Earlier this summer we spent a week at the City Docks (about 750') from the river street docks. Only $1/ft/night.

Awesome location to visit the city. You are right in the heart of the tourist district. During the day there are a few wakes, but not bad. Towards the end of the week we did start to feel like a tourist attraction.

Currently at the Charleston Maritime Center. Great location again. Downside, there is a current in the marina which makes docking interesting and the seawall leaves it a little rolly from the occasional boat wake (quiets down at night). Otherwise well maintained with a helpful staff. Less expensive than the city marina and free Laundry. Side benefit is the water taxi's to Patriots point and to Fort Sumter are right there.

Mike & Tammy

Valhalla II (Gemini 3400)

Subject: Savannah City Docks
Message: We do have some news to report on the Savannah City Docks.  These are the docks just east of the river boats and the Hyatt.  We love the sublime atmosphere of the Savannah historic downtown and the numerous squares, so we normally make the detour off the ICW to the river front.  These docks are not free, but at $1.00/foot, they are cheap; electricy is available (20 amp) but you may need to share a water spigot.  It is my understanding these docks were donated to the city for the exclusive use of pleasure craft.  There will be some changes since many people feel they are free and the city had the terrible idea of letting the American Spirit Line of cruise ships tie up there whenever they wanted – literally tossing off any pleasure craft that were there (this happened to me during a gale watch this spring).  Currently there is a 150' barq tied up, taking half the available space.  Too bad, the docks weren't made for thse large ships and the damage from them is becomong apparent.
According to Judy at the Municpal building, the dockage administration is being transferred to the parking authority and an office will be erected close to the docks for fee collection (that would make the other three pleasure craft here right now upset).  According to other sources, the cruise lines will be docked at another location and maybe the barq will move as well. Unfortunately, the maximum length will be limited to 35 feet.  Only one of the boats currently docked meet that size limit.
So, please check with Judy on your way in or you may make the hour trip in vane.  If teh size limit becomes a reality, this will be our last trip to the city docks and probably Savannah.  Too bad.
Dave and Brenda Johnson
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