Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove


Dock
$4.50/ft - $8/ft

Mooring
$2/ft - nightly rate

Day Trip
Contact Marina
10 White St
Salem, MA 01970
Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM
VHF 8

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182 Reviews

by Christopher M. - Verified user on Feb 02, 2024
Awesome Marina. Close to everything in Salem
Marina Response:
Good morning Christopher, Glad you like our Marina. We look forward to seeing you soon.

by Brian M. on Nov 02, 2023
Great services. However very overpriced. Not all boaters are millionaires

by Peter F. - Verified user on Oct 31, 2023
The Good: The staff and facilities were great. We had a good orientation when we arrived and later we had staff adjusting a fender that had dislodged overnight. The lounge was comfortable. Location is nice. Easy walk to downtown. Salem has a lot to offer. The (not so) Good: The transient dock was on the outside of the concrete floating dock. The boat was getting banged around. We would have had a better night on a mooring. I was excited to see that the marina had the concrete barrier dock... sad that I could not benefit. The gate access via smartphone app was only available to one member of the crew. The $2 dryer charged $5 to my card... I have $3 credit somewhere... I didn't in stal the app.
Marina Response:
Hi Peter, Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the feedback. Look forward to seeing you next year.

by JIM F. - Verified user on Oct 26, 2023
Great staff/ clean facility
Marina Response:
Hi Jim, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you in the future

by Dennis P. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2023
Always a pleasure to do business with the team at Hawthorne Cove
Marina Response:
Hi Dennis, Glad you had a great stay, nice to have you back!

by Benjamin C. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2023
We have been on a Hawthorne Cove mooring for 3 seasons. The staff has been great and we love the location
Marina Response:
Hi Benjamin. Very glad you have enjoyed your stays over the last 3 years and we look forward to seeing you again!

by Anonymous on Oct 02, 2023
We arrived at Hawthorne Cove at 3:30 and our radio was not working. Called the office, gave our position and explained “no radio”. Dockmaster Dave came out to meet/greet us at the designated spot and led us to our mooring. Dave gave us a rundown of the facilities and the area, all very helpful. When we headed out in our dinghy Dave guided us to the dock. We planned 2 nights but a weather change south forced us to leave after just 1 nite to make our next stops. The facilities here were clean and the mooring was comfortable; really did not want to leave. Big shout out to Dave!
Marina Response:
Very glad you enjoyed your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the mooring and facilities. We are lucky to have Dave here and look forward to seeing you again!

by Diane S. - Verified user on Oct 01, 2023
Awesome. Great marina! Close to the wharf for dinner and drinks. Excellent customer service! #bornfree Diane and Phil PNYC : also love the new app to open the gates!
Marina Response:
Hi Diane. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again! The app is just another effort by us to continue with our marina improvements so glad you found it helpful!

by Stephen Prockl S. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2023
Harbor master Dave met us at the entrance to the mooring field, escorted us to our spot, provided instructions for the facility and how to get into town. He even escorted us to the dinghy dock. Super helpful nice guy. The facilities were clean and accessible. We had a comfortable night and enjoyed seeing Salem.
Marina Response:
Hi Stephen. Very glad you enjoyed your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the mooring and facilities. We are lucky to have Dave here and look forward to seeing you again!

by Jason B. - Verified user on Sep 10, 2023
The mooring ball was easy to pick up and had two lines, for our catamaran that was fantastic. The staff was welcoming and very kind. Had lots of recommendations for Salem. The town was quirky as was expected and easy to walk everywhere. Uber was easy to locate when needed.
Marina Response:
Hi Jason. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by John F. - Verified user on Sep 10, 2023
Terry and Hannah were great!

by Neil G. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2023
We've never been disappointed at a Safe Harbor marina. Great staff and facilities are the norm. We received clear instructions coming in and help with our lines. While the transient face dock is open to wakes during the day, they die down at night with the traffic. The House of Seven Gables is across the street from the marina's pedestrian gate, and "downtown" is pretty much right there. Coffee, and muffins/donuts on Sunday morning... and a quite nice deck overlooking the marina/harbor. Salem/Hawthorne Cove is a go-to overnight for us if the wind is right. Update: we spent two nights on a mooring... multiple launches service their busy (on weekends) mooring field. Hawthorne Cove stays on our short list for day or two (or three) getaway.
Marina Response:
Hi Neil. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and our location! Glad you enjoyed staying on both our dock and a mooring! Look forward to seeing you soon!

by Eric A. - Verified user on Sep 05, 2023
Very large mooring field and very attentive staff running the tender to and from our boat (until 2200hrs). Because the area is so large, I was concerned that we wouldn't find the appropriate moring ball. The tender operator hailed us on the VHF and met us and directed us! He did this to all the folks coming in on this busy holiday weekend. After we were settled, he made a special trip to let us know door/gate codes and where to eat, etc. Impressive!! The place is located within walking distance of lots of places to eat and drink. Bathrooms, shower, laundry. We had a terrific stay.
Marina Response:
Hi Eric. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and our location! We try to make sure our waterfront staff is the best you'll find on your travels.

by Michael A. - Verified user on Sep 05, 2023
Terrific staff and location!! Thanks
Marina Response:
Hi Michael. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and our location! We look forward to seeing you again!

by Kristen D. - Verified user on Sep 05, 2023
Great docks!! We stayed out in the Tdock - dock hands we’re out and very helpful. Beautiful mooring field. Short walk to town.
Marina Response:
Hi Kristen. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and our location! We look forward to seeing you again!

by Mirko V. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2023
Friendly environment and nice location
Marina Response:
Hi Mirko. Glad you've enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by S J. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2023
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 Eifion J. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2023
2023 visit was the same as all the previous. Great staff. "Very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Second stay of the season and we can't wait to be back there next summer."
Marina Response:
Hi Eifion. Glad you've enjoyed your multiple stays this summer. We look forward to seeing you again!

by Douglas L. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2023
Friendly and helpful staff. Great launch service. Clean showers with sitting room.
Marina Response:
Hi Douglas. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by Bobby B. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2023
Love everything about safe harbor
Marina Response:
Hi Bobby. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by Joseph M. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2023
Amazing place to stay. Staff was very helpful and friendly :)
Marina Response:
Hi Joseph. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by Chris K. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2023
Safe Habor marina is in a great location. The staff was super friendly & helpful! The bonus items were launch service and Sunday morning coffee, donuts & a singer ~ A++++
Marina Response:
Hi Chris. Glad you enjoyed your stay and amenities. We look forward to seeing you again!

by Alexander O. - Verified user on Aug 27, 2023
Great service and very friendly!
Marina Response:
Hi Alexander. Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

by John T. on Aug 25, 2023
We had a great 4 day stay at Hawthorne Cove mid August - great hospitality on arrival - Dave and the team are the best! Hospitality is tops, and location is great, right next to all the Salem attractions, and the fishing must be great as a 820 lb Bluefin was hauled up on the travel-lift that week! We'll be sure to visit Hawthorne Cove next year!
Marina Response:
Hi John. It was great to see you and Pat and look forward to seeing you soon. Glad you enjoyed your stay here as we ae striving to make this the best marina you'll visit!

by Michael H. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2023
Excellent, this was our first overnight trip - so we are new to this, but the experience was terrific. Staff was super nice, and the facilities were clean ... It was around great trip and experience!
Marina Response:
Hi Michael. Glad you enjoyed your stay and that your first experience was pleasant. We look forward to seeing you again!
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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.


Booking Info

This marina has Safe Harbor Membership Blocked out Dates, you can review these dates through the link below:

Parking is not available for transients in the marina lot. Vessels are subject to rafting on docks.


Services

  • Water Hookup
  • Electrical

Amenities

  • Service & Maintenance
  • Dry Stack
  • Launch Service
  • Wireless Internet
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Ice
  • Groceries
  • Hotel/Lodging
  • Restaurant
  • Dog Park
  • Floating Docks
  • Oil Recycling
  • Land Storage
  • Travel Lift
  • Captains Lounge
  • Pet Friendly
  • Medical Facilities w/in 5 Miles

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