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Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Charleston is a city in Charleston County, South Carolina in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is located just south of the mid-point of South Carolina's coastline, at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers.

Charleston boasts many historic buildings, art and historical museums, and other attractions. The current downtown skyline, is dominated by church steeples and the stunning Arthur Ravenel cable-stay bridge completed in 2005 over the Cooper River.

The city is a major port on the eastern seaboard of the US and a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.

Things to See & Do

  • The Battery and White Point Gardens
  • Charleston Museum
  • Fort Sumter
  • French Quarter
  • The Market

General Information

Cruise Season
May - October
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Land Area
361.2 square kilometers
Population
126,600 approx
Electricity
2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time
GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code
+1

Port Location - The Port of Charleston consists of five terminals. Three are on the Harbor and the other two are on the Cooper River just north of Charleston's bustling harbor.

Travel Links - Charleston is served by Charleston International Airport, located about 12 miles northwest of historic downtown.

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12 Night Cruise sailing from Quebec to Ft Lauderdale aboard Emerald Princess.
Departs:
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from $2,449*

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14 Night Cruise sailing from Quebec to Ft Lauderdale aboard Emerald Princess.
Departs:
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from $2,758*

Quest, Colonial South to Turquoise Seas ex Miami Return

12 Night Cruise sailing from Miami roundtrip aboard Azamara Quest.
Departs:
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from $3,668*

Oriana, Caribbean X303 ex Southampton Return

35 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Oriana.
Departs:
  • 2013-02-11.
from $6,476*

Navigator, Pink Sand and Palms ex Miami Return

11 Night Cruise sailing from Miami roundtrip aboard Seven Seas Navigator.
Departs:
  • 2013-04-11.

Navigator, Panama Canal Passage ex San Francisco to New York

21 Night Cruise sailing from San Francisco to New York aboard Seven Seas Navigator.
Departs:
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Navigator, Colonial Harbours ex Montreal to Miami

15 Night Cruise sailing from Montreal to Miami aboard Seven Seas Navigator.
Departs:
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Regatta, Southern Allure ex Miami Return

12 Night Cruise sailing from Miami roundtrip aboard Regatta.
Departs:
  • 2013-04-08.

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