Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Offered

191 Reviews
by Andrew W. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025
Everything went smoothly .. had immediate docking help and positioning..
by Laura L. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025
Great spot, near town with the local grocery (Crosby's) , restaurants and ice cream store nearby. No shore heads, no water easily available, and dock for overnight is open only 4p to 10am. It is shallow at low tide, just 6' at the dock. Narrow channel with many boats moored or anchored to avoid. All that said, it is a delightful stop and a favorite.
by Jason V. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2025
Great location and helpful staff.
by Gary A. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2025
Great staff and communication
by Adam S. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2025
Loved it!!! Staff was great! Busy day on the dock, but they managed to get us a spot after a short wait. Rumba will be back!
by Elizabeth C. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2025
Manchester-by-the-Sea is one of our favorite destinations when we are out cruising. The location of a great super market, restaurants, and ice cream is just a short walk. The dock staff are terrific. While their is no electricity or water, just tie up to the dock, it doesn't stop us from going there. It's easy enough to run the generator if needed. Highly recommend.
by Mike B. - Verified user on Jul 03, 2025
Courteous and professional!
by Samuel Y. - Verified user on Jun 30, 2025
Easy docking, attentive and helpful staff, enjoyed the local food and sights!
by Barney C. - Verified user on Jun 30, 2025
Great to have a way to reserve and visit Manchester!
by Nicholas O. - Verified user on Jun 28, 2025
Very convenient to downtown and helpful and friendly staff
by Ian M. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2025
Always a beautiful place to visit. We have regular routine of walking to the beach. Buying groceries and getting coffee before heading off to Misery or Kettle Cove or Sand Dollar Cove. The Harbormaster and his staff are welcoming, helpful and well organized. Love coming here.
by Frederick I. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2025
Very helpful and friendly dock hands
by Vance P. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
Great dock. Very helpful service. Easy billing. Fun time in town. Will definitely be back
by Julianne S. - Verified user on Jun 20, 2025
Great, it was beautiful day super easy. The attendants were very helpful.
by Daniel A. - Verified user on Jun 20, 2025
Staff is so helpful and friendly..
by Neal M. - Verified user on Jun 20, 2025
Excellent facility and service
by Heather M. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
Staff always super helpful!
by Justin F. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2025
Great service. Staff very helpful
by Gail P. - Verified user on Jun 14, 2025
Easy entry and helpful attendant .
by Walter H. - Verified user on Jun 09, 2025
The dockmasters in Manchester by the Sea were very friendly and helpful. Very easy to use the app.
by Matt S. - Verified user on Jun 09, 2025
Full dock but a helpful dock crew & great location.
by Michael C. - Verified user on Jun 09, 2025
Always very accommodating and helpful
by Paul S. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2025
Nice place right in town. Restaurants and grocery, but no laundromat. Only negative is noise from the occasional train. Earliest is about 6am.
by bart l. - Verified user on Jun 05, 2025
Great experience and amazing service!
by Jim S. - Verified user on Jun 03, 2025
Town dock is great location except for the MBTA train crossing nearby. Walking distance to restaurants, Dunkin and grocery store. Good docking help from attendants. Manchester Marine good for fuel. All good if a bit noisey from train.
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.