4 Savannah Boat Tours to Build a Day Around

1.90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,367 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard a traditional red, white, and blue Savannah riverboat. A live captain’s narration covers port traffic, Savannah history, and Old Fort Jackson. Choose climate-controlled indoor seating, open-air decks, or upper-deck benches. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but lunch is not included.

“Take a lightweight jacket! We were warm in the sunshine but lots of us donned our outerwear once we were underway in the cool breeze.”

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2.Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,938 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about 90 minutes touring Savannah’s squares, mansions, Victorian District, City Market, and River Street by trolley, then cruise the Savannah River for another 90 minutes. Guides such as Chris, Joyce, Stephanie, and Steve have earned praise for lively storytelling. Choose hotel pickup or meet at the Savannah Visitors Center.

“The tour was very educational and interesting. We had a great time. We learned a lot of the history of Savannah.”

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3.Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,386 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $73Top rated

Spend 5 to 6 hours traveling by trolley from Savannah to Tybee Island, with a dolphin cruise, lunch stop at The Crab Shack, beach time, and views of Fort Pulaski and Cockspur Island Lighthouse. Guides such as Stephanie, Dennis, Chris, Max, and Radar are known for sharing local history. Lighthouse entry and lunch cost extra.

“This tour is a must do on a nice day! Dennis was a wonderful tour guide! He explained so much about the history of Savannah on our way to Tybee Island. Lunch at the Crab Shack was wonderful. The dolphin cruise was great and we saw many dolphins, but go on a warm day, we froze on the water since it was 55 that day. Tybee Island was very pretty and the lighthouse is awesome. The old lighthouse on the dolphin cruise was my favorite.”

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4.Riverboat Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,206 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Spend 90 minutes aboard a Savannah Riverboat Cruises vessel, hearing an English-speaking captain or guide explain the river, port, ships, and Civil War-era landmarks. You’ll pass the historic riverfront, head toward Old Fort Jackson, and have indoor and outdoor seating, with food and drinks available to buy.

“Enjoyable cruise down the river, great staff and knowledgeable narration”

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