127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
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250 Reviews
by David B. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2025
This was our second trip to Bristol Harbor, and there will be many more to come! Last time we docked and walked around town and had oysters. The staff at the town Marina was exceptional. This time we grabbed a mooring and just had a lovely Afternoon with lunch, drinks and a quick dip! The Harbor is very pretty and very accessible. It’s an easy ride for us and will be back to enjoy more lazy afternoons. Thanks Bristol!
by Donna C. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2025
Great location. Great staff. Great docks. Convenient to restaurants and shops. This is our second trip here. Definitely coming back!
by Paul R. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2025
Bristol is the most boat friendly harbor. Always awesome. Thank you very much
by Joe T. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Bristol is a beautiful New England town with a great harbor and mooring field. The water may be a little lumpy in a stiff southern breeze but not so bad as to be a problem. The dinghy dock and town are close at hand and the business district is easy strolling and good shopping. Put this place on your need to visit list.
If you are lucky enough to schedule a July 4th trip is will be a lifetime experience with the fireworks and famous parade.
by mark o. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
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by Peter K. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Easy access. Great marina. Beautiful town.
by J Russell C. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Nice view ,, great location.
The new docks are fantastic. Safe during July 3rd storm
Clean facility. Harbormaster was very helpful.
Now have keyfob for bathroom access at night!!
We’ll be back, again!!
by Steven F. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Easy access to Town. Can be a bit bumpy when a strong southwest wind is blowing.
by Brendan T. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
Easy to get in and out of a Staff very helpful
by JOHN N. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Great location, nice moorings, very good facilities and friendly staff provided an awesome stay for July 4th!
by Leah V. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
We love this spot! Great marina in a great location!
by Maurice L. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Exciting storm before the fireworks. Gusts of 65 mph and the town mooring held. The town should consider a launch service.
by James F. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Great staff! Nice facilities.
by Mark S. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
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 Joseph S. - Verified user on Jul 04, 2025
Awesome time, staff is the best!
by Ivo V. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2025
I love the location, harbor master is very helpful and welcoming.
by Tomas W. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2025
well organized, great docking, very helpful
by Peter G. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2025
Very convenient and very friendly staff
by Mark M. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
Nice slip, helpful Dock help
by Ian M. - Verified user on Jun 20, 2025
Easy, quick communication, town is very walkable from the Marina.
by Bruce K. - Verified user on Jun 17, 2025
Great location, walk off your dinghy right into town, well maintained mooring buoy, dedicated dinghy landing, fuel, laundry and free pump out. Lots of nice taverns and restaurants within easy walking distance. Pisco & Tequila Peruvian restaurant was fabulous!
by Steven S. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2025
Excellent service! Easy access and staff was helpful landing.
by Paul V. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2025
Our stay was perfect , we love the convenience of Bristol harbor for us the docks are safe , clean and great for our family n boat . Staff inside were friendly and helpful
by Martin R. on Jun 13, 2025
Excellent concrete docks. Staff were diligent (and apologetic),about cleaning bird debris. Easy walk to downtown. Showers and toilet rooms are clean. Surprised to learn that showers require payment in quarters and there's no user adjustment for water temperature, four quarters for 3 minutes. Need to bring extra quarters in case water shuts off before rinsing!
by Lawrence G. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2025
Easy. Except my reserved slip T4 was occupied. Fortunately the next slip T2 was empty. Otherwise perfect.
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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