Dock
$3/ft
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
$8/hour

131 Reviews
by Mark F. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2023
Easy entry and beautiful views
by Bradley S. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2023
Dock assistant was extremely nice and very helpful
by Ben C. - Verified user on Oct 26, 2023
Excellent Dock space
by John W. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2023
Wonderful location, very nice town and some great restaurants (and beach) in easy walking distance from the dock. However, the commuter train runs right next to the dock so be prepared for a 4:30am wake up call by train and bells. Still, I would highly recommend a visit to this beautiful location. If you bring a dog there is a great park for walking right there.
by Wayne S. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2023
Beautiful sheltered harbor with walk on access to the beautiful little downtown. What’s not to like??
by John S. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2023
Perfect transient stop.
by Bart L. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2023
Great experience and amazing service!
by Dan D. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2023
Great place to stay. Professional and friendly service.
by Brent J. - Verified user on Oct 01, 2023
Nice dock which is close town services.
by Nate B. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2023
They have it figured out outstanding service.
by Duncan F. - Verified user on Sep 18, 2023
Great sailing destination but wish you could make a reservation in advance
by Paul D. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2023
The docking team are all great people and are very friendly’👍
by Adam S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2023
Loved it. Can’t wait for the expansion!!!
by Peter B. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2023
Always enjoy coming here. Very easy dock to approach and tie up to. The kids on the dock are fantastic - they will work to accommodate fitting you in when the dock seems full. Only thing I would like better is if they accepted reservations. Very busy on the weekend and if you strike out there, you’re not docking anywhere else’s in town.
by Joe R. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2023
Excellent help on the dock!
by Marty F. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2023
The best spot in the North Shore area and great dock attendants as well as Harbormasters!
by Tim L. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2023
We have used this dock several times to stop in and grab pizza/ice cream. The harbormaster staff is always friendly and helpful.
by Michael G. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2023
Great dock hands and location.
by Richie B. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2023
Our stay was phenomenal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s located right next to town with everything you need. Thanks for a wonderful visit with the nicest crew. It great to have people who love their jobs.
by Kate D. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2023
Easy to reserve on app and dock hand ready to help us tie up!
by Linda P. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2023
Mathew was so helpful, docking and instructing us how to make a reservation!
We had a lovely hour, lunch and ice cream!
Thank you Mathew ❗️
by Joseph D. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2023
Great location , Harbormaster and staff very helpful . Will definitely visit again
by Tom - Verified user on Aug 28, 2023
Docks are great and the Harbormaster was very helpful.
by Joe A. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2023
Easy tie up great attendant.
by Caraline L. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2023
Very quiet. The staff are very pleasant and warm. Close to provisioning, liquor store and great breakfast place “Laughing Gull”. Very sheltered from the wind. Good icecream across the street. Short walk to Singing Beach. The only thing I would say is that for the price ($98) it’s very pricey compared to other places since there is no shore power, showers, pump out services, laundry, hot tub etc.
by Amanda D. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2023
Staff is great! Always friendly, helpful and keep the dock very tidy.
by Colleen S. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2023
Perfect stay, prompt and friendly customer service.
by Robert R. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2023
My first time using Dockwa and my first time going to Manchester by the Sea. Claud helped dock my boat and Ella and Bio were very friendly. They made it very easy. I will go back and tour the town and eat at friendly restaurants.
by David H. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2023
I am new to DOCWA and cruising.
The dock master was so friendly unhurried and helpful. I had the app but had not registered. Great experience!
by Gail P. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2023
Easy entry and helpful attendant .
by John H. - Verified user on Aug 14, 2023
Staff there were helpful and friendly and made our stay there that much better
by Charles - Verified user on Aug 14, 2023
Very helpful workers at the dock. Extremely nice - great service
by Dave R. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2023
The Manchester Town Landing is a great destination as it has a variety of things to do in town. The team is always helpful for both arrival and departure.
by Andrew C. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2023
Wonderful - the cutest town and harbor. Dock hands were super friendly and a great stopover!!
by Andrea L. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2023
Such an easy experience.
by Tia O. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2023
Very helpful crew !! Great destination.
We need more dockage 👍
by Heather C. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2023
Always a favorite trip for us. The charm of the harbor and the village make for a great day trip! Perfect for a warm fall day cruise.
The person manning the dock was pleasant and helpful.
by Sheila B. - Verified user on Aug 02, 2023
Shout out to the management/staff at Manchester-by-the-Sea's town dock. Communication when I had questions before I even got there was easy, timely, courteous and accurate. We were met at the dock by a friendly, helpful staff member. As First Mate on the boat way more often than not, I am always so grateful to have someone waiting for us, ready to grab a line. Same thing when we left. Definitely a 5-star experience!
by Dan C. - Verified user on Aug 02, 2023
Easy to arrange and very helpful staff.
by Randy W. - Verified user on Jul 31, 2023
Was great service the woman who greeted us in and help us with the app was fantastic.
Was a our first time docking up and we are looking forward to coming back.
by Lonnie t. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2023
Dock hand was pleasant to work with.
by Michael R. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2023
The young woman working on the dock was super helpful and very pleasant
by Jerry J. - Verified user on Jul 29, 2023
Great service at the public dock. Cute little seaside town with local restaurants. I will likely be returning.
by Daniel D. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2023
With several restaurants within walking distance, this is a great destination for lunch, dinner or an ice cream. Super staff working the docks always lending a hand.
by Larry S. - Verified user on Jul 25, 2023
Great location. Great service.
by Elizabeth C. - Verified user on Jul 25, 2023
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 Joseph T. - Verified user on Jul 24, 2023
Wonderful, polite service.
by Fred R. - Verified user on Jul 24, 2023
Friendly & Accommodating!
by Daniel A. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2023
Staff is so helpful and friendly..
by Beth h. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2023
Excellent employee on the dock.
by Robert D. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2023
It’s was delicious.
by Michael C. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2023
Always very accommodating and helpful
by Courtney H. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2023
Love the Manchester dock staff. Very helpful and super nice.
by steven w. - Verified user on Jul 14, 2023
Great dock crew and superior dock conditions. Very welcoming
by Brian G. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2023
Quick, easy, friendly
by Mark G. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2023
Very good. Docking crew was well attentive and organized. Manchester by the Sea is one of our favorite destinations here on the North Shore
by Ross S. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2023
Easy in easy out. Harbormaster Bion and team are so helpful and friendly.
by Bruce N. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2023
Always a great stop and helpful staff
by Peter B. - Verified user on Jul 07, 2023
Very helpful and pleasant staff
by Tom G. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2023
Very simple and easy way to dock and enjoy a few hours in Manchester. The dock person did a nice job making it work for several boaters wanting to tie up, including me.
by Richard L. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2023
Most excellent. Great service.
by Ed D. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2023
Great dock service team!
by Tammy F. - Verified user on Jul 04, 2023
Very convenient. Great dockmates, thr boys were very helpful & curious. Our lil dog Maxamillion loves visiting Manchester & walking to Singing Beach. Sunday morning was foggy & dreary but I walked Max at 6am & met a local woman walking hers. She was in her 70s and greatful to have a walking companion. Enjoyed our walk & conversation to the beach. Saturday nt we went to Calas for tapas. Calas was also fun. Laughing Gull for breakfast sandwiches & coffee was gd.
by David S. - Verified user on Jul 01, 2023
Manchester Harbor...home away from home. Harbormaster Pike and his crew run their dock professionally and are consistently helpful and welcoming! Always a pleasure!!!
by Frederick I. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2023
Very helpful and friendly dock hands
by Eric c. - Verified user on Jun 13, 2023
Dock person was very sweet and helpful.
by Michael F. - Verified user on Jun 12, 2023
Always a fun stop for lunch and Captain Dusty's.
by Fred R. - Verified user on May 30, 2023
Friendly, helpful staff on dock.
Location is great for access to downtown.
Only issue is vehicle parking is very, very limited.
by Charlie A. - Verified user on May 30, 2023
Asst harbor master great help docks great. Best location for a lunch or dinner wonderful dock hands Manchester is a very well run operation. Great place to go
by Robert P. - Verified user on May 29, 2023
The harbor is beautiful, the restaurants and stores easily accessible and the Town makes the whole experience enjoyable.
by Drew H. - Verified user on May 22, 2023
Harbormaster was terrific!!!!
by Stephen G. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2022
Easy harbor to enter with a great sturdy dock. Very safe place
by Clive J. - Verified user on Oct 11, 2022
Beautiful harbor. Dock is extremely calm. No services (we did not have power or water, not sure if those are available), no showers or laundry. However, easiest access to town, which does have lots of stuff. Great spot to pickup and drop off crew as commuter rail is right there.
by Mark D. - Verified user on Oct 11, 2022
Great place to dock. The Harbormaster met us and was super helpful. We were there for a day trip and used the first come first serve slips. \n\nSlips are minutes from downtown restaurants and shopping. This is my 4th trip and it was as good as the first 3 times there.\n
by Robert S. - Verified user on Oct 09, 2022
The docks were in great shape!
by Ryan W. - Verified user on Sep 19, 2022
Dock staff and harbor master were beyond helpful. The location does not have shore power, wifi or restrooms. There is a hose for water and the harbor master will pump out. Great location that should be even better once they complete their planned improvements (restrooms & power etc) which are planned for 2024 but not definite. Train goes by a lot as expected but did not find it too loud. Downtown is a block away and singing beach is a 15 minute walk. Overall a great location and would definitely return.
by Ed A. on Sep 05, 2022
Can't say enough good things about these folks. The Harbormaster was super responsive before we arrived helping us understand the modality of their dock. Then the assistants in the dock were very motivated and professional. Finally we had a mechanical failure leaving the harbor had to nurse out boat back to the dock to do repairs and they were once again very understanding of our situation and cooperative to the max. Aside from that it is a very well protected harbor, the town is very quaint and the vibe around the whole bay there seems very vibrant. Hope to get our boat fixed and come back next season with more time !
by Francisco S. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2022
The Harbormaster representative treats visitors with kindness, intelligence, and a cheerful disposition. Although the new facilities are also awesome, my ratings reflects mostly his contribution to the overall experience.
by Tony R. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2022
The Harbormaster and staff are very welcoming and very helpful. The dock was new 4 years ago and there are plans to expand it to almost double. The dock is all the way up to the head of the harbor which is picturesque and tranquil except for the lobstermen rolling out at 5:30 am with their dry stacks yacking. (but you have that everywhere). The check in and out times are 4pm in and 10 am out which is different than most other places. They do this to accommodate the high volume of day trippers.
My only complaint is not with the facility but with the dockwa page that says they have water, electricity and pumpout which they have none. Although elec and water are planned for the expansion and expected summer 2024. Given a couple of thousand boats in that harbor I'm surprised they don't have pump out facilities or a boat. Oh and WiFi would be great since we all live by it.
by Chris G. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2022
Super easy! The dock hands were amazing and friendly. Had breakfast locally. Definitely recommend.
by Steve T. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2022
Made room for us and we’re very helpful securing the boat.
Always a pleasure visiting Manchester by the Sea
by Jonathan B. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2022
Great and we made reservation at last minute on a busy Saturday and the gentleman working dock made room for us and helped tie us up.
by Marjorie M. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2022
Seriously! A PUBLIC dock, yet we have to pay $8 to grocery shop.
by Brenda B. - Verified user on Jun 12, 2022
Hannah provided excellent customer service! Thank you!
by Tom M. - Verified user on Jun 03, 2022
Nice spot for short term stop. Very friendly and helpful dock staff
by Robert H. - Verified user on May 23, 2022
Big improvement. Plan to use to get to restaurants.
by Andrea L. - Verified user on Nov 03, 2021
We came to Manchester for lunch and brought friends along for the fun. It was easy and the dock folk were gracious and helpful. Extending the dock would be perfect.
by Don H. - Verified user on Oct 17, 2021
Super friendly dockhands!
by Loretta D. - Verified user on Sep 20, 2021
Maddie was very helpful in assisting with docking and providing information.
We loved the town of Manchester and had a great lunch at Cala's.
by Laurence P. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2021
Tied up in late afternoon in order to patronize local restaurant. Worked great! As an aside, neighboring Salem has "public" dock space with a "strictly enforced" 20 min limit. Good for picking up Pizza?? Only other alternative is a private marina that is kind enough to let you stay for any part of a day for $4/ft. Use Dockwa Manchester - Great docking arrangement and great town to visit.
by Steve M. - Verified user on Sep 11, 2021
We have been in 3 times and this time we finally got room at the dock. $8 to stay for the day I thought was pricey but if we had gone to the beach it might have been worth it. We just went for lunch. Not too much to do in the area. Nice spot to stop though
by Kurt M. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2021
This was an amazing experience. It was our first trip to Manchester and itvis our new go-to spot. The Harbormaster Brian was very accommodating and directed us to our dock, he got back to me within 10 minutes of my reservation on Dockwa. The harbor is simply beautiful with gorgeous views and many unique boats, especially thecsail boats. Our dock was right where everything is such as restaurants and souvenir shops. Tobtop it off, a Dunkin Donuts for the morning time!!! Highly recommend!!
by Andrea G. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2021
The crew at the Dock were awesome and so friendly. This was my first dockwa experience and it went smoothly and the crew working gave me some great tips going forward too. Awesome town!
by Bob h. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2021
The gal that checked using was awesome. Helped us dock and then a very nice kid helped us out! Super service!
by Ellen L. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2021
Pleasant staff and a great location! This was perfect for the night as we had a guest aboard who was flying out of Boston the next morning and the commuter rail is right across the street. Restaurants and groceries are also a short walk away. The edge of the dock was lined with old firehose attached accordion style, offering good protection while docking. There are no bathrooms or showers and no hookup for electric or water, but hopefully that will change in the future.
by Steve D. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2021
easy app to utilize!!!!!
by Roland B. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2021
The young lady on duty was wonderful..she was very accommodating as she was able to find us dockage..
by George M. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2021
Nice town to visit. We'll protected harbor and dock with helpful friendly staff. Good restaurants and a grocery store. Commuter rail access is very close. Will definitely put this on the return list. PS... No power and limited access to fresh water on the dock.
by Scott M. - Verified user on Aug 09, 2021
Easy to use excellent service
by William K. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2021
Easy docking and helpful information
by Anonymous - Verified user on Jul 26, 2021
Always an easy stop with a welcoming staff member. Appreciate the consistently good service. Thanks
by Peter M. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2021
Great visit! Was planning on a couple hours but stayed about 6! Great docks, really nice staff including Max and Brian the dockmaster.
by David R. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2021
Effortless docking, clean docks and great help. They were not clear that the first half hour was free.
by Dan - Verified user on Jul 12, 2021
Nice dock and short walk to lunch
The dock girl was very friendly and easily found our reservation
by Ellie - Verified user on Jul 11, 2021
Yesterday I docked my boat at this marina. I payed and went to get some food. When I returned to my boat, I noticed some people moving it forward on the dock. I asked them what was going on, and they were generously helping me. The dock attendant had moved my boat so far back while I was gone that my motor was slamming into the boat behind me. When I alerted the attendant of the problem and the damage he had caused to my motor, he stated that he “thought it was only hitting the rub rail” on the boat behind me. This is unacceptable. He failed to offer any compensation.
by Davita N. - Verified user on Jun 18, 2021
Great spot. Easy to get in. So happy to be able to make a day trip reservation in Manchester!
by Nancy R. - Verified user on Jun 07, 2021
The young man on the dock was extremely patient with me while I was trying to log into my account. He was polite and pointed out some jellyfish to the children on board-he was a big hit!
by Albert Z. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2020
The dock is very conveniently located, the harbormaster staff was very cordial and the sweet town is very conveniently located. However, $3.00 per foot to dock with no amenities at all (no water,electricity, showers, etc.) is a bit high.
by Tod J. - Verified user on Aug 23, 2020
Great location, great dock helpers, wonderful stay!
by Claude B. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2020
Great! The convenience, access and protected harbor are always a plus with plenty of quick assistance from the Dock Masters. I will certainly be back!
by Paul N. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2020
Are used to be free for a transient tied up but eight dollars is not too bad also they have too many spots reserved for overnight given the current environment
by Bryan L. - Verified user on Aug 02, 2020
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Great location in downtown Manchester plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Would give it 5 stars if they had facilities. No bathrooms or showers. Also, be ready for the occasional train to pass through last one ran by around 10pm on Sunday.
by Richard E. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2020
Easy in, easy out. Very pleasant and helpful dock hand.
by Greg B. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2020
Excellent Harbormaster Dock Hands on reservations and accommodating dock space for overnight stays. Very attentive Harbormaster Dock Hand "Mattie" in particular assisting in navigating Dockwa app setup and confirming reservations. All other Harbormaster assistance's while at the dock were excellent!
by Roy S. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2020
Reserved two nights here at the town dock through Dockwa. Unfamiliar with the harbor, I called on VHF channel 9 for directions but no one answered. This was daytime and several people with radios were actually standing on the dock at the time, but apparently declined to answer. As we arrived no one moved or looked our way so we landed ourselves and tied up. As soon as we were tied a young person with a clipboard arrived to greet us. There were two such young people but all they do there is something to do with clip boards. Over the two days we were there several other boats arrived and no one assisted them in docking either other than maybe pointing to a space along the dock. We helped them all if we were there. Let us be generous and assume it has something to do with the virus. The town is beautiful and the dock is right in town. There is no electricity or water at the dock. Water is available at the top of the ramp. Bring a bucket or something. There are no bath or shower facilities either. Dockwa lists the cost at $3.00 a foot per night or $8.00 per hour for daytrips. This is inaccurate or deceiving at best. We were charged $99 per night for two nights for our 33' boat AND $8.00 per hour for the hours of 10am to 4pm between nights. I found this outrageous, but the Harbormaster opined it was "Just like a hotel." I did inquire about pump-outs and I was immediately serviced by a pump-out boat that parks at the dock. I was grateful for that. The Harbormaster informed me that there is at least six feet of water dockside. Nice town to visit. Fabulous location for the docks. Questionable pricing policies. Dockhands of no use in docking, only clipboarding. No facilities. No electricity, so who needs a shower anyway?
by Westy E. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2020
Idyllic harbor and setting. Unfortunately the town dock is next to the train and that is a little disruptive. Right now they are doing construction through the night. Great staff, good helpful folks.
by Steven A. - Verified user on Sep 23, 2019
Always nice there, love the restaurants.
by Michael T. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2019
Manchester By The Sea. Great support from the dock! Will use it all the time!
by Christa g. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2019
Excellent service and friendly dock staff. Definitely a repeat visit. Quaint seaside community with great ability for provisions, shopping and wonderful restaurant gathering spots for friends to share good times.
by Christopher M. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2019
Really nice time had ice cream at Captain Dusty’s
by Peter L. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2019
Great place to visit. A hidden gem. We’ll be back!
by Peter C. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2019
We stayed for an hour and had a nice lunch in town. Great new layout with lots of space. We will be back.
by Paul M. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2019
Great brand new docks and super friendly and helpful harbormaster. We will definitely return again.
by Stratton M. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2019
great location and the harbormaster and his assistants were welcoming and very helpful.
by Tad F. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2019
Great stay. Town dock is brand new. No water or power, yet; but the location to town and the friendliness of the dock workers more than made up for it. It does get shallow at low tide so if you draw more than four feet, be careful. One of the nicest harbors of our five week trip!
by Andrew G. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2019
Easy and right next to the restaurants!
by Thomas C. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2019
The deck hands were extremely polite and helpful. We will be back. Great docking
by Chris M. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2019
Dock master was very pleasant and helpful. Great facility.
by Tim C. - Verified user on Jun 24, 2019
We had a fantastic stay on the brand new docks right in the heart of town. The Harbormaster and his staff who manage the docks could not have been more helpful and friendly, ensuring we had the best stay possible. We have already booked a weekend in July and another in August!
by Peter C. - Verified user on Jun 23, 2019
Nice friendly and helpful staff
by Ken s. - Verified user on Jun 17, 2019
5 stars, easy docking and friendly attendants
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 $8/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.