Charleston Harbor Tours Announces Fall and Holiday Experiences

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Charleston Harbor Tours is welcoming the fall and holiday seasons with a lineup of experiences on land and water, including wine cruises, Holiday Festival of Lights bus tours and brunch cruises with Santa.

The seasonal programming begins with Wine Down Wednesday Cruises aboard the Charleston Princess. The 90-minute evening cruises include curated wine tastings and a personal charcuterie box from The Social Spread SC.

Guests will cruise Charleston Harbor with views of the city skyline and landmarks including Fort Sumter, The Battery, Patriots Point and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Additional wine, beer and cocktails will be available for purchase.

Wine Down Wednesday Cruises are scheduled for Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and 21, and Nov. 4 and 18. Cruises run from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with boarding beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For the holiday season, Adventure Sightseeing, the land tour division of the Charleston Tours & Events family, will offer bus transportation to the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.

The tours will run from Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 and last approximately 3 1/2 hours. Guests will be able to experience more than 700 light displays featuring more than 2 million lights without having to drive or find parking at the park.

Buses will depart daily at 4:45 p.m. from the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. Private and group tours are also available.

Charleston Harbor Tours will also offer Santa Brunch Cruises aboard the Charleston Princess on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 13 and 20.

The family-friendly cruises will feature a brunch buffet, harbor views and a visit from Santa. Tickets also include a keepsake photo with Santa.

Santa Brunch Cruises will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with boarding beginning at 10:15 a.m.

“Charleston is a wonderful place to celebrate the changing seasons, and these experiences allow our guests to enjoy the city in several completely different ways,” said Drew Yochum, vice president of sales and marketing. “Whether they are sipping wine on the harbor, experiencing the Festival of Lights or sharing brunch with Santa, we want every guest to leave with lasting memories.”

Advance reservations are recommended for all seasonal experiences. Cruise and Santa Brunch information is available through Charleston Harbor Tours, while Festival of Lights bus tour information is available through Adventure Sightseeing.