Shilshole Bay Marina
Full-service marina · Lake Union / Puget Sound
100 Harbor Dr, Seattle, Washington
Overview
Shilshole Bay Marina is a full-service marina in Seattle, Washington, with wet slips for vessels up to 60 feet. Positioned on Lake Union / Puget Sound with access to Sound, Lake, Ocean, Shilshole Bay Marina serves boaters working Seattle to San Juans (50 nm) and the broader Seattle 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.
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, and liveaboard-approved slips.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 60 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
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
✓ Available
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)
- 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.