The 10 Best Marinas in North Carolina — 2026
We compared all 235 marinas in North Carolina on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.
#1 · Morningstar MarinasCornelius Transient slipsBoat ramp
#2 · Calabash MarinaCalabash Transient slipsBoat ramp
#3 · Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht ClubCornelius Transient slips
Mon 9am-6am, Tue 9am-6am, Wed 9am-6am, Thu 9am-6am, Fri 9am-8am, Sat 9am-8am, Sun 9am-7am
#5 · Holden Beach MarinaHolden Beach Transient slips
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm
#6 · All Seasons Marina and BoatYardMooresville Boat ramp
Tue-Sun 9am-5pm
#7 · Safe Harbor Jarrett BayBeaufort Transient slips
Mon 7am-5am, Tue 7am-5am, Wed 7am-5am, Thu 7am-5am, Fri 7am-5am, Sat 7am-5am, Sun 7am-5am
#8 · Safe Harbor Outer BanksWanchese Transient slips
Mon 8am-4am, Tue 8am-4am, Wed 8am-4am, Thu 8am-4am, Fri 8am-4am, Sat 8am-4am, Sun 8am-4am
#9 · Safe Harbor South Harbour VillageSouthport Transient slips
Mon 7am-6am, Tue 7am-6am, Wed 7am-6am, Thu 7am-6am, Fri 7am-6am, Sat 7am-6am, Sun 7am-6am
#10 · Oregon Inlet Fishing CenterNags Head Boat ramp
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(transient slips, fuel dock, boat ramp, service & repairs, dry storage, boat rentals),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.