Savannah Cruises From Hilton Head, South Carolina
If you’re interested in booking a guided historic Savannah boat tour leaving from Hilton Head, SC, contact us today. Suitable for all ages, booking in advance is strongly recommended to ensure we can accommodate your group. If you’re looking for an exciting adventure other than our historic Savannah cruises, check out some of our other packages: Hilton Head Dolphin Tours, Hilton Head Sunset Cruises, Hilton Head Crabbing, Hilton Head Vanishing Island Tours, Hilton Head Fireworks Cruises or if you’re looking to relax and let your hair down, we have custom tailored a Hilton Head Booze Cruises just for you!
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GOOGLE REVIEWS from our Happy Guests
Based on 154 reviews
RC&CL Kolb
00:10 05 Aug 26
Captain Kat and first mate Michelle are top notch!! They gave us a great cruise and we're very knowledgeable of the area, I highly recommend the cruise!!
Hans Meeldijk
20:41 01 Aug 26
Great trip with captain Brody. Even helped us to find some fossile shark tooth!! Recommended!
Sally Markowski
02:11 26 Jul 26
We have had three great adventures with Captain Brody: Sunset Dolphin Cruise, Disappearing Island, and most recently a fishing charter. Each one has been amazing. Captain Brody is very knowledgeable and patient; is a great tour! Looking forward to our next visit!
Nikii Hunt
20:03 18 Jul 26
Hilton Head Dolphin Tours with Captain Brody is a MUST if you're in the area! My husband, our four teens (13, 14, 16, and 19), and I had such a great time on the private tour. It felt so much more personal than being on a crowded boat. The best part was seeing so many dolphins! They were everywhere and so playful. Watching them swim alongside the boat and pop up all around us was something we'll never forget.Captain Brody was fantastic. He knows so much about the dolphins—their habits, where to find them, what they eat, breeding, and so much more. He also shared interesting facts about the local ecosystem and other marine life. As a mom and a teacher, I loved that we came away having learned so much while having fun.Brody made the experience so memorable for our family. He was knowledgeable, personable, and just fun to spend time with on the water. We all agreed this was one of our favorite parts of our trip, and we’ll definitely be booking another tour the next time we’re in Hilton Head!
Jacob Jones
01:03 25 Jun 26
Highly recommend!! We were supposed to do a Disappearing Island tour, but the weather was not cooperating. Instead, Captain Brody took us on a shark tooth and sea shell tour - we had such a good time! Captain Brody was very nice, helped us find a bunch of fossilized shark teeth, showed us several homes on the water, shared some history of the Hilton Head area, and stopped any time we saw a dolphin (there were several). Captain Brody even took the time to rescue a hat that blew overboard - he did a great job!
Katie McGinnis
22:21 06 Jun 26
Captain Brody was an amazing tour guide for our dolphin boat tour! We saw so many dolphins!!! His knowledge of dolphins combined with his easy going personality (we had to change our time several times due to weather and schedule changes on our end) made for the perfect outing! His tour is the best kept secret in Hilton Head!
Noot M
20:46 03 Jun 26
Brody was awesome and fun!!!
Michelle Murphy
19:21 03 Jun 26
We had the best day with Captain Brody on our girls trip! Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was so much fun and accommodating. Definitely book with him when you're in Hilton Head. We just did a booze cruise type trip but he offers so much more.
Neha Amin
14:45 27 May 26
Captain Brody was amazing. He was recommended to us by another family. I even screwed up the timing and he made it work. My two boys had such a great time looking at dolphins and learning and, of course, cruising. Highly highly recommend
Dan Spurling
10:57 22 May 26
This tour was one of the highlights of our family vacation. We saw dolphins and learned a lot about them as well as many other things in relation to the local wildlife and culture. Thank you!
