Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Offered

221 Reviews
by Jameson H. - Verified user on Jun 17, 2026
Very good, dock attendant was very nice and helpful!
by Charlie A. - Verified user on Jun 15, 2026
Docks in great shape. Protection on face plates so good you don't need fenders. The crew on dock ready to assist and welcome you to Manchester by the Sea with a big smile and directions for visit to town. Depart ingthey make easy. Back soon.
by Fred K. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2026
seamless arrival and tie up. great help by personal
by Daniel A. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2026
Staff is so helpful and friendly..
by Sandra B. - Verified user on Jun 10, 2026
Easy docking and pleasant dock hands
by Kate H. - Verified user on Jun 10, 2026
Super friendly staff and very easy to get in and out. Love docking there.
by Chris G. - Verified user on Jun 08, 2026
Great place to stay and plenty of restaurants in the area.
by Michael F. - Verified user on Jun 06, 2026
Dock staff very friendly and helpful with a line.
by James T. - Verified user on May 27, 2026
Stopped by for lunch. Friendly staff. Nice docks.
by Tom G. - Verified user on May 24, 2026
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 Tim P. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
We enjoyed our evening, Dock hands were very pleasant to deal with! Harbor Masterp was on the dock as well and we enjoy talking with him. Thank you again for a pleasant stay..
by Michael F. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Always great! Very friendly and helpful!
by Dylan L. - Verified user on Sep 21, 2025
Super nice staff. No power or water on the docks though. Right in the heart of town.
by Duncan F. - Verified user on Sep 19, 2025
Great sailing destination but wish you could make a reservation in advance
by Matt L. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2025
This is a perfect dock. The staff are great and the location is awesome. If they had power hookups they could charge a fortune.
by Rita D. - Verified user on Sep 14, 2025
The people at the Town Dock are GREAT. The downtown is right there and the singing beach is a short walk away.
Always a good time
by Philip J. - Verified user on Sep 14, 2025
Very professional. Thanks.
by Paul S. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2025
Nice place right in town. Restaurants and grocery, but no laundromat. Only negative is noise from the occasional train. Earliest is about 6am. Future upgrade plans include showers and restrooms. Very well sheltered.
by Randolph S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
Great service and excellent tie-up!!!
by Donna N. - Verified user on Sep 05, 2025
The team at the dock was quick and efficient as well as pleasant!
by Don H. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2025
Great staff and facilities! Looking forward to increased dock footage next season.
by GARY S. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
Great place to stop for lunch or and ice cream. Staff very courteous and moved a couple boats to fit us in.
by Jeffrey J. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2025
Fantastic destination! Bion and his team were welcoming and very helpful during our overnight stay. The town is quaint, great restaurants, hardware store, nice grocery all short walk from dock. We will definatly be back!
by Wayne C. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2025
Dock always has great help tieing up. Tip them well
by Robert F. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2025
Beautiful Harbor, great town with lots of places to explore by boat as well. The Harbormaster and staff have been helpful, friendly and great to work with as well.
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.






