Bluewater Bay Marina
Resort marina · Destin Harbor / Choctawhatchee Bay
146 Harbor Dr, Destin, Florida
Overview
Bluewater Bay Marina is a resort marina in Destin, Florida, with wet slips for vessels up to 100 feet. Positioned on Destin Harbor / Choctawhatchee Bay with access to Gulf (East Pass), Bay, Bluewater Bay Marina serves boaters working East Pass offshore fishing and the broader Destin 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.
Home to Florida's largest charter-fishing fleet — Destin marinas are working harbors built around sportfish operations and Crab Island weekend traffic.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Destin Harbor / Choctawhatchee Bay
Access
Gulf (East Pass), Bay
Typical water depth
10–16 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 $22 – $45 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $22 – $45 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $22 – $45 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–100+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $22 – $45 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak charter season March–October.
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
- • Crab Island sandbar
- • Norriego Point
- • Henderson Beach
Popular cruising routes
- • East Pass offshore fishing
- • Crab Island raft-up
- • ICW to Pensacola
Nearby fuel stops
- • HarborWalk fuel dock
- • Destin Marina fuel
Seasonality
Peak charter season March–October.
