Charleston port with older people

[srjones1]

My wife and I will be taking my Grandmother, 83, and my Mother in Law, 76, on a cruise out of Charleston. Having never cruised from there I've been reading up on the port, the ship, etc. and it seems parking is a ways away and requires a shuttle. My MIL and Grandmother don't get around as good as they used to and I'd venture a guess my Grandmother would struggle boarding a shuttle. Does any one know if I can drop them off at the entrance instead?

 

Thanks

[ChucktownSteve]

My wife and I will be taking my Grandmother, 83, and my Mother in Law, 76, on a cruise out of Charleston. Having never cruised from there I've been reading up on the port, the ship, etc. and it seems parking is a ways away and requires a shuttle. My MIL and Grandmother don't get around as good as they used to and I'd venture a guess my Grandmother would struggle boarding a shuttle. Does any one know if I can drop them off at the entrance instead?

 

Thanks

 

Due to Department of Homeland Security regulations, you won't be able to drive up to the terminal.

 

I'm sure they handle similar circumstances all the time. There may be a special wheel chair accessible vehicle if she's in one. Posted on the Port of Charleston web site, "Shuttles accessible for special needs and wheelchair assistance are also available."