Chilmark Harbormaster (Menemsha Harbor)

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

58 Basin Road
Chilmark, MA 02535

Check-in after 12:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 508-645-2846

VHF 9

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472 Reviews

by Theresa C. - Verified user on Jul 02, 2026

Terrific place. Terrific staff

by Richard J. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2026

Harbor Master and staff were simply amazing. Very accommodating and courteous. Always an enjoyable experience!

by Martin A. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2026

Kind, professional, cared.

by Jeff C. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2026

One of the most relaxing and enjoyable destinations in Buzzards Bay and Islands. Within 50 yards of Menemsha Beach and a great opportunity to explore the inner pond (if you have a dinghy). Plenty of choices for food w/o even leaving the harbor area. Ryan (dockmaster) and crew are very professional and courteous. Must be stern to the dock (there are no finger piers) which necessitates backing into the slip, unless you’re along the bulkhead (limited to 2 or 3 boats).

by Bill M. - Verified user on Jun 21, 2026

Still my favorite spot on the Vineyard, true fishing village vibe with far less bustle than the rest of the island, so five stars no matter what. They raft up to three boats (always sailboats) on each of the two inside moorings. Outer moorings are ok in a prevailing wind but can be bumpy. We've made some good friends that way, collaborating over fenders, springs and mooring lines, sharing or not sharing conversation and drinks. Sunsets seldom disappoint in Menemsha. There are two exceptional fish market/takeout seafood spots (Larsen's and Menemsha Fish Market), a sit down restaurant at the south end of the village (The HomePort), well maintained public restrooms near the beach with free showers are all 2-10 minutes from the dinghy dock. Fuel/water dock with pump out accommodates one boat at a time and can be tricky in the current.

by Tom R. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2026

Once again a wonderful stay. Dock master. was very helpful. Will be back soon.

by Richard S. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2026

Dock hands were great! Super helpful. Sad that being municipal employees they are not allowed to accept tips. Floating dock was terrific.

by James M. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2026

Very well organized. A good Harbormaster. And very helpful staff.

by Rick N. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2026

Great staff. Good food. Great sunsets.

by Scott S. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2026

We stayed 2 nights. Great place, great staff. Extremely helpful with the reservations. One of our favorite places that we visit 3 or 4 times a year.

by Oscar B. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2026

Beautiful harbor and incredibly helpful staff. Luke was great

by Rosario S. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2026

Dredging at docks, didn’t know until we called. Went over to private docks, not bad. Overall a good time

by Paul C. - Verified user on Jun 10, 2026

Thanks Ryan and crew for an excellent stay.

by Stephen T. - Verified user on May 30, 2026

Absolutely great experience; good harbormaster. Only wish they had a day rate, rather than having to book a full overnight for a 4-hour stay. Otherwise terrific in all respects.

by Jennifer C. - Verified user on Jan 02, 2026

The best! Harbormaster is exceptional and harbor is beautiful!

by Robert K. - Verified user on Nov 01, 2025

We were on our mooring in Quitsa from May thru October, and, as always, deeply appreciate the continuous care and oversight of the Harbormaster! Bob Kegan

by Michael C. - Verified user on Oct 23, 2025

The Menemsha Harbor is our very favorite! Ryan and his staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Ryan, in particular, is great! We can't say enough about him! We try to come back every summer. Thank you!

by Richard B. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025

We got our slip number as we pulled into the harbor and help was waiting there for us. We did have trouble with the strong current and stiff cross wind but I can't blame the marina for that. Next time I will be ready for it.

by Warner H. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025

A great time in Menemsha. The harbor master was very helpful. Lobsters from the Mememsha Fish Market for dnner.

by Peter H. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025

Welcoming staff and a beautiful harbor.

by Paul W. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025

Great staff- very accommodating- easy in and out

by bill l. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025

Andy and the whole harbormaster office were very helpful. The were some boats using a side-tie that obstructed designated slips but everyone seemed to get along.

by John R. - Verified user on Sep 23, 2025

We had a great stay. The harbormaster and crew were excellent. Can’t wait to return!

by Colin M. - Verified user on Sep 22, 2025

Very friendly Harbormaster…plenty of hot water

by Rob G. on Sep 22, 2025

Two sailboat mooring buoys offer aheltered spot close to dinghy dock with great views of the working fishing harbor. Users are told to raft together up to five boats deep, with smaller boats toward the outside. Bring lots of fenders! The two nights I stayed I had a buoy to myself, but captains need to be alert to the chance that another boat will arrive and tie up to you. Good communication is needed to sort out which boats go where to enable departure sequence. I cannot say how this works out as I didn’t have to deal with any others on my mooring. Harbormaster Ryan and team are responsive and happy to assist.

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About Chilmark Harbormaster (Menemsha Harbor)

Welcome to Menemsha Harbor. Our aim is to uphold a well-organized, secure, respectful, and family-friendly marina experience. Menemsha Harbor is open to both recreational boaters and commercial fishermen. The village's historic harbor is a departure point for local fishermen, many of whom come from fishing backgrounds that span multiple generations.

In addition to booking a trip with one of our Charter Fishing Captains, visitors can enjoy the public beach near the harbor, take the bike ferry across Menemsha Pond to Aquinnah, and savor freshly prepared seafood at various dining establishments. The area is renowned for its stunning sunsets.

We offer two transient moorings inside the harbor that can accommodate up to three (sometimes four) sailboats. Just outside the breakwater in the outer harbor, there are eight single-occupancy moorings available for sailing or power vessels. If you have a sailboat and require a mooring, we will assign one inside the harbor by default unless specified otherwise. For power vessels, the outer harbor mooring field is the only mooring option. WE DO NOT PROVIDE A LAUNCH SERVICE, however, we offer complimentary dock space for dinghies at the town dock.

Docking options include 17 transient wet slips and a 120-foot linear transient dock on the east side of the harbor. Larger vessels, up to 85 feet long, can be accommodated on the west side of the harbor (West Dock). The inlet often experiences a strong current, and most of our slips require backing in between freestanding pilings. Docking may pose challenges for less experienced boaters, but our team is always ready to offer guidance and support as needed.

If you reserve a slip, you will be assigned to a floating dock slip if one is available. In the event that a floating dock slip is not available, you may be assigned to a fixed dock or a position along the bulkhead. If you would like to specify that you are only interested in a reservation for a floating dock, please include this information in the "Special Request" section of your reservation request.

Our harbor has been dredged to a depth of 9 feet MLW.

We are excited to welcome you to Menemsha!

Captain Ryan D. Rossi Harbormaster Town of Chilmark; Menemsha Harbor