Port of Charleston Tours

Port of Charleston
Port of Charleston

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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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston-North Charleston

3 out of 5
Ashley Heights
Price was $382, price is now $259 per person
$259
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
The room was good size with decent space to relax or work/eat for 2 persons. The staff at front desk was efficient and helpful, the cleaning staff was good, breakfast options were plenty. The manager's special happy hour reception was a heart warming nice touch. The unit was equipped with full kitchen with cookware and utensils. Laundry facilities was very useful and in good condition. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Price was $716, price is now $431 per person
$431
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 17
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,672 reviews)
Clean room, if a bit small. Beautiful common areas. Great location. And very helpful staff. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
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Price was $491, price is now $327 per person
$327
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 17
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Charleston (CHS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,902 reviews)
Room was very clean. Staff was helpful and location was great.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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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
9.2 out of 10 with 95 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Charleston: Private BYOB Luxury Yacht Cruise

Charleston: Private BYOB Luxury Yacht Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $500 per traveler*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Downtown Charleston Food Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 36 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 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 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $54 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

Charleston: Outer Banks Film Locations Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $225 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
The Old Powder Magazine is the only public building remaining from the era of the Lords Proprietors, the eight English aristocrats who owned Carolina from 1670 to 1719. Charles Town, as the capital and southernmost English settlement on the continent, was strategically important. The town was repeatedly attacked by pirates, marauding Spanish naval vessels, and Indians. Along with the high walls and a moat that surrounded Charles Town, the Powder Magazine, as the principal storehouse of munitions and gunpowder, was crucial for the defense of the city.

The Powder Magazine

You can study the exhibits at The Powder Magazine, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Charleston. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

The Powder Magazine
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 stunning cathedral, 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

Best Lodging Options Near Port of Charleston

Emeline

Emeline

4 out of 5
181 Church St, Charleston, SC
Emeline
The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel

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

The Vendue

4 out of 5
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC
The Vendue
The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place

5 out of 5
130 Market St, Charleston, SC
The Charleston Place
The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

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

The Ansonborough

4 out of 5
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC
The Ansonborough
Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
112 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Planters Inn
The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel

4 out of 5
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
The Palmetto Hotel
Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

4 out of 5
40 Pinckney St, Charleston, SC
Andrew Pinckney Inn
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