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90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
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90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

By Savannah Riverboat Cruises
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Enjoy a 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruise in Savannah aboard this traditional riverboat. Hear our Captain’s intriguing tales and historic facts about our modern port and the ships that visit from all over the world. As a bonus you'll pass by Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest artillery pieces in the country.
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Ages 0-99, max of 999 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See Savannah from a new vantage point—the water 
  • Learn about the city from your guide on most cruises
  • Pass by Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest artillery pieces in the US
  • Enjoy panoramic views and great photo opportunities of the water and Savannah skyline

  • 90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Cruise
  • Fully Narrated Cruise
  • Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline
  • Hear the Captain’s tales and historic facts about our modern port and the visiting ships
  • Bar & Grille on top deck
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • *THIS CRUISE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUNCH BUFFET* please see luncheon cruise

Meet about 30 to 60 minutes before your cruise time to exchange your voucher at the Savannah Riverboat Ticket Office at 9 East River Street. Once boarded, choose your seat, either heading indoors to the climate-controlled dining and observation deck, or outdoors to the upper deck for sunbathing. On most tours, you’ll hear city history and fun facts about Savannah as you float and take in the sights, although a few tours do not include narration. Your boat returns to the original departure point at the end of your cruise.

Start:
  • 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
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49191P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Riverboats do not have a dress code
    • Boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs
    • The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not
    • Yes, smoking is allowed, but only on the outside decks. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the interior cabin of the boat
    • A cash bar is available on all cruises for the purchase of alcoholic beverages; minimum drinking age is 21 years
    • No walking is required for our tour
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The boarding ramps and main decks of each vessel are accessible by wheelchairs. The Georgia Queen is handicapped accessible and is outfitted with a passenger elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms. The main deck of the Savannah River Queen is handicapped accessible, but restrooms are not. Please contact our ticket office with questions.
    • 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 999 travelers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
    Are pets allowed on the 90- Minute Savannah River Cruise?
    No pets are not allowed on this tour.
    Answered Jun 2023

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49191P1

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      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
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    • Wonder42
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not worth the money for dinner
      The reasons we did not enjoy this was: you ate right away, before the boat started moving and you could not see the scenery. The entertainment was one man basically doing karaoke, and forgetting the words. This time of year at night was not the best time to go. Brunch would have been better. The food was fine. The scenery was industrial and interesting but not what I had thought. AND the boat was not a real paddle wheel. It was not what I thought a riverboat cruise would be, this was my fault for not researching well.
      Written November 13, 2024
    • 276SharonC
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Horrible food & Too Much Party atmosphere
      The food was the biggest disappointment. I didn’t enjoy any of it. We went up to the top deck for the views but the loud music was just not for us. If the food had been good I would have said it was worth the price but it wasn’t.
      Written October 25, 2024
    • 652jeanninep
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely 💯 ++
      Absolutely 💯! Best servers, especially Jaleea. The band, singers, and songs took us to our gospel church choir. We sang, danced and had a great time. We will be back again for certain
      Written October 23, 2024
    • mikesZ8068EN
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      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE FOR HURRICANES.
      Could not attend due to hurricane coming through. Savannah Riverboat will not re-schedule or refund. I certainly will not visit them when I do make it to Savannah. No Stars ......
      Written October 14, 2024
    • melissakQ3440FY
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun evening boat trip!
      Crew deserves an award for being so amazing! Everyone did a fantastic job being attentive, pleasant and helpful. Dinner buffet was ok but… Views were just beautiful. If you get to pass a container ship along the cruise take a video. It’s mind blowing. Entertainment was solid. Enjoyed the band playing some Dua Lipa at the end! This trip was a great way to finish our trip to Savannah but could be a way to begin it too.
      Written October 9, 2024
    • Martyy C
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      cat 4 hurricane
      cat 4 hurricane and won't give me a refund!!! don't reserve!!! trip advisor and cruise ship ignores my request with a terse NO REFUNDS!!
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    • M6680LIdebbiem
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      Had a fun evening with a great group of singers.
      We had a great time on this dinner cruise. The service was good and the music was fantastic. They also recognized people celebrating birthdays or anniversaries and really made us feel special.
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    • Peggy H
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and informative experience.
      Vessel is Beautiful and the crew was Excellent. They were friendly and accommodating. It had rained while we were eating then stopped. The crew was out immediately wiping down benches with towels so we could go out on deck and sit. Food was average - could have been warmer. Narrator was fun and informative. Picture crew were friendly and efficient. Price of pictures too high.
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    • gabrielnY8047BZ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      GREAT
      This was a great experience. It was very romantic I took my wife here for her birthday/anniversary. She really enjoyed it. I would go again. They had a buffet with a few different selections and also a live band.
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    • Pioneer26888383604
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      lunch cruise food was extremely over cooked chicken must have been under a warmer for over 24 hours macroni tasted bland
      Food was over cooked must have been under heater for 24 hours chicken. Macaroni fruit looked and tasted old minimum history discussed a lot of construction and cranes & barges
      Written September 15, 2024
    • 193jonis
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would not recommend for out-of-towners
      I had allowed myself plenty of time to go to Mass and drive to the waterfront, but finding a parking spot was a nightmare; finally found one of the last parking spots in a parking garage. Then I couldn't find the dock, the sign was hidden behind a hotel. Once I got on the boat I stood in line over 15 minutes just to get a beer. I would not recommend for tourists, it was all locals: couples or partying young girls, so not many interested in talking to a solo traveler. The DJ set himself up the top deck so those of us that were interested in enjoying an outdoor boat ride were relegated to the sides and front of the 3rd deck. And the paddle was fake!
      Written August 31, 2024
    • D2305GUjuliem
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun
      Staff (especially Chris) were very friendly. Music and food were great. Overall we had a very good time and would go again.
      Written August 31, 2024
    • pamquinn2018
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      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Take the cruise that doesn’t include dinner
      The cruise was nice and relaxing and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The buffet was very disappointing - food was not very good and I am not a picky eater. Even the dessert was bad. The entertainment was boring so we spent most of the cruise on the top deck just enjoying the ride.
      Written August 25, 2024
    • Jeff K
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    • Michelle A
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    jpandjon
    Lynchburg, VA5 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021
    The Savannah Riverboat Cruise, I recently took with my family, on The Georgia Queen was a disappointment and was overpriced. I had been wanting to ride on a steamboat/riverboat for years and was very excited to go on this sightseeing excursion. My son treated me to this tour and I hated to tell him how much I didn’t like it. The narrator for the cruise was far more interested in trying his hand at comedy than sharing information. I had expected the tour guide to start talking about the riverboat’s role in Savannah’s rich history or some information about the boat itself - guys love the specs. Perhaps giving some information about boats on the Savannah River 150 years ago, or even the role the River played in the growth of Savannah, would have saved the trip. Instead, we got to hear about the places to stay or eat along River Street and to make sure to include the “h” when we spelled Savannah. Some of the shore line is industrial and beyond their control, but it could have been salvaged with some history or engaging story telling. There was no correlation between the grandeur of the Riverboat and the city of Savannah. It was just an expensive boat ride. The guide did not seem professional in any form and did not represent the cruise company well. His attire was beyond casual and appeared sloppy; his delivery of information was poor at best; and his humor was not appreciated. We sat on the rooftop where there were a few umbrellas on tables on a warm, sunny afternoon. A fan would have been appreciated to just move some air. Sitting outside was our choice, but it could have been made a little more comfortable and just a little effort from the cruiseline. The only way to get any kind of refreshments was to stand in a long line on the 3rd deck that had one bartender. Many patrons spent much of the time below deck trying to get something to drink. That is not why one takes a sightseeing cruise. For the amount paid for the tickets, I think cups of water could easily have been available on both decks. Savannah Riverboat Cruises has missed an opportunity to make a “boat ride” a memorable, exciting, history filled and enjoyable experience. Instead it has provided our family, "buyer’s remorse" for spending that much money on a boat ride that we did not enjoy.
    Written September 14, 2021
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    Heidi Z
    Buffalo, NY705 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2020
    My daughter and I took this cruise, expecting a lot of older history but were pleasantly surprised how much information about Savannah today we learned! It is a huge boat and I think because of COVID only the third and fourth (fourth is the top deck, outside) decks were open, which was fine, because there was plenty of room! They ask you to arrive about an hour ahead of time, which gives them the opportunity to sell you food and beverages before even setting off! We started inside on the third deck, which is like a ballroom you would see in a hotel conference center - carpeted floors, ornate window drapes and chandeliers and tables (and booths) for seating (there was also an area that I imagine is for dancing at weddings and other chartered events). The bar offered casual fare (burgers, fries, Caesar salads, etc) and also had a full bar for drinks. We then went to the fourth deck outside for the tour. Again, even though they removed seats and tables for social distancing, there was still space for everyone and nothing felt crowded or uncomfortable. The narrator did a great job of story telling (The Waving Girl and the WWII shipyard) as well as being very informative about Savannah's recent developments in shipping and tourism and other things that give a much better sense of the nature of this city.
    Written June 21, 2020
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    Amren87
    Birmingham, AL42 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overall, it was unimpressive. There wasn't anything particularly negative to give it a low score, but also nothing particularly positive. The boat boards on River St, which had the most to look at, and the rest was a view of tall grass, a few birds, and lots of run-down, rusted out boats and docks, and a tour guide who seemed to think the mic in his hand was an opportunity to practice his stand-up routine before taking it to a casino in Mississippi. This having been our first trip to Savannah, I can honestly say now that we could have learned the same information from one of the walking tours in the historic district just as easily, and with smaller groups of people.
    Written June 1, 2021
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    Mandi W
    Marietta, GA9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021
    Beautiful view! So much fun! My fiance and I just did the sunset riverboat cruise - not the dinner one. We brought our own snacks and bought drinks there and we were fine.
    Note: it is a little chilly once the sun goes down, so dress for that.
    We were on the top outside deck to get the best view. But... the DJ does play music and it felt more like a club scene than a quiet, romantic feel it had when the ship took off.
    Masks were not enforced except when boarding. Social distancing was not possible when unboarding due to sheer number of people getting off at one time.
    Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and it was a great way to say good-bye to the city.
    Written April 19, 2021
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    BahamaWoodstar
    Memphis, TN16 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    Not worth it. Travel half mile up river, turnaround and go one mile down river and return. That’s it. Boat ride, yes. Tour, no. I would more liken it to a floating over priced mediocre restaurant only to get worse as the narrator (Mr. Microphone) constantly blares away for the entire duration on the ‘’voyage’’.
    Written June 19, 2021
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    Sue T
    Hamilton, Canada27 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021
    This boat tour was not was we expected. We expected our guide to be somewhat entertaining, a few laughs, perhaps some interesting facts. Instead, it was dull, dull, dull, boring, staid, too expensive for what it was, and left us wishing we had done something, anything else with our hard earned $$.
    We went on 6 walking tours, every one of them a good time and left us smiling, this one left us simply wanting to get off of the boat.
    Would not recommend.
    Written November 18, 2021
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    Lisa P
    Bucyrus, OH27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great riverboat tour! I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews but I thought this was well worth the money. Our narrator was very knowledgeable and provided a great overview of the history of Savannah. We started out on the top deck and bought our drinks at the bar. We sat at a table with an umbrella, so with the breeze it wasn’t too terribly hot. We made our way inside to the air conditioning which was very comfortable. I found that you could hear the narrator much better inside. There was a convenient restroom there as well. We did see a few freight liners and the beautiful architecture of River St. We also saw some dolphins and even military aircraft overhead. I really wish we could have traveled further down the river as it was so pretty and such a beautiful day.

    Just a note on parking: space near the river is limited. If you’re lucky you can find a spot along Bay St. We ended up parking in the Lincoln St. garage and there was plenty of space. It was about a 15 minute walk to the boat and cost $10 for the day.
    Written June 17, 2021
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    Brenton F
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Couples
    It’s as if the ship’s management were surprised that 100s of people, who they sold tickets to, actually showed up and wanted a cold cocktail or small snack. Don’t be deceived by the high ratings on trip
    Advisor, perhaps there is no competition or this was just an outlet. Cannot express how disappointed we were in that there was such an understaffed bar/ service area and lack of availability for what was on the menu. A few examples, none of the ship’s bar’s draft beer was operational, the majority of the bottle beer was not available or it ran out and the frozen drinks on the fourth deck bar were not working before the ship even sailed, and food was taking 45 minutes from order to delivery. Because of the understaffing spent more time in line than enjoying the view. Departed late, people were boarding well past waited 1pm and should have trusted my intuition that said get off the boat before it started as the above was evident before we sailed. Here’s a thought- put a beer/wine/soda kiosk in the corner of each ballroom. Easy. Make it more accessible for those in wheelchairs - I saw folks waiting for 20 plus minutes for an elevator. Oh, and how about actually stocking what was listed on the overpriced tourist menu. I expect to pay premium dollars for a drink, but would love it if you actually stocked what was advertised. On the positive side: the staff was excellent. But overworked and hustling to handle the huge lines and crowd. Total waste of time. Take the ferry up/down the river for a fraction of the price and grab a beverage before or after. The captain gave a great tour, and the overworked bar tenders were doing the best they could with a positive attitude as the pressed through the masses in line.
    Written February 22, 2023
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    Eileen E
    Bucks County, PA145 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    This evaluation would have earned one star but since the company was gracious enough to partially reimburse me, I'll up it a star.
    I pay for tours for one reason only - TO LEARN! (Not for the comfy bus, leisurely stroll or the fun boat ride) I want enrichment.
    We boarded early so that we would get really good seats. As we boarded the boat I ask TWO different crew members if I would be able to hear anywhere on the top deck. The answers were affirmative both times.. So, we selected seats in the front of the boat.
    Guess what. There were no loud speakers in the front of the boat.By the time we realized this, were basically stuck because our food was being delivered to where we were and there were no more available seats where the microphoned guide was narrating. I approached him and asked if he would mind wandering toward the front so the folks in that part of the boat could also enjoy the tour. He agreed to but never budged. Finally, roughly 40 minutes into this 90 minute tour we were able to get seats near the guide. Not long after that, he announced that he was going on a break that must have lasted 10 or 15 minutes. The tour was only 90 minutes! I have worked on and off as a tour guide over the years. Leaving a short tour for that length of time is unthinkable. At the conclusion as he stood waiting for tips, I mentioned that he never made it to the front of the boat. I received a flippant "sorry" as a response.
    What a total waste of my time and money. Since this was probably the only chance I'll ever have to visit Savannah and learn first hand about it, I am so very disappointed.
    Written January 6, 2020
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    Mark K
    2 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    HOW LOW CAN YOU GO??? What a frickin rip off!! Authentic riverboat my rear end!!! The damn boat is prp driven with a mocked up paddle wheel mounted on the back!! Also their website failed to mention that there is no place to park a 25' motorhome in the area. As a result I spent 90 minutes looking for parking only to end up in a parking lot with a group of locals looking to get their weekend in gear at the dockside watering hole that were rude as hell. After nearly getting into an altercation with one of them for trying to cut in front of me to take a parking spot I watched the boat leave only to realize my RV would not fit in that spot either. I finally found the office for the boat company only to have the manager refer me back to agency that sold me the tickets and infer that I was somehow responsible because all the other passengers had somehow found parking. However she she didn't like me raising my voice to defend myself to ask if they were all driving 25' long RVs. Likely because she was embarrassed!! I personally would not recommend visiting any place in the area, the people are rude disrespectful and completely unappreciative or deserving of your business. Take your hard earned money and spend it where you will be appreciated and have fun.😊
    Written May 16, 2023
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