/South Carolina Maritime AssociationThe tall ships are coming to the Charleston Harbor Fest.
Tall ships once moored along every dock in Charleston Harbor. Now, they are more a sight of wonder. White sails against a blue sky, seas rolling beneath the decks. The Spirit of South Carolina proudly sailing her own harbor in a line of sister ships.
About 15 tall ships, a name associated with large, square-rigged sailing vessels, will grace the docks at the Charleston Maritime Center and the Union Pier Passenger Terminal starting Friday, and be there until June 29, when a parade of sail takes them out of Charleston Harbor.
At the docks, there will tours of the ships, opportunities to sail in the harbor, pirate activities for kids, wooden boat-building, NASA's Exploration Experience traveling exhibit and military aerobatics teams doing flyovers, maneuvers and parachute jumps.
A ticket is good for all three days. Adult tickets are (18 years old and over) $15 in advance, $20 day of event; ages 6-17 ticket prices are $5 in advance, $10 day of event; and kids 5 years and under get in free.
Each ship has its own schedule, so check signs adjacent to the ships for hours.
The ticket does not guarantee access to all tall ships at all times.
