Wet slip & marina FAQ

A wet slip is a designated berth in a marina where your boat stays in the water, secured to a dock with cleats and pilings. Wet slips include shore power and water hookups in most marinas.

Yes — wet slips at reputable marinas include 24/7 security, lighting, and floating docks rated for severe weather. Hurricane-prone areas often add extra requirements for tie-downs and insurance.

Yes, at liveaboard-approved marinas. Most marinas require an application, references, and an additional liveaboard fee. Some cities limit the number of liveaboard slips by local ordinance.

Match boat size (length, beam, draft), pick the right slip type (wet, transient, liveaboard, covered), then evaluate amenities: power, water, fuel, pump-out, security, and dockmaster service.

Yacht-friendly marinas offer deep water (8+ ft), 50A/100A shore power, fuel docks, mega-yacht slips, and concierge service. Top destinations include Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Newport, and San Diego.

Transient docking is short-term slip rental for boats passing through. It's billed by the foot per night and reserved like a hotel — common along the ICW and major cruising routes.

A wet slip is a specific assigned berth (often between finger piers). A dock is the larger floating or fixed structure that contains many slips.

Most do — typically 30A/50A shore power and a fresh water spigot. Power is often metered separately, while water is usually included.

For permanent annual slips in popular markets, expect waitlists of 6–24 months. Transient slips can usually be booked 2–4 weeks ahead, sooner during peak season and major events.