3124 River Dr
Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Dock
$2.25/ft
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered
Book faster with the free Dockwa app
183 Reviews
by Don W. - Verified user on Sep 18, 2024
Great stop always, loaner car!
by Geoff G. - Verified user on Sep 11, 2024
Jeremy, Darrell and Glen were all very helpful and professional and the docks and facility are excellent, it is always a pleasure to stay there.
Marina Response:
So happy to know you enjoyed your experience and clearly, this was not your first time here. We thank you for the high praise and for staying with us again! We have a good team. They do us proud and are clearly really appreciated by our customers. Hats off to the the boys!by Dawn L. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2024
Good place for my dog to have easy access to grass, we never did get any doughnuts like so many others have said they got in their review though dang it!
Marina Response:
We LOVE dogs - especially well behaved Owners! haha! So many of you travel with pets on board which means it's important to have an area they can enjoy off the boat - to stretch their legs and have a good sniff around. Donuts have not been available to our customers for quite some time, so reviews you may have been reading are definitely old. Much to the dismay of so many, the Krispy Kreme local bakery closed and the service is therefore no longer part of our operation. Our waistlines are better for it, but morale is lower!! It was a beloved treat for many, many years but like so many businesses, it could not stay open on this side of town.by Patricia M. - Verified user on Aug 23, 2024
Second time staying here. Great marina. Loved the side tie right on the long concrete bulkhead. So easy in/out and it's a very short walk to nice grassy area for pets. Floating docks in great condition with 7' tide. Dockmaster Greg was terrific, helping us get tied up in very windy conditions. Stayed two days. They have loaner car but we didn't need it. We use our onboard baths, so didn't check the bathhouse or laundry. Very clean and well maintained with friendly staff. Large gazebo style deck with comfy seating. At $2.25 it was very reasonable compared to Savannah's usual high rates. They have maintenance facilities on site if needed. 4 block walk to marine store. Highly recommend.
Marina Response:
Kind of you to give us such a high recommendation. We believe it is extremely important to be able to pull into a marina where the amenities on offer meet a certain standard of hygiene, comfort, value and easy access, It's also important to have great dock crew managed by a great Dockmaster. We appreciate your 2nd visit to us and are presuming you have a pup on board, who I hope also enjoyed the opportunity to check out all the "news" at every fence post or tree trunk!!!by Emory Z. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2024
Great stay, getting hauled out today here at thunderbolt marine!
Marina Response:
Emory Z. - it was great to host you and Someday in 2023 and of course this time around in 2024. We do appreciate your 5 star rating again and hope that our service yard does not disappoint. Very happy to have you back!!by James W. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2024
Clean and comfortable with easy access.
Marina Response:
So glad our facility met with your standards once again and that you are re-visiting us so early after your last stay here in June. It is an easy access, which is a massive bonus and one that is worth considering when planning an itinerary. We also hope that other visitors find it to be a clean facility - based on your recommendations! See you again.by Janeen A. - Verified user on Aug 13, 2024
Everyone at Thunderbolt was helpful and kind. The dockhands were great! The service department was able to get us in and out of the water to have some prop work done in a timely fashion too. There are a couple of good restaurants within walking distance (less than .5 miles). Between the service work, dodging Tropical Storm Debby, and more service work, we were in and out of Thunderbolt for about three weeks. The only reason for 4 stars is because of the FEES to do ANYTHING! We spent thousands there, yet they insisted on charging us for a pump-out, for example.
Marina Response:
We appreciate your 4 star award and are happy that we were able to fulfill your service needs, despite tasks being sandwiched on either side by T/S Debby which took a toll on all of us - and complicated our schedule for sure! We do of course charge for all our services, as we believe most service industries do. Pump-Out fees are clearly noted on our TMI Welcome sheet in the marina office. We do our best to ensure that all pricing is transparent so that there are no surprises. We do hope that since you have had really only good experiences here, not just with our dock crew, our service departments and the local restaurants, you might give us another chance to win you over for that extra star! Best wishes.by Fred B. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2024
Nice Marina but the power pedestals did not work so we were forced to run our generator. Apparently the previous yacht also had power problems.
Marina Response:
Hello Fred B. Since I do not know when you were here, I cannot vouch for the reason that the pedestal(s) were down and I wonder if the Dockmaster gave any explanation? With so many afternoon summer storms, it is not unusual for us to lose power now and then, but since we have an inhouse electrical/facilities department, we do all we can to get systems back running as soon as resources/priorities allow. I am sorry that your experience here was not worthy of 5 stars, but please know that it would have been addressed as soon as we were able - and that sometimes the delay may be that it was a weekend for instance, but once we are made aware of a problem, it is always short-lived. Perhaps you'll stop in again and maybe give us another try? Safe travels!by Bryan K. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2024
Dockmaster Greg is awesome. Proactively helpful!
Marina Response:
Greg's going to be very happy with that compliment! Many thanks. It's well deserved. I'll make sure he sees your 5 star rating!by Erol A. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2024
Easy access, friendly and very helpful staff. I enjoyed my stay at Thunderbolt. Will be coming again for sure..
Marina Response:
Nice to know that you found the staff to be friendly and helpful. They do a great job and it's reflecting in all the positive feedback we get from people like you Erol. Many thanks. Happy that you'll plan to come back and thanks for letting others know the access is so easy. Makes a big difference at the end of a long day on the water!by Art J. - Verified user on Jul 11, 2024
DockMaster was super helpful and very friendly. Clean very well organized facility. I’m pretty sure they Dock master’s name was Greg. But he was great and super helpful.
Marina Response:
You are correct Art, our Dockmaster's name is Greg. He'll very pleased to know that you rated him and our facility so highly. Many thanks for that and the 5 stars. See you again, we hope!by Dixie H. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2024
The Marina was awesome.
Marina Response:
Many thanks! What a great compliment! We aim for 5 star ratings and are thrilled that you found our facility to rate so highly. Come and see us again!by James H. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2024
Our marina stay was perfect. The staff above all was friendly and helpful in many ways. The courtesy car helped us reprovision. We would recommend Thunderbolt Marina unreservedly and my wife plans to make positive mention in her blog, nancybirnaum.com. Her post may take a little time to compose and post.
Marina Response:
How great that you enjoyed a "perfect" stay. That's a high accolade indeed. We look forward to reading your wife's blog and shall be sure to look out for it. The courtesy car is a priceless asset and yet so few of them are available to boaters up/down the coast. That's just one of the amenities that sets us apart from others! Hope to see you pass through this way again.by Peter K. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2024
We hadn't been through in a couple of years and the current dock crew is a real asset; very helpful and easy going.
Marina Response:
Nice to know that you decided to stop back by and that you've noticed changes since you were last here. Our team are a good crew and complement each other well, plus they do seem to be well liked by most visiting boat owners. Thanks for the 5 stars. Don't leave it too long before you come back again!by Bradley V. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2024
Friendly staff. Courtesy car. Showers/rest rooms. Marina shop. Quiet. Walking distance to marine store and restaurant. Fuel dock and pump out station. Great stay.
by Paul L. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2024
Thunderbolt Marina appears to be a commercial Marina, but they treat recreational boaters great! We called on the day before a four day weekend in the summer, looking for a slip. Quick response. “Send in a request on Dockwa and we’ll hook you right up.” Not only did we get in but they let one of their mechanics come to my boat and replace the fresh water pump. A no-notice repair the afternoon before the 4th of July! And… they have nice facilities for transients that are located just off the dock. No need to walk a quarter mile to take a shower. The only negative is a wimpy WiFi. It kind of works. (I’ve yet to stay in a marina with ”good” Wi-Fi…)
They have a loaner car with several grocery stores and Walmarts or Targets quite near. And there’s a restaurant 0.4 miles away (called “Tubby’s.”). I had outstanding shrimp and grits and the Admiral had crab soup that was a killer.
The pricing was reasonable at Thunderbolt.
If you’re in the Savannah area looking for a place for the night, or even needing a repair, consider Thunderbolt Marina!
Marina Response:
Gosh! Thank you. What a great review. Much appreciated. We prefer to take our bookings on Dockwa, particularly as plans can be made even if the office is closed and yes, lucky for you that there was a space on a holiday weekend - not just at TMI but in the area! It's definitely a destination. Wi-Fi is a big issue at any marina (as a boat and ex crew member, I'm well aware) but we do make adjustments/alterations etc to update our service and our connections. We are sorry that you found it to be a negative and we will endeavor to continue to improve on that service, but we are nicely situated here with wonderful views of the sunrise, peaceful waters, two restaurants in walking distance and a great marine store. The loaner car is an asset during regular business hours for quick errands and the fact that we were able to help you with a repair is testimony at how hard we try to accommodate all needs as/when resources permit. Maybe we'll see you again?!by Kathryn K. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2024
We loved Thunderbolt! The marina is convenient to everything, and Greg is professional and friendly. Wonderful visit.
Marina Response:
Greg gets a lot of love from our visiting boaters! Many thanks for such high praise - not only for him, but also for our marina. Tell all your friends - and stop back by again.by Robert F. - Verified user on Jun 25, 2024
Very attentive staff and clean facility in a great location. I will definitely stay here again!
Marina Response:
And we look forward to you being here again. Delighted that you enjoyed your experience enough to keep it in mind for a future visit (or two!). We very much appreciate your input and your 5 star rating! Thanks!by Amy K. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2024
Staff are really good and facilities were clean. Courtesy car is really appreciated. A couple good restaurants close by and a short Uber ride to Savannah. Who could ask for anything more?
Marina Response:
Thank you SO very much your words of praise and your 5 star rating. Happy to learn that you enjoyed all that we have to offer and managed to get downtown to the historic part of Savannah ... which is well worth the effort and the Uber rate! Come back again...!by Melinda M. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2024
Excellent marina. Everyone is very nice and the facilities are clean. We love both seating areas.
Marina Response:
Hello Melinda and thank you for your rating. We enclosed part of our patio some years ago because we know that bugs can be an issue in certain temps and at certain times of the year. However, the view and the breezes afforded our visiting customers from the gazebo over the river, make for a really enjoyable morning coffee moment, or perhaps even a sunset cocktail!! So happy your enjoyed your visit.by Jeff L. - Verified user on May 28, 2024
Great marina with great staff. Very accommodating and helpful. First class operation.
Marina Response:
First class and 5 stars! THANK YOU. It makes us happy to know that we are meeting and even exceeding the expectations of many. We appreciate the praise and hope that you will be back.by Liz L. - Verified user on May 11, 2024
Excellent! Facilities are clean and the docks are in great shape. The marina staff was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Loved having access to the courtesy car to do provisioning. We will be back!
Marina Response:
Delighted that your stay was so enjoyable and thank you for the high rating. We are very grateful. We take great effort to ensure the facility is well kept and attended to, and always value feedback - so that we can make improvements where necessary. Our marina staff ARE truly a friendly bunch and enjoy their work amongst the boating community. It makes a big difference, we think. The courtesy car is definitely a huge bonus for people in need of a quick trip the grocery or pharmacy...and so much more convenient than Uber or taxis. Happy you enjoyed it all.by Robert S. - Verified user on May 06, 2024
Really great dock hands and an easy place to dock we used the laundry it was a great experience. we have been twice and would definitely come back again !!
Marina Response:
What a lovely compliment! Many thanks for the 5 stars and the high praise of the facility with its amenities. All of us who have been or are currently boaters, understand the need for a good working laundry and a nice hot shower. The extras provided are all bonuses - apart from good service from dockhands, which should be standard anywhere. Glad you enjoyed your stay and plan to come back!by Arthur w. - Verified user on May 04, 2024
Greg the dockmaster was so pleasant and helpful. Went the extra mile to make sure we were accommodated to our liking. Will be back A rarity in today’s world. Thunderbolt Marina deserves 10 stars.
Marina Response:
Ten stars Arthur? That's so generous. Great to learn that we have met or perhaps exceeded your expectations! Many thanks indeed for the high rating. Greg is incredibly helpful and very knowledgeable. He's extremely well liked by all our marina customers. Do please consider us as your transient "home" on your way either north or south. Always appreciate repeat customers!by Robert r. - Verified user on May 03, 2024
Place is always impressive. Yachts being serviced yet dock help is always available. Not my first stay and I will be back
Marina Response:
Delighted to learn that you are a repeat customer Robert - and happier still to know that you will come again after this most recent experience. Appreciate the 5 stars!
Member Discounts
Dockwa and BoatUS have teamed up to bring you discounts for all BoatUS marinas. If you are a BoatUS member, go to your Dockwa account and add your BoatUS member information to get the following discounts at this marina.
- $.10 Off per Gallon of Fuel
- $.15 Off per ft for Transient Slips
About Thunderbolt Marina
Thunderbolt Marina is conveniently located just outside Savannah on the Wilmington River in Thunderbolt, Georgia, at Intracoastal Waterway Marker #35 (ICW Mile #583) N 32° 01.467' W 081° 02.783'. There are no height restrictions when approaching from Wassaw Sound.
We monitor VHF Ch. 16, and Ch. 11 is our working channel. If you need docking assistance, please call us at 912-210-0363 before you arrive. All bookings or reservation inquiries must be made through one of our booking app partners, Dockwa or Snag-a-Slip. You will receive the fastest response from our Dockmaster using one of these reservation apps. Please contact us directly to discuss reservation requests exceeding 5 days. There is a 30-foot-per-day minimum charge for transient dockage. Optional shore power hook-up is not included in the advertised daily rate.
Note that the current in the Wilmington River can be very swift at times. You are advised to make approaches with your bow into the current with fendering and all dock lines, inclusive of aft and fwd running spring lines, ready for the dock attendant on duty. Please comply with all marina staff docking instructions while approaching our facility, as we are very interested in you having an uneventful and stress-free docking experience.
Thunderbolt Marina is just a short distance from Historic Downtown Savannah and provides a tranquil setting with easy access to our repair facilities with haul-out capabilities via Travelift and Syncrolift. Beyond the 3,500 lineal feet of available floating dock space, the marina offers several amenities listed below, assuring a comfortable stay.
Services
Listed Pump Prices
Last Updated on 08/08/2024 at 2:25PM
Amenities
Info
Photos
