Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered
465 E Harborside Rd
Oriental, NC 28571
Oriental, NC 28571
Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
VHF 16

68 Reviews
by linda m. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2025
Pros; Brand new marina, manicured in everyway . Easy fuel dock , very protected location . Cons ; Extremely shallow to get into , off the beaten path is an understatement, no shuttle service of any kind , no uber , zip . Grocery store will deliver you need to call them and arrange . Location is 6 miles away . Very isolated location . Limited days and hours of on site restaurant . Would not book again .
by Stacy D. - Verified user on Jun 17, 2025
Excellent marina, amazing amenities., attentive staff.
by matt c. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2025
this is a gem if a marina on the intercoastal, staff is first class, there is a couple restaurants on site and just a beautiful setting.
by Ron C. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2025
Excellent service and beautiful facilities.
by Jill B. - Verified user on May 25, 2025
Always a great experience! Friendly, helpful staff and wonderful facilities.
by Steven Chopin K. - Verified user on May 24, 2025
River Dunes is a wonderful marina in a well protected location. We came in during high winds. Scott brought us in with great verbal directions and got us into our slip smoothly. The surrounding community and amenities are fabulous. The floating dock where we were needs to be stabilized - and they are making those improvements. Restaurants and some provisions on site.
by Peter F. - Verified user on May 23, 2025
Great haven from the wind and waves! Very protected marina Easy fuel and fast pump out at the main dock. Easy into slip with knowledgeable dockmasters help. Great pool and pool bar / restaurant. Beautiful location. Would definitely come back
by Pavel Z. - Verified user on May 20, 2025
River Dunes is a magical place! The marina is beautifully kept with floating docks, a charming gift shop, and a great café for breakfast and lunch. The pool is lovely with bar service, and there’s a yacht club for dinner if you make a reservation. We loved the complimentary bikes to explore the stunning Southern-style community — the homes are gorgeous! Bonus: pickleball courts too.
Captain Scott is amazing — super knowledgeable and helpful. Can’t recommend this place enough!
by Raymond H. - Verified user on May 19, 2025
Scott the Dockmaster is always so helpful, friendly and professional. If you arrive late week into the weekend you can enjoy a lovely dinner at their clubhouse. The facilities are southern living beautiful. Fellow boaters are always delighted to see you and your fur babies too!
by Clair R. - Verified user on May 13, 2025
The grounds are so lush, the colonial architecture makes this a quaint village. Inviting pool, cabanas and bar. Large boaters lounge and only a $1.00 per wash. Marina is quiet and staff exceptional. I could stay forever, but the adventure must continue.
by Neal K. - Verified user on May 02, 2025
The facility itself is beautiful, and Ethan was very helpful in helping us dock and fuel up. The surrounding community is immaculate, and for free, we rode around it on bikes from the marina. A couple things to consider. It is shallow getting there. If you draw more than 6' forget it. The upstairs restaurant wasn't open, so we had a limited, but good menu on the 1st floor.
by tony l. - Verified user on Apr 28, 2025
Very nice spot. If you like quiet this is your place.
by Curtis B. - Verified user on Apr 25, 2025
Fantastic stay for 2 nights. Facilities are top notch, clean, perfect .
by Jennifer G. - Verified user on Apr 22, 2025
Very nice quiet place.
by Lydia S. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2025
Lovely, protected marina with friendly staff. They even called us as we entered the creek to let us know they would be at the slip to help with lines.
by David W. - Verified user on Apr 13, 2025
Easy access, floating docks, great staff, outstanding facilities, and it’s beautiful
by Craig/Jane r. - Verified user on Apr 11, 2025
Lovely facility/ meticulously maintained. Friendly, competent and professional staff.
by Bert E. - Verified user on Apr 09, 2025
Excellent Marina and Property. Would definitely return in the future.
by Nicholas H. - Verified user on Dec 24, 2024
Excellent hospitality and services. They stayed a few minutes past 5pm to help me dock. Wonderful showers and super quiet. Will definitely be back!
by Ronald C. - Verified user on Dec 07, 2024
Excellent place to visit. The staff is very accommodating and anxious to please. This is the cleanest marina on the East Coast ICW.
by Jeffrey W. - Verified user on Nov 18, 2024
always a favorite stop for seasonal migration. well protected and maintained, floating docks, great staff.
by Nick I. - Verified user on Nov 07, 2024
Beautiful facility and a great crew. We heard that the restaurant is excellent, unfortunately it was closed for a wedding on the day we arrived. Will definitely stop again.
by Arthur w. - Verified user on Oct 25, 2024
Ethan was very helpful and resourceful. Took great care of us while taking care of everyone else. 5 stars
by Asea R. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2024
Can't say enough good things about this marina and it's staff! If we weren't trying to outrun Debby, we would have stayed longer!
I was first impressed by a quick, after-hours confirmation of our Dockwa reservation. The dock master was very experienced and helpful in directions and assistance with lines. The docks are in excellent shape and the grounds are beautiful. There's a ship store that has basic needs. The main restaurant was closed but there was a casual dining facility open and we had a great meal. There's a pool and a bar by the pool. Everything is well kept and the staff are super friendly! We are coming back for sure!
by Edwin H. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2024
Marina is lovely. We didn't stay long enough to take advantage of some of the amenities like the pool or kayaking. Cafe and restaurant were nice.
The dockmaster and staff were excellent. Please be certain to hail and be able to listen to the dock staff on channel 72.

Member Discounts
Dockwa and BoatUS have teamed up to bring you discounts for all BoatUS marinas. If you are a BoatUS member, go to your Dockwa account and add your BoatUS member information to get the following discounts at this marina.
- $.10 Off per Gallon of Fuel
- 5% Off Ship's Store (excluding electronics, alcohol, and sale items)
About River Dunes Marina
Welcome to River Dunes. A protected marina on the Intracoastal Waterway at MM 173 with year-round boating, floating docks, private steam showers, and transient dockage. The River Dunes Harbor Club is a boating and social club overlooking Grace Harbor, located in the heart of River Dunes - a boating community just north of Oriental, NC with outstanding onshore amenities. The protected entrance channel opens into Broad Creek, a natural deep-water creek just off the ICW and Neuse River. A must-see destination on the ICW.