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Marinas in Maine

Cruise 14 marinas across Maine. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

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Marinas in Maine by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 14 marinas listed in Maine.

MarinaCityRating
Paul's MarinaBrunswick4.8129 Google reviews
Long Beach Marina, Sebago MaineSebago4.892 Google reviews
Kettle Cove MarinaCasco4.877 Google reviews
Kennebunkport MarinaKennebunkport4.861 Google reviews
Boothbay Harbor Marina, Boothbay Harbor, MaineBoothbay Harbor4.846 Google reviews
Chicks MarinaKennebunkport4.819 Google reviews
Long Lake MarinaNaples4.7138 Google reviews
Sebago Lake Marina, Inc.Sebago4.763 Google reviews

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About Maine

Count the islands and you lose track fast. Maine's coastline runs more than 3,400 miles when you include them all, and much of it reads like a chart-plotter's dream: granite ledges Down East, sand beaches in the south, and a maze of coves and inlets between. Lighthouses still mark the working edges of it. Harbor towns like Boothbay Harbor, Camden, and Kennebunkport each keep their own marina culture (fuel dock here, schooner fleet there), and pulling into one at the end of a day's run remains one of the great small pleasures of New England cruising.

This is not lazy water. Tides run hard through the narrow passages, and fog can erase the shoreline in the time it takes to pour a coffee. That's part of the appeal for mariners who've earned their stripes. The Gulf of Maine feeds a serious working fleet (lobster boats are everywhere, and so are their pot buoys), and the same rich water makes for good recreational fishing and wildlife watching. Marinas along the coast handle everything from a runabout topping off gas to a transient cruiser needing repairs and a slip for the week.

Turn inland and Maine changes character. Big freshwater lakes like Moosehead and Sebago trade tide and fog for calm mornings and warmer swimming, with their own launch ramps and marinas serving powerboats, sailboats, and paddlers. And if you don't own a hull at all, the charter scene has you covered: bareboat sailing yachts, crewed motor yachts, and fishing trips run out of the busier coastal harbors all season, which is the easiest way to sample Maine's maritime life before committing to a boat of your own.

When to cruise in Maine

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
433
Rivers mapped
595
Marinas listed
14
Best season
June through October

Trip guide

Know before you go in Maine

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

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

  • Vessel Registration

    All motorized vessels, including personal watercraft, operating on Maine waters must be registered with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW). Registration numbers and validation stickers must be displayed as required.

  • Boater Education Card

    Operators born on or after January 1, 1999, must complete an approved boater safety course to operate a motorboat greater than 25 horsepower. The MDIFW provides information on accepted courses.

  • Fishing License

    A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years or older to fish in Maine's inland waters. For saltwater recreational fishing, a state registration or federal permit may be required, depending on species and gear; verify with the Maine Department of Marine Resources.

  • Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) & No Discharge Zones

    Maine has several federally designated No Discharge Areas (including Casco Bay, the Boothbay region, Kennebunk-Wells, southern Mount Desert, and West Penobscot Bay), where discharging any vessel sewage, even treated, is prohibited. Elsewhere, federal law still bars discharging untreated sewage from any vessel within all U.S. navigable waters (out to three miles from shore). Vessels must have a properly operating MSD that stores waste for pump-out.

01What is the best time of year to go boating in Maine?
July and August are the peak: warmest weather, everything open, everything busy. Late June and early September are the connoisseur's window: pleasant temperatures, working marinas, and harbors with actual room in them.
02Are there many options for boat charters in Maine?
Plenty. Bareboat and crewed sailing yachts, powerboat rentals, fishing charters, and scenic tours all operate along the coast, with the heaviest concentration of operators in hubs like Portland, Boothbay Harbor, and Camden.
03Can I bring my own boat to Maine?
Yes, visiting boaters are the lifeblood of the summer coast. Keep your vessel properly registered in your home state and comply with Maine's rules while you're here, including boater education requirements where they apply.
04What are the unique navigational challenges in Maine waters?
Three things, mainly: fog that arrives without much warning, tidal currents that run hard through narrow passages, and lobster pot buoys by the thousand. Detailed charts, radar, and a dose of local knowledge go a long way here.
05How do I find available marina slips or moorings?
Most Maine marinas take reservations online, by phone, or over VHF. In summer, book transient slips or moorings weeks, sometimes months, ahead; showing up in a popular harbor in August and hoping is not a strategy.
06Are there pump-out facilities readily available along the coast?
Yes: most full-service marinas offer pump-outs, and you'll need them: Maine has several designated No Discharge Areas where discharging any sewage is banned, and federal rules bar untreated discharge everywhere within three miles, so building regular pump-out stops into your cruise plan is simply part of boating here.

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