Charleston City Marina
Full-service marina · Charleston Harbor / Ashley & Cooper Rivers
100 Harbor Dr, Charleston, South Carolina
Overview
Charleston City Marina is a full-service marina in Charleston, South Carolina, with wet slips for vessels up to 60 feet. Positioned on Charleston Harbor / Ashley & Cooper Rivers with access to Ocean, ICW, River, Charleston City Marina serves boaters working Charleston to Beaufort SC ICW run and the broader Charleston cruising area. The marina is configured for long-stay liveaboards, snowbird transients, and seasonal monthly tenants, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Charleston is the busiest ICW transient stop between Norfolk and Florida — Megadock and adjacent marinas absorb the seasonal snowbird wave.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Charleston Harbor / Ashley & Cooper Rivers
Access
Ocean, ICW, River
Typical water depth
12–20 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Protected basin
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, and liveaboard-approved slips.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 60 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $20 – $42 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $20 – $42 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $20 – $42 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Seasonality
- Peak ICW transient seasons April–May and October–November.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Shem Creek
- • Folly Beach
- • Capers Island
Popular cruising routes
- • Charleston to Beaufort SC ICW run
- • Stono River day trip
- • Offshore to Edisto
Nearby fuel stops
- • Charleston City Marina fuel
- • Ashley Marina fuel
Seasonality
Peak ICW transient seasons April–May and October–November.
