Savannah Cruise Guests See World Famous Super Ship!

Savannah Cruise Guests See World Famous Super Ship!

Guests on our Historic Savannah Cruises got lucky today, as they saw one of the World’s largest container ships!

This super ship is as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall! It’s the first time it’s ever come to Savannah. And guess what? Our boat tour group got to see it up close! You can imagine the kids’ reaction when they saw surely the largest thing they’ve ever seen in their lives.

Docked in Savannah, we studied it as we cruised into Port of Savannah and then laid our eyes on it from the riverfront.

Thankfully, we didn’t get a Suez canal moment in Savannah.

2nd Biggest Container Ship in the World!

Sized at over 1,300 feet long, the ‘Marco Polo‘ has a capacity of 16,022 – making it the largest mega container ship ever to visit the Savannah ports.

It was a memorable day in the area, as Governor Henry McMaster and Congresswoman Nancy Mace welcomed the ship upon arrival at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant around midday.

The impressive ship is named after the famous explorer known for traveling the silk road to china.

It’s soon heading overseas, but it’s a great example of the unexpected thrills we regularly get on our Savannah Historic cruises.

These ports are a hive of activity. Although this super ship isn’t here every day, other wonders of engineering are. Massive ships pass through here all the time.

The Charleston Harbor Deepening Project will be finished by next year, allowing us to see these mega container ships on a more regular occasion.

What Else Did We See on Our Savannah Boat Tour?

So, we saw history be made this week on our Historic Savannah Cruises! But what else did we see?

A Thriving Riverstreet

Riverstreet is looking alive again after everyone’s least favorite year, 2020.

We’ve missed the buzz of life, so this was a great refresher. Disembarking on the old cobblestones, we saw loads of little boutique shops and art galleries.

Our group told us they found a nice restaurant to eat outside. Fresh air and fresh fish! Delicious.

Of course, they got a chance to take in the history of Riverstreet, too – from the monuments to the old cotton warehouses. Success!

Dolphins That Didn’t Disappoint

It’s not all man-made creations that catch our eyes, though.

Of course, on route, we saw something even better than mega-ships – dolphins! The dolphins swam within meters of the boat, so our guests were not disappointed. Clicking, squealing and jumping, they put on a great show(as usual)! We hoped for some jumping stingray, but maybe next time!

With the summer arriving, the sea birds are also out in their droves. Ospreys and herons were on the list this time as we left Hilton Head Island! Last week it was bald eagles and egrets!

Savannah Historic Cruises from Hilton Head Island, SC

If you’re interested in booking a guided historic Savannah boat tour leaving from Hilton Head, SC, contact us today.

Our booking slots are selling fast as the summer approaches, so it’s highly advised to book in advance.

If you’re looking for an exciting adventure other than our historic Savannah cruises, check out some of our other packages: Hilton Head Dolphin Tours, Hilton Head Sunset Cruises, Hilton Head Crabbing, Hilton Head Disappearing Island Tours, Hilton Head Fireworks Cruises or our Hilton Head Booze Cruises.

Captain Dick

Captain Dick

Never far from the water, Captain Dick was born in California, raised in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," and has spent the last 18 years enhancing Hilton Head Island, with his variety of talents and interests. A motivated, optimistic humanitarian, Captain Dick is a true builder at heart. He derives satisfaction and fulfillment in helping all he encounters, to create delightful and exciting memories.

A motivated, optimistic humanitarian, Captain Dick has always derived satisfaction and fulfillment in helping all he encounters, to create delightful and exciting memories.

Fascinated by the ocean and it's inhabitants, Captain Dick is inspired by the charming mystique and playful nature of dolphins. Similarly, to his journey as a father, dolphins awaken his senses to embrace presence in the moment. As a representative of the mysterious depths of planet Earth's oceanic universe, these blissful, adventurous sea creatures are an enchanted reminder for him, to have appreciation for the present and passage of time. Each precious moment, with dolphins, reveals how time has a way of traveling backwards, from present to past and future to present, in the blink of an eye.

Both professionally and personally, Captain Dick's positive influence has been seen and felt on the island since 2003. Beginning with homebuilding/construction, to fostering fun and entertainment through restaurant management. Presently, Captain Dick remains active in developing and maintaining peaceful and supportive home environments, not only for his own family, but also through his two Visiting Angels Home Care franchises, which have served the Lowcountry, under his ownership, for nearly the past decade.

In his free time, Captain Dick enjoys being outdoors, Father-son French toast and bacon Sundays. His favorite day of the year is Halloween.

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GOOGLE REVIEWS from our Happy Guests

4.9
Based on 94 reviews
The Big Daddy-O
The Big Daddy-O
17:25 25 Aug 23
Very friendly and scenic!
Kelly Killman
Kelly Killman
16:57 22 Aug 23
This was the BEST experience. Captain Brody was so great, he gave recommendations and took us to some really cool places. We also saw like 30 dolphins (amazing!) we had 6 girls for my bachelorette party and it was PERFECT. I would highly recommend this experience and will absolutely be rebooking the next time I’m in HH.
Kathryn Killman
Kathryn Killman
21:31 13 Aug 23
Captain Brody was absolutely awesome! Our Bachelorette group of 6 ladies had an amazing time on the water and fit very comfortably on the boat. Captain Brody helped us create the best tour using his expert knowledge of the area. We were able to cruise, swim, dock and go to a fun bar he recommended, and see a TON of dolphins. Cannot recommend enough!
John Frey
John Frey
16:54 02 Aug 23
Karen Wu
Karen Wu
14:45 31 Jul 23
This was an amazing tour!. Booked on Sat for a Sun tour and Captain Brody called right away to confirm. We did the 90min dolphin tour. Took our dog and had a blast. Captain Brody was so personable, knowledgeable and fun. We got to see Charlie, a resident overly friendly begger of a dolphin up close! I highly recommend booking with them!
Daniel Lukasiewicz
Daniel Lukasiewicz
00:07 28 Jul 23
Captain Brody was the BEST! Some friends and I decided last minute to book a crabbing/dolphin/fishing charter with HHDT...at 9pm, through their website...and Captain Brody called me 5 minutes after we submitted the appointment request! We booked the next day to take 3 adults and an 8 and 5 year old out. He was patient, kind and answered all of the kids 1,000 questions. He also entertained the 3 adults. I liked it so much we booked another trip the next week to take my Dad out on a trip. Could not recommend them more!
Cynthia Mead
Cynthia Mead
22:27 26 Jul 23
James Hicks
James Hicks
13:59 25 Jul 23
This was such an awesome experience! Capt Richard had so much knowledge of the island and knew exactly where to go to see some dolphins. We even got lucky and saw a pod of dolphins! Definitely the best boat tour I ve been on!
Michelle Renner
Michelle Renner
22:16 19 Jul 23
This is the best dolphin tour! Plenty of dolphins to see but Charlie was our fav!💜 Our 3 year old granddaughter had so much fun. Captain Brody was great and very personable. It was worth every penny!
Danielle Roden
Danielle Roden
22:51 16 Jul 23
Brody was friggin awesome!!! Best tour guide ever 💯
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