11 Ferry St
Essex, CT 06426
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504 Reviews
by Anthony M. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026
Essex Island Marina remains one of our favorite destinations for early and late season trips. It is a perfect venue to host family gatherings with the boat as home base.
by Scott R. on Sep 05, 2026
Great location, staff super friendly & helpful.
Amenities were clean & easy access.
Staff offered great local options to visit, eat, etc.
Will be back!
by Warner H. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2026
Dock hand was helpful and courteous. Great marina and fun town to explore. Enjoyed dinner at the Griswold Inn.
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Thank you for making your way back to the Island! We appreciate your review!by Earl B. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2026
Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina is my favorite place. The management takes care of every detail possible. Beautiful flowers everywhere. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms are always clean. I feel it's the crown jewel of Safe Harbor. Sirens is awesome too. Won’t disappoint.
Marina Response:
Thank you! Very kind words, and perhaps the best compliment we could receive during a time like this. Stay well!by Ann M. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2026
Enjoyed the marina. Good facilities. Clean. Big pool. Good restaurant.
by Linda M. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026
Always a great time at Exxex Island. The staff is fabulous !
We all had a fabulous time at EI , the staff went above & beyond to make it a memorable weekend !! Thanks
by Jeffrey O. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2026
Great staff, provided timely info and dock support!
by Paul T. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2026
Safe Harbor Essex Island is one of our favorite stops. Immaculate- beautiful pool and the little water shuttle to town is a plus! The town has so much New England character- thanks for another lovely stay
Marina Response:
Thank you! We love our little town, and we are happy that you do, too!by Philip P. - Verified user on Aug 26, 2026
Very nice dockage and super nice staff. Essex is nice to walk around. Very relaxing.
by Christopher F. - Verified user on Aug 26, 2026
Great Stay. Thank you.
by Paul L. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2026
Excellent dock staff !! Well done! Henry is one of the best dock masters I have ever encountered!👍
by peter b. on Aug 25, 2026
Always a treat. Courteous and able dock hands. Someday we’ll get some more sunshine!!! Walking in town ads to the enjoyment. Folks SMILE and say hello!
by Harry B. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2026
Wonderful Marina. It’s kept beautifully and the people who work there are very helpful. I would highly recommend this facility
by Gary V. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2026
One of our favorite destinations. Henry the dock master does a good job. The ground ate nice, staff is friendly and the restaurant (Siren) is very good. Looking forward to coming back.
The only issue was that my slip was given away after taking a ride in Saturday up the river.
by Eliot E. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026
The marina is beautiful and the all the people that work there are terrific.
by PETER G. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026
Great staff !!!!!!!!!’
by Scott Z. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026
Great marina. Easy in and out and staff was very accommodating.
by Mike K. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026
Great service, location and facilitates.
by Brian B. - Verified user on Aug 16, 2026
Team was very helpful
by Henry C. on Aug 15, 2026
Wonderful and Safe Harbor has made the experience even better. Well trained dock staff, completely reliable electric. Questionable-no rock bands, etc. The small outdoor restaurant is better than well priced with excellent choices. Docks in good shape and “cruise” to the main land fun.
by douglas s. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2026
Feels like a peaceful slice of New England on the Long Island Sound.
Everybody on staff was beyond nice and helpful
Don’t change a thing -Please
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by Patrick L. - Verified user on Aug 14, 2026
Great place nice clean pool and bathroom facilities quaint little town we’ll be back
by Ron M. - Verified user on Aug 14, 2026
Excellent facility, quiet and clean and top Dockhands ! Henry Thank you
by John G. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2026
Excellent crew facility’s great !
by Henry S. - Verified user on Aug 08, 2026
Great. Very nice facility. Bathrooms clean and dock kids were very nice and helpful. Need to strengthen the internet.
About Safe Harbor Essex Island
Safe Harbor Essex Island is a true boating retreat for rendezvous gatherings, yacht club festivities, and more. Quietly placed on its own 13-acre island, Safe Harbor Essex Island is a waterfront destination for locals and cruisers alike. Unwind by the oversized pool, enjoy a game of volleyball with family, or explore the vibrant village atmosphere in nearby Essex.
ALL special requests (slip preference, early arrival or departure, boats you are traveling with, special electric needs, handicap needs, boat accessibility, etc.) NEED to be told to marina staff BEFORE your arrival. Day of arrival changes/add-ons may not be able to be accommodated. Thank you!
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