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North Carolina Marina Directory

Marinas in North Carolina

268 marinas across North Carolina. GPS coordinates, amenities, and contact information.

North Carolina has 268 marinas spanning the Outer Banks barrier-island chain, the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds (the second-largest estuarine system on the East Coast), the Intracoastal Waterway from Currituck to South Carolina, the Cape Fear River and Wilmington's busy port, and inland lakes like Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, and the High Rock Lake chain. Whether you need offshore charter dockage in Hatteras or Morehead City, transient slips on the ICW, hurricane-protected dockage during Outer Banks storm cycles, or year-round inland dockage on Lake Norman, the directory below shows marinas with verified slip counts, fuel availability, transient policies, and amenity details.

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North Carolina's Marina Landscape

North Carolina runs one of the most diverse Atlantic-coast-and-inland marina markets in the country. The Outer Banks (Manteo, Wanchese, Hatteras, Ocracoke) anchor the offshore charter fishing fleet — Oregon Inlet, Hatteras Inlet, and Beaufort Inlet provide Gulf Stream access for marlin, tuna, sailfish, and dolphinfish. Morehead City and Beaufort host the country's deepest blue-marlin tournament tradition, with major facilities supporting a year-round charter fleet. The Intracoastal Waterway runs the entire length of the state and supports a steady transient-cruiser flow during the spring and fall snowbird migrations — Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, Beaufort, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, and the Calabash area all serve ICW traffic. Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds host a quieter cruising scene with marinas at Edenton, Plymouth, Washington (NC), Bath, Belhaven, and Engelhard. Wilmington and the Cape Fear River support a major cruising stopover plus the heavy commercial port. Inland, Lake Norman north of Charlotte (the largest man-made lake in NC at 32,500 acres) anchors a year-round powerboat and bass-tournament market with dozens of marinas; Lake Gaston, High Rock Lake, Jordan Lake, and Falls Lake support smaller inland marina scenes. The Western mountain region has limited marina access — small facilities at Lake James, Lake Hickory, and Fontana Lake.

Hurricane Season, Outer Banks Inlet Conditions, and ICW Transient Patterns

Three North Carolina-specific factors shape every marina decision. Hurricane season (June 1 through November 30, peaking August-October) heavily affects Outer Banks and coastal marinas — Hurricanes Florence (2018), Dorian (2019), and Matthew (2016) generated major destruction across the coastal marina network. Most Outer Banks and ICW marinas have written hurricane plans; many require haul-out or relocation 48-72 hours before named storm landfall, and some facilities (particularly on the Outer Banks) require full evacuation when major storms threaten direct landfall. Outer Banks inlet conditions are dynamic and dangerous: Oregon Inlet, Hatteras Inlet, and Beaufort Inlet shoal seasonally, and breaking surf at the inlet entrances during outgoing tides combined with onshore winds can be lethal. Captains monitor inlet conditions daily; marinas at the inlet harbors (Wanchese, Hatteras, Beaufort) often have the most current local conditions information. Transient ICW traffic peaks twice yearly — fall southbound migration (October-November) heading to Florida and the Bahamas, and spring northbound (April-May) heading north for summer. Marinas along the route (Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, Wrightsville Beach) book transient slips heavily during these windows, often 1-2 weeks ahead during peak migration. Slip rates run $25-55 per foot per month at premier coastal facilities, $15-35 inland, and $20-45 on Lake Norman.

Regional Patterns Across the State

North Carolina's marina market splits into five distinct regions. Outer Banks (Currituck, Dare, Hyde counties): offshore charter fishing dominance, hurricane-vulnerable, seasonal demand peaks in summer charter season, limited slip count relative to demand. Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds (Belhaven, Oriental, Edenton, Bath, Manteo back-side): quieter cruising, sailing club scene, lower dockage rates than Outer Banks, ICW connection. Crystal Coast and Cape Fear corridor (Beaufort, Morehead City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Southport, Calabash): heavy ICW transient traffic, blue-marlin tournament tradition, strong resort-area marina scene. Inland lakes (Lake Norman, Lake Gaston, High Rock, Jordan, Falls): year-round powerboat fleet, bass tournaments, lower dockage rates, Lake Norman dominance with dozens of facilities. Western mountains (Lake James, Lake Hickory, Fontana Lake, Lake Glenville): limited marina access, smaller facilities serving regional powerboaters. The directory above includes coverage across all five regions.

Spooners Creek Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Nor'Banks

Duck, NC

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Championship Yacht Charters

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Holiday Marina

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Inland Sea Marina

Iredell County, NC

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Lake Norman Co - North Harbor Marina

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Lake Norman Sailing Club

Lincoln County, NC

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Morningstar Marina - Peninsula Yacht Club

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Morningstar Marinas - Peninsula Yacht Club

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Westport Marina

Lincoln County, NC

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Holden Beach Marina

Holden Beach, NC

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Oak Hollow Marina

High Point, NC

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Kerr Scott

Wilkes County, NC

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Courthouse Bay Marina

Onslow County, NC

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Teach's Lair Marina

Dare County, NC

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Hatteras Harbor Marina

Dare County, NC

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Beaufort Yacht Basin

Beaufort, NC

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Stoney Creek Marina

Burlington, NC

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Lake Brandt Marina

Greensboro, NC

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Crown Harbor Owner's Boat Slips

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Crown Harbor Dry Storage

Cornelius, NC

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Boat House Weddings

Carteret County, NC

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The Anchorage Marina

Ocracoke, NC

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Boat Launch

Wendell, NC

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Boat Launch

Apex, NC

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Apex lake boat launch

Apex, NC

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Harris Lake boat ramp

New Hill, NC

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Causeway Marina

Camden County, NC

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Black Bear Boat Ramp

Marion, NC

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Village Marina

Dare County, NC

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Marina Os

Iredell County, NC

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Lillys Bridge Access Area

Montgomery County, NC

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Shearon Harris Boat Launch

New Hill, NC

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Cedar Creek Marina

Carteret County, NC

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Sneads Ferry Marina

Onslow County, NC

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Bush Marina

Topsail Beach, NC

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Mimosa Boat Landing

Morganton, NC

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Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Access

Mt Gilead, NC

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Marine Craft

Merritt, NC

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Camp Hatteras Marina

Dare County, NC

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North Carolina Welcome Center

Camden County, NC

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Bock Marine

Carteret County, NC

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Seagate Marina

Carteret County, NC

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Tailrace Marina

Mount Holly, NC

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Rodanthe Harbor

Dare County, NC

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Tamarac Marina & Restaurant

Rowan County, NC

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Hall's Creek Boating Access Area

Pasquotank County, NC

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Bowsertown Road Boating Access Area

Dare County, NC

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Bald Head Island Marina

Bald Head Island, NC

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Sea Spray

Morehead City, NC

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Radio Island Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Baum Bridge Boating Access Area

Dare County, NC

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Cedar Point Boating Access Area

Cedar Point, NC

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Hatteras Landing Marina

Dare County, NC

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Harbour Village Marina

Hampstead, NC

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Forest Sound Marina

Pender County, NC

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Deep Point Marina

Southport, NC

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Southport Marina

Southport, NC

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Crosswinds Boating Center

Chatham County, NC

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Boat Rack Waterfront Marina

Catawba County, NC

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The Carolina Boat Club

Charlotte, NC

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Midway Marina

Catawba County, NC

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All Seasons Marina

Iredell County, NC

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Portside Marina

Morehead City, NC

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South Harbour Village Marina

Oak Island, NC

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Harbortowne Marina

Belmont, NC

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Oriental Harbor Marina

Oriental, NC

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Whittaker Pointe Marina

Oriental, NC

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Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor

Oriental, NC

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Sea Harbour Yacht Club

Oriental, NC

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Rollingview Marina

Durham County, NC

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Lamb's Marina

Camden County, NC

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Cypress Cove Marina

Columbia, NC

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Washington Waterfront Docks

Washington, NC

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River Forest Manor & Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Alligator River Marina

Columbia, NC

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Dowry Creek Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Belhaven Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Mackeys Marina

Washington County, NC

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Long Island Marina

Catawba, NC

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Helms Port Marina

New Hanover County, NC

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Lake Norman Marina

Sherrills Ford, NC

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Bayshore Marina

Onslow County, NC

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Gottschalk Marina

Onslow County, NC

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Bridgeton Harbor Marina

Craven County, NC

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Seagate

Carteret County, NC

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Wayfarers Cove Marina and Beach

Minnesott Beach, NC

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Terry's Marina

Charlotte, NC

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Pecan Grove Marina

Pamlico County, NC

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Dragon Island Marina

Pamlico County, NC

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Green Bay Marina

Pamlico County, NC

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Ocean Isle Boat Harbor

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Dukes Hideaway Marina

Murphy, NC

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Shooks Marina

Murphy, NC

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Oriental Yacht Club

Pamlico County, NC

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Lake Norman Yacht Club

Iredell County, NC

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Scotch Bonnet Marina

Dare County, NC

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Hatteras Boatyard

Buxton, NC

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Silver Lake Marina

Ocracoke, NC

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Coinjock Marina

Currituck County, NC

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Manteo Waterfront Marina

Manteo, NC

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Shallowbag Bay Marina Llc

Manteo, NC

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Pirate's Cove Marina

Manteo, NC

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Safe Harbor Outer Banks

Wanchese, NC

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Wanchese Marina Llc

Wanchese, NC

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Shallowbag Bay Club Marina

Manteo, NC

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Loblolly Marina (Southern Shores Civic Association)

Kitty Hawk, NC

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Southern Shores South Marina

Kitty Hawk, NC

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Hatteras Harbor Marina

Hatteras, NC

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Coinjock Marina Restaurant

Coinjock, NC

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Hatteras Landing Marina

Hatteras, NC

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Teach's Lair Marina

Hatteras, NC

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Lamb's Marina

Camden, NC

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Hatteras Harbor Marina and Motel

Hatteras, NC

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Anchorage Inn & Marina

Ocracoke, NC

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Silver Lake Harbor

Ocracoke, NC

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Town Creek Marina

Beaufort, NC

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Homer Smith Docks and Marina

Beaufort, NC

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Safe Harbor Jarrett Bay

Beaufort, NC

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Freedom Boat Club - Boathouse Marina

Beaufort, NC

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Sea Gate Marina

Newport, NC

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Olde Towne Yacht Club

Beaufort, NC

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The Spooners Creek Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Dockside Yacht Club and Marina

Morehead City, NC

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70 West Marina - Morehead City

Morehead City, NC

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OSPREY OAKS MARINA

Newport, NC

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Pelletier Creek Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Coral Bay Marina Yacht Sales

Morehead City, NC

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Crows Nest Yacht Club Inc

Atlantic Beach, NC

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Island Harbor Marina Inc

Emerald Isle, NC

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Casper's Marina

Swansboro, NC

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Dudley's Marina Inc Fishing spot

Cedar Point, NC

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Hampstead Marina Inc

Hampstead, NC

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Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Topsail Island Yacht Club

Surf City, NC

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Topsail Island Yacht Club Dry Stack Boat Slips for Sale or Rent By Topsail Boats, LLC

Surf City, NC

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Freedom Boat Club - Topsail Island Marina

Surf City, NC

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Bush Marina

Holly Ridge, NC

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Bradley Creek Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Cape Fear Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Dockside Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Inlet Watch Yacht Club

Wilmington, NC

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Masonboro Yacht Club

Wilmington, NC

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River Bluffs Marina

Castle Hayne, NC

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Seapath Yacht Club

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Creekside Yacht Club

Wilmington, NC

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Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina/The BARGE CB

Carolina Beach, NC

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Atlantic Marine - Marina Location

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Marina Grill

Wilmington, NC

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Marina

Carolina Beach, NC

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Carolina Beach Boatyard and Marina

Carolina Beach, NC

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Snows Cut Marina

Carolina Beach, NC

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Federal Point Yacht Club

Carolina Beach, NC

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Waterfronte Villas and Yacht Club

Carolina Beach, NC

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Mona Black Marina

Carolina Beach, NC

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Harbour Point Yacht Club

Carolina Beach, NC

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Otter Creek Landing Yacht Club

Carolina Beach, NC

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Safe Harbor South Harbour Village

Southport, NC

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Morningstar Marinas Southport

Southport, NC

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St James Marina

Southport, NC

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Deep Point Marina & Yacht Club

Southport, NC

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Indigo Plantation Marina

Southport, NC

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Bald Head Island Marina

Bald Head Island, NC

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Ocean Isle Marina

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Cape Fear Yacht Club

Oak Island, NC

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New Bern Grand Marina

New Bern, NC

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New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club

New Bern, NC

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River Station Community & Marina

New Bern, NC

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Oriental Harbor Village Marina

Oriental, NC

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Whittaker Pointe Marina

Oriental, NC

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Blackwell Point Marina

Oriental, NC

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River Dunes Harbor Club & Marina

Oriental, NC

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Whittaker Creek Marina

Oriental, NC

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Clancy's Marina

Oriental, NC

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Oriental Marina & Inn

Oriental, NC

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Green Bay Marina

Oriental, NC

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Ensign Harbor Marina, Inc.

Merritt, NC

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Salecraft Marina

Oriental, NC

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Ray's Creekside Marina

Oriental, NC

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Bath Harbor Marina & Motel

Bath, NC

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Moss Landing Marina

Washington, NC

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Inner Banks Marina

Washington, NC

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McCotters Marina & Boatyard

Washington, NC

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Boat Works Marina

Washington, NC

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Broad Creek Marina

Washington, NC

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Cypress Landing Marina

Chocowinity, NC

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Belhaven Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Mackey's Marina

Roper, NC

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Bridge Harbor Marina

Washington, NC

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River Forest Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Edenton Marina

Edenton, NC

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DB City Marina

Elizabeth City, NC

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Frog Island Marina

Elizabeth City, NC

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Tailrace Marina

Mount Holly, NC

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Safe Harbor Skippers Landing

Troutman, NC

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Pier 49 Marina

Charlotte, NC

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Lake Hickory Pub And Marina

Hickory, NC

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Boat Doctor

Davidson, NC

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Mountain Creek Marina

Sherrills Ford, NC

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Morningstar Marinas

Belmont, NC

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Stutts Marina

Mooresville, NC

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Tamarac Marina

Salisbury, NC

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Safe Harbor Kings Point

Cornelius, NC

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High Rock Lake Marina & Campground

Lexington, NC

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All Seasons Marina

Mooresville, NC

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Lake Hickory Scuba & Marina

Taylorsville, NC

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River City Marina

Mooresville, NC

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Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club

Cornelius, NC

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Lakeside Marina

Hickory, NC

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Morningstar Marinas - Crown Harbor

Cornelius, NC

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Midway Marina

Terrell, NC

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Rowboat Dock & Dredge

Mooresville, NC

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Doc's Marine

Hickory, NC

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SkipJack Harbor and Marina

Lexington, NC

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Destination Boat Clubs Carolinas

Cornelius, NC

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R & N Marina

Hickory, NC

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Southern Towers

Indian Trail, NC

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Lakeshore Marina

Denver, NC

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Lyfe Marine

Mooresville, NC

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Accu-rate Marine Service

Sherrills Ford, NC

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Margarita Jack's Marina & RV

Hayesville, NC

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Rollingview Marina

Durham, NC

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Lake Mackintosh Guilford Marina

Whitsett, NC

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Eaton Ferry Marina/Keel Marinas

Littleton, NC

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Wills Auto And Marine Detailing

Littleton, NC

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Southpointe Marina

Littleton, NC

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Satterwhite Point Marina

Henderson, NC

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LanSea

Clayton, NC

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Alvadoro Marina

Salemburg, NC

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Carolina Marina

Stokesdale, NC

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Lake Higgins Marina

Summerfield, NC

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Mariners' Wharf

Elizabeth City, NC

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Dock of the Bay

Kitty Hawk, NC

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T J's Marina & Boatyard

Belhaven, NC

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Shoreline Marine Improvements

Edenton, NC

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St. James Marina

Southport, NC

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Joyner Marina

Carolina Beach, NC

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Morningstar Marinas

Southport, NC

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Deep Point Marina

Southport, NC

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Calabash Marina

Calabash, NC

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Topsail Island Marina

Surf City, NC

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Port City Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Sloop Point Marina

Hampstead, NC

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Bridge Tender Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Piers-Docks & Piledriving

Wilmington, NC

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Watermark Marina

Wilmington, NC

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Wrightsville Beach Marina

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Mountain View Marina

Murphy, NC

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Signal Ridge Marina

Glenville, NC

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Harbor Cove Marina

Murphy, NC

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Seahaven Marine RV Park

Sneads Ferry, NC

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Bishops Marina & RV Park

Havelock, NC

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Duck Creek Marina & Boatyard

Bridgeton, NC

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Galley Stores and Marina

New Bern, NC

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Morehead City Yacht Basin

Morehead City, NC

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Homer's Point Marina & Pub

Salter Path, NC

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Anchorage Marina

Atlantic Beach, NC

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Swan Point Marina

Sneads Ferry, NC

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Bay River Campground-Marina

Merritt, NC

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BridgePointe Hotel & Marina

New Bern, NC

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Northwest Creek Marina

New Bern, NC

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Radio Island Marina

Beaufort, NC

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Dudley's Marina

Swansboro, NC

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Anchors Aweigh Marine Consignment

Havelock, NC

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Morehead City Transient Dock

Morehead City, NC

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Parker Marine Enterprises

Beaufort, NC

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Loggerhead The Boathouse Marina

Beaufort, NC

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Fort Macon Marina

Atlantic Beach, NC

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Island Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Bridgeton Harbor Marina

Bridgeton, NC

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Wayfarers Cove Marina

Arapahoe, NC

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70 West Marina

Morehead City, NC

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Pecan Grove Marina

Oriental, NC

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Washington Waterfront Docks

Washington, NC

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River Forest Manor & Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Outdoor Adventure Retreats - Cotton Patch Landing

Chocowinity, NC

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Cedar Creek Campground & Marina

Sealevel, NC

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Grand Manor Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Marshallberg Harbor

Marshallberg, NC

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Belhaven Town Dock

Belhaven, NC

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Cee Bee Marina

Belhaven, NC

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Grande Dunes Marina

Myrtle Beach, NC

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Championship Yacht Charters

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Holiday Marina

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Inland Sea Marina

Iredell County, NC

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Lake Norman Co - North Harbor Marina

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Lake Norman Sailing Club

Lincoln County, NC

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Morningstar Marina - Peninsula Yacht Club

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Morningstar Marinas - Peninsula Yacht Club

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Oak Hollow Marina

High Point, NC

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Kerr Scott

Wilkes County, NC

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Crown Harbor Owner's Boat Slips

Mecklenburg County, NC

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Nor'Banks

Duck, NC

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Courthouse Bay Marina

Onslow County, NC

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Teach's Lair Marina

Dare County, NC

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Hatteras Harbor Marina

Dare County, NC

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Boat House Weddings

Carteret County, NC

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Boat Launch

Wendell, NC

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Apex lake boat launch

Apex, NC

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NCDOR

Wayne County, NC

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Tips for Finding a Marina in North Carolina

  • Call ahead to check slip availability, especially during peak boating season.
  • Compare transient vs. seasonal rates — longer stays usually get better pricing.
  • Check if the marina has the amenities you need: fuel, electric hookup, pump-out, WiFi.
  • Ask about liveaboard policies if you plan to stay on your boat.
  • Read our guide to choosing a marina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marinas are in North Carolina?
There are 268 marinas in North Carolina on MarinaSeeker with GPS coordinates, amenities, and contact details.
How much does a boat slip cost in North Carolina?
Boat slip costs in North Carolina vary from $200-$800/month depending on location, size, and season. Contact individual marinas for current rates.
Are there marinas with fuel in North Carolina?
Yes, many marinas in North Carolina offer fuel docks. Check individual marina listings on MarinaSeeker for fuel availability.
Can I live on my boat in North Carolina?
Some marinas in North Carolina allow liveaboards. Policies and fees vary — contact the marina directly about liveaboard regulations.
When is the best time to boat in North Carolina?
Boating season varies by region. In North Carolina, peak season is typically May through October, though southern states enjoy year-round access.
How much does it cost to keep a boat in a North Carolina marina?
Slip rates in North Carolina vary by region. Outer Banks (Hatteras, Manteo, Wanchese): $30-65 per foot per month, with charter-friendly facilities at the high end. Crystal Coast (Beaufort, Morehead City, Wrightsville Beach): $25-55 per foot. Inland sounds (Belhaven, Oriental, Edenton): $20-40 per foot. Cape Fear River and Wilmington: $25-50 per foot. Lake Norman and inland lakes: $20-45 per foot. Annual contracts typically discount 10-20% from monthly rates. Many coastal marinas offer storm-watch contingency pricing during hurricane season.
When is the best time to cruise the North Carolina ICW?
Two peak windows: fall southbound (October-November) when cruisers head to Florida and the Bahamas, and spring northbound (April-May) when boats return north for summer. Both windows pack transient slips along the route — book Coinjock, Belhaven, Oriental, and Wrightsville Beach 1-2 weeks ahead during peak migration. Summer (June-September) is hurricane-vulnerable on the coast. Winter (December-March) is quieter but cold and weather-window-dependent. Pre-Christmas southbound and post-Easter northbound are the most practical migration windows for most cruisers.
How does hurricane season affect Outer Banks marinas?
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, peaking August through October. Outer Banks marinas face direct hurricane exposure — Hurricanes Florence (2018), Dorian (2019), and Matthew (2016) all caused major destruction to the coastal marina network. Most facilities have hurricane plans requiring haul-out or relocation within 48-72 hours of named-storm landfall forecast. Some Outer Banks marinas require full evacuation during major storms. Marina insurance for Outer Banks vessels remaining during hurricane season has tightened significantly. Confirm your marina's hurricane plan and your insurance coverage before signing dockage contracts.