Pelican Rest Marina
Yacht & sportfish marina · Galveston Bay / Bolivar Roads
123 Harbor Dr, Galveston, Texas
Overview
Pelican Rest Marina is a yacht & sportfish marina in Galveston, Texas, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Galveston Bay / Bolivar Roads with access to Bay, Gulf (Bolivar Roads), ICW, Pelican Rest Marina serves boaters working Galveston offshore to oil rigs and the broader Galveston 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.
Galveston's deep ship channel and offshore rig structure make it the Gulf's anchor sportfish market in Texas.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Galveston Bay / Bolivar Roads
Access
Bay, Gulf (Bolivar Roads), ICW
Typical water depth
12–20 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 $12 – $28 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $12 – $28 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $12 – $28 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $12 – $28 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak March–October; hurricane risk August–September.
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
- • Pelican Island
- • Bolivar Peninsula
- • Redfish Bay
Popular cruising routes
- • Galveston offshore to oil rigs
- • Bay run to Kemah
- • ICW to Port Aransas
Nearby fuel stops
- • Galveston Yacht Basin fuel
- • Pelican Rest fuel
Seasonality
Peak March–October; hurricane risk August–September.