Charleston Marina Recommendations
There’s some really good advice about marina facilities in the Charleston area contained in Captain Key and Lynn’s message below. Anyone planning on visiting the “Holy City” should take heed to their works. I’m pleased to see that the two marinas which fare best in their report are Charleston Harbor Marina and Charleston City Marina, both of which are SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS!
Claiborne
S/V Restless stayed at the Charlston Harbor (Resort) Marina for five months in 2007 and 2008. Some plusses: shopping, movies, bar (in hotel on property) pumpout boat (nice for staying aboard), hotel has courtesy van over to charleston, very nice view of city at night, small laundry on docks, friendly staff and locals. Some cons: long docks (some have complained about the walk, not us), not really near Charleston. The other good choice is the Charleston City Marina, on the Charleston side, very near town (I don’t think they have a pumpout boat). The Charleston Marine Center is also over on the Charleston side but is shallow in spots and gets considerable rock and roll from passing river traffic. But, it is right near the aquarium, right on the edge of town. We enjoyed the Harbor Marina, very quiet yet near the action. We’ll be back in that area again this season, it’s a wonderful town.
See our blog for some details on our stay there.
Ken & Lynn
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