Pope's Island Marina

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

102 Pope's Island
New Bedford, MA 02740

Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 508-979-1456

VHF 9

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256 Reviews

by robert f. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025

Great marina staff is so accommodating nice location and safe harbor had a great time

by Craig & Heidi P. - Verified user on Jul 02, 2025

Always a great stay at Popes Island! Amazing, friendly staff. Easy in, easy out and close access to some great restaurants in walking distance from the public docks. We stay here several times during the season, sometimes as a quick stopover and sometimes as a destination. Mooring prices are very reasonable and it’s a safe, protected area in any type of weather!

by Declan O. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2025

Nice Marina. Staff are very helpful and Marina is centrally located.

by Tom T. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2025

Dock crew was obviously inexperienced in line handling. We figured it was just the start of the summer and they would get better.

by Brian G. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2025

Another excellent stay! Got a sneak peek at the new facilities. Absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to come back.

by Nicole P. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025

Such a lovely place to stay! Convenient! It was awesome getting to watch the working boats in the harbor. We love the moorings! They’re super easy to pick up!

by Stephen B. on May 24, 2025

Very protected location, marina is well placed for access to the historic town, we had a mooring for a couple of days waiting for a storm to pass through. Short dinghy ride to the dock and to the town. Water taxi service in the summer.

by James B. - Verified user on May 20, 2025

Lovely! I was met at the dock which, as a single-handed sailer means a lot. Excellent dinner recommendation, too!

by Barbra P. - Verified user on May 02, 2025

We had a pleasant stay! Staff was very friendly!

by Eric M. - Verified user on May 01, 2025

Friendly folks.

by Anonymous on Apr 19, 2025

Marina staff are friendly and responsive. They were very helpful in providing a transient Moorage, a transient slip, a winter season location and a summer location for my hard to place catamaran. Highly recommend.

by Lee M. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2025

Very good. Nice staff, helpful. My boat survived the winter and is ready to sail again.

by Patrick T. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2025

Awesome staff great location behind the hurricane barrier.

by Anthony D. - Verified user on Feb 04, 2025

Perfect - Service - Staff

by Matthew I. - Verified user on Nov 20, 2024

The marina is always clean. The team is always helpful! Will continue to stay there!

by Joel R. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2024

Had a great year at Pope's island Marina and will be returning next season. Staff is very helpful and the other guests are all friendly.

by David C. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2024

Staff and dock hands always pleasant and accommodating.The launch to town make it easy to go out for dinner

by Tom S. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2024

Great people. Well sheltered. Wi-Fi, water, power, pump out service all excellent. Secure. Love it.

by David L. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

The marina staff could not be more professional and helpful. Their instruction for entering the marina were very appreciated and helpful.

by david t. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

Top notch staff. 👍👍👍👍👍

by Joseph B. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

We spent a great Summer at Pope's Island Marina, our only regret is the end of the season! We look forward to next season and all teh good friends we have made!

by John G. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

Team is great and always working to make the experience the best possible. TY

by Steven W. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

this was my fifth season on slip A2 and we will see you again next year, thank you.

by Matt W. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

Great slip, great location. Very clean

by Paul P. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2024

Great location in a protected harbour in Buzzards Bay. Well maintained, well lighted at night, convenient pump out boat, walking distance to restaurants and West Marine (if needed). Some of the concrete docks have been damaged by the weather and need fixing. Overall a good experience

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About Pope's Island Marina

The Port of New Bedford invites you to stay at Pope’s Island Marina and experience why we call it Destination New Bedford. Pope's Island Marina is centrally located right in the middle of Historic New Bedford harbor and proudly managed by the New Bedford Port Authority. Offering award winning guest services and reasonably priced accommodations, Pope's Island Marina is the chosen destination for boaters from all around the world. Pope's Island Marina is also home to the New Bedford Launch connecting you to local attractions, waterside restaurants and entertainment. Our friendly Marina Staff and Harbor Attendants are here to ensure a welcoming and enjoyable stay. There is so much to see and do, from visiting the world’s largest whaling museum to eating the world’s freshest seafood. The launch will connect you to the historic downtown district, restaurants, galleries and key attractions. Stroll the cobblestone streets of America’s #1 Fishing Port or take a bike ride to Fort Taber and the Military Museum. Our season begins April 15th and ends October 31st, but feel free to contact the office in the winter or early spring if you or your group would like to make arrangements for a visit with us next season. Upon arrival, be sure to ask one of our Dock Attendants or Launch Captains about local attractions. If it is fuel or service your vessel needs, you will find it in The Port of New Bedford. Cruise into excitement by setting your course for destination New Bedford.