Edgartown Harbormaster

About Edgartown Harbormaster

Welcome to Martha’s Vineyard’s historic Edgartown Harbor!

2026 RESERVATIONS

The 2026 boating season begins Memorial Day Weekend and lasts through the Fishing Derby.

MAIL SERVICE UNAVAILABLE — We strongly discourage mailing anything to our office at this time. Any attempts to do so are at your own risk, as there is no guarantee they will be delivered or picked up at the post office in time, regardless of shipping method or tracking number status - USPS service is experiencing severe processing delays and long wait times at the post office - UPS and FedEx services are experiencing significant delivery delays

All reservations must be made online through Dockwa or on our website ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS. Be sure to set up and log in to your Dockwa account in advance, as reservations sell out fast. PLEASE UPDATE THE CREDIT CARD ON FILE. IF THE CARD IS DECLINED, YOUR RESERVATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALSO IF YOU ARE HAVING ISSUES ON MARCH 3 PLEASE REFRESH YOUR PAGE OR REACH OUT TO [email protected] Please do not call the office.

CONTACTING US

During peak season, we are on duty from 07:00 AM to 12:00 AM. To reach us, hail “Edgartown Harbor” on VHF Ch. 74. If you do not have a radio, call our office at (508) 627-4746. Our CHECK IN TIME is 11:00 AM and CHECK OUT TIME is 10:00 AM. In the event of an after-hours emergency, call 911 -- the Communications Center will dispatch the appropriate units.

TRANSIENT MOORINGS

The Edgartown Harbormaster Department oversees all permanent, seasonal, and transient moorings in Edgartown waters, which are designated for transient use for vessels up to 65 feet in length. Transient moorings cost $55 for any length of stay within a 24-hour period that cycles from 10 AM to 10 AM and are assigned on an as-needed basis, as they accommodate different vessel lengths. There are no more first-come, first-served pick-up moorings, and day-trips pay the same $55 rate as overnight vessels. All vessels arriving without a reservation are to hail us on VHF Ch. 74 for availability.

We strongly encourage all visiting yachtsmen/yachtswomen to reserve in advance, as Edgartown is one of the busiest and most popular ports in the United States and frequently sells out. To reserve, visit our website, www.edgartownharbor.com. For weekends and holidays especially, be sure to book when our calendar opens on March 3rd at 08:00 AM EST sharp.

There is a TWO-WEEK LIMIT ON MOORING RESERVATIONS FOR JULY & AUGUST. Edgartown does not force rafting, but will allow one additional vessel of equal or lesser length/beam to raft if given expressed permission by the moored vessel for an additional $30, the card on file will be charged.

All town moorings in Edgartown waters are “fair weather" moorings and are therefore not sufficient for safe holding during severe weather. The Town of Edgartown is not responsible for the mooring tackle or any damage to your vessel caused by weather-related events.

TRANSIENT DOCKAGE

Our department operates two fixed docks available for vessels up to 70- and 100-feet in length at a rate of $9 per foot, with a 50-foot minimum (vessels under 50-feet are charged a $450 flat rate per night), with a one-week limit per calendar month for July & August. They are located at North Wharf opposite the fuel dock and include water and electricity. DOCKAGE DOES NOT COME WITH PARKING

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE DOCKAGE

In addition to our two transient docks at North Wharf, there are four first-come, first-served finger piers for vessels under 30 feet in length and 4 feet in draft. These cannot be reserved in advance and are available for an hourly rate. They are located at the foot of Main Street, between the Mad Max Marina and the Edgartown Yacht Club, and are denoted by the green paint on the pilings.

DINGHY DOCK

Located at the foot of Main Street on the west side of the Edgartown Yacht Club (A-Frame building extending over the water) is a floating dock rafted alongside a row of red-painted pilings. Be certain to bring a dock line no less than 15-feet as the dinghy dock is often several boats deep, and to leave at least 8-feet off your bow. If you plan to be absent for more than a day, please utilize the launch service to help curb overcrowding as a courtesy to those actively commuting throughout the day. We also appreciate it when our guests report any non-tender vessels occupying the space, and we will respond, remove, and relocate them at our earliest opportunity. PLEASE DO NOT KEEP YOUR DINGHY TIED FOR LONG-TERM TIME. WE WILL BE TICKETING DURING THE SEASON. In addition to the primary dinghy dock, we have short-term tie-up available at North Wharf for guests using our complimentary showers, heads, and trash drop-off facilities.

LAUNCH

The Town of Edgartown contracts the launch service with a private company. For the last decade, that launch has been OldPort Launch, which can be reached on VHF Ch. 68. Please contact the launch directly for hours, as they change seasonally.

WATER BARGE

Located diagonally across the channel from Green Channel Marker #9 is our floating water barge secured by two ball-shaped blue moorings on either side. It is free to use, accessible 24-7 on a first-come, first-served basis, and equipped with two hoses. Vessels may tie up on either side of it.

PUMP-OUT

Edgartown Harbor offers free pump-out service to all vessels in Edgartown waters via a pump-out boat that will pull alongside. To request a pump-out, hail “Edgartown Pump-out” directly on VHF Ch. 74. You shall be on board at the time of a pump-out.

ICE

Block and crushed ice can be purchased at the North Wharf Supply ship store located at 1 Morse St, right near our office/heads/showers, as well as at the Paper Store and various package stores in town.

ANCHORAGE

The anchorage area is located in the outer harbor across the channel from the lighthouse and to the port side of Red Nun #8 along the Chappaquiddick shoreline. It is serviced by the launch, well protected by Chappy's bluff from the light, prevailing southwest breeze, and all sand on the bottom, making for easy holding. Vessels anchoring must be out of the channel and swim zones, and all engines must be shut off 150 feet or less from shore. Anchorage in Katama Bay is only open at the harbormaster’s discretion when strong winds from the North/Northeast are present. Please hail us on VHF Ch. 74 to inquire about the status.

GROCERY & PHARMACY

While there are smaller provisions shops in Edgartown, the primary grocery store for the town, and much of the island, is Stop & Shop, located on Upper Main Street. It is about 0.8 miles (15-20-minute walk) from the dinghy dock, but can also be accessed via the free Park & Ride Shuttle operated by the Vineyard Transit Authority. The shuttle leaves from Mayhew Lane every 15-20 minutes during high season. Further up the street from Stop & Shop is their pharmacy, also accessible by foot or the Park & Ride. The island's primary hospital is located in the Town of Oak Bluffs and is accessible via bus or car. Safe Harbor Ship store is located right next to our office / near the heads and showers on 1 Mores St. Here you can find ice, provisions, and snacks. They are open in the summer, contact Safe Harbor for hours.

ATTENTION

This is strongly discouraged and not recommended. Any yachtsmen leaving the island and their vessel unattended for any reason must advise the Harbormaster Department and provide emergency contact details and an island contact when absent for several days or more.

Edgartown is a beautiful harbor, and we look forward to sharing its beauty and character with you.

The Edgartown Harbormaster Department

Booking Info

The 2026 season will run from Memorial Day Weekend through the Fishing Derby. Reservations open on the following dates and can only be booked through Dockwa:

• Dockage: 19-February-2026 at 10:00 AM EST Option to be added to a waitlist will be available for Dockage via Dockwa for 2026

• Moorings: 02-March-2026 at 08:00 AM EST

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