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 130 reviews
Jeff Dees
Jeff Dees
02:03 02 Jul 25
Wonderful day! Captain Richard was so good with our family and provided an excellent experience for our young boys seeing dolphins, other sea creatures, and picking shells along the shore. Highly recommend.
Robert Rusk
Robert Rusk
17:01 30 Jun 25
Saw a ton of dolphins and was infant friendly
Samantha Nicholas
Samantha Nicholas
18:17 27 Jun 25
Brody ensured our family had a wonderful time on our excursion with our dolphin tour while we were in town! Family friendly, he even had a cooler filled with ice for our drinks and any food we had on board!
Rachel Huttner Lopez
Rachel Huttner Lopez
20:18 25 Jun 25
Richard was so beyond kind during our tour and extremely knowledgeable!! And my husband and I absolutely loved his first mate /captain in training Andrea!! Together they make an amazing pair and successfully got us out to see a couple dolphins! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great time :)
Kaylovestodance! Bachata
Kaylovestodance! Bachata
23:42 20 Jun 25
Captain Brody was great! He worked with our schedule. His boat was super cleant and he was very knowledgeable about the environment . We saw a bunch of dolphins up close! Great dolphin tour!!
Jason Burt
Jason Burt
19:04 20 Jun 25
Capt Rich was awesome! and his 1st mate was extremely knowledgeable. The boat was great and close to the action. Would not only recommend, but go every visit, thanks for the memories!!
Andrea
Andrea
18:54 20 Jun 25
Had THE BEST time! Tours are personable and offer a great experience for any crowd. Boats, dolphins, and sunsets… you can’t go wrong!
Kenzie Gabrielle
Kenzie Gabrielle
18:39 20 Jun 25
OMG I LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE SO MUCH!!! Capt. Dick was very knowledgeable and his first-mate/Captain-in-Training Andrea was more than accommodating. I had a wonderful time on the boat and I would 100000% recommend this boat experience to all of my friends. I truly had an amazing time and would do it again. They were great company to be around; I will be using them again.
Pete Dennis
Pete Dennis
14:11 17 Jun 25
Captain Brody is the best! Great knowledge of the area and where to go for whatever you are looking to do. Excellent communication skills and passionate about his craft.
Anthony Dalayanis
Anthony Dalayanis
05:41 17 Jun 25
Great fun day with the fam on the water, with a great captain! Got to see plenty of dolphins!
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