208 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
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94 Reviews
by Joanne W. - Verified user on Aug 29, 2026
friendly staff, very helpful. A lovely town to stay in.
by dave v. - Verified user on Aug 27, 2026
The launch responded to our Hail and met us in the channel and escorted us to our mooring ball. The club was accommodating and friendly. The facilities met all our needs.
by Alan P. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2026
Wonderful. Club launch escorted us to mooring. Nice showers and wonderful dinner. Everyone from staff to club members incedibly friendly.
by Bob P. - Verified user on Aug 22, 2026
Excellent facilities, great launch service, friendly & helpful people everywhere and a cute village with a nice restaurant & upscale grocery.
by Winthrop B. on Aug 20, 2026
The NBYC launch staff were prompt, courteous professional. The view from the deck during dinner was splendid. We look forward to returning.
by JuLee C. on Aug 18, 2026
Staff very pleasant
Facilities were excellent
Will definitely return
by Ernest A. - Verified user on Aug 18, 2026
Really enjoyed staying in Padanaram Harbor (many yachts prettier than ours) and at the NBYC. The welcome and escort to our mooring were superb (Thanks Stephen) and the launch was super efficient. Ate two fine meals at the bar and filled up with fuel before an early morning departure. Very accommodating.
by Ray C. - Verified user on Aug 11, 2026
Very nice. Launch drivers aided in finding our mooring and were prompt to respond when going ashore. Very professional.
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by Bart S. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2026
I love to stop at the New Bedford Yacht Club when cruising. Their staff is friendly, service great and dining at their upstairs restaurant with fantastic view outstanding.
by David S. - Verified user on Jul 31, 2026
Beautiful harbor, nice crew, good restaurant. We had a small north breeze on mooring. Would want to be there is a south swell. Very open. We had a great one night visit.
by George K. - Verified user on Jul 28, 2026
The launch drivers and dock crew at the NBYC are extremely courteous and welcoming. Very friendly atmosphere. Thanks for the great stay and we’ll be back!
by Alex H. on Jul 27, 2026
Great stay at New Bedford YC.
Easy mooring pickup and location.
Launch staff were great.
Nice little town
by Steven T. - Verified user on Jul 26, 2026
Launch was right there to greet us and lead us to our mooring. Great spot.
by william H. - Verified user on Jul 21, 2026
Great staff and dining room. Visit every year we can
by Geoff G. - Verified user on Jul 11, 2026
Always friendly and helpful. Thank you
by Steven S. - Verified user on Jul 09, 2026
A little pricey but everything about this Yacht Club is fantastic. Would go there again.
by Steven / Yoram S. - Verified user on Jul 04, 2026
Very helpful staff and nice location
by David K. - Verified user on Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful club, great people and services. Would have liked to try the restaurant but it was closed while we were there.
by Liz T. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2025
Friendly staff, good amenities (including soap etc in the shower!), wonderful porch to read the paper with a cup of coffee. Part of our experience with the launch service left a little to be desired, but it's the shoulder season. But the morning launch driver was fantastic - personable, great local insight and careful coming along side.
by William B. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2025
Overnight on a yacht club mooring. Did not use any services other than the Launch. Bri and Ari were both friendly and helpful!
by Larry P. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2025
Launch is the greatest, great team, fuel dock, everything
by Jim B. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2025
The launch was great. But the transient mooring was awlful. No pennants, fully exposed and all the way by the breakwater.
by Glenn L. - Verified user on Aug 17, 2025
Beautiful location. Clean restrooms and showers. Great launch crew.
by Paul K. - Verified user on Aug 12, 2025
Just one night on the mooring but launch drivers were very nice. Pretty harbor, easy entrance. Dinner atone of the local restaurants
by David G. - Verified user on Aug 05, 2025
Our assigned mooring was very close to the harbor entrance on the exposed side (not behind the breakwater) so our overnight was pretty rocky. For $100 a night, guests should ask for a mooring further in to the harbor.
About New Bedford Yacht Club
Founded in 1877, the New Bedford Yacht Club’s Padanaram station is situated in the protected waters of Padanaram Harbor, which offers access to the outstanding cruising grounds of the Elizabeth Islands, Buzzard’s Bay, Vineyard Sound, and Rhode Island Sound.
While the Club is Private, it is pleased to welcome guests of NBYC Members and other racing and cruising yachtsmen and women to use of the Club's facilities.
This courtesy is available for a maximum of three days per year and only for those who cruise into Padanaram on board their yachts.
New Bedford Yacht Club amenities offered to guests include complimentary launch service, Fuel Dock, showering facilities, bar, and dining depending on availability. Yachts entering the harbor should proceed to Nun #12 and hail the NBYC Launch on Channel 68.
Booking Info The New Bedford Yacht Club follows Town of Dartmouth mooring rules in the case of mooring assignments and New Bedford Yacht Club rules in the case of dock and slip space assignments. Requests may be made on Dockwa; however, potential transient guests should be aware that mooring and dockage assignment is contingent on the availability and suitability of accommodations at the time of the proposed visit. If no moorings are available, anchoring is permitted in the southwest corner of the harbor, across from the breakwater, with permission from the Dartmouth Harbormaster. No rafting is allowed unless approved by the Harbormaster.
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One of the jewels of Buzzards Bay located in historic Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Yacht Club offers its members, guests and cruising yachtsmen a respite from home and sea with good cheer, fellowship, friendship and camaraderie for yachting and boating enthusiasts of all ages.
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