19 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
Dock
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Mooring
Offered
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547 Reviews
by Daniel b. on Aug 07, 2026
The harbormaster staff was amicable and informative, and the facilities were excellent, with a clean shower and comfortable lounge for transient moorings. The launch was very helpful in finding us the local places to eat breakfast and with all local questions and very quick for pickups. The staff flexible about refund as we moved onto to a new port. I look foward to our next visit to Gloucester
by Helen G. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2026
Lovely! Stayed on a mooring in Inner Harbor.
by Barry S. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2026
Mooring was clearly marked and line was clean. Facilities were very nice. Quiet night in the harbor.
by Mary R. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2026
Easy mooring ball with specifics in advance. ….great launch service. The bathrooms and showers were awesome.
by Victor C. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2026
My experience with Gloucester Harbor master was gread.
I had a questiion about the launch and the restroom code. The Harbormasters office said it was all in an email from Dockwa. It. Kinda was but I had multiple emails from Glouster Harbor Mas
by Tom L. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2026
8/1/26-Good stay on a mooring ball in the outer harbor (Niles Beach) anchorage. The shuttle service was great! Nice town. Our only issue was that the mooring field was very rocky due to wakes from boats going out of the harbor. If we stay again, we will try to get a ball in the inner harbor area.
by Sue W. - Verified user on Aug 03, 2026
Great location and beautiful new facilities. The launch operators were friendly and helpful with local knowledge. We will visit again.
by Jay B. on Aug 03, 2026
Stayed for three nights July 2026 on a 45’ powerboat, everything was fine. The moorings seemed a little close but the Harbormaster came out and watched everyone come in and tie up to be sure everything worked out. He even moved one mooring to make room for a 55’ sailboat. The launch service is wonderful, they keep track of everyone they take ashore and make sure they get back on board at night. I would use this mooring again!
by Tom M. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2026
Update:
Stayed for a three days while a blow from the north and enjoyed the town. Pricing at $70/ nite on the high side. Overall very good
Mike again expertly guided us to the proper mooring and helped us with restaurant suggestions. The shower and bathroom facilities are brand new and immaculate. There is something for everyone in Gloucester between whale watching, walking tours and historic schooner charters. It’s still a working fishing town and the waterfront has that flavor. While not the prettiest harbor, the folks are genuine and happy for your visit. I encourage any cruiser to check it out!
by Jamison S. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2026
Quiet, peaceful anchorage. Not very rolly. We stayed at the Niles Beach Ball and it was beautiful to have our coffee and watch the world go by.
by Chris B. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2026
The inner harbor moorings are great but there is no realistic, practical way for mooring guests to obtain potable water. We made a stop on the municipal dock and the uniformed HM officer told us there was no potable water available on this dock and none that he was aware of anywhere else. Based on lack of water, which we were in need of, we cancelled the remainder of our stay and departed the next morning.
by Art D. - Verified user on Jul 31, 2026
We love Gloucester. Harbor Masters are extremely helpful. And great restaurants. Perfect stopping point to and from Maine
by Alex H. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2026
Each year we transit north and south we stop in Gloucester. The City of Gloucester and the Harbor Master have done a great job of creating a very welcoming harbor with excellent shore side facilities for transients. Gloucester is a great mix of commercial fishing, recreational boating, places to eat and things to do. We always try to stay on an inner harbor mooring and with launch service it’s like being at the dock.
by Kurt U. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2026
Nice harbor, stayed in Inner Harbor. Mooring in good shape, convenient to town. Free launch service. Will definitely be back.
by billy c. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026
awesome time great service
by Julian A. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2026
Very friendly and helpful staff who were able to make my stay of 3 weeks possible. I would definitely recommend.
by Peter R. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2026
The mooring field is very nice. The town has a lot to offer. Showers and bathrooms were very clean.Didn’t find a place to get rid of trash. Harbormaster does not have ice. Across the harbor there a dock on the north end that has ice and fuel. Over all it was a nice stay
by JIM M. - Verified user on Jul 22, 2026
Our stay in Gloucester was most enjoyable. Chris and his staff were most accommodating arranging our stay and extension. He showed me around the remodeled facility which we enjoyed… thank you..
by Kris P. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2026
Excellent stay, wonderful folks
by Auguste F. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026
It was fun to be in the middle of this historic harbor (we had an inner harbor mooring). Lots of comings and goings, from commercial fishing boats to schooners, but no wake. Launch operators couldn’t have been nicer.
by Brian S. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2026
Good response time for a same day res, got the ball I hoped for… launch service was fast and Terry was super competent and friendly. 2nd time here and will come back.
by Stephen F. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2026
Very good mooring ball & launch service. We’ll be back.
by James M. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2026
A great place that is run very well. The showers are spotless.
by James O. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2026
Perfect wonderful time great launch service and facilities
by dennis u. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2026
Loved the Stage Harbor mooring. Great beaches, dining and active harbor activities. Harbor Master facilities were great
About Gloucester Harbormaster
The City of Gloucester, through the harbormaster's office, rents 30 transient / visitor moorings for vessels up to 60 feet. They are located in the following three areas:
-The Inner Harbor, where the day-to-day hustle and bustle of a working waterfront can be enjoyed, is in close proximity to downtown shops and restaurants.
-The Southeast Harbor offers views of the mansions of Eastern Point, sunsets over the Western Harbor and the Boston skyline in the distance.
-The Western Harbor, off of Stage Head, is where the original settlers landed and dried fish. The harbor offers a beautiful view of downtown church steeples and the City Hall tower.
The Gloucester Harbor Launch is free of charge with your reservation and can be contacted on VHF channel 72 or by phone - 978-726-0155
Booking Info
Please be advised the Inner Harbor Mooring Field has been Regrid, IH 1-15 Moorings are now in the front row of the mooring field in three rows of 5 evenly spaced for your convenience.
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