Charlestown, United States

Cruise Port

Charlestown

City in South Carolina, United States.

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Overview

Charlestown is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 32.814, -79.932.

About Charlestown

Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina’s coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census, while the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, has an estimated 870,000 residents. It ranks as the third-most-populous metropolitan area in the state and the 71st-most-populous in the U.S. It is the county seat of Charleston County.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Charlestown — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Charlestown

Rainbow Row Panorama
Rainbow Row Panorama
East Battery Street Charleston Aug2010
East Battery Street Charleston Aug2010
Charleston-ColumbusSt-port-terminal
Charleston-ColumbusSt-port-terminal
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 31°C in Jul and coolest around 15°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
15°
7°
Feb
17°
9°
Mar
20°
12°
Apr
23°
14°
May
26°
19°
Jun
29°
23°
Jul
31°
25°
Aug
30°
24°
Sep
28°
21°
Oct
24°
16°
Nov
19°
11°
Dec
17°
9°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Charlestown the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Charlestown, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →