Cruising from Charleston: The Guides

Each harbor cruise in the catalog has its own page with what the price covers and where the boat leaves from. The guides cover the port, the free ways onto the water and the stays that need two or three days.

Cruise ships docked at Prince George Wharf in Nassau, the Bahamas port on a cruise from Charleston

Bahamas Cruise from Charleston: Honest Guide

No Bahamas cruise sails from Charleston now. See the nearest ships from Jacksonville and Norfolk, the drive, documents and port days.

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Norwegian Dawn cruise ship docked at King's Wharf in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, port of call on a Bermuda cruise from Charleston

Bermuda Cruise from Charleston: Honest 2026 Guide

No Bermuda cruise sails from Charleston. See the nearest sailings from Norfolk, costs at King's Wharf, passport rules and the season.

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Sunset over the Ashley River in Charleston from Brittlebank Park, water within reach of Charleston boat rentals

Charleston Boat Rentals: Prices, Rules and Marinas

Compare Charleston boat rentals by price, marina and boat size, plus the SC boating rules renters must follow and private captained alternatives.

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Fort Sumter casemates and cannons with a tour ferry at the dock in Charleston Harbor, a stop on Charleston boat tours

Charleston Boat Tours: Every Type Compared

A buyer's guide to boat tours in Charleston SC by type, dock and budget, with prices, durations and the pick for your day. Check the details.

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Carnival Victory cruise ship docked at the Union Pier cruise terminal in Charleston, seen from Waterfront Park

Charleston Cruise Port: Is It Still Open?

Charleston's cruise port has changed. See where ships dock now, the Union Pier timeline, and a plan for a few hours ashore.

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Middleton Place gardens and reflecting pool, one of the plantations near Charleston

Charleston Plantation Tours Compared: Prices and Tips

Charleston plantation tours side by side: Magnolia, Middleton Place, Drayton Hall, Boone Hall and McLeod, what each costs and how to get there. Compare.

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Live oaks in Lafayette Square, Savannah, the usual destination for a trip from Charleston to Savannah

Charleston to Savannah: Drive, Train and Day Trip

How to get from Charleston to Savannah by car or train, with times, fares, parking and a full one-day plan for the squares, Forsyth. Check the details.

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Hunting Island Lighthouse in South Carolina, a day trip from Charleston

Day Trips from Charleston SC: Drive Times and Costs

Where to go for a day from Charleston SC, with drive times, entry fees and hours for plantations, beaches, Beaufort and Savannah. Check the details.

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Pastel houses of Rainbow Row on East Bay Street, a free thing to do in Charleston

Free Things to Do in Charleston SC (No-Ticket Day)

Free things to do in Charleston SC: the Battery, Rainbow Row, free DASH trolley routes, beaches and the water taxi, plus parking and hours. Check the details.

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Angel Oak tree on Johns Island near Charleston, a stop on three days in Charleston

3 Days in Charleston: Day-By-Day Itinerary

A day-by-day plan for 3 days in Charleston SC, with prices, hours, docks and the cruises that fit each day. Plan your long weekend here. Check the details.

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Garden path beside the water at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, a stop on two days in Charleston

2 Days in Charleston: Full 48-Hour Itinerary

A two-day Charleston itinerary built around the harbor, with exact prices, ferry times, docks and three day-two options compared side by side.

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