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Ventura is located on the southern end of California's Central Coast and is home to Channel Islands National Park. Visitors to the area can enjoy several different harbor cruises into Ventura Harbor and out onto the Pacific Ocean.
Port Charlotte is the center of Charlotte County on the Gulf Coast of Florida and offers access to Charlotte Harbor as well as many of the other area amenities and attractions. Charlotte Harbor, fed by the Peace and Myakka rivers, is the second largest estuary in the state. A harbor cruise will provide visitors with views of the mangrove-edged preserved shoreline, river passages, miles of sandy beaches and local wildlife, including dolphins, manatees and a variety of water birds.
A short cruise around Sydney Harbor in a luxury ship can give you a different perspective on the city. While some tours are purely for sightseeing, others seek to inform you about Aboriginal culture and history, or to expose you to fine food and music. Several cruise companies operate in Sydney Harbor, letting you pick a tour that suits your personal interests. Some even let you rent your own boat for a do-it-yourself cruise!
Harbor cruises in Washington, D.C., include narrated sightseeing tours of area landmarks such as the Washington Memorial and Jefferson Memorial. Harbor cruises also can include stop-off tours of historical landmarks like Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. Some companies offer cruises with meals and entertainment or cruises that cater specifically to people with pets and families with children. Harbor cruise companies also offer charters for special-occasion cruises in the Potomac River.
Residents of and visitors to the state of Texas can find the coastal city of Galveston on Galveston Island. Multiple companies offer Galveston Harbor cruises for those who would like to explore the bay by boat. In fact, different companies offer different types of boat rides around Galveston Harbor, including motorboat, paddlewheel and airboat.