Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

10 White St
Salem, MA 01970

Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 978-740-9890

VHF 08

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304 Reviews

by Aaron V. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2026

The marina was fantastic. We had a pretty big crew of 8-9 boats between the dock and moorings. Ally was fantastic! Hospitality each night was top notch. Docks are in incredible shape and the location can't be topped. We hope to make this an annual trip!

by Pete R. - Verified user on Oct 11, 2026

Great Staff! Fun times..

by Chris K. - Verified user on Oct 11, 2026

Safe Habor marina is in a great location. The staff was super friendly & helpful! The bonus items were end of season party with beer truck & grilled cheese sandwich truck.

Marina Response:

Hi Chris. Glad you enjoyed your stay and amenities. We look forward to seeing you again!

by Michael L. on Oct 07, 2026

This review is for Kyle. Kyle is the BEST! Of my almost 10 years as a liveaboard sailing around New England Kyle has been the most helpful and nicest marina staff I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He really made us feel at home and went out of his way to help us, not to mention he was also severely short staffed that day and still went above and beyond. Thanks Kyle!!

by Tom L. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2026

9/8/26-A nice stay at Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove. We were on the outside face dock. It was a little rolly when the wind was up, but not bad. No issues with boat wakes, including the ferry that docked right behind us. Easy access to town. Great, helpful staff! Recommended!

by adam g. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026

Great facility and great dockhands.

by S J. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026

September 2026, we were glad to be in the transient Slip on C dock for this visit. The wind was quite strong from the east, but we were very comfortable. The Marina now has new bathrooms than our spacious and well appointed. However, the best thing about Hawthorne Cove is the staff! The staff are warm, friendly, engaging, and helpful . Thank you 2024 We visited over Labor Day so we were invited to the Marina’s party. Good food with great music. Upon arrival at the Marina, we were assisted by 2 young women dock hands, who expertly tied Élan to the dock. Ally, the Dock Master, is training them well! Ally’s care of the marina and staff is reflected in all that she does. Thank you for a nice stay. Hope to see you in 2024. 2023. Marina staff and dock hands continue to be helpful and very accommodating. Location is great as we visited the Peabody Essex Museum and several good restaurants. 2022. Again we had a lovely enjoyable stay. Same lovely place. 2021. Helpful staff, good dock hands! Friendly place. Very clean showers. Outside picnic area with grills. Great location to explore Salem. Wonderful block ice! Visited again a week later. Same great experience!!

Marina Response:

Hi S.J.. Glad you've enjoyed your multiple stays over the last few years. The location and amenities are great. We look forward to seeing you again!

by Lauralyn E. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026

Great launch service. Super quiet mooring on Labor Day weekend. Great helpful staff and easy walk to town

by William S. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2026

We came in under some very blustery conditions… Ali was a pro and helped us get settled in and comfortable. We had a very pleasant stay.

by Ken K. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2026

Good location for seeing the town but facilities (showers, lounge) are nothing special - - clean but a bit on the shabby side.

by Ximena T. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2026

Great location and overall service. Professional and friendly staff!!!

Marina Response:

Hi Ximena, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Marina and service efforts! We wish to see you again soon. Best, SHM Team

by Denise d. - Verified user on Aug 21, 2026

It was wonderful. Dockhands were great. We were there midweek and very quiet and relaxing. Great location. We will be back.

Marina Response:

Denise, we are so glad you had a good stay and hope to see you again soon!

by Denis W. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026

good marina

Marina Response:

Denis, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!

by William C. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2026

Staff was great! Had a great time.

Marina Response:

William, glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon! Best, SHM Team

by paul m. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2026

Great spot. Helpful deck hands. Will be back

Marina Response:

Paul, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon! best- HCM

by Edwin M. - Verified user on Aug 10, 2026

Excellent Staff and accommodations. Will come again!

Marina Response:

Hi Ed, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! See you next time. Best, SHM Team

by Adam K. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2026

Not really a complaint but if you choose a mooring, you could be quite a distance from the marina. We had our own dinghy with an outboard and only went in to the marina to see the facilities. We went in to the Picketing Wharf area which is a must see. There is a lot to see in Salem. Nice staff. Adam Kaufman on Bodacious

by Eric H. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026

Very nice facility and staff! A short pleasant walk to town. Salem is great stop off history, culture and restaurants. Hawthorne cove a perfect setting for sunrise and sunset! Thank you to everyone at Hawthorns cove for making our stay wonderful.

Marina Response:

Hi Eric, glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you back here soon! Best, SHM Team

by Robert D. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026

Very helpful dock hands and well kept marina. Sunday morning baked goods (complimentary) and live entertainment is a great tradition at the marina. Great access to all that Salem has to offer. S/V Eclipse

Marina Response:

Hi Rob, Glad you enjoyed your stay at HCM! Best, SHM Team

by Thomas F. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2026

Excellent!! Thanks so much to the staff and Crew!

Marina Response:

Thomas, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Best- HCM

by Francis B. on Jul 22, 2026

We loved our visit there this past weekend. The team was amazing and helped move us to an inside slip when the wind clicked up to 40!!! One of our favorite places to stay. Be sure to try out Mercy Tavern and the Trade House - both amazing!!!!

Marina Response:

Francis, we are glad to hear you enjoyed Salem. We hope to see you again- HCM

by Peter R. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026

Nice harbor. We were located a little far from the marina to want to dinghy on a windy day but the launch service was great. Loads to do and many places to eat.

Marina Response:

Peter, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Best- HCM Team

by William G. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2026

Great stay. Will come back

Marina Response:

Glad you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to your next visit.

by Wendy P. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026

Love it here! Salem is on our list every year as a must.

Marina Response:

Glad to hear you enjoyed Salem. We hope to see you again here soon!

by Cynthia D. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026

Great people and facilities.

Marina Response:

Cynthia, we hope to see you again soon!

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About Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove

In the heart of one of the most historic towns in the country, Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove is a gateway to Salem’s eclectic culture and the popular North Shore. An atmosphere of rich maritime history combines with newly renovated facilities including a wave attenuating dock and state-of-the-art marine service center to create a distinctive New England home port

Directions

As you approach the mouth of Salem Harbor please contact us on VHF Channel 08. If coming in for a SLIP proceed to green daymark #23 at the edge of our mooring field for your slip assignment and instructions. From there proceed to green can 25. At green can 25, you will see the corner of our face dock, perpendicular to the ferry. A dockhand with a red shirt will come down to assist. Please be cautious of the Hazard markers just off of the face dock. This is a mud flat with 2' of water. DO NOT go in-between the hazard markers.

If coming in for a MOORING please hail us on VHF Ch. 08 at the mouth of Salem harbor and proceed to green daymark #23. You will either be told to hold your position there or proceed to daymark #2 depending on mooring assignment. Either the launch operator on duty or a dock staff member in a marina work boat will come and escort you to your transient mooring.

Navigation Considerations: Low water and mud exposed intertidal at Mean Low Water to the west of the fairway and marina's C dock towards Derby Wharf. Sand and mud not exposed at low water in front of Marina’s A&B Dock.