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Savannah Riverboat Cruises Sunset Cruise

March 15 - march 16.

Enjoy refreshing evening breezes and captivating sunsets from our open-air top deck patio. Sit back and relax or get up and dance to the tunes from the 50’s through today performed by one of our own Riverboat Entertainers. **THIS CRUISE DOES NOT INCLUDE A DINNER BUFFET*

FULL BAR AND GRILL AVAILABLE! ORDER DELICIOUS DRINKS, APPETIZERS, SALADS, SANDWICHES, ENTREES & MORE!

Boarding at 6:00 p.m., Sailing at 7:00 p.m., Returning at 9:00 p.m.

Friday, March 15: Adults $48.95* each | Children( 5-12) $32.95* each Children 4 & under are complimentary

Saturday, March 16: Adults $52.95* Children (5-12) $34.95* Children 4 & under are complimentary

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* Prices do not include state tax, local tax, port fees, or service charges.

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You will receive an incredible experience to see Georgia's historic “First City” and her thriving port from the water's unique perspective. Decked out in traditional red, white and blue these towering riverboats are a staple along Savannah's historic riverfront.  

Enjoy refreshing evening breezes and captivating sunsets from our open-air top deck patio. Sit back and relax or get up and dance to the tunes from the 50’s through today performed by one of our own Riverboat Entertainers. Our exclusive Skyline Bar and Grill is available on board for your dining pleasure.

 The Georgia Queen can hold up to 1,000 passengers and another riverboat, the Savannah River Queen can hold up to 600 passengers.  You can expect to cruise with at least a couple of hundred other people.  

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• 9 E River St
• 31401-1295, Savannah, Georgia, United States

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• 9 East River Street
• 31412, Savannah, Georgia, United States
• Tue, Apr 16 -
• Wed, Apr 17 $54
• Thu, Apr 18 $54
• Fri, Apr 19 $54
• Sat, Apr 20 $58
• Sun, Apr 21 $54
• Mon, Apr 22 $54
• Tue, Apr 23 $54
• Wed, Apr 24 $54
• Thu, Apr 25 $54
• Fri, Apr 26 $54
• Sat, Apr 27 $58
• Sun, Apr 28 $54
• Mon, Apr 29 $54
• Tue, Apr 30 $54

Weekday Sunset Cruise

• Activity duration is 2 hours 2h 2h

Sunset Cruise: Enjoy refreshing evening breezes & captivating sunsets from our open-air top deck patio. Specialty menu & cash bar available. Boarding begins at 6:00pm.

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Music played by one of the Riverboat Entertainers
• What's included What's included Exclusive Skyline Bar and Grill is available on board to purchase ala carte items
• What's included What's included 2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise
• What's excluded What's excluded Hotel pickup and drop-off
• What's excluded What's excluded THE DINNER BUFFET IS NOT INCLUDED

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
• Riverboats do not have a dress code
• A cash bar is available on all cruises for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Yes, smoking is allowed, but only on the outside decks. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the interior cabin of the boat
• The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not
• YOU MUST ALLOW AN EXTRA 30-60 MINUTES TO FIND PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH. YOU WILL NOT BE OFFERED A REFUND IF YOU MISS THE BOAT.

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You will receive an incredible experience to see Georgia's historic "First City" and her thriving port from the water's unique perspective. Decked out in traditional red, white and blue these towering riverboats are a staple along Savannah's historic riverfront.  

Enjoy refreshing evening breezes and captivating sunsets from our open-air top deck patio. Sit back and relax or get up and dance to the tunes from the 50’s through today performed by one of our own Riverboat Entertainers. Our exclusive Skyline Bar and Grill is available on board for your dining pleasure.

 The Georgia Queen can hold up to 1,000 passengers and another riverboat, the Savannah River Queen can hold up to 600 passengers.  You can expect to cruise with at least a couple of hundred other people.  

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Stop At: Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 E River St, Savannah, Georgia 31401

Decorated in traditional riverboat red, white, and blue, floating palaces continue to transport visitors back to a time when elegance and relaxation were expected from river travel. There are a variety of hour and a half cruises including the ever-popular Sightseeing Cruise, the Dinner Entertainment Cruise, special Luncheon trips, Sunday Brunch, the beautiful Sunset Cruise and the Moonlight Party Cruise depending on your taste. There is a tour experience for everyone. The dinner cruises are unguided; the sightseeing, lunch and brunch cruises has a live guide.

Both riverboats offer a glass-enclosed climate-controlled dining and observation deck with panoramic views, open-air patio, and has numerous bench seats that line the upper decks for incredible city views and plenty of sunshine.. Anytime is a good time for a cruise down the river. 

Come and enjoy Savannah’s only riverboat tour and dining experience!

Sample Dinner Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Beef Carving Station, Savannah Style Shrimp & Grits, Baked Chicken w/Artichoke Cream Sauce, Fresh Catch of the Day, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Assorted Side Salads, Garden Salad w/Dressings & Toppings, Fruit Display, Bread Service & Choice of Dessert Service.

Sample Lunch Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Chef's Special, Southern Fried Chicken, Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits, Southern Style Turnip Greens, Creamy Squash Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Souffle, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Warm Rolls w/Butter & Dessert. **Please mention if you have any dietary restrictions and you will be accommodated as much as possible.  **Alcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price; a cash bar is available on board.  The minimum drinking age is 21.  ID will be required when boarding. --------------------

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1:00pm & 3:30pm - Sightseeing Cruise

1:00pm Lunch Cruise

1:00pm Brunch Cruise

7:00pm Dinner Cruise

7:00pm Sunset Cruise

7:00pm Gospel Cruise

9:30pm Moonlight Cruise

Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to our departure time for sightseeing cruises and 60 minutes prior for food cruises

Sample Lunch Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Chef's Special, Southern Fried Chicken, Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits, Southern Style Turnip Greens, Creamy Squash Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Souffle, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Warm Rolls w/Butter & Dessert.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Us 17, Sr 404, Savannah, Georgia

Views of Talmadge Memorial Bridge

Pass By: Historic River Street, River St., Savannah, Georgia 31401

A broad waterfront promenade lined with shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, River Street is one of the main arteries of the historic city.

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• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 07:00 PM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

• Music played by one of the Riverboat Entertainers
• Exclusive Skyline Bar and Grill is available on board to purchase ala carte items
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• THE DINNER BUFFET IS NOT INCLUDED

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• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
• Riverboats do not have a dress code
• A cash bar is available on all cruises for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Yes, smoking is allowed, but only on the outside decks. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the interior cabin of the boat
• The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not
• YOU MUST ALLOW AN EXTRA 30-60 MINUTES TO FIND PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH. YOU WILL NOT BE OFFERED A REFUND IF YOU MISS THE BOAT.

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

• This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Stepping into Savannah is like walking through the pages of history. It is touted as America’s first planned city, masterminded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733. It sets the stage for an enchanting vacation filled with public squares, a mix of historic buildings of different bygone eras, manicured parks, and horse-drawn carriages. It’s where every cobblestone whispers stories of the past, making it not just Georgia’s oldest city but also one of the most alluring destinations in the South. If you’re looking for things to do in Savannah, you have plenty of options.

Take a Historic District Tour

The best way to get a feel for the city is to book a walking tour of the Historic District. This area is known for its beautiful 18th and 19th-century architecture, cobblestone streets, and lush squares. Savannah holds one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the US. Most often, your guide will be a resident and knowledgeable about the area, being able to share stories about past residents and historical events. Guides can also recommend places to eat and what to see next.

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Savannah is home to plenty of international cuisines and local favorites. However, if you are here for the Southern cooking, you’re in for a treat. Must-tries are local shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken and waffles, and Savannah Red Rice. If you want to combine history, beer, and food in one location, check out The Crystal Beer Parlour. It has locally brewed beer, tasty Southern and American treats, and a restaurant operating since the early 1930s. 

For homestyle Southern cooking and hospitality, try Mrs Wilkes Dining Room . This eatery features large tables where guests can make new friends while dining with strangers. This is great for solo travelers who may feel awkward dining alone. The menu changes daily, but you can expect staples like fried chicken, okra and tomatoes, butter beans, and collard greens. 

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Savannah has numerous beautiful squares, but this one stands out for a few unique reasons. Notably, it served as a backdrop in the 1997 film  Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack, an adaptation of John Berendt’s novel. Encircling the monument dedicated to Casimir Pulaski, the square features meticulously maintained gardens and serene oak trees adorned with Spanish moss. Additionally, the surrounding structures are among Savannah’s oldest, dating back to the 1800s, adding a historical charm to the area.

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Like New Orleans , Savannah is one of the top haunted cities in the US. You can expect to hear the history and stories of the inhabitants who once lived here. You’ll find ghost tours in just about every city and town the world over, but in places steeped in history like Savannah, you can expect a lot of options. Therefore, it depends on what sort of tour you prefer.

Walking tours offer a more personal approach, but if you’re not a fan of walking or are limited on time, there’s the Haunted Hearse Tour and Haunted Trolley tours. The pros of the latter are that your group size is limited and you don’t have to crowd on pavements to hear someone speak. Some of the walking tours allow very large groups and will hand out earphones for you to listen to the guide. If you’d rather have a more personalized experience, try Travel Curious or Savannah Tours and Tales .

Check Out Savannah Theatre and Lucas Theatre

The Savannah Theatre dates to 1818 and lays claim to some famous performers, including Oscar Wilde and W. C. Fields.  In the ’50s, it was turned into a movie theater. Today, it still operates as a working theatre with stage productions such as Jersey Boys and Fiddler on the Roof.  Recently, it was featured on The Travel Channel’s paranormal show compliments of the ghostly activity in the building.  

The Lucas Theatre was built as a movie house in the 1920s. The exterior of the building is Spanish Baroque Revival, while the interior is a combination of Art Deco and Greek Revival. It was one of the first public buildings in the US to have air conditioning in 1926 — something that is very welcome in Savannah summers. In the ’70s, it was set to be demolished, but it was finally saved and restored in the ’80s by the newly formed Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Today, it is home to movies and many live performances. 

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• 2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise

• Exclusive Skyline Bar and Grill is available on board to purchase ala carte items
• Music played by one of the Riverboat Entertainers
• Entry/Admission - Savannah Riverboat Cruises
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• THE DINNER BUFFET IS NOT INCLUDED
• Riverboat Ticket Office, 9 E River St, Savannah, GA 31412, USA Please go to the Ticket Office before boarding. The Riverboat Ticket Office is located directly in front of the riverboat dock at 9 East River Street, directly behind City Hall and next door to the Hyatt Regency. Please provide ID with this Voucher
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
• Riverboats do not have a dress code
• A cash bar is available on all cruises for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Yes, smoking is allowed, but only on the outside decks. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the interior cabin of the boat
• The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not
• Most travelers can participate
• YOU MUST ALLOW AN EXTRA 30-60 MINUTES TO FIND PARKING IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH. YOU WILL NOT BE OFFERED A REFUND IF YOU MISS THE BOAT.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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• You'll start at Riverboat Ticket Office 9 E River St, Savannah, GA 31412, USA Please go to the Ticket Office before boarding. The Riverboat Ticket Office is located directly in front of the riverboat dock at 9 East River Street, directly behind City Hall and next door to the Hyatt Regency. Please provide ID with this Voucher See address & details
• 1 Savannah Riverboat Cruises Stop: 2 hours - Admission included Decorated in traditional riverboat red, white, and blue, floating palaces continue to transport visitors back to a time when elegance and relaxation were expected from river travel. There are a variety of hour and a half cruises including the ever-popular Sightseeing Cruise, the Dinner Entertainment Cruise, special Luncheon trips, Sunday Brunch, the beautiful Sunset Cruise and the Moonlight Party Cruise depending on your taste. There is a tour experience for everyone. The dinner cruises are unguided; the sightseeing, lunch and brunch cruises has a live guide. Both riverboats offer a glass-enclosed climate-controlled dining and observation deck with panoramic views, open-air patio, and has numerous bench seats that line the upper decks for incredible city views and plenty of sunshine.. Anytime is a good time for a cruise down the river.  Come and enjoy Savannah’s only riverboat tour and dining experience! Sample Dinner Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Beef Carving Station, Savannah Style Shrimp & Grits, Baked Chicken w/Artichoke Cream Sauce, Fresh Catch of the Day, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Assorted Side Salads, Garden Salad w/Dressings & Toppings, Fruit Display, Bread Service & Choice of Dessert Service. Sample Lunch Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Chef's Special, Southern Fried Chicken, Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits, Southern Style Turnip Greens, Creamy Squash Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Souffle, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Warm Rolls w/Butter & Dessert. **Please mention if you have any dietary restrictions and you will be accommodated as much as possible.  **Alcoholic drinks are not included in the ticket price; a cash bar is available on board.  The minimum drinking age is 21.  ID will be required when boarding. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- 1:00pm & 3:30pm - Sightseeing Cruise 1:00pm Lunch Cruise 1:00pm Brunch Cruise 7:00pm Dinner Cruise 7:00pm Sunset Cruise 7:00pm Gospel Cruise 9:30pm Moonlight Cruise Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to our departure time for sightseeing cruises and 60 minutes prior for food cruises Sample Dinner Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Beef Carving Station, Savannah Style Shrimp & Grits, Baked Chicken w/Artichoke Cream Sauce, Fresh Catch of the Day, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Assorted Side Salads, Garden Salad w/Dressings & Toppings, Fruit Display, Bread Service & Choice of Dessert Service. Sample Lunch Menu (subject to change based upon discretion & availability):  Chef's Special, Southern Fried Chicken, Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits, Southern Style Turnip Greens, Creamy Squash Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Souffle, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Warm Rolls w/Butter & Dessert. Read more Pass by Talmadge Memorial Bridge Historic River Street
• You'll return to the starting point

• richardc167 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting river boat experience Worthwhile and informative. Went a short distance up river allowing an abbreviated view of port area (3rd busiest in US) and work to expand port. Good explanations of the sights without being overbearing. Seating inside and outside. Appeared that one could eat on board before excursion began. Recommended. Read more Written April 15, 2024
• densief 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Relaxing time This is a basic trip down the river. We took the 330 cruise and were back by 545. Fun and interesting information but repetitive if you have taken other tours. We soaked up the sun on the top deck with an adult beverage and enjoyed just being on the river Read more Written April 11, 2024
• richardc167 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Worthwhile experience Very much enjoyed the cruise. There was informative narration during much of the trip. Savannah is 3rd busiest port in the US and is expanding. Saw some port facilities and then various places along the river headed towards the Atlantic. Seating inside and outside. Glad we scheduled this cruise as part of visit to Savannah. Read more Written April 9, 2024
• Lauri W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience Narrator (Zacharias??) was extremely good and made the tour worth while. We learned so much. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Read more Written April 9, 2024
• 752bethanyk 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles It was a pretty Off-Putting cruise today... narrator/ sites were fine but management and staff are questionable... The experience of a riverboat cruise is what we were looking most forward to on this trip to Savannah. The boat/ tour narrator deserves 5 stars but because of my experience I would rate it an overall 2 or 3 stars. My husband and I went on the lunch/site seeing cruise around 1pm. The buffet style food was very good but I found a long black hair in my mashed potatoes which really put me off. I didn't bring it to the staffs attention because accidents happen and we were trying to enjoy the afternoon on the boat. I decided to order a smoothy that comes in a souvenir cup and asked our waitress if I place the order with her or at the bar. She was very nice and said she would get that for me. Once she returned I asked if I pay now or at the end of the cruise for the drink. She said I can pay at the end but to come find her. My husband and I went to the upper deck to enjoy the sites and as I was drinking the smoothy I sucked up a peice of some type of flimsy metal thing, i'm not sure what it was but I am glad I didnt swallow it. I stopped drinking the smoothy because I didn't know what else was in it. As the boat was about to dock we went downstairs to pay at the bar and show the manager that there had been something in the drink just so they were aware. The woman at the bar looked at the peice of metal (which she took bare handed even though I told her it had been in my mouth and she said she didnt care), then threw my drink/souvenir cup away and offered to make me another peach smoothy. I excepted the new drink and had my card ready to pay for it when she told me not to worry about it because she wasn't going to make me pay for a drink that had something nasty in it. I said are you sure? She said yes, I told her thank you and then my husband and I went on our way to leave the boat. We made it off the boat when I hear a woman calling "ma'am! You forgot to pay for that!" I turn around to see our waitress running off the ship towards us....I told her, "I'm sorry you came all the way down here but the employee at the bar told me I didn't need to pay for the drink because there was some piece of metal in it." She said oh I had thought you just forgot to pay, but anyways my manager said you still have to pay for the original tab... I looked at her and said I have no problem doing that, that was why I came up to the bar in the first place so I could find you and pay for my drink and also let the manager know they had some metal material in my drink, I'm not trying to steal a 12 dollar smoothy." She apologized and said she was sorry for embarrassing me. I paid for the drink (which I had no problem doing). For the manager to make the waitress chase me off the ship through a crowd of people when I was told not to worry about the tab is crazy to me. If they can take an entire smoothy and souvenir cup and throw it in the trash because there was something bad in it, I think it would have been more classy just to write off the cup/ incident rather than having her chase me down. Especially when the manager was right there witnessing when the employee discarded the drink and made me a new one then didn't let me pay for it in the 1st place. In hindsight maybe the employee didnt realize I hadn't paid for any drink yet, but thats not how it came across at the time since when I approached her I literally said, "Hey, I need to pay for my drink but I also need to let you know I found this metal thing in it." Really disappointing since the cruise already makes so much money, and I had "settled" the issue before leaving the ship...just to be embarrassed in front of a bunch of strangers by being chased off this big ship. The nice waitress really should find another job, I don't see the Mangers chasing anyone off the boat over a cup. If you go on this ship maybe just skip the potential drama that comes with buying any special drink, and watch out for hairs in your food. Read more Written April 6, 2024
• W2659IDvirginiaa 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Savannah Riverboat narrated lunch cruise My family enjoy the greet service of the staff, the narrator, the food. Overall, the weather was perfect to be out. We definitely will do it again. Read more Written April 6, 2024
• Passenger625370 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Dolphins in the river! The food was good and the narration was informative. The views are quite industrial, but we did see dolphins! Got to see the cannon fired at the fort! Read more Written April 5, 2024
• C2535GJangelab 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles UNCLEAN! The boat is filthy! The women’s restroom on the first deck was dirty. The floors on all of the decks were dirty. This riverboat needs to be shutdown for a cleaning and an interior facelift. This is not something that I would have paid for if I had seen the interior of the boat before hand. Read more Written April 3, 2024
• Anneliese J 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Boring unless your interested in shipping containers This tour is only interesting if you’re curious about shipping containers and what is in the silos and storage along the river. Savannah is a beautiful city best enjoyed on land. The line for the boat cued up about an hour before departure and took that long to board as they had the compulsory photo taken before boarding. Staff was nice and courteous but there just isn’t anything interesting or scenic along this river. Save your money. Read more Written April 1, 2024
• dkemp719 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good Use of Time & Money It was an enjoyable cruise. Well worth the time and money. Make sure you sit on the right side of boat when you are facing the front of it. Most of the narrative is pointing out things of interest on that side of the boat. Enjoy the journey. Read more Written March 28, 2024
• jarrodb906 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Something a little special and unusual. We had a great time! We visited Savannah during our US road trip. Thought this would be a bit of an experience, and it was. The boat is beautiful, the cruise is very relaxed and casual. The staff are all wonderful, and the food is very good. The live entertainment was exceptional, and he absolutely made the whole experience. Love him, he engaged the crowd, had amazing stories, and is an absolute musical talent with a great repetoir. We did go in early spring and even though it had been a hot day, the evening can get a little cold. Take a warm coat or jacket if you're going to spend some time outside enjoying the scenery. Read more Written March 26, 2024
• Roving64514507351 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience for any age! Truly a great experience. The ship was clean and the crew was very friendly. The commentator knew extensively about Georgia’s history and I walked away gaining knowledge about the area that I didn’t know. They sold drinks and some food. Tip be the first on the ship and go straight to the bar to get water, drinks, food, etc because the line gets very long once everyone boards. Read more Written March 26, 2024
• SJLK4 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun, informative and great food! We did this cruise on a Monday afternoon. The food was great. It was the best fried chicken I have ever had! The tour was very informative and I got a lot of great pics. I would definitely do this again. Read more Written March 25, 2024
• 143tonyab 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Just OK It was cold and windy the day we had. It was hard to hear the information over the speakers when they were sharing the history . The lines were very long to get drinks. It was about 2 hours long and we went down to the fort and then came back. I can say I have done it so I would not do it again. I was underwhelmed. Read more Written March 24, 2024
• Relax627032 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disappointing savannah River trip This was definitely not value for money, not as advertised, the staff uniforms looked like they had not seen a washing machine or iron in years, dirty stained and crumpled. The food was very disappointing, cold watery mashed potato’s , cheese hot and sweaty, the crackers soft and stale. The staff were unhelpful, the food manger could not really care they were serving food that was inedible. Definitely would not recommend anyone taking a trip where food was included as all tables around us had food that could not be eaten due to reasons above. Read more Written March 24, 2024

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