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Marinas with Transient Slips in Newport, RI

5 of the 18 marinas we list in Newport have transient slips.

"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.

  1. Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard

    1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840

    Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Transient slipsService & repairsDry storage
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  2. Bannister's Wharf Marina & Guestrooms

    1 Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

    M, T, Th, Fri 9-5, Wed & Sat 9-12

    Transient slipsFuel dock
    Call Website Directions

  3. Newport Yachting Center Marina

    20 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

    Transient slipsFuel dock
    Call Website Directions

  4. Forty 1 North

    351 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

    Transient slips
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  5. Newport Marina

    26 Lees Whrf, Newport, RI 02840-3420

    Transient slips
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Call ahead for a reservation, especially in summer. Transient slips fill up fast at popular marinas during boating season, and calling the dockmaster directly gets you a straight answer on availability, depth, and nightly rate that a listing alone won't show.

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Good to know

What is a transient slip at a marina?

A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.

Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?

It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.