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Savannah Riverboat Cruises - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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"This was a great time! It was a great break from walking and was nice to sit down, get some food, and listen to the tour! There's a bar and grill on the 3rd deck - the food was actually really good and fairly affordable. The tour guide was hilarious and made it so fun Olivia J.

Join us for an adventure on the majestic Savannah river!

Enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment and an unforgettable tour of our historic waterfront city aboard a Savannah Riverboat Cruise!  Delight in the refreshing river breezes on a sightseeing harbor tour and savor delicious local southern flavors while you applaud our unique cultural entertainment. Relax while you gather for a fun-filled dinner or a lavish midday brunch. Join our captain and award-winning crew for a one-of-a-kind cruise attraction that is not to be missed on your visit to Savannah! Save by booking tours and tickets online or call us for assistance with reservations, group tours, and private charters.

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Savannah Riverboat Cruises

See Savannah From The Water’s View! Enjoy refreshing river breezes on our sightseeing tour, savor rich flavors of the South during our luncheon cruise, relish in a Southern brunch tradition, engage in cultural entertainment, experience fun filled dinners and romantic sunsets.

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Savannah Riverboat Cruises offers the ultimate way to experience Georgia’s First City — from the river!

Want to take a day trip over to Savannah? Would you like to see the city from a unique point of view? And lastly, does a real Southern culinary experience sound inviting? Then Savannah Riverboat Cruises is the trip for you!

“We offer one of the most quintessentially Southern dining experiences,” said Savannah Riverboat Cruises’ owner Captain Jonathan H. Claughton. “Our dishes and menus use only the freshest ingredients available, and we try to incorporate locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.” And, best of all, many sightseeing cruises also include expertly prepared cuisine and a full bar.

Signature items include shrimp and grits, prime rib, house-fried chicken and coconut cream pie. Take a break from the everyday and indulge with a relaxing, leisurely cruise along the Savannah River, a historic waterway that once served as a main estuary for the South’s thriving cotton industry, and remains an active route for international shipping.

“When you take a dining cruise aboard Savannah Riverboat Cruises, you’re able to immerse yourself in Southern culture,” Claughton explained. “From our diverse menu selections to our unique cocktails and top-deck daiquiri bar, we have something for all ages. You can sit back and relax while you enjoy musical entertainment or historical narration provided by our captain aboard the grandest entertainment ship.”

Climate-controlled cruises depart daily from River Street.

Feel free to relax inside or head out onto the open-air deck for fantastic sightseeing along the river. Decorated in patriotic red, white and blue, these vessels draw visitors back in history.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises offers a variety of options to delight visitors. Enjoy the perfect Savannah getaway and a tasty meal on a Lunch Cruise or Sunday Brunch Cruise, both of which include a spectacular buffet featuring a wide range of Southern-inspired specialties. Dinner Cruises are scheduled throughout the year and include live music, as well as Savannah Shrimp and Grits, a beef carving station, roasted potatoes and delicious desserts.

For a memorable musical and culinary experience, try the Gospel Dinner Cruise, which features the uplifting sounds of Southern gospel music during a special two-hour dinner cruise. The specialty buffet includes Southern fried chicken, pulled pork BBQ, macaroni and cheese, garlic cheese biscuits, squash casserole and much more.

The popular Sunset Cruise departs daily from April through October and includes live music and delicious food and drink from the Skyline Bar and Grill aboard the riverboat.

“Our Sunset Cruise has a full bar and grill menu that is constantly evolving,” said Claughton. “Enjoy refreshing evening breezes and captivating sunsets from our open-air top deck patio with made-to-order dishes from our bar and grill.”

Daily Sightseeing Cruises showcase historic and present-day Savannah.

The ship’s captain even narrates it! The cruise provides close-up views of historic River Street only available from the water. It includes information about the Georgia Ports Authority, the Waving Girl statue, as well as architectural history. Special Seasonal Cruises are offered for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and other holidays throughout the year.

Riverboats are also available for private parties, meetings, weddings, themed cruises and family reunions. All boats operate under U.S. Coast Guard regulations for passenger safety.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises originally began in Savannah in 1991 under the direction of experienced Captain Jonathan H. Claughton. Over the years, the company has grown and established itself as a must-see tour and dining experience.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 E. River Street. (912) 232-6404 or  www.savannahriverboat.com .

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Riverboat Cruises in Savannah, GA

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Come aboard the River Explorer, conveniently located on River Street in downtown Savannah. Join us on sightseeing eco-tours of the Lowcountry and cruise the river, pass containerships, and take in the sights and wildlife as you head to the Port of Savannah. Ready for a fun Savannah adventure? Book your cruises from Savannah, Georgia online below!

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Dolphin Eco Tour Cruise

Come aboard the River Explorer and learn the history of Savannah and its surrounding waterways as you head out in search of our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Book your dolphin tour in Savannah online today!

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Port Tour of Savannah

Learn about the history of the Port of Savannah and what it has done for the state of Georgia, and all of America. No Savannah port tour is alike since the Port of Savannah is changing everyday! Book your tour online.

Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour Cruise

The only thing that could make a day spent in Savannah better is to finish it off on the water with a breathtaking sunset surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry waterways! Book your sunset cruise in Savannah, GA online today.

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Private Charters

Savannah Harbor Cruises offers private charters. Our vessel is perfect for groups of up to 49 passengers. Fill out an inquiry for pricing and availability today!

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July 4th Fireworks Cruise

Come celebrate America’s Birthday with the crew aboard the River Explorer! Savannah, being the first planned city in America, really knows how to throw a good party. Book your Savannah riverboat cruise with us online!