Virginia offers a perfect family destination for your summer vacation, from the beaches to the mountains. Are you planning on bringing your boat along to enjoy the Virginia waters? Start planning your summer vacation here.
Want to find the best marinas in Virginia that will suit all your boating needs? Choose one of the following ten marinas in Virginia to dock your boat and ensure you have the best boating experience this summer!
1. Crown Pointe Marina
Rated 4.7/5 stars, this quiet, family-oriented marina at the mouth of the York River in Hayes, Virginia, offers quick access to the Chesapeake Bay.
This full-service marina has over 200 slips and a protected dockage for power and sailboats. The two swimming pools make this marina a year-round favorite with locals and visitors alike!
There is also plenty to do near the marina, such as gunkholing and fishing opportunities. Don’t forget to check out the nearby wineries and theme parks.
2. Ocean Yacht Marina
Also receiving 4.7/5 stars, Ocean Yacht Marina, located in Portsmouth, is a short 15-minute drive from Norfolk/Virginia Beach International Airport.
This new complex features a modern marina, including all the amenities, an indoor dry storage building, a complete parts department, and a fantastic repair facility for boats of all sizes.
3. Stingray Point Marina
Don’t be fooled by the daunting name; this marina is a fantastic spot rated 4.7/5 stars by customers.
Stingray Point Marina is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, at the mouth of the Rappahannock River on Broad Creek. They are committed to providing a quiet, secure, and scenic facility for boaters.
A pool placed in a park-like setting is included in the amenities, and the social events throughout the season create a fun community atmosphere that the entire family will surely enjoy.
You won’t want to miss the Stingray Point Lighthouse Replica — an exact replica of the original 1858 lighthouse that stood watch at Stingray Point.
4. Tidewater Yacht Marina
Awarded Best of the Bay in 2016, Tidewater Yacht Marina has been recognized as one of Southern Bay’s best resort marinas and fuel docks!
Located in the heart of Portsmouth’s Olde Town District, among these 18th and 19th-century buildings, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a riverfront park and an abundance of places to see and tour. You’ll be within walking distance of the many museums, such as the Naval Shipyard Museum, the Lighthouse Museum, the Children’s Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, and the Old Harbor Market.
Tidewater Yacht Marina is also widely praised for its fabulous Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar and Grille restaurant, which offers a variety of delicious comfort food.
5. Cobb’s Marina
This safe haven located in Norfolk, minutes from the Chesapeake Bay, is an exceptional marina for boaters looking for an environmentally friendly operation. It is best known for its friendly atmosphere, honest and reliable customer service, exceptional boat maintenance, top-quality boat repair, and affordable rates!
6. Scott’s Creek Marina
Known as the “no frills” marina in Portsmouth, you’ll surely have a great experience with clean facilities while keeping costs down.
Customers describe it as a “great place to find when you’re in need” with “very knowledgeable staff.”
7. Fishing Bay Marina
Located in Deltaville on the beautiful deep waters of Fishing Bay at the mouth of the Piankatank River. Their deep water basin (16-18 feet) makes this marina a favorite for boats heading up and down the Bay.
Not far from Deltaville’s center, you can shop for supplies, enjoy fine and casual dining, and even sit back and watch a semi-pro baseball game!
8. The Boathouse Marina
This popular, boater-owned, boater-friendly marina received a stellar rating of 4.5/5 stars based on 30 reviews. Located in Colonial Beach, this place has a Tesla charging station, free wifi, and free laundry services!
9. Slaughter Creek Marina
This highly rated marina is located in Maryland, only a few miles from the Chesapeake Bay. Offering not only boat rentals, but also bike rentals if you and your family want to tour this city on two wheels after a day out on the water.
If you are interested in crabbing, fishing, and adventuring, this is the place for you!
10. Dare Marina
This full-service marina offers excellent service with inside, outside, and on-the-water storage.
The on-site ship store offers a variety of equipment and parts and has a highly knowledgeable staff. It’s located on Chisman Creek, which offers a protected deep-water harbor close to Chesapeake Bay, where people can access some of the best fishing on the East Coast.
Boat Safely When Visiting Marinas in Virginia
Get boating in Virginia this summer, and check out these awesome marinas to dock your boat! As you travel to different marinas in Virginia, make sure you prioritize boat safely — including trailering and launching your boat correctly if you tow it from location to location.
The very best way to keep safety top-of-mind is to make sure you’ve taken an online boater education course. BOATsmart! makes it easy (and fast) to learn through our fun and engaging online courses. So, before you hit the road (or the water), check boater education off of your packing list!
Originally published in June 2018. Content most recently reviewed and updated for accuracy and relevancy September 18, 2024.
