Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Offered

237 Reviews
by Conrad R. - Verified user on Oct 11, 2026
I was overcharged and I have reached out but have not heard back. I have stayed there many times and this is the first time this has happened
by Tim L. - Verified user on Oct 10, 2026
Easy and convenient - staff is very friendly and accomodating
by Will S. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2026
Very accommodating! Helpful both when arriving and leaving the dock!
by Wendy G. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2026
The dockhands are always so nice and helpful. Special shout-out to Owen who always goes above and beyond to welcome you to the dock.
by Chad C. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2026
Friendly, helpful service!
by Michael C. - Verified user on Sep 20, 2026
Always very accommodating and helpful
by Leonard R. P. - Verified user on Sep 20, 2026
Love this spot and nice staff manning the dock.
by Kate H. - Verified user on Sep 18, 2026
Super friendly staff and very easy to get in and out. Love docking there.
by Rob S. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2026
Super easy and friendly staff
by Frederick I. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2026
Very helpful and friendly dock hands
by Peter C. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2026
We stayed for an hour and had a nice dinner at Bravo in town. The marina has a new layout with lots of space. We will be back. The dock hands were great!
by Lauralyn E. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026
Great dock staff. Very attentive. Right in town. Adding more dock & services in 2027. Bathroom, recycling and trash will be very helpful in future.
by William K. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
We had to wait 10 minutes for a spot to open on the town dock, but the guys managing the dock were very helpful.
by Adam S. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
Loved it!!! Staff was great! The person left in charge demonstrated exceptional maturity, ability and personality for such a young guy! Rumba will be back!
by Betty T. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2026
Professional and super nice on helping everything we needed❣️
by Peter B. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2026
Tied up and had lunch downtown. Dock attendants were friendly and helpful.
by Christopher F. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2026
Always fun place to stop from Salem
by Bob N. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026
The Harbormaster and his crew handling the docking were friendly and helpful.
by Kris O. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2026
Very friendly harbormaster crew
by bart l. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2026
Great experience and amazing service!
by Patricia M. - Verified user on Aug 09, 2026
Great docking assistance including restaurant recs.
by Nicholas O. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2026
Very convenient to downtown and helpful and friendly staff
by Audrey M. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2026
Very nice & helpful dock hand!
by Sigrid O. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
Manchester Harbor is not only lovely and convenient, but also very calm--no wakes from other boats. Easy walk to everything--grocery store, restaurants, etc. The staff is top notch, even though it is not a full-service marina. There is no electric, no laundry, no showers etc, but it is still one of our favorite docks in New England.
by Michael F. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
Always great! Very friendly and helpful!
About Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester-by-the-Sea is one of Massachusetts’s hidden treasures. The town’s new transient docks offer visiting boaters direct access to the center of this quaint New England town. Right from the docks you can walk to a variety of restaurants, shops, parks and beaches.
Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants Manchester has to offer, or if you’re looking for a relaxing day on the beach, Singing Beach, is walking distance from the docks. The walk is shaded and you can pick up an ice cream cone or a cup of coffee on the way.
Manchester-by-the-Sea is a beautiful harbor and we look forward to sharing its beauty and character with you.
-The Manchester Harbormaster Department
Booking Info
Max LOA: 60' Max Draft: 7'
Day Trips are $10/hour
- No advanced reservations for Day Trips. Day trips are first come first serve. Upon arrival, request your reservation on Dockwa to allow for processing of payment.
- No advanced reservations for hourly visits. First come first served.






