127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Dock
$4/ft - $6/ft
Mooring
$50
Day Trip
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227 Reviews
by Jonathan V. - Verified user on Nov 10, 2024
Excellent, Nice area and friendly harbormasters office.
by Taber F. - Verified user on Oct 14, 2024
Friendly and professional team helped us tie up in a great spot to avoid the weather
by Lee R. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2024
Nice mooring. Facilities are ok though the shower costs and not included in fee. Great town.
by Dan W. - Verified user on Oct 08, 2024
Great facilities and super friendly harbor master and dock hands.
by George D. - Verified user on Oct 07, 2024
Great location, slips are well protected and in great shape.
by Vincent “Joe” H. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2024
The staff couldn’t be more accommodating and pleasant. Great amenities and the docks are in great shape.
by Renee H. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2024
We had a great stay! We love that we get a mooring assignment ahead of time #6 was a great spot close to dingy into shore. There was a Fall Harvest Fair going on, very nice! We had a beautiful fall day for it. Bristol is such a quaint town, wonderful restaurants to go to. We had low winds mostly north, so little wave action thankfully as high winds from the South/ South west can be very rough in there.
by David C. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2024
Docks are first class and restaurant are plentiful
by John H. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2024
Nice facility, very close to restaurants and shops.
by Donna C. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2024
Great location. Great staff. Great docks. Convenient to restaurants and shops.
by Derek A. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2024
Great docks and very responsive on Dockwa. The staff is always accommodating.
by Marie T. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2024
Awesome! As usual, everyone is just so welcoming and nice !
by Georgette H. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2024
Unfortunately, there was some kind of loud music festival on the waterfront that went on until midnight with lots of accompanied screaming as well. Will remember never to come here when they are having Porch Festival.
Marina Response:
Sorry for your bad experience, there was a wedding at the hotel on the waterfront. We cannot control that. We hope you will give us another shot in the future.by John A. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2024
Great docks, great staff and ez in and out!
by Bruce H. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2024
Great time, location, clean facilities, and the staff very accommodating. We will be back!
by Scott H. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2024
We were on a mooring for one night. It was easy to find and close to the dingy dock. Maritime center is very clean and well equipped. We had a great time in Bristol and will return.
by Alan S. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2024
Thanks for supporting late afternoon reservation. We had a great time in town as in prior visits but first time by boat.
by Dave E. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2024
Love being in Bristol. We were able to get our favorite mooring which is always an added bonus. Town of Bristol Marina has always been very accommodating.
See you next season!
by Ernie W. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2024
We are familiar with Bristol Harbor. It's a great little town with shops to explore and restaurants to enjoy. They previously had a few first come/first serve dock spots (and maybe moorings, but we've never taken one here)...and were transient only I believe (no overnights).. It is also an open (unprotected) harbor and can be choppy at times.
The town came together to build a Maritime center which includes several transient slips contained within a solid buffering dock that knocks down most if not all of the chop and thus makes overnights ok! We just spent our first night. It was great! Located right in the center of a great little town which is the home of the oldest 4th of July Parade in the USA. Lots of local history... and did I mention the restaurants to explore. And the price is quite reasonable! We can't wait to go with our boat friends to explore more!
by Eugene W. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2024
Reservation request was confirmed within an hour. We were unfamiliar with the marina. Instructions were clear and concise. A dockhand was at the slip to assist with the landing.
by Andrew G. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2024
Great experience. Easy in and out.
by John S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2024
Dock staff were extremely helpful and courteous
by Nick R. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2024
Everyone was friendly from our entail contact to helping us navigate the town of Bristol.
by Peter A. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2024
Very good marina and staff. Improvement needed on internet service at transient dock.
by Jonathan B. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2024
We had a great stay in a temporary slip for a few hours. It worked out great as we were able to have an early dinner at one of Bristol’s lovely restaurants and get an ice cream cone before departing for a nice sunset sail back to Portsmouth. I think the temporary slip is a great feature.
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.
End of Season Maritime Center & Fuel Dock Hours: Fuel Dock Open Daily 8:30AM-6PM - recommended port tie up | Maritime Center Open Daily Mon.-Sat. 8AM-6PM & Sun. 8AM-6PM | 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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