2013 Charleston SC Cruise Ports

Some of the Charleston South Carolina cruises that may come and go from the Port of Charleston include these sample voyages below.  Return to the Cruise Ports page.

Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 tourism destinations in the world by Conde Nast magazine, Charleston has what your cruise passengers want.

Preserved for 300 years, Charleston is a living museum. Here a ship's passengers can step back in time to the eighteenth century, before the Revolution, when Charleston was the seat of British rule and the cultural capital of the New World.

There's so much to see and do in the Charleston area -- history, architecture, arts, tours, dining, entertainment, plantations, attractions, and the nation's finest Visitor Center are just a small sampling of what's available. Charleston is truly a feast for the senses.

The aspect of a Charleston port-call that passengers truly love is that everything is within easy walking distance. The Passenger Terminal is literally in the city's Historic District. Upon disembarking, passengers are only two blocks from Charleston's famous public market.

Major Cruise lines offering Charleston South Carolina Cruises include:

Carnival Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruises
Regent Cruises
Holland America Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Cunard Cruise Line

Charleston has a lot to offer the cruise passenger.  Whether the cruise line is using the Port of Charleston as an origination point or a port-of-call, passengers enjoy a number of outstanding extras:

The Port of Charleston offers cruise operators outstanding cruise facilities located in the heart of one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. We are capable of hosting any size cruise ship, and can cater our operations to fit the needs or desires of any cruise ship operations team. In fact, the QE2, the QM2, the Norway, the Majesty of the Seas, and the Meridian, have all enjoyed our Charleston hospitality.

The Port of Charleston is well-situated to operate as an embark/debark point for cruises in the South Atlantic including Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The port city is also a fantastic option for a port-of-call.

There are 33 major metropolitan areas within 5 1/2 hours and 350 driving miles of Charleston. Click here for more information.

The terminal is within two miles of both Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 17 and is easy to locate once in the city.
The Charleston region is home to world-class golf courses which have hosted many national and international events, including the Ryder Cup.

The Passenger Terminal is located in the Historic District, offering safe and easy touring near the ship.
The market area and its dozens of shops and restaurants are located only one block away, and provide early arrivals an excellent way to pass the time.

A well-appointed Visitor Center is available nearby, as well as many local tour services that will appeal to every interest.
Airline service and connections are competitive and the airport is only 20 minutes from the terminal.
For more information on Charleston's cruise business, call (843) 958-8298

The Port of Charleston’s Cruise Passenger Terminal is located in downtown Charleston in the heart of the historic district. It is easily reached via several major routes into the city including Interstate 26, Highway 17-South and Highway 17-North.

Long-term vehicle storage is available on Port property for cruise passengers’ vehicles. Reservations are not required.

Vehicle storage is in controlled-access areas available only to cruise passengers – not the general public. The sites are secured and patrolled by Port Police during the cruise.

The vehicle storage fee chart for standard size vehicles up to 20 feet length:

4-day cruise = $60.00
5-day cruise = $75.00
6-day cruise = $90.00
7-day cruise = $105.00
8-day cruise = $120.00
9-day cruise = $135.00
10-day cruise = $150.00
11-day cruise = $165.00
12-day cruise = $180.00

The vehicle storage fee for oversized vehicles over 20 feet length (campers, RV’s, buses) is $35.00 per day.

Complimentary storage is provided at no fee for vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or license plate with ID.

Cash, credit card, travelers’ check or personal check are the current accepted forms of payment. The total storage fee is due when the vehicle is left in storage.

Checks should be made payable to the S.C. State Ports Authority. Checks written on non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are not accepted.

A color-coded claim ticket and permit is given to the driver when payment is received. The larger permit should be displayed in the front window of the vehicle.

The smaller claim ticket should be kept by the driver. It will help identify the storage area on the return date.

A complimentary shuttle bus is provided between the vehicle storage areas and the Passenger Terminal on both departure and return dates of the cruise. The shuttles provide a comfortable way to arrive at the check-in location and return to the vehicle storage areas at the end of the cruise.

Shuttles accessible for special needs and wheelchair assistance are also available.

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