7 Boat Tours in Savannah That Earn the Road Trip

1.90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,367 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Cruise the Savannah River for 90 minutes aboard a traditional red, white, and blue riverboat. Hear live narration about Savannah’s port and past, pass Old Fort Jackson, and enjoy skyline views from climate-controlled cabins, open decks, or upper-deck benches. Food and drinks are available for purchase, but lunch is not included.

“Take a lightweight jacket! We were warm in the sunshine but lots of us donned our outerwear once we were underway in the cool breeze.”

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2.Savannah Land & Sea Combo: City Sightseeing Trolley Tour with Riverboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,938 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

You’ll ride a 90-minute trolley through Savannah’s Historic and Victorian districts, Forsyth Park, City Market, and River Street, then board a 90-minute cruise toward Old Fort Jackson. Guides such as Chris, Joyce, Stephanie, and Steve have led especially engaging departures, though names vary. Hotel pickup is available from select Savannah hotels, and the midday gap leaves time for lunch by the river.

“Bus tour was great, enjoyable to be on water but packed and kids everywhere. There also is not a lot to see. Was nice and had bar and concessions. But overall not impressed.”

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3.Riverboat Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,206 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41

Spend 90 minutes aboard a Savannah Riverboat Cruises vessel, listening to a captain or guide such as Gage explain Savannah’s harbor, port traffic, Civil War history, and Old Fort Jackson. Choose indoor air-conditioned seating or the upper deck, and buy drinks or bar food as you watch container ships, the riverfront, and the skyline.

“One window on each side of the boat had a white film that should have been cleaned so that all windows could have been viewed out of.”

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4.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 875 reviews · 2 hours · from $92

Board near Olympia Cafe on River Street for a two-hour Savannah River cruise with a Southern buffet, live music, dancing, and upper-deck views. Expect shrimp and grits, carving-station meat, fresh catch, vegetables, and dessert. The boat is wheelchair accessible, sails rain or shine, and returns at 9:00 p.m.

“Brenda was our server. She had spunk and full of energy. It was such a pleasure to have get as our server.”

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5.Sightseeing Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 717 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Spend two hours aboard a Savannah Riverboat with a Southern buffet, live English narration, port views, and a run toward Old Fort Jackson. You’ll hear stories about Savannah, see the modern river port, and may hear the fort’s cannons fire. Boarding begins one hour before departure, and downtown parking takes planning.

“The lunch was VERY good! Waitress was also GREAT...”

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6.Riverboat Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 669 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Spend two hours cruising the Savannah River aboard a spacious riverboat. Watch the sunset from the open-air top deck, see the historic riverfront from the water, and enjoy music for dancing or relaxed listening. Food and drinks cost extra, and parking can take 30 to 60 minutes.

“Great experience! Just need more than 1 bartender on the top deck.”

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7.Riverboat Cruise & City Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Start at the Savannah Visitors Center with a 90-minute narrated trolley tour, then cruise the Savannah River for another 90 minutes. Guides such as Joyce, Dan, Cathleen, and Radar have earned praise for lively local storytelling. Expect historic squares, Victorian homes, port traffic, Old Fort Jackson, skyline views, and possible waiting time between tours.

“We had a fantastic time on both the trolley and the boat. We had lieutenant Dan as our trolley guide and he was fantastic.”

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