Port of Charleston

Category: Cruise terminal

Address: 196 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Phone: +18439588298

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–4PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Toni Marie Jenkins

Oct 1, 2022

Very great experience!! All employees were very helpful and had great attitudes even with a rush of people trying to board the cruise ship.

Betsy Hall

Sep 26, 2022

It was my 1st Cruise, but leaving from Charleston Port was very streamlined and efficient. It was very quick for us!

C B

Sep 25, 2022

It is one of the best ports for cruising I wish they wasn't going to close it.

Hazel Bean

Sep 19, 2022

Love Charleston and cruising from there

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Questions & Answers

Any hotels near port that offer shuttle to the cruise port and parking ?

Lynne Clark | Oct 3, 2019
aguercioni33 | Oct 3, 2019

yes the Hampton Inn had free parking and free shuttle

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Arrival of cruise ship in Chaleston sc tomorrow?

Ruby Ridings | Oct 3, 2019
Cindy Bowers | Oct 3, 2019

Like 8:00 a m.

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Are there any parking garages or covered parking areas near the port?

kami smith | Oct 2, 2020
Tom | Oct 2, 2020

Not that I know of.might try google maps?

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Can we leave our car in parking lot while we sail?

Harsha Patel | Oct 3, 2019
Terry DeLoach | Oct 2, 2020

Yes $20 a day parking, credit or debit only no cash

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Is there a liquor store near the Carnival port?

T Brs | Oct 3, 2019
maso | Oct 3, 2019

There are some on board but get it off board because it's super cheap

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Do the import crude oil

Valerie Nyanyo | Oct 3, 2019
Olivia Wright | Oct 3, 2019

The only thing I see in that port are cruise ships. They have warehouses that fill supplies for the ships

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Is there any parking garage close?

Amanda Penske | Oct 3, 2019
Ashok D'souza. | Oct 3, 2019

Walkable distance. Vehicle movements are restricted in the port area.

We are leaving for a cruise from Charleston in February, is a medical card needed if one of my guests have titanium rods in their leg to pass through the metal detectors?

Holly Harris | Oct 3, 2019
Larry McMurray | Oct 3, 2019

That I am not sure of. I would call your cruise carrier and ask

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I have a cruise coming up in a week is the port operation as normal

Mariann Thorne | Oct 3, 2018
Deborah Carico | Oct 3, 2018

You really need to call the port

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I am cruising from Charleston in December. How much is parking? Is is paid up front, or when I return from the cruise?

Pam Lawhon | Oct 3, 2018
David Chappell | Oct 3, 2018

The website has a mechanism for paying up front. When i tried to use it last spring, it did not work. Turns out the folks at the car park are friendly and make the whole procedure easy. Just bring a credit card. BTW....*take the bus back to your car* after your cruise. They make you walk around the pheriphery of the lot otherwise. Thats a long way lugging all your luggage!

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how much per day?

Thomas Johnson | Oct 3, 2018
David Chappell | Oct 3, 2018

$20/day

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Does this lot have cameras? I parked here 2 nights ago and someone hit my car and drove off.

Jessi Cooper | Mar 6, 2022
Angie Bethea | Apr 5, 2022

I don't know why I'm so sorry that somebody hit your car I don't know about the cameras but I would report it to the police

Do you have to be vaccinated or is it optional?

Stefoni Baker | Mar 6, 2022
Benita Parker | Jun 4, 2022

Yes! You have to be vaccinated. You'll need the first 2.

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Does port of Charleston offer free parking for handicap?

Donny Galloway | Oct 2, 2020
Phyllis Gardner | Oct 2, 2020

Yes with a handicap placard

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Is handicap free parking during cruise

Cornelious G | Oct 2, 2020
George Melvin | Oct 2, 2020

Yes, as long as you have your handicap plackard

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Getting dropped off, where do we go

Dina Shirey | Oct 2, 2020
Angelo Guercio | Oct 2, 2020

It's a nightmare!!

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Is there a place to leave your vehicle during a cruise?

Shirley Colden | Oct 2, 2020
David Levering | Oct 2, 2020

Yes there is parking available near the ship. It is a little pricey at $25 a day. A free shuttle will take you from your car to the ship . This is very important! TAKE A PICTURE OF WHERE YOU ARE PARKING There are no numbers or other markers to tell you what row your car is located in. The parking area is large and its easy to forget where your car is located after a week of fun times on a ship.

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How do I get my lost luggage

Gail Russell | Oct 2, 2020
Christopher Knight | Oct 2, 2020

Cant help you on that cause it didnt happen to me either

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What time does the port open to secure your baggage

Frank Cooper | Oct 2, 2020
Angie Bethea | Oct 2, 2020

the information on your paperwork that tells you what time to go to the port is when they will take your luggage off and put it on the ship have a great trip 👍😁

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Do you have the phone number for the Hampton Inn in the area that offers free parking and shuttle service to the Port of Charleston?

Kim Wilkerson | Oct 3, 2019
Cameron Starling | Oct 3, 2019

I tend to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn when I visit. But the Hampton Inn and Suites number is 843-990-5100 address 3020 Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418

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What time do the shuttles leave the motel and transfer to the port!? Being somewhat disable I have usually departed from Jacksonville. You can easily park directly in thepost parking lot. I'm also Platinum and that helps the time for bleeding.

Debbie Smith Price | Oct 3, 2019
Cruisin Trkrs | Oct 3, 2019

The front desk at whichever motel you're staying at will have the shuttle schedule. Charleston Port is a breeze now to park at. Disabled parking is free, as long as one has a legit placard. Diamond & Platinum, plus FTTF all have priority boarding. Suites also. Hope this helps you, I'm not completely sure what all you were asking.

Does the cruise ship port parking lot in Charleston ever flood

Gary Crigger | Oct 3, 2019
Stacey Seward | Oct 3, 2019

No I jus get back off one and it DNT flood but I park at my brother's house

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Is there a webcam at the port where you can watch the ships leaving

Audrey Anderson | Oct 3, 2019
Cameron Starling | Oct 3, 2019

Found a few, unfortunately feeds offline because of hurricane. Do not know if the angles show the ships or not. https://www.cruisin.me/cruise-port-webcams/united-states/charleston-south-carolina/

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Is there a place to leave my luggage after the cruise while I explore the town until my return?

Rysta McNeely | Oct 3, 2019
Timberlake Homestead | Oct 3, 2019

You could possibly have the porters collect them and hold them for a fee.

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I’m cruising on Carnival. Is there somewhere near the port where we can buy some six packs of soda and beer to take with us.

T Brs | Oct 3, 2019
Crystal Burg | Oct 2, 2020

Cant bring beer and only cans of soda are allowed (at least on Carnival). 12pk soda per person.

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Is there any free parking

barbara jones | Oct 3, 2019
Ann Clark | Oct 3, 2019

Anything!

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Have a cruise coming up soon with a party of six looking for a hotel close ..but not so expensive ...any suggestion? We're driving in the so general area to port.. Thanks

Patricia Waters | Oct 3, 2019
Tim Inman | Oct 3, 2019

I like to stay in North Charleston since it is cheaper.

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Im taking a cruise in Aug. Coming from GA. Is there a place I can securely park my car for 5 days? If I wanted to drive? Thx

Olympia Wyatt | Oct 3, 2019
Larry Anderson | Oct 3, 2019

Park at the port for $20. a day. Have fun!

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How much is parking while on a 5 day cruise?

Lynne Allen | Oct 3, 2019
crystal McMillan | Oct 3, 2019

Debbie Cox what hotel did you stay in Charleston sc that provided the shuttle to the ship we're looking for a hotel. Thank you in advance.

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I am picking up a family member whose ship is here for the day. Where do I park to pick her up?

Steve Trickett | Oct 3, 2019
Phillip Bonneaux | Oct 3, 2019

There is a small parking lot just in front of the pier

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Do veteranspark free with military id

Deanna Phillips | Oct 3, 2019
Ann Clark | Oct 3, 2019

That I can't answer, perhaps callin the port, but our instructions said all parking has 2 b paid!

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Is there a phone number I can call to contact a member of the port?

Holly Harris | Oct 3, 2019
Tim WALLACE | Oct 3, 2019

Not that we could locate. Sorry

Are there places to park besides the cruise terminal { such as a stay and park through a local hotel} or would people just recommend parking at the terminal (about $20 a day???)??? Thanks

UPSTATE NY CANALS | Oct 3, 2019
Lori Collins Houck | Oct 3, 2019

We loved parking at terminal because it was a huge warehouse so vehicle was inside. Last cruise we were told warehouse was sold. Had to park in an outside lot. We have never checked about off-site parking.

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Is cruise parking free for handicapped vehicles

tyson caldwell | Oct 3, 2019
Stephanie Durham | Oct 3, 2019

That's a great question. I have no idea, regular is $20 a day. They should at least have some type of discount if anything!

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Hi! Is the short form birth certificate acceptable for identity documents or will I need the long form birth certificate?

Shantaneika Wright | Oct 3, 2019
Kaitlyn Key | Oct 3, 2019

Any birth certificate will do it can be a copy also as long as they can see the birthday on the license and name matches you are good to go

Is near by Charleston airport

Anilkumar Shah | Oct 3, 2018
Karthik Pandian | Oct 3, 2018

Nearly one hour drive

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Hi what is the cost for handicap parking and wear is it in the parking lot please??

Barbara Samar | Oct 3, 2018
Big Sexy | Oct 3, 2018

Handicap is free

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Will port open Thur Jan. 4,2018

meccoa woods | Oct 3, 2018
Big Sexy | Oct 3, 2018

Unknown at this time

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