Phone: | (888) 856-0028 |
Website: | http://www.charlestonharborresort.com/ |
Statute Mile: | 465 |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°47.227 N / 79°54.581 W |
Location: | flanks the Cooper River’s eastern banks hard by Patriots Point (between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36) |
Depths: | 7 ft. |
Address: | 20 Patriots Point Rd Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 |
Reporting Date: | April 22, 2024 |
Fuel Notes: | ethanol free/89 octane gasoline; fuel dock open 24 hours a day |
Gasoline Price: | $5.99 (All Taxes Included) |
Diesel Price: | $5.29 (All Taxes Included) |
Any Quantity Discount: | Available. (for diesel) 5 cents off for 500 gallons and 10 cents off for 1000 gallons or more |
Any Boat/US Discount: | Available. 5 cents per gallon |
ValvTect Dealer: | Yes |
Phone: | (843) 853-3625 |
Website: | http://www.cmcevents.com/ |
Statute Mile: | 465 |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°47.321 N / 79°55.483 W |
Location: | guards the western flank of Cooper River’s Town Creek Lower Reach channel, 0.4 nautical miles south of marker #2 |
Depths: | 3.5 ft. |
Address: | 10 Wharfside St Charleston, SC 29401 |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | $1.90 per foot,per night |
Type of dockage: | floating wooden slips and face docks |
Live Aboards Allowed: | no |
Total number of slips/berths: | 20 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30/50 amp power hookups available |
30/50 Amp Notes: | $4.00/ per night - 30 amp hookup, $7.00/per night - 50 amp hookup |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
Laundromat: | Available. |
Restaurant: | many within a fairly long walk |
Restaurant Recommendations: | Safron Cafe and Bakery (breakfast and lunch, 843-722-5588), The Ordinary - fabulous seafood (843-414-7060), Slightly North of Broad (843-723-3424), Garibaldis (843-723-7153) |
Provisioning Possibilities: | Excellent Harris Teeter supermarket 1/8 mile away |
LPG (Propane) Availability: | Available. Marina staff can sometimes provide transportation to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 1/2 mile away for LPG tank refill |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Free WiFi Available |
Fuel Availability: | Gas & Diesel Available |
Reporting Date: | April 23, 2024 |
Gasoline Price: | $5.15 (All Taxes Included) |
Diesel Price: | $4.89 (All Taxes Included) |
Other Discount: | Available. .10 off for gas and diesel over 500 gallons |
Boat US discount stopped in 2021 they no longer offer fuel discounts.
Recently stayed here for three nights. Tugs and boats leaving a wake is not the issue. A strong east winds (10 knots plus) and this is not the place to be. Other than that this marina is located well for walking and touring the city. If you bike go down East Bay St. and straight across the Hwy 17 Cooper River Bridge (protected bike/walking lane). Then you can take the boat taxi back if you like along with your bike straight to the Maritime Center. Nice round trip! Good views from top of bridge.
WE just spent two weeks here. This is a great place to stay. It is right in downtown Charleston and you can walk or take the free trolley just about anyplace. The price is right and the marina people are very friendly and helpful.
They provide free wi fi and laundry. There is only a single bathroom and that is only available during the marina hours.
Space is limited as the place has shoaled in pretty good so unless you draw almost no water most of the slips are not useable. The only drawback are the wakes from the many tugs and ships operating in the harbor.
Have stayed at the Maritime Center marina 3 times, most recently June, 2012. It is my preferred marina in Charleston for the berthing rate and the great location for both groceries (H-T) and restaurants (many). The freighter and Navy traffic in the Cooper River can send a surge into the marina, but power boat wakes on the Ashley River can do the same for the marinas on that side of town.
The marina has recently upgraded the free laundromat to two machine sets, so it is possible to get a complete laundry done in a reasonable amount of time.
For me the only drawback to the marina is the limited number of slips, especially those for boats over 40′. The last two time I was at the marina I had to tie my 42′ sailboat to a 30′ floating dock. That’s not really a problem for me with a mid-ships lifeline gate. Boats with the gate further aft will want to back into one of these slips. If you are not comfortable tying to a 30′ dock, then make a reservation on one of the 40′ docks.
My recommendation is to stay at the Maritime Center if you are going to spend some time in Charleston. If you are just stopping for a night on a forced march up or down the ICW, then by all means use the Ashley River marinas as they are much more convenient.
John
Great Marina. Reasonable ($1.50 for BoatUS, deals on weekly and monthly), friendly, helpful staff. Close to very good grocery, city library, coffee shops, restaurants, gym, movie theater and walking distance to historic Charleston’s great old homes, Battery Park, good restaurants, galleries, museums, bus and trolley lines etc. Some pretty good surge on tide changes, but not unreasonable. Definitely the place to stay if you are passing through and want to see some of Charleston. City Marina on the other side is a little far out.
We were at the Maritime Center end of Oct 09, rates were $1.60 ft with BostUS discount. The staff was great but we found the rolly situation very uncomfortable. The laundry is free but there is only one washer and dryer so don’t plan on getting all your laundry caught up unless you are there a long time. The walk to town is easy and Harris Teeter is wonderful. Great wine selection there as well.
Phone: | (843) 406-6966 |
VHF: | Monitored: 16 Working: 11 |
EMail: | JFitzgerald@ccprc.com |
Website: | https://ccprc.com/3375/Cooper-River-County-Park |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°49.905 N / 79°56.092 W |
Location: | lies west of Cooper River’s flashing buoy #48 and off the northern point of charted Shipyard Creek’s eastern entrance |
Depths: | 20 ft. |
Address: | 1010 Tidewater Road North Charleston, SC 29405 |
General Manager: | James FitzGerald |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | $1.80 per foot per night, $8.60 per day ,$15.10 per foot monthly |
Type of dockage: | floating concrete decked slips and face docks |
Live Aboards Allowed: | no |
Total number of slips/berths: | 125 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30/50 amp power hookups available |
30/50 Amp Notes: | $5.90/per night - 30 amp power hookup, $7.20/per night - 50 amp power hookup |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
Laundromat: | Available. |
Provisioning Possibilities: | Small variety store on-site; courtesy van sometimes available for 20 minute ride to Harris Teeter Supermarket |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Free WiFi Available |
Fuel Availability: | No Fuel Available |
We docked at Cooper River Marina during the month of November last year and were very pleased with the cleanliness of the facility and the very friendly and most helpful staff. We hope to stay at Cooper River Marina again the next time we’re in Charleston. It’s very cool watching huge ships traveling up and down the Cooper River…nothing boring about this marina.
Phone: | (843) 723-5098 |
EMail: | drogers@shmarinas.com |
Website: | https://shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-charleston-city/ |
Statute Mile: | 469.5 |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°46.634 N / 79°57.073 W |
Location: | overlooks Ashley River’s northeastern banks, northeast of marker #5 |
Depths: | 13.5 ft. |
Address: | 17 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401 |
General Manager: | David Rogers |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | Less than 70ft $2.15 per foot per night, 70-149ft $2.35 per foot per night, 150ft plus $2.80 per foot per night |
Type of dockage: | floating wooden slips and face docks, and floating concrete decked face docks |
Live Aboards Allowed: | yes |
Total number of slips/berths: | 450 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30/50/100 amp power hookups available |
30/50/100 Amp Notes: | $10.00/per night - 30 amp hookup, $18.00/per night - 50 amp hookup, $40.00/per night - 100 amp hookup |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
Laundromat: | Available. |
Restaurant: | one on-site and many more a short taxi ride away |
Restaurant Recommendations: | Marina Variety Store Restaurant on-site (all 3 meals of the day, but GREAT breakfast, 843-723-6325), many others available by bus or cab ride into southern Charleston including Slightly North of Broad (843-723-3424), The Ordinary - fabulous seafood (843-414-7060) and Garibaldis (843-723-7153) |
Provisioning Possibilities: | Harris Teeter 1 mile away, free courtesy van available |
LPG (Propane) Availability: | Available. Onsite parts department and daily West Marine Marina Coutesy Van run at 11 am. Marina courtesy van will take cruisers to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 for LPG tank refill |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Free WiFi Available |
Fuel Availability: | Diesel Available |
Reporting Date: | April 23, 2024 |
Diesel Price: | $4.83/ not available at this time (All Taxes Included) |
Any Quantity Discount: | Available. 10 cents off per gallon for 1000 gallons or more |
Any Boat/US Discount: | Available. 5 cents off per gallon |
Any SeaTow Discount: | Available. 5 cents off per gallon |
We spent several days here in spring 2008 and fall 2009. Great facilities, staff and experiences. A shuttle takes you just about anywhere in the downtown area. Lots of shops, historic sites and restaurants.
A pumpout boat will visit you dockside. The showers are private and well maintained. There only two downsides…the long walks ashore and how hard it is to cast off the lines and leave.
Rates are up there, but you get a lot for your money.
Stayed here 3/24/2010 thru 3/27/2010. Outstanding service. They don’t seem to be able to do enough for you. Trasient dock is easy to get into and out of. Is oriented with the current so you can approach in one direction or another and not worry about a cross current.
Shuttle makes trips to the down town area on a regular schededule at no charge. Really a great city to spend a few days.
SV Aquarius
Phone: | (843) 722-1996 |
Website: | http://www.theharborageatashleymarina.com/ |
Statute Mile: | 469 |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°46.911 N / 79°57.444 W |
Location: | lies along the northeastern shores of Ashley River (on the Charleston peninsula), between the charted 56 foot fixed bridge, and the 18-foot Highway 17 bascule bridge |
Depths: | 12 ft. |
Address: | 33 Lockwood Dr Charleston, SC 29401 |
The Harbourage is a great marina. All floating docks, good AC power and fresh water connections at all docks. No wake zone which seems to be pretty much obeyed! Fast tidal flow, so be prepared or come in at high/low water (they used to call this the Crashley marina). There is tons of depth (30’+ on transient dock). Friendly staff, fair bathroom facilities. They run a shuttle van into the tourist area of downtown, and also to WestMarine. A fair retaurant about 200 yds away at City Marina (b’fast, lunch, dinner), and another across the river (100yd dinghy ride) with a dinghy dock. Sailboats beware of the <65' bridge clearance.
Phone: | (843) 766-0908 |
EMail: | info@rlycmarina.com |
Website: | http://ripleylightyc.com/ |
Statute Mile: | 469 |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°46.650 N / 79°57.768 W |
Location: | entrance channel cuts into the Ashley River’s southwestern banks, northwest of marker #5 and the charted, 56-foot fixed bridge – marina overlooks the northern shores of this offshoot |
Depths: | 5 ft. |
Address: | 95 Ripley Point Dr Charleston, SC 29407 |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | $3.50 per foot per night, Monthly: $36.00 per foot |
Type of dockage: | floating concrete decked slips and face docks |
Live Aboards Allowed: | no |
Monthly Dockage Rate: | $36.00 per foot per month |
Total number of slips/berths: | 90 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30/50 amp power hookups available |
30/50 Amp Notes: | 30 AMP $10 per day / $120 per month, 50 AMP $18 per day / $250 per month |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
Restaurant: | one within walking distance, and many within a moderate taxi ride |
Restaurant Recommendations: | California Dreaming (843) 573-2183 |
Provisioning Possibilities: | Take taxi to nearby Harris Teeter or Bi-Lo supermarkets |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Free WiFi Available |
Fuel Availability: | Gas & Diesel Available |
Fuel Notes: | Available from Ripley Light Marina in the same harbor basin call (843) 766-2100 to get current price and availability |
Phone: | (843) 744-2562 |
Website: | http://www.dolphincovemarina.net/ |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°49.763 N / 79°57.944 W |
Location: | overlooks the Ashley River’s eastern shores north of marker #16 (northwest of the charted “R TR,”) |
Depths: | 7 ft. |
Address: | 2079 Austin Ave Charleston, SC 29407 |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | $1.25 per foot per night |
Type of dockage: | floating and fixed wooden decked slips and face docks |
Live Aboards Allowed: | no |
Total number of slips/berths: | 75 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30 amp power hookups available |
30 Amp Notes: | $5.50/per night - 30 amp hookup |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
Restaurant: | on-site |
Restaurant Recommendations: | Port of Call Restaurant on-site (open seasonally, Wed. through Sunday, 843-745-0426, usually closed from late November until spring) |
Provisioning Possibilities: | convenience store across street |
LPG (Propane) Availability: | Available. Take taxi to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 2 miles away for LPG tank refill |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Free WiFi Available |
Fuel Availability: | Gas Available |
Reporting Date: | April 15, 2024 |
Gasoline Price: | no pump on water for marina |
Phone: | (843) 554-8901 |
Website: | http://riversedgemarina.com/ |
Lat/Lon: | Near 32°50.174 N / 80° W |
Location: | flanks Ashley River’s northeastern banks a short distance upstream of marker #28 |
Depths: | 6 ft. |
Address: | 4354 Bridge View Dr North Charleston, SC 29405 |
Transient Dockage: | Available. |
Transient Dockage Rate: | $1.50 per foot per night |
Type of dockage: | floating wooden slips |
Live Aboards Allowed: | no |
Total number of slips/berths: | 25 |
Dockside Power Connections: | 30/50 amp power hookups available |
30/50 Amp Notes: | $5.00/per night - 30 or 50 amp hookup |
Dock. Fresh Water Connections: | Available. |
Showers: | Available. Climate Controlled |
LPG (Propane) Availability: | Available. Take taxi to Sunoco Gas Station 1 mile away (843) 529-3471 for LPG tank exchange |
Waste pump-out: | Available. |
Wi-Fi Internet Access: | Not Available |
Fuel Availability: | Gas Available |
Reporting Date: | April 23, 2024 |
Gasoline Price: | $5.35 (All Taxes Included) |
Reviews from Cruisers (16)
The marina staff was excellent & quite helpful with an excellent service attitude.
Tripp Jones
We have stayed here a couple of weekends with our boat “Keeper of the Stars” and we found it very nice and staff friendly. There are 2 things that we would like to mention, #1…We wish they had a general store on site instead of having to leave the property to buy soft drinks, cleaning supplies etc. #2 and most important to us….I wish they would make people put their dogs on LEASHES at all times….I have 2 small pugs that are on leashes and when ur big dog comes over and gets my dogs riled up…your dog better not cause me a problem, because I will protect them at all costs…so keep your dog on a leash!!!!!
My wife and I were recently visiting in Charleston and came across the Charleston Harbor Marina and Resort.
I was impressed with the manager Kelly Poe ( 843-284-7065) and his efforts to welcome new boaters. They are considering offering an AGLC discount and being sponsors. Although the marina is across the bridge from Charleston they offer shuttle rides every 30 minutes or so to and from Charleston. I plan on staying there this fall.
Phil
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We are staying at Charleston Harbor Marina and find it an excellent facility. It’s really windy (20-30knots) but we are comfortable in a slip. Shuttle serve to Charleston was convenient. Enjoyed a nice light supper at the Reel Bar. Definitely recommend this marina if you can’t get in to the City Marina.
Eve-Marie Lacroix
My husband and I made Charleston Harbor Marina our 1st stop in a month long cruise out of Southport. Capt. Stan, the Harbormaster, and his crew made our stay carefree and he even offered to make reservations for our destinations along our route. The breakwater out front does its job to deaden the wakes of boat/ship traffic and lessens any current, which makes the boat happy. The showers and bathrooms were clean, laundry on site and the hotel amenities and a shuttle to Charleston are available. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to stopping again on our return.
The Callemyn’s
M/V Turning Point
320EC World Cat
On a trip from SC to New England my wife and I stayed at this first class marina both coming and going. It is under new management and it certainly shows it. We were treated very nicely by the dock hands and the use of the hotel amenities are phenomenal.
Just stayed at Charleston Harbor Marina – can’t say enough about it. Modern facilities, resort amenities, friendly staff (especially Stan, the Harbormaster) and a great location. Will definitely be back!
We are doing the loop and arrived here at Charleston Harbor Marina and Resort June 1, 2011, departing July 6, 2011.
This is a great marina for many reasons. The marina staff is responsive, friendly and knowledgeable. The docks are well maintained and easy to dock plus they are floating. The marina is associated with the resort where you can enjoy the pool and restaurant. Shuttle service is available that takes you to the city of Charleston, Sullivans Island, Shems Creek (great places to eat) or the major shopping center.
The marina is close to many marina services for any type repairs.
We plan to return and winter here.
Rudy Rundlett
Miss Ellen
48 Sea-Ray
On May 10, 2011, “Hemisphere Dancer” stopped at Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point. Harbormaster, Capt. Stan Jones, was happy to receive us, assign us a convenient slip to the showers/head, and provide us with information regarding this Charleston Resort. The breakwater surrounding the marina provided smooth, comfortable slips during my two-day stay, which included an early morning thunderstorm (no charge). The floating docks have water & electricity and free wi-fi. The showers and bathrooms are tiled, laundry next to baths, ice is available on the main dock, and the “Ollie the Trolley” shuttle van operates on the hour, free of charge, to downtown Charleston or Sullivan’s Island (i.e.Ft.Moultrie) from 10 am to 10 pm. Boaters have permission to use the Resort’s pool, spa, and restaurant for some very comfortable living. The restaurant features a private display of vintage, handcrafted, big game, fishing reels, two big TV’s to catch up on the latest weather or game, and free wi-fi. Attached to the Marina is Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum where for a small fee one may explore the USS Yorktown (CV-10), the submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343), a Destroyer USS Laffey (away in the yards), a Vietnam Support Base, Memorials, Gift Shop, and several movies documenting parts of WWII. Whew! I spent two days immersed in History! When I considered all of the services, luxuries, and activities available, I thought the marina transient fee of $2.00/foot was a bargain, and after receiving a Boat U.S. discount of 5%, I definitely plan to return.
Bruce Franz
We stayed at this marina for Charleston Race week. The service was responsive and prompt. Enjoyed the fact that here are many good restaurants within walking distance. Also Whole Foods and Harris Teeter for groceries. Starbucks is also close to the grocery stores. A visit to the Yorktown and a round of golf are near by.
s/v Escape
I sure hope they’re better! We stopped here for a night right before we offshored to Beaufort, NC and while docking we found a 3/4″ bolt protruding about 2″ from their dock. It ended up gouging a hole down to the fiberglass (literally the day after we spent 2 weeks in 100+ degree weather every day compounding, polishing and waxing our hull) about 6 inches long. After MUCH complaining, they finally had us fill out a report and said they would “consider” paying for having it fixed after we got an estimate. We got the estimate, sent it to them and they never even would return our calls. We ended up eating the $600 bill ourselves. Decent place, but we’ll never go there again and we’ll never recommend them to anyone due to their attitudes both during and after the event.
Captain Chris aboard s/v Pelican
Stopped by to refuel and I was impressed with the facility. The “attitude” of the entire marina seemed better than last fall and prior to that with the marina crew seeming to be happy to help with anything needed. I’m not sure what the change was, but the entire facility was more “user friendly” and I’ll definitely stop by again. Food was good and the “Reel Bar” is a blast. Customer service has definitely become “first class”.
We stayed here two years ago and enjoyed it. There is a water taxi or a hotel shuttle to take you downtown. But the currents in the marina can be fierce when docking. Ask about them before entering if you’re not sure.
James Lea
S/V Estelle
Often, always a good experience. Easy to get to fuel dock and pump out. Many transient slips available.
Melissa Priola
Charleston Harbour Marina is a first class facility as can be seen by “Millionaires Row” – though expensive to dock. You can dinghy in for a limited time. Virtually all the marinas in Charleston are expensive compared to marinas north above Georgetown – $4 a foot for overnight, $13 per ft a month plus power is typical……. You can moor out opposite the City Dock in the Ashley River – but a strong current and a reputation for nightime stealing . Go further up the Wando or Wapoo Cut for more restful and secure locations.
Best wishes
Arnold
Our final destination on our cruise south was the Charleston Harbor Resort Marina. We arrived with heavy winds, rough water on an incoming tide. Our call earlier to announce our arrival for both fuel and our assigned slip; we were greeted with a positive response that we will watch for your arrival and assist at the fuel dock with 3 dock hands. Once we made the starboard turn at marker 34 and then starboard into the entrance through the breaker wall, our concerns were brushed aside. We were assisted at the fuel dock as stated, and assisted with docking at our slip which was wonderful as we looked out to the huge Yorktown as it was directly in front of us. We spent 3 nights at this marina and the only down side was that the laundry room only had one washer working as the other was coin jammed and there was a long line to use the other. It was repaired the following day.
Be well and cruise safe,
Lou Schwartz