127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
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344 Reviews
by Brooks H. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2026
Everything was great!! Thanks.
by Ralph V. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2026
Excellent service and helpful, the entire team, thank all
by Hank K. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2026
The dock hands and office folks were great.
by Johnny G. on Aug 05, 2026
5 Stars !!! Amazing Service !!! Staff where on site 24/7, I highly recommend 2 Thumbs 👍 Up
by Dave A. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2026
Moorings in very good shape and well-spaced. Needed to leave the dinghy on the dock for a couple nights. That isn't permitted and the transient dinghy dock was a bit exposed. The marina suggested I could pay $40 for a week and use the resident dinghy dock. That is on their new dock, sheltered and protected by a locked gate after hours. An excellent solution we appreciated.
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UPDATE: Seems every time we are here we have some type of 'special' request. The harbormaster goes out of their way to find us a workable solution. Greatly appreciated.
by Paul R. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2026
Bristol is the most boat friendly harbor. Always awesome staff. Thank you very much
by Dan V. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2026
Always Great. We are told our slip assignment and we advise via Docwa when we leave. Typically come for a few hours to go to dinner in town.
by Michael H. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2026
Great team. Even a little guard dog that watched my boat
by J Russell C. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2026
Nice view ,, great location.
We think the staff is great
Now have keyfob for bathroom access at night!!
We’ll be back, again!!
by Greg A. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
Staff was helpful and provided temporary parking for our SUV as we were unloading bunk cushions, bags of sails, pots, pans, cutlery, dishes, sleeping bags, etc. Overall, a great experience.
by Michael M. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2026
Always a great harbor..
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!!! .
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
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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