Bannister's Wharf Marina
Resort marina · Narragansett Bay
146 Harbor Dr, Newport, Rhode Island
Overview
Bannister's Wharf Marina is a resort marina in Newport, Rhode Island, with wet slips for vessels up to 100 feet. Positioned on Narragansett Bay with access to Bay, Ocean, Bannister's Wharf Marina serves boaters working Newport to Block Island and the broader Newport cruising area. The marina is configured for long-stay liveaboards, snowbird transients, and seasonal monthly tenants, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Newport Harbor's deep water and superyacht moorage anchor New England's classic-yacht and offshore-racing scenes.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Narragansett Bay
Access
Bay, Ocean
Typical water depth
15–25 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, and liveaboard-approved slips, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 100 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
- Boat Ramp
- Travel Lift
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $30 – $70 / ft / month (seasonal).
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $30 – $70 / ft / month (seasonal)
- Transient estimate
- $30 – $70 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–100+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $30 – $70 / ft / month (seasonal); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak summer June–September; harbor empties by Columbus Day.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Block Island
- • Cuttyhunk
- • Castle Hill
Popular cruising routes
- • Newport to Block Island
- • Buzzards Bay run
- • Newport to Nantucket
Nearby fuel stops
- • Newport Shipyard fuel
- • Bannister's Wharf fuel
Seasonality
Peak summer June–September; harbor empties by Columbus Day.