The Marinas

BREWER CAPRI Port Washington, New York 40.83805 N, 73.71875 W 350 slips, boats up to 150 feet 516-883-7800; www.byy.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Wonderful one night stay here. The dock and fingers are so big that our homeport seems tiny.” CHARLESTON CITY MARINA Charleston, South Carolina 32.77956 N, 79.95026 W 450 slips, boats up to 460 feet 843-723-5098; www.charlestoncitymarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Our experience here was great. This facility is well run, superbly maintained, and customer oriented.” CONCH HARBOR MARINA Key West, Florida 24.56145 N, 81.79926 W 43 slips, boats up to 195 feet 305-294-2933; www.conchharbormarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “We cruised to Conch Harbor and from the minute we called in on the VHF we had a sense of how nice the people were. We met some really great people at this marina.” DIMILLOS MARINA Portland, Maine 43.6544 N, 70.2508 W 125 slips, boats up to 250 feet 207-773-7632; www.dimillosmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “The best in Portland. Close to everything and well run.” DOG RIVER MARINA Mobile, Alabama 30.567508 N, 88.090986 W 75 slips, boats up to 150 feet 251-471-5449; www.dogrivermarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This is a real working marina. They are extremely helpful and can provide any service you might need on short notice.” HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN Hilton Head, South Carolina 32.15482 N, 80.76224 W 100 slips, boats up to 150 feet 866-561-8802; www.seapines.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This is a first-class, professional operation. They provided great service in all aspects.” HAVEN HARBOUR MARINA Rock Hall, Maryland 39.14003 N, 76.24994 W 204 slips, boats up to 60 feet 800-506-6697; www.havenharbour.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This is one of the best marinas in the Chesapeake Bay. They have amazing amenities and the grounds are always impeccable.” HAWKS CAY RESORT & MARINA Duck Key, Florida 24.7706 N, 80.9073 W 85 slips, boats up to 110 feet 305-743-7000; www.hawkscay.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Great place for kids, relaxing, and a protected harbor.” KINGMAN YACHT CENTER Cataumet, Massachusetts 41.67648 N, 70.61475 W 235 slips, 130 moorings, boats up to 120 feet 508-563-7136; www.kingmanyachtcenter.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “The Kingman Yacht Center was great. After landing at the dock, we found oil in our bilge water. It was Saturday afternoon, but the LIBERTY LANDING MARINA Jersey City, New Jersey 40.70905 N, 74.06137 W 520 slips, boats up to 200 feet 201-985-8000; www.libertylandingmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Easily the best spot in the upper harbor. Good secure facility.” NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN Nantucket, Massachusetts 41.28279 N, 70.09479 W 240 slips, boats 30-300 feet 508-325-1350; www.nantucketboatbasin.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “The Nantucket Boat Basin is a special place. The marina is kept in outstanding condition. The culture on Nantucket makes it a unique experience.” NEWPORT MARINA Newport, Rhode Island 41.49213 N, 71.31135 W 45 slips, boats up to 15 feet 401-849-2293; www.newportmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This is the best marina in Newport and we’ve done them all. The marina is within a short walking distance to all the good restaurants and shopping in town, but tucked away.” NEWPORT YACHTING CENTER Newport, Rhode Island 41.48516 N, 71.31537 W 4,500 feet of dockage, boats up to 180 feet 401-846-1600; www.newportyachtingcenter.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “I have visited Newport Yachting Center several times and have always had a very positive experience with this excellent facility. The staff is always helpful.” OCEAN REEF CLUB Key Largo, Florida 25.31691 N, 80.28047 W 175 slips, boats up to 175 feet 305-367-2611; www.oceanreef.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “The property is gorgeous. Everyone is very nice and friendly.” ORANGE BEACH MARINA Orange Beach, Alabama 30.282504 N, 87.562886 W 161 slips, boats up to 110 feet 251-981-4207; www.orangebeachmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Not for the novice navigator during low tide, but, once you’re in, it is a wonderful experience. We wish we could have spent more time here.” PALM HARBOR MARINA Palm Beach, Florida 26.71614 N, 80.05052 W 200 slips, boats up to 250 feet 561-655-4757; www.palmharbor-marina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This place is really awesome. We met some great new friends here and we have changed our plans a bit to stay here longer. Overall, lots to do, great location, just awesome!” PINK SHELL RESORT & MARINA Ft. Myers, Florida 26.46055 N, 81.96418 W 41 slips, boats up to 100 feet 888-222-7465; www.pinkshell.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Brand new marina with friendly professional dock master and crew.” RIVER DUNES MARINA Oriental, North Carolina 35.083723 N, 76.601679 W 175 slips, boats up to 134 feet 800-975-9565; www.riverdunes.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “I have visited most marinas between Annapolis and Hilton Head, and this marina is the crown jewel.” ROCHE HARBOR RESORT Roche Harbor, Washington 48.3645 N, 123.0930 W 377 slips, boats up to 150 feet 800-586-3590; www.rocheharbor.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “We cruise a lot around the San Juan Islands and up into Canada. Our favorite marina south of the border is Roche Harbor.” SAYBROOK POINT INN MARINA & SPA Old Saybrook, Connecticut 41.2838 N, 72.35119 W 123 slips, boats up to 230 feet 800-243-0212; www.saybrook.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Great location, great amenities, and great staff! Can’t wait to return.” ST. MICHAELS MARINA St. Michaels, Maryland 38.78494 N, 76.22112 W 54 slips, boats 25 to 220 feet 410-735-2400; www.stmichaelsmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “My wife and I have been cruising on the Chesapeake Bay for over 15 years and St. Michaels Marina is one of our favorite destinations on the Bay.” SOUTH JERSEY MARINA Cape May, New Jersey 38.949091 N, 74.909559 W 75 slips, boats up to 200 feet 609-884-2400; www.southjerseymarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “This is an outstanding marina. Dock master Tom was most accommodating and his team of dock attendants is the best. ” SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT Captiva, Florida 26.52756 N, 82.19193 W 2,000 feet of dock, boats up to 120 feet 239-472-5111; www.southseas.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “South Seas is a unique and fantastic spot. The marina staff is great and the resort and the island have lots to do for all ages.” SOUTHPORT MARINA Southport, North Carolina 33.91873 N, 78.01734 W 200 slips, boats up to 300 feet 910-457-9900; www.southportmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “The staff and facilities at Southport Marina are exceptional. I am very pleased with their services.” TWIN DOLPHIN MARINA Bradenton, Florida 27.49923 N, 82.57208 W 225 slips, boats up to 85 feet 941-747-8300; www.twindolphinmarina.com READER ENDORSEMENT: “Excellent marina! Friendly staff and very clean facilities.”