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Marinas in Florida

Cruise 27 marinas across Florida. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Saltwater flats, springs, and the largest subtropical wilderness in the US.

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Marinas in Florida by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 27 marinas listed in Florida.

MarinaCityRating
F3 Marina Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale5.050 Google reviews
All Water Excursions MarinaNaples4.91,435 Google reviews
River Deck MarinaNew Smyrna Beach4.81,040 Google reviews
Hall Of Fame MarinaFort Lauderdale4.8119 Google reviews
Sunrise Harbor Marina by Bradford MarineFort Lauderdale4.890 Google reviews
Miami Beach MarinaMiami Beach4.72,531 Google reviews
Lake Fairview MarinaOrlando4.7165 Google reviews
Westland Boatyard & MarinaTitusville4.7141 Google reviews

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27 marinas in Florida

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Boat rentals, tours and charters in Florida

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Top camping

Most-booked campgrounds in Florida

Federal campgrounds in Florida that Recreation.gov lists for boating, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. Fort Pickens Campground1

    Fort Pickens Campground

    22,649 bookings
  2. 2

    Salt Springs Recreation Area

    4,765 bookings
  3. 3

    Juniper Springs Rec Area

    4,752 bookings
  4. 4

    Alexander Springs Recreation Area

    4,433 bookings
  5. 5

    W.p. Franklin N

    3,689 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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Marinas, boat launches, rivers & creeks and camping in Florida

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About Florida

Two coasts, one enormous web of inland waterways: Florida is the country's boating heavyweight for a reason. The Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico bracket the state, and between them run rivers, bays, and passes that hold nearly every kind of water a boater could want: the glassy urban marinas of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the island-scattered flats of the Florida Keys, the slow, historic St. Johns River. You can spend a morning gunkholing behind a barrier island and the afternoon trolling blue water offshore, and the state's dense network of marinas and charter operations makes both easy to arrange.

The Gulf side runs calm and often shallow: good water for slow cruising, anchoring off barrier islands like Sanibel or Siesta Key, and working the big bay systems around Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Up in the Panhandle, Destin and Panama City Beach pair white-sand beaches with emerald water and busy charter docks. Over on the Atlantic side, the Intracoastal Waterway threads a protected line for hundreds of miles, stitching port cities to small coastal towns, with marinas along the whole route handling transient and long-term dockage for every class of vessel.

Then there are the Keys: shallow, clear, turquoise water over coral, a chain of islands running from Key Largo down to Key West. The fishing, diving, and snorkeling here draw boaters from everywhere, and the marinas are set up for it, feeding traffic out to the reef and the backcountry flats. Charters run the full range, from flats guides to bareboat yacht rentals, and Everglades National Park sits within reach for anyone who wants to see where the fresh water meets the salt. One warning that applies everywhere in the Keys: demand for dockage never really lets up.

When to cruise in Florida

Peak Mar–May, Nov

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
1,606
Rivers mapped
430
Marinas listed
27
Best season
October through May

Trip guide

Know before you go in Florida

Federal permits, lotteries and timed-entry reservations in Florida, from Recreation.gov.

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boater Education Requirements

    Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a motorboat of 10 horsepower or more, must complete an approved boater safety course and carry a boater education card. This applies to both residents and non-residents.

  • Vessel Registration

    All motorized vessels, including sailboats 16 feet in length or longer, must be registered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and display valid registration decals. Non-residents must also register their vessels if staying in Florida for more than 90 consecutive days.

    Florida DHSMV

  • Florida Fishing License

    A valid Florida fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in Florida waters, whether saltwater or freshwater, from a vessel or shore. Specific permits may be needed for certain species or gear.

    Florida FWC

  • Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD)

    Florida enforces strict regulations regarding the discharge of sewage from vessels. All recreational vessels with an installed toilet must have a Coast Guard-approved Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) that is properly maintained and operated to prevent discharge in prohibited areas.

01What is the best time of year for recreational boating in Florida?
Depends where you're headed. Winter (November-April) is prime time in South Florida and the Keys: cool, dry, and busy. Spring and fall are pleasant nearly statewide. Summer suits the Panhandle and the inland waterways, as long as you plan around the near-daily afternoon thunderstorms.
02Are there age restrictions for operating a boat in Florida?
Yes. Operators under 18 face restrictions on certain motor vessels without proper supervision or a boater education card, and you must be at least 14 to operate a personal watercraft: Florida sets no minimum age to operate other motorboats, though anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 still needs a boater education card for a vessel of 10 hp or more.
03How can I find available marina slips or transient dockage in Florida?
Online marina directories and booking platforms are the fastest way to survey availability; calling marinas directly or checking their websites works too. Whatever the method, book early, in peak season, popular destinations fill months out.
04What are the trickiest navigational challenges for boaters in Florida?
Skinny water tops the list, the Keys and much of the Gulf Coast run shallow, so keep your charts current and trust the markers. Beyond that: strong currents in the inlets, weather that flips fast, and heavy traffic around the urban waterfronts. Situational awareness earns its keep here.
05Can I charter a boat in Florida if I don't have a captain's license?
Yes. Bareboat charters let you rent and run the vessel yourself, no hired captain, provided you clear the charter company's experience bar and Florida's boater education laws. If you'd rather leave the helm to a professional, crewed charters are everywhere.
06What kind of marine wildlife might I encounter while boating in Florida?
Plenty. Dolphins riding the bow wake, manatees in the warm shallows, sea turtles, seabirds of every description, and in the Keys and the Gulf, fish in real variety. Keep your distance from wildlife and mind the slow-speed zones, which exist above all for the manatees.

Watch & learn

Watch & learn, Florida

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