- ⚠️ Terminal Update: Union Pier has permanently closed to cruise ships — ships now dock approximately 1.5 miles from the historic district. Confirm your terminal address with your cruise line before arrival.
- ✈️ CHS (Charleston International) — ~12 miles from the cruise terminal; ~20–25 min by rideshare; direct flights from major East Coast and Midwest hubs
- 🏛️ Best area to stay: French Quarter / King Street — 20 min rideshare from CHS, short rideshare to the new terminal (~$8–$12)
- 🏨 Budget option: North Charleston hotels near CHS — closer to the airport, 20 min to the terminal, lower nightly rates
- 🍤 Night before: King Street for dinner (book ahead — top restaurants fill up); The Gin Joint for cocktails; evening stroll along the Battery
- 🎭 Extra day? Fort Sumter boat tour, Middleton Place plantation, Rainbow Row — Charleston has enough to fill 2–3 days easily
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