Port of Charleston Tours

Cruise Ship Terminal Charleston SC, Shutterstock ID 1327618064, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
Cruise Ship Terminal Charleston SC, Shutterstock ID 1327618064, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

This cruise liner port is located in Downtown Charleston, a destination that has so much on offer! USS Yorktown, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market are other good sightseeing choices nearby when you've had your fill of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

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The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Price was $858, price is now $544 per person
$544
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May 9 - May 12
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,146 reviews)
Great customer service and very nice rooms

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Apr 20 - Apr 23
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,706 reviews)
The hotel is wonderful, it’s perfectly situated to everything, we had an amazing stay!! Will be back!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Apr 18 - Apr 25
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Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Great location, central to everything. Clean facilities, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again. Only less than ideal aspect is amenity fee, which was not explicitly discussed during booking process or at check in. This seems pretty typical nowadays and is fairly reasonable, but would have been nice to know or even just pay upfront/price into booking.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Charleston: Historical Downtown Tour by Horse-drawn Carriage

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 431 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $149 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

Day Trips to Charleston#7 See Ft Sumter,CarriageTour,Lunch & more

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 137 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $215 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $46 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Charleston: Film & OBX Locations E-Bike Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult*
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Reviews of Port of Charleston

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
287
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
257
4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
77
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We stayed here over night to go to port for our cruise. It's not far at all from port of Charleston.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

If booking a harbor tour during summer heat, don't come too early. It only takes a few minutes to purchase tickets so you don't want to be standing on the white hot concrete of the wharf while waiting to board. There is no inside shelter from heat/weather while you wait to board.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

City of Charleston needs to let Carnival improve the cruise port and parking.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Shuttle service to port.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice park with playground for kiddos! Close to the aquarium.

Popular places to visit

Charleston City Market

Charleston City Market

Purchase food, jewelry and handicrafts in the market and learn about local tradition, the Civil War and slavery at its museum.

Charleston City Market
Charleston Waterfront Park featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and autumn leaves

Waterfront Park

Stroll the city’s waterfront esplanades at sunset, when the afternoon sun begins to dip and the harbor is lit with soft colors.

Waterfront Park
St. Philip\'s Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Philip's Church

Attend a service with the oldest religious congregation in South Carolina, dating back to the 17th century. George Washington worshipped with this congregation.

St. Philip's Church
Walking tour around Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Old Slave Mart Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Charleston. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Old Slave Mart Museum
The Dock Street Theatre is Charleston's last surviving hotel from the antebellum period. The silhouette of its wrought iron balcony against the spire of St. Philip's church may be the single most photographed spot in the city. The main portion of the building was constructed around 1809 as Planter's Hotel. The hotel was built by Alexander Calder and his wife, who did so by renovating several pre-existing buildings at the site. The main entrance may not have been built until 1855 by J.W. Gamble. The hotel was used extensively by planters from the midlands of South Carolina, who traveled to Charleston during horse-racing season. It was noted for its wonderful food and drinks during this era, and the South's famous Planter's Punch may have originated here. Guests to the hotel passed through the recessed porch with brownstone columns, into the lobby, and up a grand staircase that ascended to a drawing room. While much of the interior has been altered, these elements of the antebellum hotel remain and were adapted in subsequent uses of the building. A series of additions to the hotel throughout the 19th and 20th centuries can be easily identified by differences in brick coloration. This theater is said to have been the first building built specifically for theatrical performances in America. Planter's Hotel occasionally housed one of the city's theatrical troupes, which performed at the nearby New Theatre during the mid-19th century. The most notable actor of this troupe was Junius Brutus Booth. Booth was the patriarch of an outstanding family of actors, which included John Wilkes Booth, President Lincoln's assassin. Junius Booth, who stayed at the Planter's Hotel, allegedly tried to kill his manager here in 1838. Today the Dock Street Theatre is home to the Charleston Stage Company, South Carolina's largest professional theater production company, and houses the city's Cultural Affairs office as well as The City Gallery, an exhibition space for local artists.

Dock Street Theater

Enjoy a show at Dock Street Theater, a storied theater in Charleston. Discover the area's churches, or seek out its local tours.

Dock Street Theater
Pink House Gallery featuring a house

Pink House Gallery

The oldest remaining tavern building in the South has been a law office and an art gallery. It is now a private residence retaining its iconic pink exterior.

Pink House Gallery

Best Lodging Options Near Port of Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St Charleston SC
Emeline
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
237 Meeting Street Charleston SC
The Ryder Hotel
The Vendue

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range Charleston SC
The Vendue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

3.5 out of 5
337 Meeting St Charleston SC
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
387 King St Charleston SC
The Francis Marion Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
115 Meeting Street Charleston SC
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn

4 out of 5
2 Vendue Range Charleston SC
HarbourView Inn
The Ansonborough

The Ansonborough

4 out of 5
21 Hasell Street Charleston SC
The Ansonborough
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