333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
Dock
Offered
Mooring
Not Offered
Day Trip
Offered

397 Reviews
by Ted and Coleen F. on Apr 16, 2025
Great location in downtown Norfolk. Easy in and out off Elizabeth River/ICW. Very helpful staff with nice floating docks.
by Juan B. - Verified user on Apr 13, 2025
A lovely small marina with very helpful staff. A special mention to Kendall who took good care of us.
by David E. - Verified user on Apr 02, 2025
James was great and even checked with us a few times enroute. He answered the radio as we neared the dock, guided us in and helped to secure our lines. The dock is a new floating dock with adjustable cleats. We had good power and minimal current. It is tight coming in and out. You are in the heart of downtown with lots of restaurants. Two blocks from the USS Wisconsin. See them again soon for the looper meeting.
Dave & Brenda
Blue Moon
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Thanks for staying with us - looking forward to seeing you again soon!by Jason E. - Verified user on Mar 31, 2025
Waterside Marina continues to impress. This is a regular stop of ours and we have been impressed every time with the motivation and skill of the dockhands. The marina is in a great location and is meticulously maintained with great WiFi, amenities, etc. Don't pass this up without stopping for the night or just for lunch.
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Thank you Jason! We are always delighted to host you, and are glad we can continue to make your visits to Norfolk special. Hope to see you again soon!by Kelly C. - Verified user on Mar 30, 2025
We had an excellent stay at Waterside. Easy entrance and exit. No current to deal with. The marina is protected from river traffic wake. Kendall was great, met us as we pulled in, and helped with lines and power. The head was very clean, but a little walk away. We had an excellent dinner across the river at Fish and Slips. Just take the $2 ferry over.
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Thank you for the kind review Kelly! We look forward to seeing you again soonby Greg C. - Verified user on Nov 27, 2024
Staff were excellent, and the docks are lovely. The heads are a long walk and frequently things like paper towel dispensers and even the lighting were not working. The location itself is perfect for an in-town experience.
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Thanks for staying with us and for the feedback - will make sure to address those issues.by Gregory L. on Nov 27, 2024
Great Marina and Facilities. Friendly and skilled dockhands and management. Great location with lots of things to do. Highly recommend.
by John S. - Verified user on Nov 24, 2024
Just in time for the Illumination Parade!! Excellent time, easy contact, good dock help!
by William J. - Verified user on Nov 24, 2024
Friendly, excellent dock hands and docks. Very accommodating for our group.
by Mark W. - Verified user on Nov 24, 2024
All positive. Dock crew took great ceare of us both leading up to and during our stay. I highly recommed this marina.
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Thank you for the kind words! We are very glad we could make your stay with us specialby Michael S. - Verified user on Nov 19, 2024
Friendly helpfull staff. Reasonable price. Walking distance to a lot of stuff.
by Robert M. - Verified user on Nov 18, 2024
Great marina and superb dock master in James! So very accommodating and helpful. He even offered to come in on his day off to help us with lines! (Unnecessary.)
Thank you James and team for a great stay. It will be my first choice on our next visit to the area.
by Sally L. on Nov 13, 2024
Fun times! Great Marina! Staff were so helpful, baths and showers were clean and you’re right in the middle of all the fun activities and restaurants Norfolk has to offer! We’ll be back!
Marina Response:
Thank you Sally! I am glad to hear you enjoyed our beautiful city. Safe travels, and thank you for staying with usby Andrew C. on Nov 12, 2024
Great place to stay. The marina is spotless and the staff are some of the friendliest on the east coast. There were three dock attendants to greet me last time I pulled in. The dockmaster is great for sourcing out service reliable providers. For insurance reasons, I couldn’t proceed south until 1 November and choice to park my boat there for a month. The confidence staff did a great job looking after her in my absence.
Marina Response:
Andrew, thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting you this past month. Hopefully we will see you next year! All the best, -James and Crewby Brad V. - Verified user on Nov 12, 2024
Great staff and nice marina. Bathrooms are quite far away though.
Marina Response:
Thank for the review and for the feedback, Brad!by Linda B. - Verified user on Nov 10, 2024
Great location. Easy walk into town. 3 great dockhands were there to meet us at the dock. New floating docks with bumbers all around the slip. Everyone was very willing to help with whatever questions we had. Definitely will stay there again.
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Thank you Linda!! We look forward to your next visit. Safe travelsby David P. - Verified user on Nov 10, 2024
This is our 4th stay at Waterside. Very responsive and dockhands are extremely professional and courteous. We always try to stay two days here! Easy walk to all kinds of bars and restaurants such as Grace O'Malley's!
Marina Response:
Thank you very much Captain! We look forward to seeing you next timeby Kevin L. - Verified user on Nov 09, 2024
Our favorite marina in the Chesapeake! Even though we are only there twice a year, James treats us like we dock there daily. He makes sure that Serene is well secured at the dock and is always available for any additional needs. We look forward to our return.
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Thank you so much Kevin! It was really good to see you both again. Hope to see you in the springby Maggie S. - Verified user on Nov 07, 2024
We had a great time at Waterside. James, Elliot and Danny the Dockmasters are absolutely fabulous: helpful, competent, friendly. We will come back!
Marina Response:
Thank you Captain! It was a pleasure hosting you and the crew. Thank you for staying with us, and safe travels this seasonby John D. on Nov 07, 2024
Great staff....they make all the difference!!!
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Thank you for the kind words John! We look forward to seeing you next timeby Philip H. - Verified user on Nov 07, 2024
James from the dock office was EXCELLENT!!!
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Thank you Philip! It was great meeting you guysby Peter M. - Verified user on Nov 06, 2024
Facilities were very nice, dock hand was great and on duty till 10pm
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Thank you for staying with us and for the kind review!by Reginald S. - Verified user on Nov 05, 2024
Excellent location and the staff is extremely attentive.
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Thank you!! Come back and see us any timeby Holly A. - Verified user on Nov 04, 2024
Very helpful dock personnel, and felt very safe
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Thank you Holly! We look forward to your next visitby Lisa G. - Verified user on Nov 04, 2024
Great trip. Dockhands were very helpful and courteous. Came to our boats to help us dock (nearly unheard of at most marinas on the Bay!). Clean bathhouses, walking distance to excellent restaurants, interesting outdoor market on Sunday, fun boat watching as many headed south on the ICW!! Great location for fall boating!!
About Waterside Marina
The Waterside Marina is conveniently located in Downtown Norfolk. New Floating Docks and Power installed in 2020. Amenities include: showers, floating docks, 20 foot depth, ice, complimentary grocery shuttle service, winter storage and free wireless internet. Walking distance to Norfolk's shopping, restaurants, arts, entertainment and attractions.