19 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Mooring
Offered
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518 Reviews
by Ron S. on May 26, 2026
We stayed on a mooring in the inner harbor in Gloucester for a few days. The Harbormaster and the launch operators were friendly and helpful. The new maritime center facilities are
great. The center is close to town.
by David C. - Verified user on Oct 05, 2025
Easy to book, great information before arrival. Responsive launch, and the visitors shower and bathrooms are very new and clean. Easy walk through town.
by Alexander S. - Verified user on Sep 28, 2025
Great location, phantastic views,
Launch service works great and friendly
Nice restaurants
by Regina M. - Verified user on Sep 23, 2025
The Harbor Master team were simply amazing explaining the journey through the Annisquam River including all the twists and turns, very helpful. Both the line drivers were amazing Mark and Roger getting us to and fro for the two days we were there. It was a pleasure to be there.
by Bill D. - Verified user on Sep 19, 2025
Great City and easy access with excellent launch service. Every staff member was kind and very accommodating! Bath and showers are outstanding, Thanks for a wonderful stay!
by Jonathan K. - Verified user on Sep 15, 2025
The harbormasters and launch drivers in Gloucester continue to impress us with their professionalism, knowledge, facility, and keen interest in fostering a boating-friendly harbor. It's just a pleasure to stay at Gloucester!
by George H. - Verified user on Sep 14, 2025
Easy and friendly. Great showers!
by Judi M. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2025
We arrived on a weekday , mid Sept without a reservation,,, HM assistant , Mike , hooked us up with a mooring ,,,no issue and Launch Capt. Terry gave us an update on local happenings on our ride in,,,,, great experience as always!!!!
by Julee C. - Verified user on Sep 11, 2025
It is always a pleasure to stay with Gloucester Harbormaster. Pleasant, welcoming and great , clean facilities
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by Michael C. - Verified user on Sep 10, 2025
Very friendly Harbormaster and launch driver Mark
by Geoff S. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2025
Great mooring field, close to town.
by Nicholas W. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
Great facilities, helpful dock master!
by Peter S. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2025
Excellent service by some super friendly folks! Roger and Vinny both were great! It turned out we had lots of mutual friends with Vinny from Hinckley Marine and beyond, lots of fun enjoying the chats. Thanks guys!
by Charlene G. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2025
Everyone from the Harbormasters to the Launch boat captains were helpful and friendly. The restrooms and showers very clean. Loved my stay and it's my third summer visiting. Of course I'll be back. Beautiful city with lots to do and many convenient facilities to take care of boat chores. Thank you Gloucester Harbormaster. SV Blue Dancer
by Laura L. - Verified user on Sep 04, 2025
Outstanding harbor, Harbormaster and launch services. They were very flexible when we needed to stay over due to storm surge and waves from Erin. Great moorings, with inner harbor ones closer to town. With the launch service it's not hard to get anywhere. The town is wonderful, well worth a visit. Great restaurants, shops, bakeries, and a wonderful chocolate shop, Turtle Alley. Launch drivers are a wealth of information on what to visit and see in Gloucester. Highly recommend a visit!
by soll g. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
Great spot, great response from the Harbormaters office. Easily done, thank you!
by Christopher C. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
Always a great stay there .
by Bob G. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
Excellent harbor, friendly and clean
Harbor Master has a great system for dockage/moorings
Launch operators very friendly
by Tom M. - Verified user on Aug 30, 2025
Update:
Stayed for an evening and enjoyed the town. Pricing at $70/ nite on the high side. Overall good value.
Outstanding unplanned visit to Gloucester while waiting for the wind to shift to sail north. Mike expertly guided us to the proper mooring and helped us with restaurant suggestions. The shower and bathroom facilities are brand new and immaculate. There is something for everyone in Gloucester between whale watching, walking tours and historic schooner charters. It’s still a working fishing town and the waterfront has that flavor. While not the prettiest harbor, the folks are genuine and happy for your visit. I encourage any cruiser to check it out!
by Joe M. - Verified user on Aug 28, 2025
$70 for a mooring is expensive compared to most other places I visit. But… it’s a big tourist town with lots of transients stopping by so they get $$ what they can. The mooring field (Inner Harbor) was nothing special. The town was interesting with lots of good bars and restaurants. It was convenient to have tender service and that’s the reason for the fourth star. Terry was great!
by Butch J. - Verified user on Aug 26, 2025
Great location and amenities
by E.C. F. - Verified user on Aug 23, 2025
Very clean facility with protected dinghy dock. Mooring was in great condition. Staff very helpful. Will stop again next year. EC
by DESILETS M. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2025
Absolutely love beautiful Gloucester…our first visit and a hidden gem. We were greeted by the harbormaster on arrival to assure all was ok. Terry in charge of launch walked us through the different drop off options and gave recommendations for restaurants ( Tonno was great!) and a bit of history of the area. Will he sure to visit again, by land or sea. Thanks for having us!!
by LARRY P. - Verified user on Aug 20, 2025
The facilities were very clean. The launch service was great.
by Frederick N. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2025
Harbor Master and launch driver, easy, helpful and very welcoming.
About Gloucester Harbormaster
The City of Gloucester, through the harbormaster's office, rents 30 transient / visitor moorings for vessels up to 60 feet. They are located in the following three areas:
-The Inner Harbor, where the day-to-day hustle and bustle of a working waterfront can be enjoyed, is in close proximity to downtown shops and restaurants.
-The Southeast Harbor offers views of the mansions of Eastern Point, sunsets over the Western Harbor and the Boston skyline in the distance.
-The Western Harbor, off of Stage Head, is where the original settlers landed and dried fish. The harbor offers a beautiful view of downtown church steeples and the City Hall tower.
The Gloucester Harbor Launch is free of charge with your reservation and can be contacted on VHF channel 72 or by phone - 978-726-0155
Booking Info
Please be advised the Inner Harbor Mooring Field has been Regrid, IH 1-15 Moorings are now in the front row of the mooring field in three rows of 5 evenly spaced for your convenience.
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