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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478 Reviews

by Jennifer G. on Jul 23, 2026

The crew at Chilmark provided the most hospitable, friendly and attentive welcome we have received anywhere!! It is a quiet, stunningly beautiful location. Can't wait to visit again!

by Kevin P. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2026

Excellent! Very helpful and responsive Dockmaster/Crew. Very easy in and out dockage, and the sunset can’t be beat! Thank you Chilmark Harbormaster, we’ll definitely return!

by Theresa C. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026

Terrific place. Terrific staff

by Valerie B. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2026

We stayed on a mooring in the outer harbor. We had booked for two nights but only stayed one night. The boats departing and returning to the harbor did not abide by the 150' no wake zone from the harbor entrance and it was very rocky and uncomfortable for us. It was also dangerous if you were trying to cook in the galley with a 2' to 3' wake suddenly rocking the boat. We would not recommend a mooring for an overnight stay.

by Willard B. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2026

Always a great, unique place to visit. The Harbor Master and assistants are the best in providing assistance when requested.

by thomas b. on Jul 14, 2026

Absolutely lovely spot. Please don’t come here.

by Richard F. - Verified user on Jul 14, 2026

Great staff and wonderful views from the slip overlooking Vinyard Sound,

by Kathy M. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026

Awesome as always great place and service. Ryan and crew great job always

by Stephen R. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026

Magical! Staff so helpful. Beautiful Harbor. Great morning coffee at the store, wonderful sunset harbor lobster dinner. Amazing weekend!

by Robert R. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026

Had a blast there. We love that place!!

by Anthony P. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2026

Great place with a staff that is second to none. Ryan and his team are super helpful, patient and aim to please.

by Charles c. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026

All way great Ryan the harbor master terrific

by Richard J. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026

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

by Thomas F. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026

The team in Chilmark is awesome. Great to deal with

by Thomas T. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026

congratulation to harbormaster ryan rossi and his fabulous staff for making our 6 day stay wonderful you guys are the best! tom t.

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

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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