Cruises from Charleston

The Historic Downtown District has stood throughout Charleston’s history as the cultural capital of the South and is considered by many to be a living museum, with a wonderful variety of things to do and see. In this beautifully preserved city you can experience tours through historic landmarks, including 18th century homes and plantations, the Battery, museums, churches and the city market. The number of historic sites in Charleston South Carolina is astonishing. Charleston also boasts numerous art galleries that display the city’s impressive appreciation for the visual arts. In addition, there are many historic Charleston South Carolina accommodation’s to choose from when planning your visit. Charleston maintains all the ingredients necessary for a great holiday!

Charleston`s resort barrier islands of Seabrook and Kiawah have developed with similar styles. Located just 22 miles south of Charleston, these islands are private and owned by their residents. Isle of Palms is a barrier island on the South Carolina coast less than 20 minutes from Charleston. It is home to the world-famous Wild Dunes Resort, which offers the finest in convention facilities with restaurants, a fitness centre, tennis courts and two championship golf courses. Folly Beach is located about 15 miles south of Charleston and is known as Charleston’s truly original beach playground.

Mt. Pleasant is located directly across the new Cooper River Bridge. At the heart of Mt. Pleasant is the “old village” which is designated a National Register Historical District with gracious homes from the colonial and antebellum periods. Mt. Pleasant is home to one of the world’s largest naval and maritime museum complexes, Patriot’s Point, which is dominated by the World War II famous aircraft carrier, the Yorktown. Visitors may also board tour boats to visit the National Monument, Fort Sumter, where the Civil War began. Mt. Pleasant hosts several popular annual festivals. So, expect many exciting days when visiting Mt. Pleasant.

The historic village of Summerville, known as the "Flowertown in the Pines," was once an escape for plantation owners from the mosquito-laden marshes. Today, visitors are invited to explore the historic downtown area of Summerville with over 700 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including surrounding neighborhoods of distinctly Victorian homes and delightful parks and gardens.

Qualities developed in this village as one of America’s first resorts dating back to the early 1800s are still very much alive today, and you will be able to experience the kind of charm and hospitality one expects from a small Southern town.