Bell Harbor Marina
Yacht & sportfish marina · Lake Union / Puget Sound
123 Harbor Dr, Seattle, Washington
Overview
Bell Harbor Marina is a yacht & sportfish marina in Seattle, Washington, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Lake Union / Puget Sound with access to Sound, Lake, Ocean, Bell Harbor Marina serves boaters working Seattle to San Juans (50 nm) and the broader Seattle 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.
Seattle's fresh-and-salt mix and waitlisted Lake Union liveaboards make it the Pacific Northwest's anchor cruising market.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Union / Puget Sound
Access
Sound, Lake, Ocean
Typical water depth
20–40 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 $15 – $32 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $15 – $32 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $15 – $32 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $15 – $32 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak May–September; year-round liveaboard culture.
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
- • San Juan Islands
- • Bainbridge Island
- • Blake Island
Popular cruising routes
- • Seattle to San Juans (50 nm)
- • Puget Sound to Desolation Sound
- • Inside Passage to Alaska
Nearby fuel stops
- • Shilshole Bay Marina fuel
- • Bell Harbor fuel
Seasonality
Peak May–September; year-round liveaboard culture.