Bar Harbor Town Pier
Yacht & sportfish marina · Frenchman Bay
123 Harbor Dr, Bar Harbor, Maine
Overview
Bar Harbor Town Pier is a yacht & sportfish marina in Bar Harbor, Maine, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Frenchman Bay with access to Ocean, Bay, Bar Harbor Town Pier serves boaters working Bar Harbor to Cranberry Isles and the broader Bar Harbor cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Bar Harbor sits at the doorstep of Acadia — one of the most scenic short-season summer cruising destinations on the East Coast.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Frenchman Bay
Access
Ocean, Bay
Typical water depth
20–35 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 80 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Valet Docking
- Concierge
- Yacht Club
- Pool
- Covered Slips
- 24/7 Security
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $3 – $8 / ft / night (transient).
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $3 – $8 / ft / night (transient)
- Transient estimate
- $3 – $8 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $3 – $8 / ft / night (transient); concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak July–August; very short season.
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
- • Acadia National Park
- • Cranberry Isles
- • Schoodic Peninsula
Popular cruising routes
- • Bar Harbor to Cranberry Isles
- • Frenchman Bay loop
- • Downeast to Schoodic
Nearby fuel stops
- • Mount Desert Marina fuel
- • Harborside fuel
Seasonality
Peak July–August; very short season.