127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
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370 Reviews
by JOSEPH P. on Sep 15, 2026
It was quick & easy to dock for the day. Clean, sturdy docks. We will be back!
by Michele F. - Verified user on Sep 14, 2026
Staff are always very friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean.
by Daniel D. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2026
Excellent, clean, safe marina and nice docks. Staff very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, great location to explore Bristol for dinner drinks and shops. Came over with 5 other boats for the night and we all had a great day/overnight and spent some money at local business's. We will definitely be back. Thank you
by DAVID F. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2026
Our stay was terrific! Dock hands were welcoming and helpful, our request to move closer to our friends was accommodated and we love the fob process.
by Craig C. on Sep 13, 2026
Great staff, enjoy the marina and the people great restaurants
by Tyler W. - Verified user on Sep 11, 2026
Greg and his crew were fantastic. Great place to layover.
by David R. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2026
Great town marina. Very helpful staff.
by Rob M. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2026
Easy never saw anyone from harbormasters office
by Lisa A. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026
Deck hands at the dock when we arrived and when we left. Very professional and courteous. One of my favorite day trips.
by Peter G. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026
Great mooring location and very friendly staff
by Mark S. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026
We did a day trip had dinner in Bristol and it was a great day. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We will be back.
by Audunn V. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2026
Very friendly staff and clean facility
by John R. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2026
Excellent! Great location, easy access.
by John C. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2026
Harbor master was very friendly. Dock had unusual shape that made it difficult to tie dock lines at end of dock
by Donna C. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
Great location. Great staff. Great docks. Convenient to restaurants and shops. This is now our fourth trip here. Definitely coming back!
by GEORGE K. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
Got great mooring right off town dock. Nice harbor side to wall around. Town of Bristol has done a great job.
by Steven M. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
Nice facility good floating dock provided protection. Right in downtown area. Clean restrooms and laundry rooms. .
by Peter L. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
The staff at Town of Bristol Marina is among the most knowledgeable, courteous, and helpful I have ever experienced. From the office staff that handles the slip assignment to the very professional staff on the docks, our lunch tie-up visit was excellent. On previous visits to the marina, there was less experienced “summer help” assisting on the docks, but this visit we had the “A” team! True pros!
by William R. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2026
Dock works were very helpful
by Luke B. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2026
Always a great experience at this marina. Clean, friendly, newer docks, very reasonable pricing.
by Jeff M. - Verified user on Aug 27, 2026
Friendly staff. The only negative was that we didn’t know we needed quarters for the showers
by Michael K. - Verified user on Aug 23, 2026
Beautiful marina. Staff amazingly helpful— Ben helped us move slip location when bad weather set in
by Donald F. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2026
Awesome, great location. Checking the boxes above do not work.
by Jan M. on Aug 20, 2026
We are more than happy with our stay at the Town of Bristol Marina. Docks were great, staff was helpful and communicative, the facilities were clean and easily accessible. The location to dining, shopping, or frankly anything, in Bristol was stellar. We will be back
by Steven B. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2026
great people very helpful
About Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center
Vote today! Bristol Marina & Maritime Center for best harbor! You can vote at https://www.usharbors.com/best-harbor-vote/ between May 17th and June 16th.
Bristol Harbor offers some of the most beautiful sights and attractions in all of northern Rhode Island. Our town docks are only a short walk away from countless historic shops and restaurants right in the heart of Bristol. With plenty to see, you're guaranteed to enjoy your stay here in Bristol Harbor. Along with being only a short bike ride from the Herreshoff Marine Museum, guests from all over come to enjoy the oldest Fourth of July parade in the country! Whether you're staying on a mooring or at the town dock, Bristol has plenty for you and your family to enjoy and excellent time in town!
Please note: water supply on the dock is not for personal consumption.
Marina Reservation Policy Update: Please note that slip reservations are not guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis. Our priority is to maximize marina space and provide the best experience for all guests.
Slip assignments are based on a combination of factors including: • Length of stay • Vessel size (footage) • Overall marina availability and layout optimization
This approach allows us to best accommodate as many guests as possible while ensuring efficient use of our facilities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In-Season Maritime Center & Fuel Dock Hours: Fuel Dock Open Daily 8:30AM-7PM - recommended port tie up | Maritime Center Open Daily Weekdays and Saturday and Sunday 8AM-8PM | Reservation Check in time: 11AM / Check out time: 10AM
**Transient Mooring : https://www.bristolri.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1162/Bristol-Harbor-Transient-Mooring-Field-Map-2026-PDF Transient Dock Map - Church St: https://www.bristolri.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1163/Church-St-Transient-Dock-Map-2026-PDF
Booking Info
Day Trip - Dockage: 2 hour minimum charged - 4 hour maximum allowed (beyond that, you will be charged the nightly rate for dockage)
- 0' - 30' = $10/hour
- 31'+ = $15/hour
Please provide your ETA and how many hours you will be staying within the "Special Request" box when submitting the request. Upon arrival please check in with the Dockmaster.
Day Trip - Mooring: $25
Electric will be charged separately from your dockage bill. Please remember to select the electric option you need during the reservation process.
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