Port overview
Port of Charleston at a glance
Port of Charleston is a major cruise departure port in Charleston, United States, part of South Carolina. Cruises embark and disembark here.
Sunrise 7:34, sunset 18:35 local time on Oct 27 (11 h 1 min of daylight)
Cruise ships in Port of Charleston today
- In port now
- 0
- Ship calls, since Jul 2026
- 0
- Ships seen
- 0
- Cruise lines seen
- 0
observed tracked since Jul 1, 2026; we capture most, not all, calls. How we track ships
- Port type
- Turnaround Port
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Terminals
- 1
- UN/LOCODE
- USCHS
Harbour facts
- Harbour size
- Small
- Harbour type
- River (Natural)
- Shelter
- Good
- Channel depth
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Tide range
- 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Pilot required
- Yes
Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub 150), October 2026 edition.
Cruises
Cruises Visiting Port of Charleston
Port of Charleston is a port of call, not a departure port. Cruises do not embark here, but many itineraries include a stop.
Shore excursions
Things to do in Charleston
Tours and activities near Port of Charleston, bookable ahead of your port day.
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Where to stay
Hotels near Port of Charleston
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