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Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center


Dock
Offered

Mooring
Offered

Day Trip
Offered
127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Check-in after 12:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
VHF 16

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335 Reviews

by Douglas B. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2026
This is a beautiful marina with folks who couldn’t be more helpful. The floating docks are quite new and the laundry is convenient. Would recommend to anyone.

by Jeri L. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2026
The girls in the red shirts were very helpful. Spacious slip. Great port of call.

by Kevin B. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Easy to get in and out of. Very organized and clean. Great customer service!

by Steve L. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Wonderful location and fantastic dock help! We will be back. Fortunately we have nice showers onboard.

by Michael W. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026
Super helpful and a great place to stop for lunch!

by Jennifer B. - Verified user on Jul 11, 2026
The instructions were great and the dockhand came down and assisted us in tying up. The entire experience was friendly and seamless.

by Donn H. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2026
The Harbormaster was able to find a slip for us during the 4th of July heatwave. Thank you!!! .

by Jonathan H. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026
Nice marina and crew. Very accomodating.

by Mark C. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026
Again, great crew, Always an enjoyable experience ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

by Judith G. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2026
Great marina, great town!

by Mark S. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
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 Peter A. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
The marina and staff made our celebration of 250th fourth celebration unforgettable!!

by John R. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
We always make a point to stop at least once or twice a season. This year we decided to partake in the Fourth of July celebration and stayed on a mooring the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful ,the maritime center always a very nice place to visit and we look forward to our next visit.

by Joseph S. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
Awesome time, staff is the best! Greatest harbor in the USA!

by Maurice L. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2026
Exciting storm before the fireworks. Gusts of 65 mph and the town mooring held. The town should consider a launch service.

by Barry A. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2026
Why was a quoted 20 for the day and charged 30 on my card By Dockwa??
Marina Response:
We appreciate your business! As stated on the website the daily rate is $10 per hr. up to 4 hrs. If you have any questions you can contact the harbormasters office.

by Johnny G. on Jul 02, 2026
5 Stars !!! Amazing Service !!! Staff where on site 24/7, I highly recommend 2 Thumbs 👍 Up

by John B. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2026
Excellent facility with a warm and welcoming staff.

by Tim M. - Verified user on Jun 30, 2026
Great people, extremely helpful and friendly

by Southcoast Y. on Jun 29, 2026
Very nice marina. Wide floating docks and the staff are very friendly and easy to deal with. I would stay there again.

by Chris E. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2026
Paul and Rob were great. Super helpful for a beginner on a windy day.

by Bonnie S. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2026
Excellent quick service. Clean facility and awesome area!

by Tomas W. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2026
well organized, great docking, very helpful

by Arden B. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2026
We loved our stay in Brisol. It is such a nice town. The Maritime center is top notch. . Coin op showers and laundry facilities, all very clean. Very accommodating when it comes to change in plans. Always a favorite stop. Will return again in the future.

by chris W. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2026
Great location close to downtown. Super friendly and accommodating crew at the Maritime Center
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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.


Marina Reservation Policy Update: Please note that slip reservations are not guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis. Our priority is to maximize marina space and provide the best experience for all guests.

Slip assignments are based on a combination of factors including: • Length of stay • Vessel size (footage) • Overall marina availability and layout optimization

This approach allows us to best accommodate as many guests as possible while ensuring efficient use of our facilities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.


In-Season Maritime Center & Fuel Dock Hours: Fuel Dock Open Daily 8:30AM-7PM - recommended port tie up | Maritime Center Open Daily Mon.-Sat. 8AM-9PM & Sun. 8AM-8PM | 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.


Services

  • Diesel
  • Gas
  • Water Hookup
  • Electrical

Amenities

  • Dry Stack
  • Floating Docks
  • Ice
  • Wireless Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pumpout
  • Launch Ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Ship Store
  • Showers
  • Groceries
  • Medical Facilities w/in 5 Miles
  • Restaurant

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