City of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina


Dock
$3/ft

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered
500 1st Ave SE
St Petersburg, FL 33701
Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
VHF 16

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329 Reviews

by Larry C. - Verified user on Dec 03, 2023
Excellent stay, really enjoyed the stay

by Jeff S. - Verified user on Nov 28, 2023
Frank really makes the stay enjoyable…much appreciated!

by Robert H. - Verified user on Nov 28, 2023
Our 4th visit and not our last. Fantastic spot, great fellow boaters and vibe. Frank and Bob were great and made sure we had all our needs tended to. Be aware there is a significant tidal range but you are well protected from wake. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance and a Publix and liquor store a bike ride away.

by Les Y. - Verified user on Nov 25, 2023
Frank was amazing and helped us out tremendously. Great location and staff. Bathrooms and showers were not as clean as I was expecting. No wifi.

by Greg H. - Verified user on Nov 21, 2023
Easy in and out. Same for their fuel docks. Helpful with dock lines upon arrival. Central to everything fun in downtown St Petersburg.

by Heather C. - Verified user on Nov 17, 2023
Clean, friendly and awesome location!

by Melanie B. - Verified user on Nov 14, 2023
Beautiful! Great location with million dollar views. Staff is so helpful. We definitely will be back.

by Frank C. - Verified user on Nov 12, 2023
Great location. Frank the Dockmaster was awesome.

by Gina B. - Verified user on Nov 12, 2023
We had a flawless stay at the marina. Maps were clear on exactly where to go. We will definitely be back.

by Daniel W. - Verified user on Nov 09, 2023
Kathy and the fuel guy were great.

by Richard S. - Verified user on Nov 08, 2023
Frank the dock master is awesome. Communication is spot on! Great location and secure. Bathrooms clean👌. Docks are tired but I realize new ones are in the works. It will always be my first choice when in St Pete

by Justin M. - Verified user on Nov 07, 2023
Gorgeous Marina with so much to do. Tons of nightlife, music everywhere! Don at the fuel dock was wonderful! I will be staying again!!!!

by John R. - Verified user on Nov 06, 2023
Great location, close all things happening in St. Pete. Frank and security staff were very helpful. We will be back.

by Jeff S. - Verified user on Nov 05, 2023
Frank is the best. Always happy and already planning a return soon

by Mark O. - Verified user on Nov 04, 2023
Frank the dockmaster is awesome and really took good care of our group of three boats.

by Nicholas R. - Verified user on Oct 25, 2023
Everything was great and I hope to be back soon. Frank was very helpful from the first time I pulled up to the dock until I departed. Thank you all.

by Eric - Verified user on Oct 23, 2023
It’s always a pleasure to visit St Petersburg and stay at the municipal marina. Don’t change a thing!

by Mike C. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2023
Facilities were dated, and could be cleaner. Signs for ice but not available. Overpriced.

by gail h. - Verified user on Oct 16, 2023
Great location for visiting the Pier, Vinoy Park and plenty of restaurants. The Marina was easy to get to and the facilities were sufficient.

by Patrick M. on Oct 11, 2023
The Dock hand Kathy was fabulous - great communication prior to our arrival- the SP market was in full swing Saturday and is within easy walking or biking distance as is Doc Fords which has great food and had an upbeat vibe when we were there -

by Robert B. - Verified user on Oct 10, 2023
Good - but they need to have Wi-Fi on the dock!

by Mark S. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2023
Fantastic location, easy dockage, clean facilities with great showers. Highly recommend

by Nick L. - Verified user on Sep 27, 2023
Very clean and easy access to town ! Staff was very accommodating and helpful ! We loved our over night! Thank you so much we will be back !

by Matthew H. on Sep 20, 2023
Great experience using St Petersburg Municipal Marina for my 3 day fishing trip in Tampa Bay. It was a pleasure checking in and out, the parking pass is only $5 per day, and everyone was very accommodating. I will keep my boat here again

by Jason P. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2023
Great stay in St Pete’s. Bob (Dockmaster) was awesome and a pleasure to work with. Will def be back!

by Dave A. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2023
The dockmaster Cathy was awesome in every way we will definitely be back based on our experience with her.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon! Will definitely pass along the accolades to Kathy. She is quite an asset.

by Rodney s. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2023
It was a fantastic place for the weekend.

by Stuart L. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2023
Great location for down town St Pete, very busy and active area.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the review and we look forward to your next trip to St Pete. Best Regards

by Mark R. - Verified user on Aug 10, 2023
As usual, first class. Dockmaster very helpful. Love you guys and gals.

by Richard W. - Verified user on Aug 02, 2023
Great location and nice people to deal with!

by Wendy B. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2023
Friendly and efficient staff. Very clean amenities. Walking distance to everything St Pete! We love it here 💝

by James h. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2023
Clean and accessible

by Robert B. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2023
👍

by Alan P. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2023
The location can't be beat. Staff was efficient and pleasant. We'll be back!

by Mark M. - Verified user on Jul 22, 2023
Awesome stay!!!! Docks are located in downtown St Pete. Easy to get in and out of, safe and close to great food and bars. We will be back!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon!

by Larry T. - Verified user on Jul 18, 2023
Very adequate and convenient to St Pete activities but this great facility is ready for an update especially with the new pier going in next door which is going to make the marina look shabby by comparison. Wi-fi system is essentially useless. Still love this marina because of its ideal location and excellent staff but I do wish the wi-fi was adequate. Frank is a prince and always cordial, helpful and professional. Love coming here and will be back soon. LT We visit St Pete Municipal Marina very regularly and are never disappointed. Its proximity to all that St Petersburg has to offer, which is extraordinary, easily compensates for the shortcomings associated with the age of the facility. Plus, they usually have the best fuel prices in the area.
Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us. We are in need of dock and wi-fi upgrades. Plans are moving forward for both. Many Thanks

by Rion H. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2023
Always love spending a couple of days here. Enjoy the street side restaurants which feels a bit European. Dock Master, Kathy is attentive, always available if needed, and helpful. Price reasonable and facilities ok. A must if you are in the area
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon! Will definitely pass along the accolades to Kathy.

by Edwin W. - Verified user on Jul 10, 2023
Kathy and Don were very attentive to our needs and helpful with information. Will definitely plan to return for another stay. Best regards, Edwin & Linda, She’s a Keeper II
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon! Will definitely pass along the accolades to Kathy and Don. They are very prideful of their work ethics.

by Ernest v. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2023
Best ever marine trip and stay at city Marina. The bathroom facilities were great and walking distance to downtown St Pete restaurants , bars & Music was outstanding. Marina people like Kathy snd Anthony were terrific helping me in an unfamiliar marina with all of the boats and excitement from visitors throughout USA and other countries was very stimulating conversations. Congratulations to City Mayor to keep City Municipal Marina still managed by city officials . The fireworks were incredible and traffic around the pier was very manageable and people were polite to me and my guests. We had a terrific time . There was a potluck dinner in the marina dock house where we all brought food , Barbeque and drinks . Best marina ever!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon!

by Jennifer C. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2023
Kathy was so great - she was always there to help and was so friendly. Bathrooms were clean.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon! Will definitely pass along the accolades to Kathy and cleaning staff. They take pride in their work.

by jennifer d. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2023
Kathy was great! Got us right in, vert accommodating!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Hope you to see you soon! Will definitely pass along the accolades to Kathy. She is quite an asset.

by Jeff U. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2023
Kathy on the transient booking was great and worked with us to get everything needed. However the fuel dock closed early without expectation forcing us to depart with less than optimal fuel on board. With communication on this we could have fueled the day before.

by Cheryl A. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2023
Kathy dock master was amazing. Very helpful. Facilities was clean.

by Bryant G. - Verified user on Jun 25, 2023
We love our stays at the marina. This stay started out fine with booking and communication from the marina. Once we arrived the dock master Cathy was argumentative and insisted we are not allowed to use our stairway to get off the boat. We have stayed at the marina over 8 times and every time we have used our gangway. We asked why and she stated they were never allowed you will need to climb off they boat like everyone else that uses the T-dock. We called and her supervisor must have contacted her and made her aware it was ok to use the stairs. It is a beautiful marina stay and we recommend St. Pete marina. It is unfortunate that 1 employee can ruin a company reputation. We will continue to dock here for events and hope that company policies are more transparent and applied to all guests.

by Karen R. on Jun 23, 2023
I have an ocean row boat that had to be towed in to St. Pete Marina due to high winds in the bay. Dockmaster Frank was able to find me a spot to tie off on even though I didn’t have a reservation. All the Folks at the Marina were awesome and very helpful. Thanks Frank and the staff at St. Pete Marina!!

by MICHAEL C. - Verified user on Jun 11, 2023
Great place, close proximity to downtown and great area. The James museum is fantastic

by Dianne R. - Verified user on Jun 07, 2023
Nice peaceful dock. Beautiful views of the city. Cathy took great care of us from our fuel stop to tying up on the transient dock. All paperwork was ready and waiting on us.

by Rosemary M. on Jun 07, 2023
As always the marina staff is friendly and helpful. The location is great, and everything is in walking distance. We visit several times a year and have never been disappointed.
Marina Response:
Thank you! We are pleased that you enjoy or Marina and Awesome City. Best Regards, St Petersburg Marina

by Russell L. - Verified user on Jun 04, 2023
Frank was great making greeting us at the dock and making sure we were tied off to the dock with fenders in place ad shore power hooked up.

by Michael G. - Verified user on May 31, 2023
Great service and location. Frank was very helpful and responsive. Thanks St Pete Marina!!

by Charles M. - Verified user on May 30, 2023
A short stay, but a great stay. Everyone working at the marina was very helpful, especially, Frank. An easy walk to the all the good eats and drinks in the city. Great chats with liveaboard boat neighbors. Thanks for a great stay.

by Jose. J. - Verified user on May 29, 2023
Great location . Dock master Frank was also great.

by Joseph P. - Verified user on May 29, 2023
Dock master Frank is the best and the location is fantastic. Close to great restaurants, museums, parks and the new pier.

by Paul S. on May 29, 2023
Incredible..30 years of trawling around and found this gem.. Marina is in perfect location. Fuel dock with great access.. walk to everything you could need. Marina and amenities super clean and well maintained. Frank the dock master is that the best service we had at any marina. Frank will help you with everything. Before you know it he’s got you tied up and helping you with anything you need. See Frank tell him we sent you..

by Robert G. - Verified user on May 21, 2023
Frank. The dockmaster was super. We were checking in late, and he did everything he could to accommodate us, and to direct us where to go.

by Mark M. - Verified user on May 14, 2023
Frank dock master was great getting us set up at the dock

by David B. - Verified user on May 12, 2023
Beautiful and not to busy.

by William L. - Verified user on May 09, 2023
The internet doesn't work. Drummers and loud music played all the time. The bathrooms are not exactly inviting.

by Patty S. - Verified user on May 09, 2023
Great location and facilities. Thank you to Frank for his helpful communication and assistance.

by Richard H. - Verified user on May 07, 2023
Great place to stay ,Helpful friendly staff

by Benjamin W. - Verified user on May 07, 2023
Franks the best. ****

by Thomas W. - Verified user on May 06, 2023
Easy in Easy out Dock Master, Frank was most helpful and courteous

by James T. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2023
Great marina in great part of town. Lots to walk and the trolleys are fun. Frank on the dock is wonderful and so helpful.

by Tom B. - Verified user on Apr 26, 2023
The marina is old and tired with no dock Wi-Fi. The only reason for my 5 stars is the location and the Dockmaster Frank is great

by Adam T. on Apr 26, 2023
Great place and very convenient to downtown St Pete. Frank is the best... he is there and on top of everything to help make your stay perfect. I will be back for sure!!!

by Sharon M. - Verified user on Apr 24, 2023
One the transient dock. Frank was helpful and friendly. Would recommend!

by Pat P. - Verified user on Apr 24, 2023
Great location. Easy access. Frank was great.

by Robert E. - Verified user on Apr 23, 2023
All was well I'm just giving them a

by Stephen C. - Verified user on Apr 21, 2023
The slip was easy access, and the bathrooms were both very clean. The communication was great and Frank was extremely helpful.

by George G. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2023
Great stop over! Right down town on the pier! Staff was amazing, prices were totally reasonable. Nothing was less than perfect!

by Earl W. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2023
Great place to spend the night right in the heart of St. Pete. Staff was amazing waiting by the transient dock to help with lines. Showers were great property was clean. Will definitely be back. \nHere and Now II

by George J. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2023
Excellent service. Frank was wonderful helping us tie up and gave us some local information about the area.

by Dave T. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2023
Great location by downtown and pier. Frank at the dock was excellent. Bathrooms a bit dated but clean and functional. Definitely coming back

by Robert R. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2023
Beautiful active waterfront district. Props to Frank who is so helpful.

by Brian G. - Verified user on Apr 03, 2023
Beautiful marina in a great location. We really appreciated Harbormaster Frank's hospitality and help in getting us in an out. Thank you, Frank!

by James G. - Verified user on Apr 02, 2023
Frank is a great dock hand who got everyone tied up during a busy weekend for the Tall Ships. Location is really great, walking distance to everything

by Jim R. - Verified user on Mar 28, 2023
Frank was a great Dockmaster. Nice quiet stay.

by Jeffrey L. - Verified user on Mar 27, 2023
Great location right downtown. Everything was within walking distance. Frank at the dock was fantastic. Could not do enough to make sure our stay was fantastic.

by Donna N. - Verified user on Mar 27, 2023
What a great place to stay! Frank, the dock master was incredible helpful. Called us the morning of the stay to relay information about where to dock. Was waiting upon our arrival to help with the lines and get us situated. Plan to definitely stay there again as it is so convenient to everything going on in St Pete.

by Derek W. - Verified user on Mar 26, 2023
As previously stated by a number of visitors, facilities are a bit dated. However, the cleanliness, staff and location far outshines any lack of modernization. Frank, the Dockmaster in particular is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Stayed 3 nights and loved the vibe of the whole area. We will be back!!

by Sherry H. - Verified user on Mar 24, 2023
We cannot say enough good things about Frank, the dockmaster. He was awesome. Laundry & bathrooms were older, but functional and cleaned every day. Secured entry & nighttime security. Access to downtown restaurants, shopping & the Pier could not be easier. St. Pete is very walkable & has dedicated bike lanes. Publix, CVS & a liquor store are a 10 minute walk from the marina. Great stop for the money!

by Cheska b. - Verified user on Mar 20, 2023
All the staff, specially Frank, were patient, polite and very attentive. Our first overnight docking on our little boat was amazing. The views and easy walk to a varieties of entertainment options made it worth while. Very clean and safe enviorement. Will be back.

by Brian S. - Verified user on Mar 16, 2023
The Dock Master, Frank, is a great guy and super helpful! Marinas these days aren't all that personable, but Frank is a one man show and makes this one fantastic.

by James H. - Verified user on Mar 16, 2023
No problems Frank was very helpful .

by Paule B. on Mar 14, 2023
We also highly recommend the marina. The location is FANTASTIC! We LOOOOVED St Petersburg for its festive atmosphere, restaurants, parks, museums, galleries, Publix, movie theatre, etc. A lot to do at walking distance. I give the marina a 4-star because of the poor (aka barely exisiting) wifi connection, good and clean amenities but in need of an upgrade. As for the Dock Master Frank, I would give a 5 star for his professionalism, availability and great help! We would love to go back.

by Michelle W. - Verified user on Mar 11, 2023
We highly recommend this Marina!!! So close to everything from Museums to Restaurants and Supermarkets! Amenities are great but best of all is Frank… Dock Master Exstrodinary!! Even picked up my medicine and delivered it to our boat!

by Mike J. - Verified user on Mar 02, 2023
We enjoyed near perfect weather on our first visit to St Pete Marina. Frank met us at the dock and helped us get tied off. Frank knows the tides and his knowledge comes in to play when tying off your boat. We will be back soon for sure.

by bruce d. - Verified user on Mar 02, 2023
Frank was awesome Beautiful area

by Kurt K. - Verified user on Feb 26, 2023
Frank was awesome. Great help to us while docking the boat!

by Herb P. - Verified user on Feb 25, 2023
Frank the Dockmaster was great! Wonderful facilities and close by everything. Definitely will be back!!

by Simon M. on Feb 22, 2023
Frank and the staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Great location. Helped us through some challenging times.

by Vern G. - Verified user on Feb 22, 2023
Great place to stay and Frank was tremendous help all the way around. Marina was clean.

by Laura M. on Feb 04, 2023
Super great Marina! The staff is so helpful and friendly. The bathrooms are top notch. We were on a mooring ball and it is so convenient to dingy to the little walking island with the dog for their business. Dingy Dock for going ashore is a little distance from mooring field, but you get a great view of all the fancy yachts on your way in. There is a great restaurant on site that has happy hour every day 4-6 with great views.

by Tina B. - Verified user on Jan 26, 2023
Nice marina! Great location

by Gary C. - Verified user on Jan 25, 2023
Nice bathrooms and ez access to down town. Frank was great help!

by Herbèrt W. on Jan 20, 2023
The pier construction has been completed for more than a year and the mooring field is still not available. They keep saying the mooring field is under repair but I've not seen any action there. The transient dock is expensive for the age and condition of the facilities. Dock fixtures and showers are good as well as the assistance docking. The WiFi access requires you go to the sitting room at the pier-head to get reliable connection and laundry facility was being replaced when we visited. There are no trash or recycling receptacles on the pier so you need to carry your trash... across the street to the public parking. There are a number of top notch grocery stores, restaurants, museums and sports venues in walking distance. The parks and attractions on the St Pete pier will entertain the kiddies and lots of fishing available. It is a great spot but the transient services need to step up a notch to justify the price.

by Mike D. - Verified user on Jan 17, 2023
Nice area , lots to do. Frank the dock master was very helpful.

by Daniel W. - Verified user on Jan 16, 2023
Facility and Staff are all excellent . The downtown area offers so much of everything

by Johnny R. - Verified user on Jan 14, 2023
Great staff and well run marina.

by Raleigh T. on Jan 13, 2023
Great overnight stop!

by Craig R. - Verified user on Dec 28, 2022
Friendly, professional staff. Nice docks, clean facilities, great location near all the fun. We’ll be back!

by Barry A. on Dec 16, 2022
Frank took great care of us. Fantastic weekend, great location.

by Theresa A. - Verified user on Dec 11, 2022
We had a wonderful 2-night stay. Frank the dock master was very friendly and helpful. We really like our location at the transient dock. The showers were excellent. Downtown St. Pete is lively and fun.

by Todd T. on Nov 30, 2022
We just spent a long weekend at the marina and Frank made everything so easy for us. We have stayed at this marina numerous times and have always enjoyed ourselves. The only big issue we have is that they do not have WiFi. I'm really hoping they work on this soon so we can use our televisions on board.

by Andrew H. - Verified user on Nov 29, 2022
Great Marina. Great Location. Very well organised.

by Adam P. - Verified user on Nov 19, 2022
Frank was super nice upon arrival, the marina was close to everything and we will definitely be back.

by Christiana C. - Verified user on Nov 13, 2022
Lots of fun things to do. Love downtown St Pete.

by Allen E. - Verified user on Nov 06, 2022
Great location and Frank was amazing - as always. Thank you for everything!

by David R. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2022
Always a great time in St Pete at The Municipal Marina! Frank is the best!

by Leland J. - Verified user on Oct 29, 2022
Clean well run. In a convenient location. The Dockmaster, Frank, was especially helpful. Highly recommended.

by Bryan F. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2022
Clean facilities, but the best part was Frank the Dockmaster. He kept me informed and was a true gentleman.

by Daryl B. - Verified user on Sep 22, 2022
Marina was great and you can’t beat the location

by Anna L. on Aug 29, 2022
Always a great stay great location, love coming here. Kenny and Frank are always awesome

by Mark B. on Aug 03, 2022
Keny called me on the phone to determine the status of my arrival. He was there when I arrived and made sure we were tied up correctly. He got us additional entry cards and to answer any questions. We had a great time with no issues.

by Rachael R. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2022
Kenny the dock master was very friendly, convenient, & made everything very easy!

by Kevin T. - Verified user on Jun 20, 2022
We had an excellent stay. The staff was very professional and helpful during our entire stay. We plan to return soon.

by Khari l. - Verified user on May 31, 2022
Loved the covered slip. Staff was very helpful being my first time at the Marina.

by Vince C. - Verified user on May 23, 2022
Frank was a super nice guy and I wish I could have spent more time with him. Southeast winds came in and it rolled a lil bit overnight, but nothing to complain about.

by Dan D. - Verified user on May 23, 2022
Frank was amazing You have to get internet to the docks. This is 2022

by Jumar G. - Verified user on May 16, 2022
My stay was great. Frank was our Dock Master and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He even took the time to teach us some knots and tying up. Will definitely come back for a longer stay.

by Robert M. on May 16, 2022
Nice facility but getting a bit dated and in need of upgrades. Also a bit pricey. Frank was pleasant to me and helpful in docking, but was a bit gruff with my better half. Disappointed that internet service is not available dockside, rather you have to go into the lounge to use it. Also a couple started sanding the exterior of their boat within less than 25 feet from ours. Definitely a no-no in most marinas, but Frank said it was okay there so long as they stopped by 11:00 PM due to noise ordinance. He offered to move us, but once you get set up you really don't want to go through it again.

by Michael K. - Verified user on May 07, 2022
We love the facility, the location and the people. It is getting a bit pricey

by Steve C. - Verified user on Apr 25, 2022
Great staff and proximity to activities. Would be a 5 star if facilities including showers, lounge and bathrooms received an upgrade

by DENNIS B. - Verified user on Apr 13, 2022
A great location in the heart of a wonderful city. Friendly staff, good accommodations. Highly recommend. We will be back.

by David H. on Apr 11, 2022
St. Petersburg is a wonderful city to visit and to be greeted by Frank at the Municipal Marina is a great way to begin your St. Petersburg adventure. As we made our way into Tampa Bay he checked with us by phone to get our ETA and give us our slip assignment. Our paperwork and gate keys were waiting for us upon our arrival and every accommodation has been made for us during our stay. Frank and the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina are a gem.

by Tina L. - Verified user on Apr 11, 2022
Always wonderful. The Wi-Fi needs to be much stronger. Dockwa was very easy to navigate.

by gary b. - Verified user on Apr 10, 2022
I stayed on a mooring ball and I love it there. The main marina staff could use some help but Tony, Doug and Robert are the best.

by Ralph C. - Verified user on Apr 08, 2022
Nice but docks need some work

by David M. on Apr 07, 2022
Being the Captain of a large motor yacht you come to appreciate professionalism and knowledge when it comes to the dockmaster. I have to give major kudos to Frank who contacted me well ahead of time and was talking to me about shore power locations, whether or not we wanted to give him the loop or the bitter end of the mooring line, you name it, it covered it before we ever arrived. So it make bringing a 102’ into the marina a breeze, and the docking was seamless. Can’t say enough about the experience. We’l be back for sure. Thank you Frank. You are a great ambassador for the city.

by Harry F. - Verified user on Apr 04, 2022
Stayed at the north dock. Frank the dock master is top notch. Doesn’t get any better and he went out of his way more than once when I had to change plans because of weather. The bad: SHORT fixed docks. Need lengthened floating docks. 4x6 posts at the end of finger piers either damaged or missing. Mine was loose and someone almost fell. Pelican hook for dockline on outer piling missing. My dockline slid down into barnacles. Wi-Fi only in boaters lounge. When people are watching tv or yelling into their cell phones, it makes it difficult to work. C’mon St. Pete. You spend millions on a pier but too cheap to extend wifi throughout the marina. More good: good shower, good security, nice lighted outdoor meeting tent next to lounge but Wi-Fi won’t even reach out there.

by Joe C. on Mar 31, 2022
We had a great weekend stay at the City docks in St. Pete in order to be close to McDill AFB for the Tampa Airfest. The Dockmaster, Frank, was so helpful even before we arrived. He gave explicit instructions and made sure we were comfortable upon approach. Throughout the weekend, he checked and monitored the docks giving a real sense of security. This marina is full of live aboard residents. The facilities are dated and everything could use a little make-over. The transient slip are on a fixed T head. It was easy to get in and out and the parade of recreational and commercial boats was very entertaining. You can't beat the location, central to downtown and all of the nightlife. The city pier and all of the associated parks are incredible and should not be missed. We will be back for a longer stay next year.

by Peter T. - Verified user on Mar 29, 2022
The transient dock is one long sea wall so the harbor master was very concerned with the extra length created by a dinghy on Davits. We were told this by Frank as we docked. In this case we can see how it is important to know capacity at the dock. Other than this the facilities were good, but the bathroom fans needed cleaning. The Marina is in a great location for access to the city.

by Leo T. - Verified user on Mar 28, 2022
Docks and very short finger piers are in poor condition and outdated. Fuel dock is good, but none of the staff seemed happy with their position or especially competent. Too bad because the location is wonderful and St Pete is delightful.

by Tom O. - Verified user on Mar 24, 2022
Busy marina, but well run. Great customer service. The marina manager was very helpful and friendly. The facilities are clean and they have great showers.

by Bradley W. on Mar 23, 2022
Docks are old concrete docks but all well fitted with wood fender boards. Frank, the Dock Master, is a gem. He went the extra mile before our arrival by sending us a confirmation message and his personal contact information. He is very experienced and knows how to help boaters, no matter what our skill sets are. I didn't think the service could get any better. The weather was turning bad near the end our stay and, we needed gasoline in order to make it to our home port with no stops. I contacted the fuel dock a half hour before opening time. The staff was already on site and ready to take us a few minutes early. Everyone was very pleasant. The Frank and the staff here are 5+ star excellent. Thanks to all for making our stay trouble free and enjoyable.

by Steven K. - Verified user on Mar 21, 2022
The dock we were at was in pretty bad shape. WL1. The city had lots going on

by Steven T. - Verified user on Mar 21, 2022
Staff was beyond helpful. Great location. Great facility. They go over and above every time.

by Christina S. - Verified user on Mar 18, 2022
Frank was very helpful with docking and we love the new key card instead of the regular key to get into the marina. Everything is always clean and so easy to get to what St. Pete has to offer.

by Jo-Ellen R. - Verified user on Mar 15, 2022
Frank, the DockMaster, was great! He helped with our lines on arrival & departure & was helpful throughout our stay!!!

by Stephen D. - Verified user on Mar 13, 2022
Love St Pete’s. They had a spot for me on the transient dock. I was able to get some serious work done and avoid the weather. Restaurants downtown are great. They even had a dump for my used oil.

by Randall W. - Verified user on Mar 05, 2022
Convenient booking and prompt email confirmation. Great service at the dock. Will stay with them again!

by Joe P. on Mar 02, 2022
Another terrific stay at St Pete Muni Marina during the Grand Prix. Frank is the MVP of the place, hands down. Terrific service and really makes all the difference. Thank you again and looking forward to the next visit! Amazing night’s stay. Great, central area. Very nice people at the marina. But the #1 reason we’ll be transient here again, is Frank. Super accommodating. Friendly. Took time to explain and help with just about anything we could have needed to come in and have an enjoyable time. We’ll be back soon!

by Tom L. - Verified user on Feb 23, 2022
Great spot nice people

by Nick M. - Verified user on Feb 20, 2022
Great location. Protected harbor. Good help on dock. Very secure. Bathrooms a bit small and dated, but clean and totally serviceable. Happy to stay here any time.

by Bob A. - Verified user on Feb 07, 2022
This is a wonderful marina. Transient dock is in good condition & a short walk to the restrooms/showers. Laundry reasonably priced. Location is incredible - close to center of town, new pier, restaurants, music, museums, brew pubs… Entrance easy to navigate. Only (constructive) criticism - wish they had wifi at the marina.

by Kristen P. - Verified user on Jan 26, 2022
We enjoyed our stay. Great location, with alot walking distance and good food. We will definately recommend to fellow boaters.

by John F. - Verified user on Jan 23, 2022
The marina itself could use some upgrades like wifi, but the location is awesome and the service great! Super friendly staff and great to deal with!

by Gerard E. - Verified user on Jan 18, 2022
Frank was super helpful - above and beyond. Location is great! And the locals are super helpful and friendly! But the marina is showing its tatered edges. For example, our assigned slip that had no wooden board to hold us off the concrete finger dock - made for scary docking manuevers coming in! You could see the bolt holes where it used to be. But we'll be back! :)

by Thomas Z. - Verified user on Jan 15, 2022
Great location and helpful accomodating staff. We enjoyed our stay.

by Tony B. - Verified user on Jan 02, 2022
It was nice on the T dock. Lots of boats coming and going.

by Debbie K. - Verified user on Jan 01, 2022
Great staff, safe and convenient. Frank takes great pride in making you comfortable. Stayed again December 2021 and still great staff! Hopefully they continue the current ownership.

by Nelson E. - Verified user on Dec 30, 2021
Frank the dock master was wonderful. Nice showers and laundry. Shopping, liquor store and grocery all within short walking distant. Plenty of places to eat.

by Robert K. - Verified user on Dec 30, 2021
St Petersburg is a great City to visit with lots of things to do and within walking distance of the marina. The new Pier is awesome.
Marina Response:
Thank you! We are pleased you enjoyed or City and Marina...

by Graham M. - Verified user on Dec 27, 2021
Very friendly dock hands and beautiful view. Easy access to town and lots of restaurants. Showers weren't the greatest but the overall experience was great. Wouldn't hesitate for a second to stay here again.

by Kevin L. - Verified user on Dec 20, 2021
Great stay. My only wish is that ice would be closer than a 40 minute round trip walk from the transient dock to the office on the other side of the basin.

by Lawrence Y. - Verified user on Dec 18, 2021
Staff members Frank and Seth are treasures. The bathrooms and showers are not.

by Robert F. - Verified user on Dec 15, 2021
Frank is always so helpful.

by Elizabeth H. - Verified user on Dec 15, 2021
Fantastic location for all the city has to offer. Huge Sat. Farmers market is a 5 minute walk away , the St.Pete pier is wonderful especially in the early morning or for a sunset drink at Teak. Many, many restaurants to choose from - really enjoyed Ceviche. Laundry and bathroom facilities are good at the Marina and very good security for the docks with a key card entry. Publix is a 10 minute walk away. Hard to leave!!

by Don L. - Verified user on Dec 15, 2021
Dockmaster Frank works very hard to be helpful to incoming cruisers and is fair in how he manages boats. The location of the marina is excellent, but it is a diamond in the rough. Sadly our beloved City of St. Pete must not consider the investment in improving the docks and services a priority. No Wifi. 208 power.

by Brenda M. - Verified user on Dec 06, 2021
The stay was great. Frank made the stay exceptional.

by Roger S. on Dec 05, 2021
Bath/showers are well kept. Good security. Staff very helpful. Close (walking distance) to downtown St. Pete. The docks are adequate, fixed, with limited cleats. Marginal WiFi but Verizon was strong. A bargain given the great location.

by Clarke G. - Verified user on Dec 01, 2021
The location is one of the best in any large city and St Pete is a great place. Few can compete. The marina is fine. It’s well protected and the slips are huge. It’s a city marina. It’s fine. I won’t stay anywhere else. Clarke

by Gena O. - Verified user on Dec 01, 2021
Great location, got lots of help to dock, enjoyed our stay very much...

by James S. - Verified user on Nov 30, 2021
Very nice place. The dock master, Frank, was exceptional. Great communication before and during our stay. Above and beyond in helping us to our slip, get tied-up and settled in. Best service we have had at a marina. Highly recommend.

by Jeff W. - Verified user on Nov 29, 2021
Enjoyed. Perfect location

by James M. - Verified user on Nov 29, 2021
Great stay as always. Frank and the team are very accommodating and we love the location. Can't wait for our next trip back.
Marina Response:
Thank you for sharing and we are pleased that you enjoyed your visit. Kind words passed along to both Frank and Seth. Many Thanks, St Petersburg Marina

by Ernest M. - Verified user on Nov 27, 2021
Place is a dump, felt like I was inn a floating trailer park. The dock guy Frank was less than useless. He is a crotchety old goat who's never owned a boat in his life, but swears he knows better than you.. Turned a perfectly executed docking into a complete cluster. No garbage cans on the dock, you have to walk literally 2 blocks to throw away trash. Outside marina was no better, food and soiled diapers on sidewalk, homeless people every where.. Like I said, the place is a dump. I will never come back. I can not emphasize how badly run this marina is..

by Lawrence S. on Nov 26, 2021
Great location, excellent staff. Dockmaster Frank provided personal attention to assure we would have a slip after we had to postpone due to a mechanical issue. He even drove me back to a local boatyard with a part I needed. Now that’s customer service! High marks all around!

by Irwin H. on Nov 23, 2021
Frank the Dockmaster was very helpful. The marina had a well kept up bathroom and shower. Only thing that was a minor convenience was that there were no trash cans on the docks or in the building.

by Kathleen Z. - Verified user on Nov 22, 2021
The location of the marina provides easy access to restaurants, shops, groceries, museums, farmer's market, bike paths, public art, parks, etc. The city has done an amazing job of making people and dog-friendly spaces that offer so much enjoyment. And best of all, is Frank D the marina manager who makes it all possible with his friendly and helpful attitude. He is definitely customer-oriented and always polite.

by Sara h O. - Verified user on Nov 16, 2021
The marina is very convenient to the pier and walkable to downtown activities. Dock master, Frank was informative news very helpful. Tony at the fuel dock was also awesome! Because the marina is so convenient to everything going on, it was loud and full of light well into the night.

by Michelle M. on Nov 09, 2021
Perfect location with easy access to downtown St Pete, St Pete Pier and bike path to St Pete Beach.

by Christopher D. on Oct 27, 2021
Inadequate trailer parking and maneuverability caused a fender bender at boat ramp while there. Also, gave up on getting pumped out, no one available. Good location?

by otto t. - Verified user on Oct 19, 2021
Perfect location, easy water approach to the docks.

by Gary G. - Verified user on Oct 18, 2021
Absolutely wonderful location. Very friendly staff.

by David P. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2021
The people at the marina especially Frank are absolutely fantastic and helpful. But we were here probably six or seven years ago and they were going to be revitalizing the marina with floating docks etc. Nothing has been done to this Marina in years. The people are great location is great but the city really needs to put some money into this marina

by John B. - Verified user on Sep 27, 2021
Excellent location, great staff, Frank was on top of things and wanted to make our stay as easy as possible.

by Ed B. - Verified user on Sep 26, 2021
Very friendly and courteous. Great location next to the new city Pier.

by Janice D. - Verified user on Sep 25, 2021
Frank was extremely helpful and competent both while tying us up at the dock and when we departed. He answered all our questions about the Marina and the city of St. Petersburg. We had a delightful stay at the Municipal Marina.

by Gary H. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2021
Great location. Easy access. We'll organized check-in.

by Ana M. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2021
Love the marina and love the area. Marina is easy to get around in, the fuel dock is in an area with plenty of room to move around. Facilities are well kept and there’s even an Amazon locker available. Groceries are within a half mile with general and marine stores within a 15 minute drive. Restaurants within an easy walk, pick your mood. Decent protection from west and north winds, and the breaker wall helps with eastern and southern winds. A small airfield is on the south but limited to small craft. Do be aware of the surround area’s concerts and attractions, as getting in and out of the area can take a long long time and pedestrians everywhere. They do have marina resident parking lots, too.

by Gary O. - Verified user on Jul 11, 2021
Wooden dock pillars are in serious need of some rubber strips on them to keep the wood from scratching the paint on my boat. But, the staff is very, very nice and accommodating. They all made it very easy to stay here and I look forward to many visits

by Mario G. on Jul 02, 2021
Great marina and staff. Scott is amazing!

by Alan W. - Verified user on Jun 07, 2021
Great Location Helpful dock staff Mediocre Facilities - bathrooms, showers need upgrade

by Edwin C. on Jun 03, 2021
Excellent staff! Perfect slip location next to bathrooms and showers. Will definitely stay again!

by Daniel C. on Jun 01, 2021
I want to talk about how great this marina is, but the real secret is Frank. He's simply the best dockmaster I've met, and I've been sailing my whole life. Sailing in from Texas, we had an issue with our motor - that means NO admittance in St.Pete marinas. Frank went out of his way to help us: 1 find a place to legally stay overnight, 2 personally helped me find a single bolt causing the issue, 3 kept our reservation active so I could come in once the issue was fixed. He also - on his own and not related to his job- insisted we take his old 30 amp powercords when he learned we were long distance cruising with just 1 50ft cord and one small 12ft extension. This is a very good marina made great by its dockmaster. Highly recommend.

by Anonymous on Jun 01, 2021
We had a wonderful stay in St. Petersburg made even better by their kind and super helpful dockmaster, Frank. He helped with our lines, gave us advice on continuing our journey, and was just very supportive. You can tell he cares a lot about the marina and its guests. St. Petersburg's marina is a great place to stay, right by all the excitement, but peaceful and a walk or short Uber to the grocery store and a lot of fun stuff.

by Patricia A. - Verified user on May 27, 2021
Marina is in an ideal location for easy access to most of what St Pete has to offer. The city is also very bike friendly with numerous off road bike trails.

by Pat S. - Verified user on May 19, 2021
Great dock master. Wish they had floating docks

by Al C. - Verified user on May 17, 2021
great location and super helpful staff.

by Scott G. - Verified user on May 17, 2021
I would like to give Major Cudo's to Frank the Dockmaster, he was Awesome! I received a welcome call earlier in the day welcoming me and my crew to the Marina and what slip number I would be in. I checked in when I was getting close and he met us at the slip. We had a strong cross wind in the marina and he was very helpful getting us tied up and settled in for the evening. The next morning Frank helped us with Ice for our journey home. It was a great experience and Frank was a BIG part of it! Thank you Frank and Dockwa!!! Scott Grybek

by Jose E. - Verified user on May 17, 2021
This is by far the best marina I’ve been period.! This guys definitely raised the bar on costumer service , cleanliness and Edficiency! Location is prime plenty of restaurant and good places to go to, live music on weekends overall 5 stars.!

by Stephen W. - Verified user on May 13, 2021
The marina, staff and location are all first class and special shout out to Frank who met us when we arrived at the dock -- and shepherded us through a lovely experience. As an "older" cruiser I was amazed at the city's quality of life, exuberance and culture now available within a short walk from the marina in St. Pete. Kudo's to staff and the St. Pete Municipal leadership for making an outstanding development effort.

by Manuel C. - Verified user on May 05, 2021
Perfect location Professional and friendly people to help with your names

by Carolyn K. - Verified user on May 05, 2021
Nice clean facility, easy access. Dock master was there to meet us when we pulled in. Great location, walk to restaurants, grocery, drugstore, museums, etc.

by Roger W. - Verified user on May 02, 2021
Great Location and AMAZING Dock master. Frank was ready to help dock the boat and was very helpful.

by james d. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2021
Great location and everything worked.

by Alex V. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2021
The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. What a location!

by Penny B. - Verified user on Apr 12, 2021
Great marina and a block away from all of the restaurants. Looking forward to our next visit!

by LARRY P. - Verified user on Apr 12, 2021
The facilities were clean and neat. The dockmaster kept me informed of my slip status, and was there to help me tie up as I arrived.

by case w. - Verified user on Apr 11, 2021
Frank, our dock assistance professional, was not only welcoming and knowledgeable of the area, was of great assistance in the docking process. Great customer service.

by Demetrius K. - Verified user on Apr 07, 2021
We were very impressed with the extraordinary service and help we received from Frank, the harbormaster. He went out his way to be there at the dock, helping with the lines and answering our questions in a very pleasant and humorous way. He made our visit fun! Thank you Frank.

by Melanie M. - Verified user on Apr 04, 2021
Great location! And wonderful staff!

by Dave C. on Mar 30, 2021
Frank is by far the best staff member we have ever encountered. He went out of his way to accommodate us and worked on a complicated reservation until he solved the issue. He is the best. If I was still running my business I would hire him on the spot!!

by Scott L. - Verified user on Mar 29, 2021
We had a great time...Frank and his team were very friendly and helpful during our entire 3 month stay. We'll be back

by Jon S. - Verified user on Mar 26, 2021
Frank and everyone I had contact with was incrediably helpful. It was a wonderful experience.

by ginger c. - Verified user on Mar 24, 2021
It was fun and the marina was very professional and personal

by Judy M. - Verified user on Mar 20, 2021
Great spot. Staff not knowledgeable about dockwa app. Very frustrating

by Michael M. on Mar 15, 2021
Excellent stay overnight. The facilities are awesome, price is great, and it's nearby downtown St Pete with all it has to offer. The only drawback for us was that we were apparently too far from the wifi access point to get access. Recommend either installing a repeater, or at least let guests know of the limitation.

by Mark H. - Verified user on Mar 14, 2021
Great weekend, with lots of options you can walk to.

by Clif S. - Verified user on Mar 07, 2021
Wonderful couple nights of “boat camping” in the heart of downtown St Pete. Friendly service and very helpful.

by Bill C. - Verified user on Mar 06, 2021
Wonderful. We will return for a longer stay.

by Michael Z. - Verified user on Mar 05, 2021
Dockage was fine, however we were not docked with the rest of our group as requested.

by Louis B. - Verified user on Feb 22, 2021
This is one of the best run marinas we have stayed.

by Barry M. on Feb 18, 2021
Frank, the dockmaster, was great helping us docking to local info. The dock has great security by only one access to each pier with a key card. Great access to downtown. This was our first time at St. Pete by the water and will be back.

by Carey M. - Verified user on Feb 14, 2021
We had a great stay at St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Our dockmaster was very helpful and everything we needed was easily accessible. We spent 2 wonderful days in beautiful downtown St. Pete and we can't wait to go back.

by Sharon R. - Verified user on Feb 14, 2021
First time exploring St. Pete by the water. Frank, the dockmaster, was fabulous. So helpful from getting us docked to information we needed for the weekend. Fresco's restaurant is right next to the marina. Great food and service. Will definitely go back and stay at the municipal marina.

by Paul N. - Verified user on Feb 08, 2021
Great spot. Easy access to town. Friendly staff. No wifi tho

by Reese D. - Verified user on Jan 31, 2021
Loved it! Great location. Marina staff (Frank) was very helpful. So many restaurants, attractions, etc. in walking distance. We look forward to coming back soon!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words and we are please that you enjoyed yourself in this wonderful City. Look forward to seeing again. Best Regards, St Petersburg Marina

by Jim G. - Verified user on Jan 28, 2021
Frank was very communicative, keeping us posted along our stay and helpful in docking. We hope the new leaseholders will have the same high level of customer service that the city has brought this marina to be a favorite stop in FL.
Marina Response:
We are pleased that you have enjoyed our wonderful City. Frank is a great asset to our Marina and we are honored to have him. Best Regards, St Petersburg Marina

by Aaron D. - Verified user on Jan 25, 2021
Excellent and friendly. Highly recommend!
Marina Response:
We are pleased that you are enjoying our wonderful City. Best Regards and Smooth Sailing. St Petersburg Marina

by Barry H. - Verified user on Jan 18, 2021
Wonderful. Docks in great shape. Easy docking at transient dock. Frank the dock master was ver helpful and knowledgeable.
Marina Response:
We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our Great City. Thank you for the kind words. Best Regards, St Petersburg Marina

by John L. - Verified user on Jan 14, 2021
Easy access , clean facilities will be back gain Thanks
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. We are please you enjoyed your stay in our Awesome City. Best Regards, St Petersburg Municipal Marina

by David R. - Verified user on Dec 24, 2020
We were met at the transient dock by a very helpful Dockmaster Frank. He assisted us tying up and connecting to adequate power and water. Easy walk to restaurants and transportation We had our own e-bike. Although Visitor wireless was poor we were able to get emails.
Marina Response:
Thank you for staying here at the St Petersburg Marina. We appreciate the kind words are are pleased that you enjoyed Downtown. We apologize for the slow Wi-Fi, it does get a bit clogged up during Holidays and Super busy weekends. Best Regards, Joan McGowan Marina Supervisor

by Edward C. - Verified user on Dec 11, 2020
Staff were very helpful and attentive - the facility is excellent!!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words and staying with the St Petersburg Marina. We look forward to your next voyage here. Best Regards, St Petersburg Marina

by Richard K. - Verified user on Dec 09, 2020
With the 65 foot boat overall they put us at 20 ft. dock, the rest are pylons. Good electric.. We were on the South part of the Marina and wished we on the North Section. Very noisy planes close by. Super close to downtown.
Marina Response:
First, thank you for staying with the St Petersburg Marina. Due to the busy winter season and the islands closed to many, we do our best to accomodate as many boaters as possible. We hope that you will come and enjoy our Downtown again and please add "North Dock" to your reservation. We will do our best to dock you in that area. Best Regards, Joan McGowan Marina Supervisor

by John J. - Verified user on Nov 28, 2020
Great location! Great service!

by Ken T. - Verified user on Nov 22, 2020
Great Dockmaster and awesome location.

by Aaron S. on Nov 03, 2020
We bought an older boat that needed some work before we left the dock. As expected, it took longer than expected. Joan (dockmaster) was really helpful and flexible. During Covid slips were not transferable and I believe it was also restrictions on new liveaboards. She allowed us to extend 3 times and as of 2 short days ago we finally had our maiden sail. The marina is in a great location and, although we were technically transient, she let us stay in our current slip on the N docks which is feet away from the new beautiful pier and just a few slips away from the boaters lounge and showers. The wind can rip through pretty good on gusty days and a little bit of rocking but not bad even with 20+ knot winds. The tenants and especially liveaboards were all very friendly and welcomed us to our new lifestyle of becoming long distance cruisers and offered us great advice that we will take with us along our trek. With Covid there are ZERO long term slips or even moorings available in St Pete and even finding a week long transient slips was very very difficult. Be warned that the north side of the marina only has metered parking for the new pier from 9am-10pm at $10 per 4 hours and a 4 hour limit so we had to do a dance with moving the car around and it cost us an extra $20 a day to park. The usual transient dock is on the opposite side of the marina and comes with permitted parking for $5 a day but it’s a good 10+ min walk to the pier side and kinda secluded on a small island. So if you like quiet and cheaper parking that side is perfect for you but we did have transients nearby on our side too. Overall a great location in the heart of downtown and the popular new pier and nice marina with basic amenities. Oh, and they have fixed short finger docks with pilings which was not our favorite especially with inexperienced sailors new to docking but we got in and out unscathed, mostly...
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. We are please that you enjoyed your stay in our Marina. Unfortunately, parking is limited in the downtown area and sometime far, but the City is working with rental scooter and bike vendors to help with the walks. Best Regards, Joan

by Andrew S. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2020
Very friendly and helpful. I will definitely go there again.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the great review. We look forward to your next stay. Best Regards

by William S. on Sep 27, 2020
Great location and really attentive staff. A little more information on all of the amenities should be provided prior to arrival. Other than that a great stay!

by Jacquelyn W. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2020
Never could get a hold of anyone to give us a key to get in. All phone numbers provided were of no use. Finally saw security at 11 pm and got a key. Was not impressed.

by David P. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2020
First time boating to St Pete Marina and staying at the transient dock. The good: St Pete is a great town to visit Dock hands very helpful and accommodating Facilities very nice The not so good: The transient dock is fixed (not floating) and one side tie up. This means you need to leave enough slack for tides. This means you will be swaying and banging the dock all night. This means little sleep depending on your ability to sleep through that distraction. Our boat is 28ft but the neighbors was a new 40ft and had the same issue. Conditions were fairly calm when we were there. Will go back but try a different tie up method.

by Dean M. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2020
Great location, friendly and helpful staff. 24 hour assistance docking which was great as we came in after hours. Had an issue with one a/c shutting down. I have one newer a/c that will shut down if the voltage is low for 3 minutes. Was able to work around it and everything seemed back to normal the next morning.

by Ivor G. - Verified user on Aug 13, 2020
as always the St Pete municipal marina staff were awesome. Could not ask for better

by Peggy l. on Aug 04, 2020
Very accommodating! Thankyou and we loved being right in the heart of st. Pete! Fun, fun!

by Lora L. - Verified user on Jul 15, 2020
Nice docks, friendly staff! Great location to explore the city & water!

by Raul G. - Verified user on Jul 13, 2020
The staff was extremely helpful. The Marina was in a perfect location and well kept. I would definitely use this location for all my excursions to Downtown St. Pete.

by emilio b. - Verified user on Jun 16, 2020
OUR VESSEL WAS PUT IN THE WRONG SPOT THE FIRST NIGHT. WE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE IN A COVERED DECK.

by Anonymous on Jun 03, 2020
We stay at the City of St. Petersburg marina frequently. It truly is the best marina on the west coast of Florida, not only because of the location, but because the staff there is efficient and friendly. They all 'go above and beyond' to ensure boaters have a great experience. We highly recommend the marina.

by Jennifer M. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2020
Frank was extremely helpful and friendly.

by John P. - Verified user on May 29, 2020
Transient dock is easy to find, tie up to and depart from. Facilities were good and the staff is excellent.

by Greg H. - Verified user on May 26, 2020
St Pete is a wonderful water town. Always something to do. St Pete Municipal is perfectly located and more importantly protected for a comfortable stay. If you're on a mooring ball make sure any easterly wind will be less than 8knots or you're in for a rolly night.

by John N. - Verified user on May 25, 2020
Very nice marina. Staff are helpful and friendly. Easy in and out. Location can't be better. Attractions, restaurants, "Old" St.Pete and the newer hipsterish St. Pete. The vibe is very youthful now unlike the "Cocoon" reputation. The only complaint I might have is the feeling that you are encroaching on the liveaboards. They have sort of taken over the lounge and common areas. Dogs and kids paraphernalia. But that won't keep me from coming back often.

by Lee A. - Verified user on May 14, 2020
Very nice marina. Given we are still dealing with virus rules it was very nice. Would recommend to anyone. Would stay there again. Will be back next season.

by Thomas H. on May 13, 2020
I probably would give the marina 5 stars if we had stayed after the new St. Petersburg pier was open. Frank was very helpful in confirming then changing our reservation at our request; he even gave us his mobile # so we could contact him directly. The marina location is perfect - just off the main St. Petersburg waterfront. There are many bike paths and walking trails just off the marina. But the street just off the docks was closed off because of construction on the pier and, as noted, there were no dumpsters on the site because of the construction. Thus, it was a long walk to throw away trash and to get to a space for my dog to relieve himself. In addition, as also noted, the fixed long transient dock coupled with the tide swings can make getting on/off the boat pretty difficult at times. We would love to come visit again after the pier is open and, hopefully, the walk to discard garbage and take pets to grass will be much shorter.

by Anonymous on May 04, 2020
My wife and I waited 4 months on the 'waiting list' to be able to rent a slip for our CT-56 ketch rigged sailboat. When one became available last Friday, 5/1/2020, Evelyn and I drove to the marina to accomplish the contractual paperwork for the slip which we were happy to have available to us. Sunday was when we could move our vessel from Seafood Shack Marina in Cortez, to your facility. The staff was about to process our lease, but we had not known that our documentation was necessary, (our fault - stupid error), so the staff advised us to bring her into the slip and process the paperwork on Sunday. So, we arrived and docked into slip SA110, Sunday afternoon and after having secured the vessel, went to the Marina Office with all of our documentation, expecting to conclude this process. We were told that our vessel had to be at the 'fuel dock' to be 'inspected'. Our vessel is a 65 foot ketch rigged, Ta Chiao CT-56, i.e., a heavy displacement, (70,000 pound), sailboat. She is not as easily maneuvered as a runabout / motorboat; so to take her out of the slip we had secured her into, to bring to the fuel dock, to be inspected, only to then return her to her slip, is an inefficient, even dangerous concept. I'm confident anyone with marine experience, would agree that it is in marinas that there is the highest probability of collisions and damages between vessels. I would much rather avoid that, as I am confident everyone would agree. Therefore, we were very reluctant to comply with this 'new rule'. I say 'new' because we had not been informed of this in our meeting with the staff on Friday. Had we been informed, we would have arrived at the fuel dock on Sunday rather than going straight to the slip, as we HAD been informed to do. Nevertheless, since Letitia, the manager, was not on the property, my request that the inspection take place at the slip, where the vessel is, could not be decided. So, we returned to our vessel, waiting for Letitia to arrive on Monday morning, to make the logical, professional decision to inspect her where she is. I spoke with Letitia Monday morning and she said she would have to speak with her manager about this. The overarching reality, besides the anxiety and illogical requirement to move the Triumph at this point, is that both my wife and I are providing our computer consulting services to our respective clients, therefore we are working normal business hours and can't spend a morning or afternoon playing this ludicrous: 'move the boat over here, then return her to her slip' game. So, it is our fervent hope that the marina management can see the logic and safety to have the inspection occur where the boat is, rather than at the fuel dock. I am posting this so that potential future slip renters might be made aware of this 'rule', since - as we have experienced - this rule is not always shared with this marinas' customers until it is ludicrous to try to apply.
Marina Response:
Thank you for your feedback. It is very helpful to us as we are continuously striving to improve our business and how we serve our customers. I, as the Marina Manager, am very sorry for any miscommunication there may have been with you regarding our procedures and will reach out to you directly about this matter. -David Wirth, Marina Manager

by Jerry L. - Verified user on Mar 26, 2020
Great location and view w expansive park. Easy access to transient dock. Short staff not readily available possible due to COVID 19. No trash receptacles on site due to city pier construction so have to walk a block to dumpster. Facility small but downtown location is ideal.

by Nancy C. - Verified user on Mar 23, 2020
We'd gone sailing for a few days, our version of "social distancing." We'd planned to stay overnight at Gulfport Marina when we discovered that our reservation had been cancelled. By email. Three hours earlier. It's 5PM on Sunday. I was frantically calling other marinas looking for a slip, mooring ball, or even a spot to drop the hook. I got on dockwa.com and was able to make a reservation at St.Petersburg Marina, but received a message that they would respond in 24 hours. I called the marina, hoping to reach a live person. Tony answered and said he was just closing the marina for the day. I explained our dilemma, and he said he would need to call me back. A few minutes later he returned the call, said he did have open transient space, but there would be no one at the marina to assist us. "No problem!," I said. He explained where to go, and life got better. Then, a few minutes later, he called to give me the number of the security office, in case I needed anything. I was impressed. The transient dock was wide open, so docking was easy. We just made ourselves at home, cooked on board, had a pleasant evening. Downtown St. Petersburg is normally bustling, shops, bars, restaurants, parks, all on the waterfront. But the Governor had ordained that no sit-down dining would be permitted, so things were pretty quiet. Next morning I called the office to check in, and was told the dockmaster was on his way over to check in with us. We received a friendly visit, and a hand delivered receipt. We were very pleased with our experience. The marina has a fuel dock with pumpout services. Highly recommended.

by Charles A. on Mar 23, 2020
We spent two days at the Marina during the COVID-19 Pandemic, obviously not the best of times. The staff remained very helpful and checked in on us. The facilities were kept clean and functioning despite the construction going on the adjacent pier. We will definitely return to further enjoy the Marina and it's location.

by michael s. on Mar 14, 2020
Everything went smooth as silk, staff was right there to assist with tie up and give us keys etc to the marina and info on the city. Have stayed there before and always enjoyed the stay, great location for access to the city.

by Karen T. - Verified user on Mar 09, 2020
The fixed docks, combined with large tide variance, make it VERY hard to get oneself or items on/off the boat. We rented a car, but parking is a joke. Even with a marina parking permit and a handicap tag, we got 2 tickets and a tow. The construction in the area causes a really long walk to the docks. The Fresco restaurant and the park nearby were the only bright spots in our stay.
Marina Response:
Good Morning, We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your stay in St. Petersburg. As for the parking, I would like to see if we can help. Please reach out to me at [email protected] or 727-893-7816. Sincerely, Joan McGowan Marina Supervisor

by Rick k. - Verified user on Mar 06, 2020
Frank was courteous, knowledgeable, helpful. Older woman in office didn’t seem to like her job or dealing with customers.
Marina Response:
Good Morning Mr. Knobe, We are pleased that Frank was helpful and hope that you enjoyed most of your stay here in your St. Petersburg. Many Thanks, Joan McGowan Marina Supervisor

by Anonymous on Mar 05, 2020
Great Experience. Easy walking distance to restaurants, museums and entertainment venues. Frank was especially helpful providing advice and assistance to smoothly exit our slip on a very windy day!
Marina Response:
Good Morning, We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in St Petersburg and hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Joan Marina Supervisor

by Thomas R. - Verified user on Feb 21, 2020
Can’t believe you are charging full rate to stay on the Transient Dock during the construction. Had to carry our elderly dog all the way down to Bayshore 4x to relieve herself and park our vehicle a mile away. I think you could have constructed a pet relief area during this lengthy construction. I really think paying $99 for this inconvenience was ridiculous.

by Les B. on Feb 19, 2020
Everyone was very friendly and downtown St. Petersburg is great.

by Anonymous on Feb 19, 2020
Easy access - even after hours. Security guard greeted me with keys and assisted with docking. Location is excellent with access to downtown. Facilities are clean, but showing some signs of age.

by Jim S. - Verified user on Feb 17, 2020
Staff was great grabbing the lines and tying us up, then explaining what’s where. Docks we were on, south basin, concrete fixed in good shape. Did not use restroom or shower. Very convenient to St Pete downtown. Adjacent to municipal airport - fun watching planes in and out. Minimal airport activity after dark. No less that 7’ total water at entrance at low tide, plenty at docks

by Shawn H. - Verified user on Aug 08, 2019
I guess location is everything. The dock is not in great shape. It was fine, but expensive, for an overnight to check out downtown St. Petersburg.
Marina Response:
Good Morning, We are deeply sorry you didn't enjoy your stay with us. We are experiencing some dock renovations and look forward to the completion of this project. Sincerely, Joan McGowan, Marina Supervisor 727-639-5762

by Gregory W. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2019
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I'll be back. Thank you.
Marina Response:
We appreciate the kind words and happy the "Wolf Den" had a good visit. We look forward to your next stay. Best Regards, Joan Marina Supervisor

by CJ H. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2019
Different dockage for us at WL1 and it was GREAT! Easy and convenient for walking to downtown and as always, nice facilities and people.
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words. Look forward to your next trip. Best Regards, Joan Marina Supervisor

by David L. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2019
Great experience, it was our third time staying!
Marina Response:
:) Thank you and come back soon. Best Regards, Joan Marina Supervisor

by Kris S. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2019
The staff was so accommodating. Really enjoyed the fireworks.

by Kathryn O. - Verified user on May 04, 2019
We had a great stay at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. It was easy making reservations, the office staff was very helpful, Robert, the dock hand, was great at helping us in. The location in downtown St. Petersburg was wonderful. Restaurants, museums, grocery stores, everything was in walking distance. They were dog friendly, and although it was a long way to walk from our slip to the outside of the marina to grass, there are many nice small parks to walk in nearby. Great stop!
Marina Response:
Thank you for your kind words. We realize that Pier construction presents a challenge and we do our best to work around that. Hope to see you soon! Best Regards, Marina Management

by Shaun C. on Apr 29, 2019
The marina staff are always friendly and helpful and great great to deal with. Love going to St Pete marina and they always help make ever better
Marina Response:
Shaunc, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in St. Petersburg. Come back soon! Best Regards, Marina Management

by Jay T. - Verified user on Apr 26, 2019
Great downtown location but no parking for North Docks if needed and due to Pier construction, long walk to-from boat. Otherwise, one of the better Marin’s
Marina Response:
Thank you! We are excited for the Pier's completion and realize that for now we must work around the challenge. We can arrange some transportation and look forward to your next trip in. Best Regards, Marina Management

by Michael W. - Verified user on Apr 16, 2019
Stayed as a transient for 3 days waiting for a marine service nearby to open. The rather primitive doc slips with fore and aft pylons as the main way to secure the boat and a low dock that did not reach to midship were nothing special, but the treatment by the staff that came out after hours to help me tie up was superb. Strong recommend on this basis.
Marina Response:
Algosdoc, Thank you for the recommendation and we are pleased to be working on a Marina Master Plan. Best Regards, Marina Management

by Melissa J. on Apr 13, 2019
Robert was such a great help to us, everything from booking our slip to docking and everything in between. Marina is clean and very well maintained. Everything downtown is within walking distance. The rates here a very reasonable as well. Would stay again in a heartbeat!!
Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words and we look forward to your next stay.

by Michael B. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2019
The dock is well-maintained and the dockmaster, Frank was extremely helpful. Great location for all the downtown St. Petersburg has to offer.

by Anonymous on Mar 26, 2019
We pulled in, decided to get some fuel before docking. Next thing I know, the store attendant decided to rant his judgmental opinions out the window from the second story of the marina fuel dock down to my boat - berating me because my wife had to go up the flight of stairs to check-in and I didn't, as I have a severe ankle sprain. Upon my wife going back to pay and explaining the situation to him, he proceeded to be sarcastically sympathetic by telling her "aww poor baby." She had to tell him to please stop yelling out the window. After that, Frank was very helpful in helping us to dock. Transient dock was fine. It was rocking all night due to a certain directional wind. No grass for dogs to go unless you walk about a half mile down to the street. I would stay there again, but skip the fuel dock as there is a high-and-mighty jackass tending the store.
Marina Response:
Good Afternoon, We are deeply sorry that you experienced this unpleasant interaction. This action does not represent the City nor the rest of the staff here at the St Petersburg Marina. We would like to speak with you further about this matter. Sincerely, Joan McGowan, Marina Supervisor 727-639-5762

by Harry R. - Verified user on Mar 18, 2019
Frank was super helpful. Only way could be better is floating docks for smaller boats.

by Mickey R. - Verified user on Feb 25, 2019
Great neighborhood, clean bathrooms, nice dockside attendant. The construction around the pier is a nightmare, for how long, who knows - but at least the fences indicate which direction to walk to all of St. Pete's action.

by Elaine A. - Verified user on Feb 22, 2019
Great location in beautiful St. Pete. Wonderful staff as well. But due to the construction we had to walk a 1/2 mile to grass for my dog and to the street. No shuttle was provided from the parking which was also far away and we could never find a dock cart without also walking the 1/2 mile to and from the street. Hopefully when all is completed theses issues will be resolved.

by Richard N. - Verified user on Feb 09, 2019
Not happy with how close they parked the boats on the bow and the stern on the transient dock. We were so close that we ended up almost hitting the boat on our bow. I was impressed by the Security guy arriving at 4:15am to help us get off the dock! Other than that it was a good stay!

by Thomas R. - Verified user on Feb 04, 2019
Great place to stay. You can’t ask for more. Right downtown with all the restaurants and museums within a short walk. The facilities were clean and safe, with everything we needed.

by David Y. - Verified user on Jan 28, 2019
Extremely helpful dock staff. helped us tie up and then moved us when they needed some more space.

by Pete T. - Verified user on Jan 21, 2019
Very helpful staff. There's construction nearby and is a bit noisier in the mornings. Docks could use some renovations.

by Kathryn M. - Verified user on Jan 01, 2019
This marina was an amazing place to ring in the New Year … dock hands were super helpful and facilities were clean. Loved that we were within walking distance to great restaurants and museums - will definitely be returning to this marina in 2019
Marina Response:
Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing and we are pleased that you enjoyed your visit. Kind words passed along to both dockhands. Many Thanks, St Petersburg Marina

by Patrick H. - Verified user on Dec 28, 2018
Very rolly while on the transient dock, all night long. I assume it was the E SE wind. 2 guests in our part were sea sick, just from overnight. Otherwise, very convenient to St. Pete activities.
Marina Response:
Good Afternoon Chaptertoo, Sorry so late in getting back to you, vacationing as well. I returned to hear that weather was not very nice to our boaters and I am deeply sorry for that. We hope that you enjoyed the festivities of the City and that your next visit will be a bit calmer. Many Thanks, St Petersburg Marina

by Nancy R. - Verified user on Dec 23, 2018
Great location. Love St. Pete's. The internet did not work at our location.

by Cindy S. - Verified user on Dec 02, 2018
Great place. Excellent docking assist in and out. Location is amazing for visiting St. Petersburg. Safe and friendly boaters. Very dog friendly!

by Ken M. - Verified user on Nov 25, 2018
This marina is one of our favorites for access to a lively downtown entertainment area; the marina is calm, clean, and quiet. This trip was almost spoiled by lack of TV cable due to a recent change of providers (and the marina had no loaner "boxes."), and the Pier contruction made pedestrian access difficult. And, the office was never open Wed. through Fri. of T'giving week.

by Ruben T. - Verified user on Nov 21, 2018
The facilities are very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The location is great, right on the heart of downtown St. Pete close to amazing museums and restaurants.

by Trifon H. - Verified user on Nov 19, 2018
It was slightly disturbing we had to wait for someone to bring a key to the marina to gain us access to the enatrnace for when we return.
Marina Response:
Hello, When boats arrive here. We ask to be contacted so we can help them get in and also take them a welcome package including there access card or key depending on where they are in the marina. As I remember I was never told of your arrival or the office new nothing of your arrival so we could not get you a key. We would have been more than happy to have brought you a key on arrival. I have placed a call to you also on the land line you gave on your reservation.

by Brett W. - Verified user on Nov 18, 2018
Everything was great, dock attendants were first class!

by William D. - Verified user on Nov 16, 2018
Great stay and very convenient to downtown and museums. Don’t miss the Dali museum

by David R. - Verified user on Nov 12, 2018
Great stop. Friendly, helpful.

by Ron G. - Verified user on Nov 10, 2018
poor condition. many derelict vessels. Under construction. difficult access.

by Ted H. - Verified user on Sep 24, 2018
A good experience. Like the location and the dock is good. We came in for one day however and promptly without notice at 10:50 Sunday morning the power shut off to the shore power. Was not sure why, Then my wife said they like wanted us out at 11. That is good, but don't shut down my systems without notice. Also, maybe we would want to stay longer and pay to do so. Just sayin. Otherwise a great place and great location.

by Theresa T. - Verified user on Sep 24, 2018
Everyone was so nice and helpful

by robert D. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2018
I arrived "late" at 5:30. After tied up and plugged in security ask me to move to the end of the dock. even though there was plenty of space he wanted me to go to the end of the dock furthest from the bathroom. No other boats showed up so not sure why he made us move.
Marina Response:
Good Morning, Thank you for staying with the St. Petersburg Marina. There is occasion that boats are asked to moved to the far east or west end of the transient dock and that is for the safety of the boat. We generally do not dock boats less than 28', unless we have an end available. The pilings are closer together, at each end and allow the boat to dock more safely. If you have questions please feel free to call a Supervisor at 727-893-7329. Best Regards

by Steve C. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2018
Always a great place to stay. Transient dock in good condition. Good WiFi reception. Good shower/restroom facility with day room. Downtown St. Petersburg provides many choices for entertainment and dining.

by Michael P. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2018
A bit run down and definitely impacted by the construction of the pier if you stay at the north transient dock you have this long walk to get out of the marina down a construction fence line.

by Lisa M. - Verified user on Aug 16, 2018
The AC person referred to me by the marina, James “Jamie” Parks with Gumfcoast Marine was paid to install an AC unit. Weeks later the install was not complete and he told me to “Fu*k Off” when asked when he would return to complete the job. James then called my partner in Maine whom I own the boat with and explained that he would never allow his wife to speak to or question a man. As a woman living on a boat alone, I immediately changed the locks on the boat in fear that he may return and take the unit. I explained this to Joan Mcgown at the St. Pete Municipal Marina, who promptly called my partner to explain to him that I had complained about the service. I felt in no way comfortable or protected by the staff after that. We will not return to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina.
Marina Response:
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you had a negative experience with a third party vendor and we will make note of your complaint against them. All vendors are separate businesses outside the Marina so we have no control over the interactions they have with their customers. That being said, we do hope you stay with us again and allow us to show you we truly care for all of our customers. Please feel free to reach out to our management team directly if you ever have any questions or comments, or if there is anything we can do to help remedy your experience. Thank you again, Sincerely, Dave Wirth, Marina Manager [email protected]

by Iggy H. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2018
Excellent, friendly service! Highly recommend!

by William S. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2018
The office people were friendly and helpful. The slip was tight and difficult to tie up in but I waited till the last minute to book so it was all that was available. That's more my fault then their's. I will be booking there again.
Marina Response:
Bill thanks for staying with us. Please let us know anytime we can be of service. Have a nice week. Robert

by Joseph V. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2018
We are transients there and this experience was totally different than our one here only one month ago. We were berthed in a slip so far away from everything, that it made mobility in the local area a challenge. It would seem that the marina would book transients in a more convenient location because they typically do not have a way to get around. The north dock is close to the Downtown Looper trolley, and a bike-rental station.
Marina Response:
Hello, The reason you where put in F-19 was that the marina was totally full during the time period you asked. We had No room on the transit dock in that there where reservations for the transit dock filling the transit dock. Please in the future Tell us you only desire the transit dock and if we do not have room we will decline the reservation so there will be no future confusion. I have also sent you a message on the phone you gave on your reservation Request. Robert

by Amund M. - Verified user on Apr 27, 2018
It was good but please advice guest where in the marina you can be expected to dock....we were planning for the main dock to meet friends with another boat and later plans but ended up in the south basin , it was ok but certainly not in our plans
Marina Response:
Hello, We have posted on the web Site that you can go on the transit dock or we will be putting you in a slip in the marina. Please in the future tell us when you place your request that you desire to be put in a slip or dock or wherever and we will do our best to put you there unless the area is booked out and then we will give you a option or to decline the reservation. I am unsure of who this is or I would have been more than happy to have given you a phone call. Please if you wish call me at 727-893-7329. Robert

by Peter O. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2018
brief stay in the mooring field. Dockwa is such a big improvement over the old system. Robert met us happily at the dinghy to get the keys. Seamless.

by Paul P. - Verified user on Apr 15, 2018
No water the first day. Never mentioned this prior to our arrival..

by Billy A. - Verified user on Apr 14, 2018
Great service and friendly staff. Plus great fuel price for guests. Our favorite stop in Florida!

by Tom H. - Verified user on Apr 10, 2018
As I read on other reviews, the staff were great; welcoming and accomodating. They more than made up for men's facilities that were below my expectations (my wife said the women's were fine). Try to avoid the first slips in the south basin - your cleat will be outside the dock gate and rocks will be next to you. Overall it was fun and the marina is in a great location.

by Bernd S. - Verified user on Apr 08, 2018
The marina people are very friendly and helpful. Free pump out, nice and clean restrooms and showers. Marina is right down town St. Pete - great location.

by Leonard C. - Verified user on Apr 04, 2018
The staff were great. We tied up to the transient dock,Rob brought the keys down made sure we were comfortable

by Robert b. - Verified user on Mar 17, 2018
Dockwa's happy hour made it extra special. Thanks again, Becky. It gave us the opportunity to meet other boaters we would not otherwise have met, and new friends were made as a result. The marina is very accommodating and interested in making our stay wonderful. Love the dinghy dock! The local transportation is great. Thank you everyone.

by Robert C. - Verified user on Feb 18, 2018
We enjoyed it immensely. Friendly and helpful staff. We love St. Petersburg and visit downtown often. This is a rare visit by boat and we will do it again soon.

by Garry N. - Verified user on Feb 13, 2018
Enjoyed the privacy and location of the moorings. Not convenient to the bathrooms, showers, and laundry. Staff was excellent.

by Eugene P. - Verified user on Feb 07, 2018
Great staff in a great location.

by Robert B. - Verified user on Feb 05, 2018
Outstanding service fantastic crew

by Chris H. - Verified user on Jan 27, 2018
Overall, this is a pretty nice marina. The docks are almost all 1/2-finger docks with pylons, and are fixed. Although the marina has a breakwater, enough waves get through it that there is almost always some wave action at the docks, and if the wind is above 20 knots, the wave action is significant. The docks are well maintained, as are the rest of the facilities. Speaking of facilities, they have a very deep water approach and within the marina, able to easily accommodate a 5-feet keel. There is a fuel dock, and a not-so-easily accessible pump-out station. However, they provide free mobile pump-out service that can be scheduled within a week. There are also 3 separate restroom/shower/laundry facilities around the marina. They are all pretty comparable. The one near the South Basin has 4 separate showers for the men (and presumably the same number for the women) within a heated/cooled restroom, and one restroom/shower room that is separate from the rest. There are 4 washers and 4 dryers, and a community room with vending machines, a microwave, and a widescreen TV. All are quite clean. There is also a public park within the marina, but the REAL draw is that downtown St. Petersburg is just steps away. St. Pete is a really nice city, with lots or restaurants, bars, and cafes, a multiplex movie theater, a live-theater venue, shopping, etc. Almost anything you could want is within walking distance. They also have an excellent public transit system that is pretty inexpensive if you get a weekly or monthly transit pass. Of course, there are also taxis, Uber, and Lyft. The University of South Florida campus is about 5 blocks from the marina entrance, and they have excellent free WiFi in the campus library. As usual, the free WiFi in the marina is almost non-existent. Finally, the staff at the marina office are very willing to help, if you ask. Overall, this is a very nice marina.

by Doug W. - Verified user on Dec 17, 2017
The Marina emailed a reservation confirmation as well as an additional welcome with a clear and detailed marina map. Marina assistant Doug called us to confirm our approximate eta and asked that we call him approx. 1/2 hour away which we did. Doug gave us our slip number which we were able to locate on the emailed map. Doug followed up with a call to us as we were approaching the marina and talked us in by landmarks while simultaneously waving to us from the dock. Doug was at our slip to help with lines and hook up of power and water. He gave us a review/tour of amenities as well as secure key card and wifi. After a 25 hour Gulfcrossing, this simply could not have been a better process for someone new to the area.

by Jeff G. - Verified user on Nov 25, 2017
Always a great stop. Robert and Doug exceptional!

by Bill M. - Verified user on Nov 20, 2017
Robert met us at dink dock with keys Seamless and easy. Enjoyed dinner downtown

by Debbie P. - Verified user on Nov 19, 2017
I was frustrated prior to our arrival not knowing if we had an arrival due to the use of Docwa howeve one we arrived I could not have been more pleased. Doug called prior to our approach and made it right to our dock. He helped us tie up and made sure we had our keys and knew exactly where everything was. The facility is within walking distance of everything. We had a great time.

by Diane C. - Verified user on Nov 19, 2017
It would be nice if shower and bathrooms were cleaned after check out time.

by Stephen M. - Verified user on Nov 12, 2017
We had a fantastic weekend getaway from our typically hectic days. Great location and dock master!

by Fred T. - Verified user on Nov 10, 2017
Spent a night on a mooring buoy. The buoys are all well marked, and in good shape. Marina folks were quick to bring us a key card for the gate. Probably would be bumpy if there is an easterly wind, as there are a lot of reflective waves that bounce off all the seawalls around the mooring basin.

by David J. - Verified user on Nov 09, 2017
St. Petersburg municipal Marina is excellent. Dockwa is not.

by robert g. - Verified user on Nov 06, 2017
Have stayed before. Doug is always most helpful and right on top of things.

by Dotti V. - Verified user on Nov 03, 2017
Doug was an amazing dockmaster. He was very friendly, helpful and when we couldn't get us on the face dock he accommodated us by providing a slip that was actually owned by the people in the slip next door. Way to go above and beyond for customer service. Thank you! We all had a great time and the Punta Gorda Sailing Club will be back!!!! Dotti and Mark Vaivoda S/V Toots Sea

by Gary H. - Verified user on Nov 03, 2017
I love this marina and the staff Tony and Robert are the best but I dislike the fact the City has started using Dockwa. This is not an improvement. However Dockwa is not concerned or interested in why I do not like Dockwa. However I will hit on a few points just in case this gets posted in its entirety. 1) I cannot verify my reservation timely. 2) I need to find a WiFi to verify, something that is sometimes difficult aboard 3) I have to phone the marina for particulars and to cancel 4) I am unable to request special services when making reservation 5) All the above creates a lot of uncertainty 6) Phone App does not use TEXT messaging only email see #2 above 7) There is no way to op-out of Dockwa unsolicited advertisement. 8) Additionally, if I wanted to leave a review I would do it in Active Captain. 9) Last Dockwa would not accept my personal email address because it didn't meet its criteria. This service could be greatly improved by updating the app to use text. Additionally, why cannot Dockwa calculate "face dock" docking correctly? This failure creates lost dockage revenue. Fix this.

by Karen P. - Verified user on Oct 30, 2017
It was great, thank you!

by Carl J. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2017
Very fine facility. Friendly, helpful staff. No information handout, so I had to call for wi-fi password. Way, way overpriced. Should not charge for bowsprit length. Charging by length is done to approximate usage of facility. A bowsprit does not add people, interior space, electrical usage, trash, etc.

by George K. - Verified user on Aug 26, 2017
The staff was great Doug was extremely helpful. Great location. Would definitely use this marina again if in the area.

by Bruce E. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2017
Very friendly and helpful. Doug was awesome. Thanks

by mmichael k. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2017
It is always good at St Pete Marina. Extra nice and helpful staff and very decent facilities. However the new reservation system Dockwa leaves much to be desired. Having to wait up to 24 hours for a confirmation is wrong. I used to be able to call the marina from the middle of the bay and they could tell right then and there if there was a vacancy. Or not. So I went online and did the reservation request. Now, it was getting real close to 24 hours later when I decided to call the marina directly. I mean if it was full I could stay at Marjorie Park Davis Islands and see fireworks. So a marina person lady was saying welllll,,,, we will have to see if there are any cancellations and such and that the transient dock was for 29 ft and up. (I'm 26') . So I asked at least call and tell me if I cant come so I can make other plans and she did call back within the 24 hour window and say they could put me in a slip instead. Great joy for real. We shared an end dock with another craft about the same size. Kind of tight but ok. But the transient dock had two boats on it and 350 feet of open space. It just made all the drama and waiting seem unnecessary unless a dozen boats had cancelled all of a sudden on a beautiful July 4th. This is the electronic age, the system it should work faster and be more accurate. I mean, I can call a hotel and know immediately if there is a vacancy. Is Dockwa charging the city for this inconvenience? I like talking to a dockmaster, not a website.
Marina Response:
Good Morning Mr. Kuzel, We are disappointed that you did not have a good stay at the St. Petersburg Marina and sorry that Dockwa was not what you expected. Please feel free to call us direct and we can always make a reservation for you. It will go through Dockwa, but the confirmation will be immediate. For safety reasons we do not put vessels on the transient dock, less than 29' in length. We do our best to find an empty slip or seasonal slip, for smaller vessels, so we may accommodate as many visitors that may want to visit our great city. Please feel free to call me anytime. Sincerely, Joan McGowan Marina Operations Supervisor 727-893-7329

by Dan Z. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2017
Doug was amazing!!! Called to see where we were around our arrival since we were a bit late. Met us on the dock. handled all our lines and electric. Tide was really high and he even loaned us a ladder to get on and off the boat. Great experience and great customer service!!! We will be back.

by George V. - Verified user on May 30, 2017
Remarkable Municipal facility with outstanding helpful people.

by Scott c. - Verified user on May 21, 2017
Everything was great but mooring rope on 25 or 24, the one further west was so covered with growth I couldn't use it . Other than that great stay

About City of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

Come stay with us in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg! Walking distance to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise and see the lights of the city and a lovely sunset in the evenings.

Happy Sailing!

Transient Dockage Info

  • Berthing space for our Transient Dock is based on reservations and availability. Reservations are taken no more than 35 days prior to arrival, including special events. Transient Dock space is limited but we will do everything in our power to accommodate your transient needs.
  • During our winter months, the maximum reservation length we're able to accommodate is 7 nights. Anything longer must be negotiated with directly with management - 727-893-7329
  • Electric service at our power stations is 120/208 Volt with 50 and 30 amp service connections provided to boaters. For larger vessels, we have two 100 amp connections available. Water and cable are also provided on the Transient Dock.
  • Please note that we cannot check vessels that are unattended. We ask that you do not leave your vessels unattended for periods of time over 24 hours without first obtaining authorization from the Main Office. The transient dock is capable of handling vessels 27’ – 120’, if your vessel is smaller or larger we will contact you with availability.
  • The marina has the right to place customers on the linear face dock or in an interior slip. While we will work to do our best to accommodate your requested location, we cannot make any guarantees on a customer's slip location

Mooring Field Info

  • The mooring field is currently closed.

Parking Info

  • Please be aware that we offer parking on a very limited basis. If available, transient customers are allowed parking for one car at the cost of five dollars per day. Parking is on Demen's Island only.

Booking Info

YOU CAN NOT LEAVE YOUR BOAT UNATTENDED AT THE MARINA

Our Mooring Field Is currently closed.


Services

  • Gas
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Listed Pump Prices

Last Updated on 12/05/2023 at 2:18PM

  • Regular Gas: $5.10

  • Premium Gas: $0.00

  • Diesel: $4.50


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  • Ship Store
  • Wireless Internet
  • Pumpout
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Ice
  • Launch Ramp
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  • Restaurant
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A Wanderer’s guide to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina

Located off the beautiful and new St. Pete’s Pier, it is hard to get closer to downtown to all the sites this artistic, fun city has to offer than St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. After tying up, don’t be surprised if you find yourself coming back several hours later because there is so much within walking or biking distance (St. Pete is very bike friendly!) –so be sure to pack a bag for the day!

Approach and Dockage

St. Petersburg Municipal Marina is located in between Albert Whitted Airport and the newly rebuilt St. Pete Pier off of Tampa Bay. Enter the marina basin between the green and red channel markers with the pier to your starboard side. After entering between the channel markers, keep the pier to your starboard side and Demens Landing Park/St. Petersburg Marina Office to your port side. The transient dock is a long t-dock in the northern basin across from the fuel dock.

Marina Amenities

Bathrooms/Showers There is a bathhouse, a short walk away, specifically for North dock slip holders, including transients. The women’s and men’s rooms each have a side for showers and a side for bathroom stalls.

Laundry Two coin operated washing machines and dryers in the bathhouse.

Pet Access The transient dock is directly across from St. Pete Pier, a public park with plenty of green spaces and interactive parks where you can take your pet to shore.

Ship Store The marina office has a small ship store with snacks and basic boat parts.

Fuel/Pump-Out Fuel dock with gas and diesel is located directly in front of the marina office. Pump-out is located on a separate small dock next to the fuel dock, which can be a little tricky to tie up to depending on the size of your boat. However, the city has a pump out boat that can come to your boat certain days of the week.

Proximity to Attractions by Land

Getting Around A lot of the main attractions are accessible by foot or bike. If you don’t have a bike (or even if you do), it’s easy to pick up an e-scooter for rent via Veo and Razor to scoot around the city. The city also offers trolleys for 50 cents a ride that can take you around downtown and even to the beach and back.

St. Pete Pier (0 miles) Opened in 2020, the newest version of the St. Pete Pier is a fun interactive park with restaurants, art, playgrounds, and more. Take a trolley or walk the roughly half mile length of the pier, stopping along the way to dodge sprinklers at the Splash Pad, run around the Glazer Family Playground (best to go at night to see the Bending Art Sculpture aglow), or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants on the pier.

The Hangar Restaurant (1 mile) On the other side of the marina is the city’s Albert Whitted Airport, where small and personal aircraft take off and land from all over the area. Even better is you can watch the activity on the runway while enjoying a delicious meal at the Hangar Restaurant. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but recommend coming for their award winning breakfast and sitting on their back patio to enjoy the views.

St. Pete’s Art Scene (All museums 1 mile or less) St. Petersburg is home to a bustling art scene–with a ton to see and do within steps of the marina. The Dali Museum has the largest Salvador Dali collection outside of Spain. Over 20,000 works of art, including those by Monet and Georgia O’Keefe are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts. The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art is a collection cultivated by St. Petersburg residents’ Tom and Mary James and reflecting their love for the West. Morean Arts Center hosts the Chihuly Collection featuring Dale Chihuly’s glass artwork.

Saturday Market (0.4 miles) If you’re here on a Saturday, you can’t miss the St. Pete’s Saturday Morning Market, open every Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm from Oct-May in the Al Lang Stadium parking lot. Stock up on fresh produce, crafts, and tasty food from 125+ local merchants. Hardest part will be deciding what you can fit on your boat!

Flatbread & Butter (1.2 miles) Nestled in the Historic Uptown neighborhood on the edge of Historic Round Lake Park, some of St. Pete’s best pizza can be found at Flatbread & Butter. A cozy restaurant, you can order your pizza and a glass of wine and eat in the restaurant or take your pizza to go back to the boat or make yourself a picnic and enjoy at the park.

Vinoy Park (0.6 miles) North of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, this park is great to walk, bike, run or take a blanket and relax in the grass all while taking in great water views of Tampa Bay.

Pete’s General & Pete’s Bagels (2.5 miles) Founded by a New York native with a vision to bring fresh bagels to St. Pete, Pete’s General and Pete’s Bagels is a must-stop if you love fresh baked bread, pastries, and creative, locally made crafts and goods. Half the store is a bakery and the other half is filled with fun Florida-inspired items for sale from t-shirts to posters and more. It’s worth the trek.

Mazzaro’s Italian Market (4.2 miles) A full-fledged Italian market with a bakery, deli, coffee bar, butcher, seafood counter, wine store, and more. It’s a bit out of walking distance, but if you have a car or bike, worth the trip to check out the scene, and get some inspiration to book a future trip to Italy after you’re done cruising Florida.

Publix (0.8 miles) If you need to stock up on groceries, Publix is an easy walk or bike from the docks.

Proximity to Attractions by Sea

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (12 miles) St. Pete provides boaters with easy access to open water cruising as well as the intercoastal waterway. On a calm day (or windy one if you sail) cruise out to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, for views of one of the longest cable bridges in the world.

Downtown Tampa (21 miles) Head the opposite direction to Tampa where you can tie up to one of several restaurants or area docks to explore and enjoy a meal.

Gulfport via the Intracoastal (14 miles) If you’re looking for more protected waters, hug the coast (but follow the channel) and make your way to the intracoastal where you’ll pass Eckerd college students taking a break between classes on the campus beach. Continue farther north up the channel and either drop the hook and dinghy in or if your boat can fit, tie up at Gulfport’s free dinghy day dock to explore the shops and restaurants in this quaint town on the water.

The Big Catch (1.8 miles by land; 3 miles by water) Easily accessible by land or water (they have a small dock for a few boats and dinghies). Tucked away on Salt Creek, you’ll quickly understand why this charming tiki bar and restaurant is a popular watering hole for locals. Grab a seat at the bar or a picnic table and admire the boats at the several boat yards that line this quiet cove. The food is fresh, the drinks are cold and the music is fun–what more could you want!