127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Dock
$4/ft
Mooring
$50
Day Trip
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218 Reviews
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.
by Keith F. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2024
Mooring was easy to find it was well marked. The lines were clean also
by Kent O. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2024
Wide, well maintained concrete topped floating docks with power. When you want to stay in Bristol and the wind is from the south it makes sense to grab a slip. The marina is well protected and the large floating docks do a good job of smoothing out any chop. We had a restful smooth evening of sleep.
by Matthew g. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2024
Great set up and facilities
by Mark H. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2024
Harbor Master
And staff are so helpful. Facilities are top notch and well maintained.
by Timothy L. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2024
The mooring was close to the dinghy dock and the center of town. Super convenient. The line was relatively clean, considering it was late in the season. The emails from the town were timely and helpful. Thank you!
by Steve H. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2024
Excellent ground tackle and pins with nice room to maneuver.
Dinghy docks are outstanding.
All around enjoyable stay.
by Luke O. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2024
Hope I never come back, don’t know how you can be so unaware of your own dock.
by Richard R. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2024
Great stay. Super accommodating staff. A plus!!
by Philip L. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2024
Great service, great town.
by Sarah F. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2024
Good service. Friendly staff. Short walk to town. Excellent.
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: Up to 4 hours = $10 an hour (beyond that, you will be charged the nightly rate for dockage). You will be charged for 2 hours upfront and refunded if you stay less.
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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