Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02722
Dock
Not Offered
Mooring
Offered
Day Trip
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47 Reviews
by Dexter B. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2026
After clarifying some slight confusion on mooring assignments all went well with a peaceful overnight stay. Unfortunately some incoming weather motivated us to leave a day early, however I'll never forget being sheltered by the imposing shear of BB59.
by Peter D. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2026
The Harbor Master at Battleship Cove was very welcoming and accommodating. Most of our group from Smith Cove Yacht Club had never been to Battleship Cove and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the battleship, destroyer, submarine, PT boats, helicopters and the museum. The Cove Restaurant was very accommodating and the staff provided a good experience for us. Thank you very much.
by CLIFFORD A. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2026
Well protected mooring field, awesome attractions, e.g. battleship, destroyer, submarine, PT boats, helicopters, and maritime museum., Pumpout boat available Tuesday and Friday. Mooring fee is cheap but no shower or restroom facilities. Cove restaurant nearby was very good.
by Peter B. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026
Harbormaster and staff were courteous and helpful. The facility, however, needs to be cleaned up and facilities for transient boaters improved. Showers and trash dumpsters would be nice. Derelict, abandoned boats should be removed. Chain link fence and dingy dock should be repaired/replaced, etc.
by Hipolito M. - Verified user on Jan 13, 2026
Good spot. Easy to find and anchor to the mooring
by Jamie B. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025
No services for boaters. There was a private mooring too close to ours and it wrapped around my rudder. Not fun.
Go to Sagres for dinner!!!
by Ronald L. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
Friendly folks, great views, affordable, limited facilities
by Thomas T. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
Perfect location for July 4 th . Dinghy dock could use some expansion and updating.
by Stephen F. - Verified user on Sep 30, 2024
Museum (Ships) was great and the mooring balls appear secure. Many restaurants close; however, no other facilities. Dinghy dock was secure but could use some upgrades.
by James D. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2024
Nice and historic place!
by Michael M. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2024
Very nice place for a weekend or weeknight. The only reason for no 5th star .. I didn't see the pump out boat working like it did the last time I visited. A suggestion. Could each person who registers be assigned a mooring ball (i.e. the letter on it) And the code for the gate.
by Barbara H. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2024
calm cove near tourist sites, entertainment and restaurants but gate is locked so getting in and out is not possible without the code. Harbormaster leaves at 3pm so if you are later getting in there is no one to tell you what mooringvor the gate code. maybe adding that info to dockwa reservation approval email would help. Some moorings don't have pennants and are impossible to tie onto with a sugar scoop transom or swim platform.
by Steven S. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2024
Well protected mooring field and great view of USS Massachusetts. Harbor master was very helpful in assisting us with getting on our moorings. Please note that moorings do not have lines so you'll need a line to pass thru mooring shackle and then tie back to boat.
by Russell D. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2024
We love this place. Great museum, great harbormaster. Easy shore access. A working carousel at hand. It's a working class town, not a tourist destination, but plenty of restaurant and brewery options. Highly recommend eating at Sagres Restaurant--great food, large servings, and reasonably priced.
by David J. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2024
Lots of fun with great friends. Good location with. A dinghy and there is a water taxi too. Good restaurants.
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by Aaron H. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2023
Very cool place to spend the night
by Melinda M. - Verified user on Sep 05, 2023
We enjoyed the mooring area which was next to the battleship. There are no services other than the dinghy dock including no public restrooms, trash disposal or water. We attempted to contact the pump out boat with no success. The dinghy dock is locked. Be sure to request the combination before you arrive as there is no one at dock. We used Dockwa for the reservation and received the lock code through their service although we had to ask for the combination as it was not offered. The Wi-Fi signal was decent
by Oliver J. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2023
Neat and sheltered mooring field, however harbor master was unreachable for mooring assignment. Picked up one of the red and white moorings and proceeded to the dinghy dock, only to find a padlock on the gate for the chain link fence. If you are planning on spending a few nights here try to get the code before you arrive.
by Marina P. - Verified user on Aug 16, 2023
Touring the ships in the Cove was interesting, but I am not planning to sail here again, and certainly not on a weekend. We arrived on Saturday afternoon and attempted to contact the Harbormaster via radio and phone for our mooring assignment, but no response. A friendly gentleman on a private mooring told us to pick up any red & white mooring since there were plenty available - he then rode to the dinghy dock and left. We secured our boat and rowed to the dinghy dock (which is in need of repair) only to find that the gate was padlocked! My husband climbed the chain link fence, but I could not. He spoke with Audrey, the nice young woman in the gift shop, who made several phone calls to friends and eventually found someone who knew the combination so we could open the gate. This whole process took over an hour. Warning: this is a noisy place because the mooring field is right under the bridge. The traffic noise abates somewhat overnight. However, at 11:30pm a power boat picked up a mooring directly behind us with music blasting. After 1/2 an hour I came out into the cockpit and they left. But at 3am they were back to party! Shouting and dancing in the cockpit to obscene rap music - just rude, inconsiderate behavior. The name of the boat was Captain Morgan. My husband yelled over and they saw him, turned off the lights in their cockpit but kept blasting the music. We tried calling the Harbormaster but no response, so we called the police who told us there was nothing they could do. We did not sleep well in Battleship Cove. Perhaps it is more peaceful on a weeknight, but I would not recommend staying on the weekend.
by Mark V. - Verified user on Aug 14, 2023
A great stay in the cove. Well protected with lots of restaurants close by, many with docks. Good communication from the Harbor Master. The only complaint is that some of the mooring balls had broken or missing extensions, making hooking the mooring a challenge.
by R. W. - Verified user on Aug 13, 2023
Mooring but no pennant. Group of us arrived with “reservations” only to discover we needed to sort out which moorings to use, and we had to raft up in pairs. Poor expectation management.
by Cap A. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2023
Bad stay… we were in the last mooring with no protection from the battleship. So the boat was rocking around like crazy all night . The sound with the traffic going over the bridge was noisy all night.
by Eric P. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2023
Harbor Masters were super helpful and supportive. Historical park , carousel and Battleship Cove were impressive as was bridge noise but we knew it would be.
by Andrew A. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2023
Great destination with magnificent views of the naval vessels of the Battleship Cove Maritime musuem. Great person treatment from the harbormaster to assist in landing the moorings.
by Robert D. on Jul 28, 2023
The mooring offered us a safe harbor during a Gale warning. Officer Barboza was extremely helpful and we had a great time.
About Battleship Cove Moorings
The City of Fall River offers several daily transient moorings, within the Battleship Cove, at a rate of $36.50 per day.
Enjoy a day exploring the best of Fall River while spending the night alongside the historic Battleship Cove. Whether it’s a family adventure aboard the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships, a visit to the nearby marine museum and carousel, or an evening out at one of the area’s many restaurants, local theaters or art galleries, there’s no shortage of entertainment just minutes from the waterfront. With the ongoing revitalization of the city’s waterfront district, there’s even more to look forward to.
-Mooring Information:
• Moorings are red and white, clearly marked by letter.
• A dinghy dock is available at the southern end of the mooring field, located between the ship and the carousel.
• Mooring assignments and gate codes will be sent through Dockwa once assigned.
• If needed, you may also request information via Dockwa “Messages” or by contacting the Harbormaster at 774-319-3124.
-Please Plan Accordingly:
• Battleship Cove Moorings currently do not offer amenities such as bathrooms, water, or electricity.
• Pump-outs are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, weather permitting. To request a pump-out, please text the Harbormaster at 774-319-3124.
• We do not offer long-term wet storage.
• What Battleship Cove may lack in amenities, it more than makes up for in comfort, scenic beauty, and access to diverse local cuisine and attractions.
We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable stay on the waterfront!
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Red and White Moorings are for Transient Use.
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