756 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, VA 23669
phone 757.727.1271 fax 757.727.1255
Marinas & Piers
Downtown Hampton is defined by its waterfront. Both pleasure boaters and those traveling around the Intracoastal Waterway find safe haven in the marinas dotting Hampton's sheltered harbor. Hampton Road's harbor offers deepwater slips and first-class amenities. All boater’s needs are within walking distance. Follow channel marker 2 to channel marker 20 on the scenic Hampton River. Boaters proclaim Downtown Hampton is “the best kept secret on the Lower Chesapeake Bay”.
The Hampton River
The Hampton River channel is easy to follow and is well marked. On the east shore of the river’s entrance you can see the V.A. Hospital and Hampton University. Traveling up the Hampton River, Sunset Creek bears off to port and is clearly marked by the junction tower on the north side of the channel and a green day marker “1” on the south side.
The tide ranges about 2 ½ feet, & the current is a negligible ¼ to ½ knot at max flood and ebb. The tree lined shore on the Hampton University side of the river & picturesque Downtown Hampton on the opposite shore offer excellent protection from foul weather.
Downtown Hampton’s Marinas & Piers
The Hampton River and Sunset Creek offer several marinas, including convenient permanent and transient dockage, marine services on site or within walking distance, marine supplies, heads, showers and ice, and close proximity to many other amenities.
The Hampton Public Piers are located next to the Hampton Marina Hotel on the downtown waterfront. These floating transient slips are available for transient dockage. Customs House Marina is directly in front of the Hampton Marina Hotel and Joys Marina is directly across on the east side of the river. You can take the walkway, which begins at Joy’s, over the Settlers Landing Bridge to get to Downtown Hampton.
Transient boaters can moor at the top of Sunset Creek at Sunset Yachting Center and Dry Storage, which has a floating dock and fuel. Bluewater Yachting Center, on the southern side of Sunset Creek and the western side of the Hampton River, is a full service marina and yacht yard.
Hampton Public Piers
The Hampton Public Piers is a fully transient facility located within walking distance of Downtown Hampton’s historic district and local attractions.
The Hampton Public Piers was the first marina in the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive Virginia Clean Marina certification.
| Daily Dockage Rates: | |
| $1.50 per foot per night (BoatUS, Sea Tow and Marina Life Members Discount: $1.25 per foot per night | |
| Special: Monday - Thursday Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free | |
| Electrical: | |
| 30 amp | $3.00 per night |
| T30/50 amp | $6.00 per night |
| 100 amp | $12.00 per night |
| Mooring Services: | |
| Dinghy Fee | Complimentary |
| Water | Complimentary |
| Trash Disposal | Complimentary |
| Showers | $1.00 per night (Complimentary with dockage) |
| Pump Out | $5.00 per night |
Amenities include:
- Bath House
- Outdoor pool, spa and fitness room at the neighboring Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel
- FREE Public Wi-Fi on the docks and throughout Downtown Hampton
- Boaters’ Office with internet access, telephone, and book exchange
- Complimentary bicycles
- Discounts on car rental from Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ask about our Boater Referral Program!
Contact information:
Greg Harrison, Dockmaster 757.727.1276 or 866.556.9631
dockmaster@downtownhampton.com
www.downtownhampton.com
The Dockmaster’s Office monitors VHF channel 16.
Bluewater Marina
Bluewater Yachting Center is located in Hampton, VA and maintains more than 200 boat slips for rental. In addition to the marina facility, Bluewater Yachting Center offers two full service yacht yards; a yacht brokerage, Bluewater Yacht Sales; and a restaurant, Surf Rider. They offer fuel and travel lift service along with several other conveniences. Bluewater Yachting is clean marina
| Daily Dockage Rates: | |
| $1.85 per foot per day, 30' minimum | |
| Electrical: | |
| 30amp | $3.50 per day |
| T30amp | $7.00 per day |
| 50amp | $7.00 per day |
| T50amp | $25.00 per day |
| 100amp | $25.00 per day |
| Long Term Leasing: | |
| *Slips assigned on overall length (40’ minimum) | |
| Annual Dockage | $7.50 per foot per month |
| Along-side Main Docks & Inside T-Heads | $8.00 per foot per night |
| Semi-Annual | $10.50 per foot per month |
| 6 months + | $15.50 per foot (30’ minimum) |
Electricity, individually metered, will be billed monthly for actual usage.
Amenties include:
- Two full-service boat yards with complete indoor facilities
- Shaft and propeller repair
- Complete Inventory of Parts & Supplies
- 37 and 100-ton Travel Lifts
- Top Priority Emergency Transient Repairs
- Swimming Pool
- Complementary Water Taxi
- Air-conditioned laundry
- Air-conditioned showers
- Book Exchange
- Dockside Ships Store
- Surfrider Restaurant
- Wi-Fi Available (Beacon)
Contact information:
Ian Bates, Dockmaster 757.723.6774
ian@bluewateryachtingcenter.com
www.bluewateryachtingcenter.com
Bluewater Marina monitors VHF channel 16.
Sunset Dry Storage and Marina
If you're a boat owner (up to 44') who lives between Richmond and Hampton Roads, you can be on the water and off the highways faster.
Sunset Boating Center & Dry Storage is a quick and economical way to get to your favorite boating and fishing grounds. Located at the top of Sunset Creek just off the Hampton River, Sunset Boating Center offers on-site mechanics, bait & tackle shop, Ships store, Fiberglass repair, on-site boat dealership, and on-site restaurant.
| Daily Dockage Rates: | |
| $1.35 per foot per day | |
| Electrical: | |
| Shore Power | $3.00 per day |
| Mooring Services: | |
| Pump Out | $5.00 |
| Long Term Leasing: | |
| Annual Lease | $7.00 per foot per month |
| 6mo. Lease | $8.00 per foot per month |
| Monthly Lease | $9.00 per foot per month |
| Haulouts: | $5.50 per foot for first three days, $10.00 per day after 3 days |
| Power Wash: | $2.25 per foot |
| Trailer Load/Offload: | $125.00 per hour (minimum $50.00) |
| Transport Load/Offload: | $125.00 per hour (minimum $100.00) |
Amenities include:
- 89 & 93 octane gasoline and diesel (discounts available for Boat US)
- Pump Out
- Ship store, Bait & Tackle shop
- On-site mechanics and boat dealership
- Floating docks
- Complimentary showers and restrooms
- Laundry facility
- Supplies
- Repair Facilities
- Haul outs for dry storage and/or cleaning and painting
Contact information:
Cindy Kirchner, Marina Manager 757.722.3325
cindylafferty@sunsetboatingcenter.com
www.sunsetboatingcenter.com
Sunset Yachting Center monitors VHF channel 16.
Custom’s House Marina
Set on the beautiful Hampton River, Customs House Marina offers the very finest in downtown convenience. Located within a short walking distance to the Virginia Air & Space Museum, Hampton History Museum, an antique hand-carved carousel, the historic St. John's Church, and numerous restaurants. The Hampton River is one of the finest and friendliest ports located on the Chesapeake Bay. Our friendly yachting community enjoys weekly dockside concerts, harbor cruises, numerous weekend socials, and wonderful festivities such as Bay Days and Blackbeard's Festival.
| Daily Dockage Rates (non-holiday weekend): | |
| $1.50 per foot per day | |
| Electrical and Water: | |
| Individual City water hook-ups | |
| 30amp | $3.50 per day |
| 50amp | $5.00 per day |
| Long-Term Leasing: | |
| Annual Lease | Contact Dockmaster for quote |
| Monthly Lease | Contact Dockmaster for quote |
Electricity, individually metered, will be billed for actual usage.
Amenities include:
- Bath House
- Outdoor pool, spa and fitness room at the neighboring Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel
- FREE Public Wi-Fi on the docks and throughout Downtown Hampton
Contact Information:
Dockmaster’s Office
757.868.9375 or 757.636.7772
www.misshamptoncruises.com/customs_house.htm
Joy’s Marina
A beautiful quaint private marina within walking distance to Downtown Hampton. Located 1/2 mile off Interstate 64. Set on the beautiful Hampton River just minutes away from clear sailing, fishing, or just cruising in the harbor of Hampton Roads or the Chesapeake Bay. Amenities include clean bathing facilities, dockside parking and deepwater slips.
| Daily Dockage Rates (non-holiday weekend): | |
| $1.50 per foot per day (Stay 3 nights, get one free) | |
| Electrical and Water: | |
| Individual City water hook-ups | |
| Electrical | $5.00 per day |
| Long-Term Leasing: | |
| Annual Lease | $5.50 per foot |
| Semi-Annual Lease | $5.75 per foot |
| Monthly Lease | $6.00 per foot |
Electricity, individually metered, will be billed for actual usage.
Amenities include:
- Clean shower facilities
- Dockside Parking
- Deepwater slips
Contact Information:
Dockmaster’s Office
757.723.1022
www.joysmarina.com
Hampton Yacht Club
Reciprocal Agreements only
Contact Information:
Hampton Yacht Club Office 757.722.0711
www.hamptonyc.com
| Marine Related Businesses: | ||
| Bluewater Yacht Sales | 757.723.0793 | www.bluewateryachtingcenter.com |
| Dan Winters Sailmakers | 757.722.5711 | |
| Graham & Rollins, Inc. | 757.723.3831 | www.grahamandrollins.com |
| Hampton Boat & RV Storage | 757.726.0900 | |
| I Coopers | 757.722.4011 | |
| Airtime Watersports | 757.722.2628 | www.airtimewatersports.com |
| L.D. Amory & Co. | 757.722.1915 | |
| Marine Documentations Inc. | 757.722.3420 | www.marinedocumentations.com |
| North Sails | 757.722.4000 | http://na.northsails.com/ |
| Smith Marine Electronics | 757.851.0050 | |
| Trident Marine Electronics | 757.723.0220 | |