Charleston, South Carolina is a three-hour drive from where we are currently living, Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is always exciting to discover this city and driving for hours doesn’t really seem to matter. It has been hubby’s “home” from 2000-2005 and it has become one of our favorites after our two visits since we got married. There is so much this city can offer. We have been to the colorful and beautiful downtown Charleston and even tried one of their ghost tours, awed at the aquatic displays at South Carolina Aquarium, reconnected with the past in Magnolia Plantation, stalked some alligators at Audobon Swamp Garden, learned about war batteries at Fort Moultrie, met the Hunley at Charleston Museum, and said hello to Sullivan Island Lighthouse. This time, we are geared to do the Charleston Harbor Cruise. It was an hour and a half tour showcasing the beauty of Charleston aboard the General Beauregard vessel. It was an entirely different way to appreciate the city and it surely was one of the most unforgettable.
I am inlove with Charleston, again. It didn’t come as a surprise.
The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the New Cooper River Bridge
View while waiting for the harbor tour at the docks
Where do we go from here?
Waiting at the docks for the Harbor Cruise to start
View of South Carolina Aquarium aboard The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
View of Charleston Waterfront Park aboard The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
View of Charleston Waterfront Park with the Pineapple Fountain aboard The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
The beautiful pastel buildings as seen aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
View of Fort Sumter aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise, where the Civil War started
View of Sullivan Island Lighthouse aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
View of Fort Moultrie aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
View of USS Yorktown – Charleston SC – Historical Naval Ship of World War II while aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
Closer view of Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the New Cooper River Bridge, aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise
hubby and I aboard the The General Beauregard Harbor Cruise in Charleston, South Carolina
sakthi5028
October 19, 2012 at 6:26 AM
Beautiful Harbor and photos!!!
apple.e.e-s.
October 19, 2012 at 7:52 AM
thank you sakthi :)
sakthi5028
October 19, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Thanks too :) I am seeing all the places through your blog without moving from my seat :) So credit goes to you :) and keep going :)
colormusing
October 19, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful! Looks like fun!
apple.e.e-s.
October 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM
it was. i hope everyone can try it as well because it is worth it.
Honie Briggs
October 25, 2012 at 3:19 PM
I love Charleston. It was the girl’s getaway destination for me and my friend Donna for many years. The market, the carriage rides, Rainbow Row! I’m not sure if I’ll get back to Charleston. Seeing your photos was a nice reminder.
apple.e.e-s.
October 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM
you are not alone. charleston is really a beautiful city, who knows we could bump into each other one day :)
Honie Briggs
October 25, 2012 at 3:26 PM
You never know! :)