Historic Antebellum South
Charleston to
Amelia Island
(Or in Reverse Direction)
Coastal Cruising | 7 Nights | American History
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Journey to the Historic Old South as you cruise through the rivers and bays of the smooth east coast inland waterway. Your small ship will bring you to charming ports such as historic Beaufort, with its beautifully restored antebellum homes, remote islands filled with legends of bygone eras, and the grand southern cities of Charleston and Savannah that exemplify the graciousness and true southern hospitality of one of America's most elegant regions. For the naturalist, coastal wildlife preserves provide ample opportunity to view the flora and fauna that make this natural environment so unique. Visit the site where the civil war began, listen to the stories of buried pirate treasure or relish in delicious southern cuisine. This combination of historical significance and natural beauty assures you a voyage that will both enlighten and enchant.
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Seasonality
March to
December
Sailings available in March, April, May, November and December.
Prices are per person.
This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936
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Day 4 - Tour of Savannah (Savannah)
Don’t miss our highly acclaimed 2 hour narrated tour of this exquisite city, visiting Savannah’s “Historic & Victorian Districts” including Factor’s Walk, the Cotton Exchange and the city’s beautiful streets and green squares. You will also visit the well-known home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, which features stylish Egyptian Revival and classical details popular in the early 19th century.
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Day 7 - Discover Amelia Island (Amelia Island)
Come join us as we discover Amelia Island on board "Polley The Trolley". Our tour begins on the waterfront, downtown Fernandina Beach. Our guide will briefly discuss the unique history of this lovely Victorian Seaport. Sites we will see include the historic "Bed and Breakfast" district, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island Plantation Resort, historic American Beach and the Port of Fernandina Beach. Come discover for yourself all the great places on historic Amelia Island.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Beaufort - Sights
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The Parris Island Museum
Devoted to portraying the history and development of Parris Island and the Port Royal area, the Marine Corps, and recruit training. Admission is free.
Hunting Island State Park
This 5,000-acre state park boasts miles of magnificent Atlantic beach, an 1,120-foot, free-standing fishing pier, a 1873 lighthouse and nature trails.
Port Royal
The city's trademark boardwalk offers magnificent views of Port Royal Sound. While you're here, check for productions at The Shed, a performing arts center that's a new magnet for downtown.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Beaufort - Carriage Tour
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What better way to discover beautiful Beaufort then by horse drawn carriage. As you leisurely wind your way through the streets of its historic district, which is one of only three National Historic Landmark Districts in South Carolina, you’ll pass elegant, magnificently restored antebellum homes built by wealthy plantation owners before the Civil War. Your guide will enchant you with stories about the owners of these lovely southern homes.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Beaufort - Experience Gullah
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Tour historic St. Helena Island and discover the rich African American culture with a guide well versed in the island’s history. Due to isolation from the mainland, the people of the island developed a distinct culture of their own, much of which survives today in the form of crafts, foods and the Gullah language, still spoken by many of the native islanders. Sites along the tour include the first Baptist church for African Americans, as well as the historical Penn Center & Museum, one of the countries first schools for freed slaves and one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Amelia Island - Sights
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The Great Florida Birding Trail
The Great Florida Birding Trail begins at Fort Clinch. The trail makes it easy for all birders-whether casual or expert, locals or visitors-to find new birding sites throughout the state. Guides detailing what species to expect at each site and the best times for viewing can be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Centers, Fort Clinch, and Little Talbot State Park
Old Towne Carriage Company
Take a narrated horse drawn carriage ride through Amelia Island's historic district lasting 30 minutes. Enjoy the ride as you learn the history and see the landmarks in our 50-block downtown district, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. All of the tours include a guide who describes the landmarks and the history of the area.
Bird Emergency Aid and Kare Sanctuary-B.E.A.K.S.
B.E.A.K.S the Bird Emergency Aid and Kare Sanctuary is located on Big Talbot Island and specializes in caring for Florida's wild birds. Peacocks, pelicans, owls, eagles, ostriches, vultures and emus in various stages of rehab are nursed back to health. The facility is not always open so phone before you go.
Kelly Seahorse Ranch
Kelly Seahorse Ranch One of only a handful of beach-riding opportunities in the nation. Through Kelly Seahorse Ranch, enjoy the scenery of Amelia's fantastic, white-sand beaches and the beauty of the ocean by horseback. They also offer hay rides.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Amelia Island - Amelia Island Tour
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Take in the rich, colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty as you enjoy a narrated tour of this beautiful island. A local historian will guide you through the town and explain historical points of interests, such as a stop to Fort Clinch. At the conclusion of your tour, you can choose to participate in a short walking tour of historic Fernandina Beach, or return to the ship.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Amelia Island - ACL River Cruise
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Explore the backwaters of Amelia Island and Eagan Creek. Highlights will include sightseeing America’s second oldest city from the waterway, as a guide points out to you sites such as Fort Clinch, and the Amelia Island Lighthouse. You’ll also enjoy chance encounters with dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and a variety of birds.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: St. Simons - Sights
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Neptune Park
An oceanfront public park that features picnic tables under stately oak trees, a children's playground, a miniature golf course, lots of benches for relaxing by the sea, a fishing pier, and a bandstand where events are held throughout the year.
St. Simons Transit
With a fleet of 40 passenger tour boats, charter fishing boats, tour buses, and trolley, St. Simons Transit can bring you and your group from where you are to where you want to go. No other company on the Georgia coast can directly provide to you such a wide range of options to explore the Georgia coast and experience the vast treasures of this yet still wilderness coastline.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: St. Simons - St. Simons Tour
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Explore the Golden Isles as American Cruise Lines provides you with an air conditioned motor coach to take you to some of the most charming locations on St. Simons Island. Your one and a half hour guided tour will introduce you to the island’s history as you visit sites such as Fort Frederica, the military headquarters of the Province of Georgia during the colonial period, or the sight of the famous Battle of Bloody Marsh, where on July 7, 1742, the British ambushed Spanish troops which marked the end of the Spanish efforts to invade Georgia. A final stop will include a visit to the magnificent Christ Church where you can marvel at the beautiful stained glass windows.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Jekyll Island - Jekyll Island Tour
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Your tour begins with a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center where you’ll view exhibits on sea turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and their amazing journey of life. Following your visit to the center, you’ll board a narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island’s Historic District, also called the Millionaire's Village. Many of the areas historic cottages that belonged to some of history’s wealthiest men such as J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, Marshall Field, William Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, have been restored. In fact, the current restoration project is one of the largest in the Southeastern United States.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Savannah - Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
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Spend your afternoon being moved by the inspiring stories of heroism, courage and sacrifice during WWII as you enjoy a two and a half hour guided tour of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. In response to Pearl Harbor and the growing Nazi threat, the Might Eighth became the premier fighting air group in the world. Before, during, and after the Normandy invasion, the Eighth Air Force played a pivotal role in virtually every air operation that occurred. This museum serves as a tribute to those who served, and offers a range of exhibitions from WWII through present day, showcasing a great deal of visual and written information concerning WWII and the Eight Air Force's impact.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Savannah - Trolley Tour of Savannah
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Don’t miss our highly acclaimed 2-hour narrated trolley tour of this exquisite city known as the “hostess city of the south.” Enjoy your day visiting Savannah’s “Historic & Victorian Districts” including Factor’s Walk, the Cotton Exchange and the city’s beautiful streets and green squares. The historic district in Savannah includes 24 squares varying in size and content, from the formal fountain and monuments of the larger squares, to the playgrounds of the smallest. Also along your guided tour you will visit the well-known home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, which features stylish Egyptian Revival and classical details popular in the early 19th century.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Savannah - Owens Thomas House Tour
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Tour the house that architectural historians consider to be the finest example of English Regency Architecture in America. Unusual features include a brass inlaid staircase, with a unique bridge spanning the central stairwell, a Greek-key patterned window of amber glass in the dining room, and the magical effect of the drawing room ceiling. Also view the Owens-Thomas Houses’ outstanding collection of decorative arts, which complement the refined architectural setting.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Jacksonville - ACL Cummer Art Museum Tour
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Visit the Cummer Art Museum, known for its collections of significant European and American paintings and for its world-renowned collection of early Meissen porcelain. The museum’s unique character is further enhanced by three formal gardens surrounding the institution, which is located on the banks of the St. Johns River.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Jacksonville - ACL Historical Society & Marine Museum Tour
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Enjoy visiting the Merrill Residence, which is the headquarters of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and is the largest and most architecturally interesting houses of the nineteenth century still remaining in Jacksonville. Your tour also allows time to visit the Maritime Museum, which offers excellent displays publicizing the maritime history of Jacksonville and North Florida. In addition to an extensive collection of paintings, photos and artifacts, popular highlights include models of naval ships and an award-winning to-scale replica of the Titanic.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Daufuskie Island / Hilton Head Island - Daufuskie Island Bus Tour
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Let us take you on a two hour narrated bus tour of fascinating Daufuskie Island. Your tour will include a number of historic sights and introduce you to the rich history of the region. This secluded island is known as the setting of Pat Conroy’s novel “The Water is Wide,” which later became the Jon Voight movie Conrack.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Daufuskie Island / Hilton Head Island - Alligator Boat Cruise
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The alligator, having survived on earth for 200 million years, has been described as a living fossil from the reptile age and today lives in the many lagoons throughout Hilton Head. Explore the lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve in search of the American Alligator aboard a one hour narrated boat cruise. Your professional guides will take you on a jungle safari boat to view the plant and animal life typical of the area, and teach you how to identify an alligator in the wild.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Charleston - Magnolia Plantation Tour
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Magnolia Plantation is a journey back 325 years in time. In existence since 1676, it has stood witness to the history of our nation from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. Tour the estate, which includes the plantation house, several slave cabins and worker homes, and the magnificent gardens, which have been open to the public since the 1870’s, making them the oldest public gardens in America.
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Shore Excursion or Activity: Charleston - Charleston City Tour
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Charleston’s Historic Downtown District is considered the cultural capital of the South, a true living museum with a wonderful variety of things to do and see. Explore this beautiful and historic city on a 2-½ hour narrated bus tour. Sites include the colorful Rainbow Row, Catfish Row, the famous Battery, The Citadel and the Palmer Home. The Palmer Home, built in 1848 is also known as the “Pink Palace,” during your tour your guide will explain why.
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| Entertainment |
Guest musicians from the local towns, demonstrations, minor theatrical performances and games. |
| Guest Lectures |
Throughout the trip guest speakers will recount local lore and thrilling stories. |
Top▲Vessel Information
Motor Vessel | 49 Passengers | Operated by American Cruise Lines,
The America Glory offers discerning travelers the most unique and modern style of small ship cruising. Each unique and off-the-beaten path port visited gives guests a glimpse into the cultural heritage that is the fabric of our great nation. The country-club atmosphere onboard allows guests to relax, and enjoy the company of fellow travelers who share their interests in American history and culture. The spacious public lounges and observation decks are frequented by guests who wish to mingle with friends new and old.
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