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The South Carolina Aquarium

The South Carolina Aquarium

100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC, USA, 29401

Venue Details

Total meeting space15,480 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms-

Standing capacity800

Seating capacity200

Built2000

Renovated-

Venue typeSpecial event venues

Amenities

Facilities

Furniture (Bring your own)
Internet access
Lighting (Bring your own)
Other decor (Bring your own)
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Table linens (Bring your own)
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Loading dock

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

Facilities

Furniture (Bring your own)
Internet access
Lighting (Bring your own)
Other decor (Bring your own)
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Table linens (Bring your own)
Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

Loading dock

Alcohol and catering

Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
Alcohol allowed
Onsite catering

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

15,480 sq. ft.

Largest room

13,555 sq. ft.

Space (private)

13,555 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Exhibit space

10,000 sq. ft.

Space (outdoor)

1,925 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

800

Seating capacity

200

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

15,480 sq. ft.

Largest room

13,555 sq. ft.

Space (private)

13,555 sq. ft.

Meeting rooms

Exhibit space

10,000 sq. ft.

Space (outdoor)

1,925 sq. ft.

Standing capacity

800

Seating capacity

200

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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for The South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston

Venue Costs
Description
Price

Room Rental Fee
USD 3500 - USD 7000
The Great Hall & Riverside Terrace
The Great Hall & Riverside Terrace
USD 3,500 - USD 7,000

Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Maximum capacity	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds
Aquarium Galleries	13,555 sq. ft. -	30 ft.	800	250	800
Outdoor Harbor Overlook Terrace \|	1,925 sq. ft. 55 x 35 sq. ft.	-	200	80	200

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

15 mi

Distance from airport 15 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

Street parking

Bus parking

Additional Information

Event Insurance

Event insurance may be required.

Cancellation Policy

If the event is canceled or changed prior to six months from the event date, 50% of the reservation deposit will be refunded. Reservation deposit is non-refundable six months prior to the event date. If a cancellation occurs or the event date moves within six months of the event date, no refund will be issued.

Additional details

Downtown Charleston Waterfront Setting Preferred Caterers Event Space for large and small groups Browse our Pinterest for a look at some of our favorite events: https://www.pinterest.com/scaquarium/_created/

The South Carolina Aquarium Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The South Carolina Aquarium regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The South Carolina Aquarium's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

No response.

Does The South Carolina Aquarium have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The South Carolina Aquarium and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:

No response.

If applicable, could you please provide a link to The South Carolina Aquarium's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at The South Carolina Aquarium developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.

No response.

Does The South Carolina Aquarium clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

No response.

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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