"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.
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Deltaville Boatyard
264 Bucks Vw Ln, Deltaville, VA 23043
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
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Norview Marina
18691 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 23043
Sunday - Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday - Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm
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Fishing Bay Marina
519 Deagles Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043
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Safe Harbor Stingray Point
19167 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 23043
Mon 12am-12am, Tue 8:30am-5am, Wed 8:30am-5am, Thu 8:30am-5am, Fri 8:30am-5am, Sat 8:30am-5am, Sun 12am-12am
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Regatta Point Yachting Center
137 Neptune Ln, Deltaville, VA 23043
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Deltaville Marina
274 Bucks View Ln, Deltaville, VA 23043-2363
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Powell's Marina
256 Kennardstown Rd, Deltaville, VA 23043
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Adventures Unbound: Washington Sailing Marina
1 Marina Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314
Fri-Sun 10am-5pm
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City of Alexandria Marina
0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Old Dominion Boat Club
0 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Washington Sailing School
1 Marina Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314
Hampton 4
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Safe Harbor Bluewater
25 Marina Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
Mon 8am-5am, Tue 8am-5am, Wed 8am-5am, Thu 8am-5am, Fri 8am-5am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
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Bluewater Yachting Center
15 Marina Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
Mon 8am-5am, Tue 8am-5am, Wed 8am-5am, Thu 8am-5am, Fri 8am-5am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
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Salt Ponds Marina Resort
11 Ivory Gull Crescent, Hampton, VA 23664
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Southall Landings Marina
333 Mainsail Dr, Hampton, VA 23664
9am – 5pm: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10pm – 2pm: Sunday
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Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Mon-Wed 9am-5pm, Thu-Sun 9am-8pm
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The Boathouse Marina, LLC
829 Robin Grove Ln, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Tue-Sat 8am-4pm
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Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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Fisherman's Wharf Marina
524 Winston Salem Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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The Marina at Marina Shores
2100 Marina Shores Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Virginia Beach Fishing Center
200 Winston Salem Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Norfolk 2
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Morningstar Marinas
8166 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518
Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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MWR Norfolk Naval Sailing Center and Marina
9672 Massey Hughes Dr, Norfolk, VA 23511
Thursday to Monday, 9 AM to 6 PM
Poquoson 2
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York Haven Marina Inc
100 Mingee St B, Poquoson, VA 23662
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Whitehouse Cove Marina
105 Rens Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662
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Ocean Yacht Marina
1 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Tidewater Yacht Marina
10 Crawford Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 23704
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Columbia Island Marina Gas Dock
George Washington Mem Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Weekends: 9:00am – 6:00pm
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Cape Charles Yacht Center
1011 Bayshore Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
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Top Rack Marina
5532 Bainbridge Point, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon–Sun 8am–5pm
Hudgins 1
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Morningstar Marinas
249 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076
Mineral 1
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Anna Point Marina
13721 Anna Point Ln, Mineral, VA 23117
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sun 7am-6pm
Urbanna 1
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Urbanna Boatyard and Marina
15 Watling St, Urbanna, VA 23175
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am-3:00pm
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Kingsmill Marina
1010 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5576
Daily 9 AM–Sunset
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- Marinas and Harbors249
- Fishing Charters & Clubs140
- Boat Rentals80
- Boat Tours & Charters68
- Tackle and Bait Shops65
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals55
- Surf Shops & Schools51
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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.
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