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Experience a 90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise from Yamacraw Village, Savannah
Experience Georgia’s rich maritime history from the water as you cruise past the iconic, towering riverboats decked in traditional red, white and blue along the Savannah historic riverfront, where your captain shares intriguing tales and facts about the modern port and the ships that visit from around the world; then head downriver to explore Old Fort Jackson, home to one of the nation’s largest and oldest original artillery pieces, with unbeatable photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline from the top deck, where a Bar & Grille is available for refreshments as you take in the views of Yamacraw Village and broader Georgia.
About this activity in Yamacraw Village
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.
Highlights
- Experience Savannah from the water on a classic red, white and blue riverboat - a unique perspective on the historic riverfront and active port.
- Enjoy a fully narrated 90-minute cruise with the Captain’s engaging stories and facts about the modern port and visiting ships.
- Float downriver to Old Fort Jackson to see one of the nation’s largest historic artillery pieces and capture iconic skyline photos.
- Relax on the top-deck Bar & Grille while you take advantage of superb photo opportunities of the riverfront and skyline.
Important Information
- This 90-minute Savannah riverboat cruise is fully narrated and suitable for all fitness levels; no walking is required.
- Wheelchair access is provided via boarding ramps and main decks; the Georgia Queen offers an elevator and accessible restrooms while the Savannah River Queen’s main deck is accessible but its restrooms are not-contact the ticket office if you have accessibility questions.
- Infants may ride in a stroller or sit on an adult’s lap; a cash bar is available for alcoholic purchases (21+), smoking is only permitted on outside decks, and there is no dress code.
- This cruise does not include a lunch buffet-see the luncheon cruise option for dining; allow an extra 30–60 minutes to find parking in downtown Savannah to avoid missing boarding.
Meeting Point
Arrive at the Savannah Riverboat Company dock on River Street in Yamacraw Village (near Factors Walk). Plan to be at the boarding area 30 minutes before departure, have your ticket ready, and look for the red, white and blue riverboat with crew assisting at the gangway.
Includes
- Relax on a top-deck bar & grille-perfect for drinks while you enjoy views of the Savannah waterfront
- Listen to the captain’s tales and learn historic facts about the modern port and visiting ships during the fully narrated cruise
- Capture excellent photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline from the riverboat
- Enjoy a 90-minute Savannah riverboat cruise with full narration throughout
Excludes
- This cruise does not include a lunch buffet-see the luncheon cruise option if you want a buffet
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
- The Georgia Queen is handicapped accessible and has a passenger elevator and accessible restrooms; the Savannah River Queen’s main deck is handicapped accessible but its restrooms are not
- Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller; infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels-no walking is required for the tour
- Smoking is allowed only on outside decks; no smoking is permitted inside the cabin
- A cash bar is available on all cruises for alcoholic beverages (minimum drinking age 21)
- Allow an extra 30–60 minutes to find parking in downtown Savannah; you will not be offered a refund if you miss the boat
Customer Reviews
8/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
We booked last minute when our dolphin tour got canceled due to choppy waters & high winds. Excellent experience. Lots of Savannah history packed into 90 minutes. Zaccheus was an excellent guide. Definitely recommend for the whole family!
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We had beautiful weather, a very smooth cruise, and a very knowledgble speaker. He was a history buff who was great at explaining the past. We had a great time.
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Summary:
Trip was great. The narrator was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and informative. He really made the trip so interesting.
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Know more about Yamacraw Village
You’ll board a traditional red, white and blue riverboat to enjoy fully narrated views of Savannah’s historic riverfront, the modern port with visiting ships from around the world, and a downstream trip to Old Fort Jackson, offering excellent photo opportunities of the skyline and waterfront.
Yes, a bar & grille is available on the top deck and a cash bar is offered on all cruises for alcoholic beverages, with a minimum drinking age of 21.
Smoking is permitted only on outside decks and not inside the interior cabin; strollers and prams are allowed for infants and small children.
The cruise lasts 90 minutes and is suitable for families and all physical fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
The vessels offer boarding ramps and main decks that are accessible by wheelchairs; one boat is outfitted with a passenger elevator and accessible restrooms, and another’s main deck is accessible though its restrooms are not-contact the ticket office with specific questions.
Yes, you should allow an extra 30–60 minutes to find parking in downtown Savannah to ensure you don’t miss the boat.
