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Port of Charleston

Charleson's Union Pier Terminal serves a number of major cruise lines includeing Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Regent Seven Seas.

Union Pier Terminal, Berths 2-4

196 Concord Street
Charleston, SC 29401

TRAVEL TIME: 12 miles from the Charleston International Airport, travel time is approximately 30 minutes.

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT:

Traveling from I-95 North or South

  • Take I-26 (S.E.) toward Charleston.
  • Exit at East Bay Street.
  • Continue along East Bay Street.
  • Turn left off of East Bay Street onto either Chapel Street or Calhoun Street.
  • Turn right on to Washington Street.
  • Continue on Washington Street to Union Pier.

Traveling from US Highway 17 North or South

  • Take US Highway 17 toward Charleston.
  • Exit at East Bay Street and turn right off the exit ramp.
  • Continue along East Bay Street.
  • Turn left off of East Bay Street onto either Chapel Street or Calhoun Street.
  • Turn right on to Washington Street.
  • Continue on Washington Street to Union Pier.


PARKING: Rates are subject to change: 4-day cruise: $64.00, 5-day cruise: $80.00, 6-day cruise: $95.00

  • Indoor and outdoor parking areas. Secured parking on Port Property, patrolled by Port Police; limited access, available only to cruise ship passengers.
  • Full payment due upon entering the parking area.
  • Accepted forms of payment: U.S. Dollars; Traveler's Checks; Personal Checks.
  • No advance reservations required
  • Oversized Vehicles (over 20 feet in length) will pay $45 per day.
  • Handicap Parking available with proof of valid permit.