127 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
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314 Reviews
by Gary H. - Verified user on Jun 05, 2026
The staff made it simple and easy to tie up for our first trip to Bristol. Thank you
by Robert G. - Verified user on Jun 03, 2026
Love the place, clean and well staffed.
by Robert V. - Verified user on Jun 01, 2026
Beautiful docks, well protected and staff was awesome, friendly and knowledgeable.
by Anthony S. - Verified user on May 30, 2026
Dock hand was helpful and courteous.
Clean docks.
Bathroom was ok. One toilet was clogged
Drawback. Was charged for an extra hour that we did not stay. Made a reservation from 6-8 for $20. Ended up leaving a few minutes past 8 were charged an extra $10 fee that was not noted anywhere
by Greg A. - Verified user on May 30, 2026
Staff was on hand when we landed and helpful when we had to move to accommodate a 70 footer that was arriving.
by Gregg L. - Verified user on May 27, 2026
Great staff, great help!!
by Paul R. - Verified user on May 27, 2026
Bristol is the most boat friendly harbor. Always awesome staff. Thank you very much
by Mark C. - Verified user on Oct 13, 2025
Great staff
Jennifer was super
Greg &John adjusted the Slip schedule to accommodate us when we had tender issues ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️awesome 🤙🙏
by Peter W. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2025
Super docks! Great staff! Wonderful restaurants in Bristol and very walkable!
by Joe S. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2025
Great location and staff. The marina is exposed and windy conditions can make it tricky to land the boat. When I hailed them on approach to the marina they had someone at the slip waiting to catch the lines making docking stress free. When we left, they had someone help us off the dock and we were underway with no drama. the location is super convenient to town with restaurants and bars a very short walk away from the slip.
by William M. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Great spot for a day trip
by Ted B. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Great location. Showers, head, and Coffee
by Scott S. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Great place to go and enjoy the neighborhood and the restaurants the docs are awesome, and the staff is very good
by Jim H. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
We always enjoy coming to Bristol by boat. The water is calm, and the transient dinghy dock is easily accessible. Already looking forward to coming back soon.
by John R. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
What a wonderful location. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The dock system is top notch. Lovely shops and restaurants to visit. Highly recommend a visit.
by Jackie P. - Verified user on Oct 02, 2025
This stay, as all of our stays on a Bristol Maritime Center mooring, was great! The staff from the harbormaster to each and every employee, are always pleasant and helpful. That's the main reason we come back here every chance we get.
by Bob M. - Verified user on Oct 01, 2025
Great facilities ,we had a problem with getting electricity pluged onto the boat.It kept shorting out . The dock manager and help came to the boat 4 times with different types of electrical cords trying and mitigate the problem.
by Michele F. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2025
Staff are always very friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean.
by Chris C. - Verified user on Sep 21, 2025
Great spot to dock and walk around Bristol. Lots of gre a t restaurants!
by David B. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2025
Excellent stay great hospitality and very professional.
by Robert H. - Verified user on Sep 17, 2025
very accommodating and helpful Bristol is a town you should definitely visit
by Walter G. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2025
It was great. Porch fest and Herrseshoff museum in one day. Nice!
by Marie T. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2025
Awesome! Easy in and out. Great dock hands!
by Dean H. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2025
Wonderful. The staff were experienced, friendly and the docks are great for dogs and cornhole.
See you again
by Dexter H. - Verified user on Sep 14, 2025
Clean facility. Friendly staff
About Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center
Vote today! Bristol Marina & Maritime Center for best harbor! You can vote at https://www.usharbors.com/best-harbor-vote/ between May 17th and June 16th.
Bristol Harbor offers some of the most beautiful sights and attractions in all of northern Rhode Island. Our town docks are only a short walk away from countless historic shops and restaurants right in the heart of Bristol. With plenty to see, you're guaranteed to enjoy your stay here in Bristol Harbor. Along with being only a short bike ride from the Herreshoff Marine Museum, guests from all over come to enjoy the oldest Fourth of July parade in the country! Whether you're staying on a mooring or at the town dock, Bristol has plenty for you and your family to enjoy and excellent time in town!
Please note: water supply on the dock is not for personal consumption.
Marina Reservation Policy Update: Please note that slip reservations are not guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis. Our priority is to maximize marina space and provide the best experience for all guests.
Slip assignments are based on a combination of factors including: • Length of stay • Vessel size (footage) • Overall marina availability and layout optimization
This approach allows us to best accommodate as many guests as possible while ensuring efficient use of our facilities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In-Season Maritime Center & Fuel Dock Hours: Fuel Dock Open Daily 8:30AM-7PM - recommended port tie up | Maritime Center Open Daily Mon.-Sat. 8AM-9PM & Sun. 8AM-8PM | Reservation Check in time: 11AM / Check out time: 10AM
**Transient Mooring & Dock Maps linked on our website under Harbor Resources www.bristolri.gov/harbor
Booking Info
Day Trip - Dockage: 2 hour minimum charged - 4 hour maximum allowed (beyond that, you will be charged the nightly rate for dockage)
- 0' - 30' = $10/hour
- 31'+ = $15/hour
Please provide your ETA and how many hours you will be staying within the "Special Request" box when submitting the request. Upon arrival please check in with the Dockmaster.
Day Trip - Mooring: $25
Please call the office to book Day Trips for Moorings.
Electric will be charged separately from your dockage bill. Please remember to select the electric option you need during the reservation process.
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