Cruises leaving from Charleston South SC

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Port of Charleston
Union Pier Terminal
196 Concord Street
Charleston, SC

Directions

Traveling from I-95 North or South -
* Take I-26 (S.E.) toward Charleston
* Exit at East Bay Street
* Turn left on to Market Street
* Turn right on to Concord Street
* The driveway to the Cruise Ship Terminal will be on the left

Traveling from US Highway 17 -
* Take US Highway 17 toward Charleston
* Exit at East Bay Street and turn right off the exit ramp
* Turn left on to Market Street
* Turn right on to Concord Street
* The driveway to the Cruise Ship Terminal will be on the left.

Travel Time: 12 miles from the Charleston International Airport; travel time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Parking Rates:

$8.00 per day (rate subject to change by the Port Authority)
* Secured, outdoor parking
* No advance reservations required
* RVs will be charges per parking space
* Shuttle service available to/from the terminal/parking lot

Remember that Charleston is a great and beautiful city to explore and discover. If you have an extra day or two, stay in Charleston and enjoy this historic city. Whether the cruise line is using PortCharleston as an origination point or a port-of-call, passengers enjoy a number of outstanding extras:

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.

Some of the technical data concerning the Charleston cruise port:

The Passenger Terminal is located only 1/2 hour from the harbor entrance and one hour from where the pilot boards the ship.

The cruise ship berth is 300 feet (91.44 meters), a mooring dolphin of 150 feet (45.72 meters) extends the cruise ship berth to more than 450 feet (137.15 meters), and an adjacent 700-foot (213.35 meters) berth can be used as necessary.

Dock/apron width on the waterside is 40 feet (12.19 meters).

Height of dock is 12 feet above MLW (3.66 meters)

Three water stations with 2 1/2-inch (6.35 cm) hose connections to ship are available.

Draft at pier is 40 feet (12.8 meters) MLW

Draft in channel is 40 feet (12.8 meters) MLW

Average tidal range is 5.2 feet (1.58 meters); Full range is 4.4 feet to 6.6 feet, depending on seasonal conditions
The South Carolina State Ports Authority Harbor Master and berthing office are available 24 hours/day.

There are no restrictions on the time of day the harbor may be entered.

There are no restrictions such as bridges or power lines to hinder access to the Passenger Terminal berth.

A 1,400-foot (462.72 meter) turning basin is in the Union Pier area, where the Passenger Terminal is located.

Ship's support services such as bunkering, pilotage and tugs are available through the steamship agent.

For more information on Charleston's cruise business, call (843) 958-8298

Getting to Charleston & the Port

The Port of Charleston’s 18,000-square-foot cruise ship terminal is located at 196 Concord St., at the foot of Market Street, smack in the heart of the historic district. You can easily walk anywhere you need to go.

People arrive by plane at Charleston International Airport, located in North Charleston, 12 miles from the terminal. If you’ve made arrangements for transfers through your cruise line, a representative will meet your arriving flight and direct you to shuttle buses. Taxis are also available. Check with your cruise line or cruise travel professional about transfers and other pier information.

Note: this information is un-official and not to be relied upon as actual or factual. Any and all of the above information can change daily and we will not be responsible for any information contained herein. Please contact the port authority, cruise line or your professional cruise agent to verify any and all Cruise Port information.