Beaufort Town Docks

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Not Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

500 Front Street
Beaufort, NC 28516

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

+1 252-728-2503

VHF 09

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37 Reviews

by Anne J. on Jun 05, 2026

Great spot with fabulous and knowledgeable dock hands! Everyone was so nice! We will definitely return!

by Bonnie W. - Verified user on Jun 02, 2026

Wow! We had a fantastic first stay at the Beaufort Town Docks, and we're especially grateful for the great dockmasters. As new sailors, we really appreciated how helpful and encouraging the team was in getting our boat in and out of the slip despite the tricky currents and rain. The location is perfect! We enjoyed live music right from our slip and loved being able to walk to all the shops and restaurants. We can't wait to come back!

by Joseph W. - Verified user on May 31, 2026

Great spot, helpful dock hands. Will be back!

by Gordon P. - Verified user on May 31, 2026

We've been staying at Beaufort Town Docks for 40 years; this was our first time under new F3 management; it was a good experience. New staff are courteous and competent; we'll be back.

by Greg W. - Verified user on May 28, 2026

Fine marina right on the downtown Boardwalk. I enjoyed biking around town to see the beautiful southern architecture. The Marina crew was very helpful. Docks and utilities in great shape.

by Kathleen K. - Verified user on May 27, 2026

Docking team is fabulous! Directed us right into tight slip and helped us again when we departed. Provided great information on local activities and restaurants.

by Kathi L. - Verified user on May 27, 2026

Great! Dock help was Fabulous

by Andrew F. - Verified user on May 24, 2026

Terrific marina and best fuel price we have seen so far past week. Great help help with fuel ( in slip ) and docking. Pump out area occupied by big sailing vessel and just wish we could have pumped out. Recommend marina but if you need to pump out I would call them on way and ask.

by Michael S. - Verified user on May 22, 2026

Clean facilities, and the staff were friendly and very helpful. Great location.

by Michael K. - Verified user on May 19, 2026

Great location and very good value. I plan to return.

by Brian C. - Verified user on May 19, 2026

Dock crew were awesome friendly and helpful. The loaner cars are a great help in getting supplies in town.

by stephan M. - Verified user on May 18, 2026

It was a Sunday and most of the town was closed.

by William M. - Verified user on May 17, 2026

Great location for access to downtown restaurants, shops, ice cream, etc. Saturday morning market a few blocks away and we awoke to a marching band playing "Anchors Aweigh" for the start of the 5K run. If you're looking for entertainment this is a great stop. Not so easy to get marine parts or service close by, but it's a tourist stop. The dockhands were first class and very helpful. Watch out for the ripping currents and try to time your arrival and departure with the slack tide/current.

by Eric H. - Verified user on May 17, 2026

Had a great overnight stay at the Town Docks. Staff was extremely helpful from docking assistance to offering a loaner car to shop for supplies. Thank you Sarah and Payton. Looking forward to staying there again in the fall!

Marina Response:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay at the Town Docks. Sara and Payton will be especially happy to know their help made such a positive impact—from docking assistance to getting you set up with the loaner car. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back this fall. Safe travels until then!

by Radoslaw S. - Verified user on May 13, 2026

Amazing staff, lovely town. Very easy to get in and out from offshore passage!

Marina Response:

Thanks for the awesome review! We’re thrilled our staff passed inspection and that you escaped the offshore passage without needing a pirate map or rescue flare. Come back anytime — the town will be waiting!

by Patrick C. - Verified user on May 11, 2026

5 Stars . Marina, staff and town are great. Love the place

Marina Response:

Thank you Captain, we appreciate you visiting and hope to see you again real soon! We love the place too!

by Bob W. - Verified user on May 08, 2026

Nice location. Helpful staff

Marina Response:

Thank you Captain, very nice to hear how helpful the team was!

by Bryan D. - Verified user on Apr 30, 2026

Beautiful dockage with friendly and prompt staff. Right in the heart of the historic downtown!

Marina Response:

Thank you Captain, we appreciate you visiting and hope to see you again real soon! The historic waterfront has a lot of charm!

by Max A. - Verified user on Apr 29, 2026

Great service !! Friendly dock people

Marina Response:

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

by Fred J. - Verified user on Apr 24, 2026

New management is making improvements. Dock staff is very helpful. Fuel was not available but referral to a neighboring facility solved that problem. Restrooms remain crude. But overall, a good experience. We'll be back and look forward to new management's continued progress.

Marina Response:

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear our dock staff made a positive impression and that the fuel situation was resolved with help from a neighboring facility—that’s exactly the kind of teamwork we aim for. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the restrooms. Improving those facilities is a priority for our new management team, and updates are already in the works. It’s great to know you had an overall good visit, and we truly appreciate your support as we continue making improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and showing you the progress firsthand.

by Scott M. - Verified user on Apr 19, 2026

The new ownership is great. Good staff and registration systems caught up to modern times

Marina Response:

Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re glad you’ve noticed the improvements under the new management. Our team has worked hard to modernize the registration process and provide great service, so it means a lot to hear that it’s making a difference. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

by Gordon D. - Verified user on Apr 18, 2026

Great location and nice docks. We’d stay there again. Only bummer this time was they don’t have fuel due to some permitting delays.

Marina Response:

Thanks for staying with us and for the kind words about our location and docks—we’re glad you enjoyed your visit and would come back! We appreciate your patience regarding the fuel situation. We’re actively working through the permitting process and hope to have fuel service available this week 4/20/2026!! In the meantime, our team is always happy to help point you to nearby options. Looking forward to welcoming you back on your next trip!

by Jessica B. - Verified user on Apr 17, 2026

Location location location. This is the place to stay if you want to be right in beautiful downtown Beaufort. We got a last minute reservation which was great. The bathroom available to use is just the public bathroom which needs some attention as the toilet took a couple flushes to flush a #1 and no water at all came out of the hot water tap. Can't speak to the showers as I didn't use them.

Marina Response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed our central location in downtown Beaufort and that we could accommodate your last-minute stay—that’s always something we’re happy to help with. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the restroom facilities. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’re addressing the concerns to ensure a more comfortable experience for future guests. Thank you again for your honest review—it helps us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay next time.

by Annie S. - Verified user on Apr 15, 2026

Dock help is good as is location to town but restroom and in town laundry facilities should be torn down

Marina Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the dock staff helpful. We’re sorry the restroom facilities didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments are important, and we’re actively evaluating improvements to bring the facility up to standard for all guests. The laundry facility is a separate private business. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

by Eddie M. on Apr 13, 2026

Six months ago I would’ve easily gave this Marina five stars as we have been staying here for many many years. The town of Beaufort hired a new management company F3 Marina’s. We used to come here a minimum of twice a year for two weeks at a time and we have found out from many other boaters that they have doubled their price of transient dockage to $3.75/foot with a 50 foot minimum. They also jacked up their 50 amp nightly electric to 30.00/night. They are now by far the most expensive marina in all of North and South Carolina. Just FYI !!!

Marina Response:

Thank you for your feedback and for being a longtime guest. We understand that pricing changes are never easy. The updated rates reflect current market conditions, increased operating expenses, and enhancements being made by the Town of Beaufort and management. While we recognize this may not align with every guest’s expectations, we remain committed to providing a high-quality marina experience. We appreciate your past visits and wish you safe travels wherever you dock next. Rates are $3.75 per foot for a 50' minimum and $1.95 per foot for a 35' minimum.

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About Beaufort Town Docks

Beaufort Town Docks is one of the most popular stops for cruisers and sailors traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. This all-transient marina features 42 floating docks accommodating vessels up to 55 feet, along with over 850 linear feet of side-tie dockage for vessels up to 250 feet. Every slip offers fuel service directly at the dock for maximum convenience. Ideally positioned for coastal cruising, Beaufort serves as a strategic gateway to the islands, with the Gulf Stream typically just 30 miles offshore—making it an excellent stop for both short stays and offshore passage planning. No marina is closer to the inlet or the exceptional dining, shopping, and attractions of historic downtown Beaufort.