127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
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339 Reviews
by Steve D. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2026
Nice marina, and very helpful and friendly staff
by Richard H. - Verified user on Jul 24, 2026
Excellent stay. Very friendly people, good bathrooms and laundry facilities, even arranged for harbormaster to take crew off the boat on a windy day to catch a flight. And Bristol is a lovely town to spend time in.
by Robert W. on Jul 22, 2026
Great stay
Dockhands who know how to handle lines
Courteous and helpful
Will be back
by Mark C. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2026
Again, great crew,
Always an enjoyable experience
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
by George D. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026
Excellent dock staff. Great location, slips are well protected and in great shape.
by Parker G. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2026
First class operation at the Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center! We arrived in rough conditions and had loads of help at the dock. The gentlemen there also helped us navigate out of the slip in less than ideal weather. Thank you!
by Captain C. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2026
Great facility. Great staff. Coming back 🔜
by Douglas B. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2026
This is a beautiful marina with folks who couldn’t be more helpful. The floating docks are quite new and the laundry is convenient. Would recommend to anyone.
by Jeri L. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2026
The girls in the red shirts were very helpful. Spacious slip. Great port of call.
by Kevin B. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Easy to get in and out of. Very organized and clean. Great customer service!
by Steve L. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Wonderful location and fantastic dock help! We will be back. Fortunately we have nice showers onboard.
by Michael W. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Super helpful and a great place to stop for lunch!
by Jennifer B. - Verified user on Jul 11, 2026
The instructions were great and the dockhand came down and assisted us in tying up. The entire experience was friendly and seamless.
by Donn H. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2026
The Harbormaster was able to find a slip for us during the 4th of July heatwave. Thank you!!! .
by Jonathan H. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026
Nice marina and crew. Very accomodating.
by Judith G. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2026
Great marina, great town!
by Mark S. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
Love love love Bristol Harbor, we are members of the Bristol Yacht Club but loved the privacy of being out on a mooring out on the water. Thank you for making our stay special
by Peter A. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
The marina and staff made our celebration of 250th fourth celebration unforgettable!!
by John R. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
We always make a point to stop at least once or twice a season. This year we decided to partake in the Fourth of July celebration and stayed on a mooring the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful ,the maritime center always a very nice place to visit and we look forward to our next visit.
by Joseph S. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
Awesome time, staff is the best! Greatest harbor in the USA!
by Maurice L. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
Exciting storm before the fireworks. Gusts of 65 mph and the town mooring held. The town should consider a launch service.
by Barry A. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2026
Why was a quoted 20 for the day and charged 30 on my card By Dockwa??
Marina Response:
We appreciate your business! As stated on the website the daily rate is $10 per hr. up to 4 hrs. If you have any questions you can contact the harbormasters office.by Johnny G. on Jul 02, 2026
5 Stars !!! Amazing Service !!! Staff where on site 24/7, I highly recommend 2 Thumbs 👍 Up
by John B. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2026
Excellent facility with a warm and welcoming staff.
by Tim M. - Verified user on Jun 30, 2026
Great people, extremely helpful and friendly
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 Mon.-Sat. 8AM-9PM & Sun. 8AM-8PM | Reservation Check in time: 11AM / Check out time: 10AM
**Transient Mooring & Dock Maps linked on our website under Harbor Resources www.bristolri.gov/harbor
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
Please call the office to book Day Trips for Moorings.
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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