
South Shore Harbor Marina
Resort marina · Lake Pontchartrain
146 Harbor Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana
Overview
South Shore Harbor Marina is a resort marina in New Orleans, Louisiana, with wet slips for vessels up to 100 feet. Positioned on Lake Pontchartrain with access to Lake, ICW (Rigolets Pass), South Shore Harbor Marina serves boaters working Pontchartrain to Mississippi Sound and the broader New Orleans 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.
Lake Pontchartrain's protected freshwater basin and ICW connection make New Orleans a quiet but well-protected long-term moorage market.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Lake Pontchartrain
Access
Lake, ICW (Rigolets Pass)
Typical water depth
10–16 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Protected basin
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 $13 – $28 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $13 – $28 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $13 – $28 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–100+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $13 – $28 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Year-round; peak April–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
- • Bayou St. John
- • Mandeville
- • Rigolets Pass
Popular cruising routes
- • Pontchartrain to Mississippi Sound
- • Bayou Liberty run
- • ICW east to Gulfport
Nearby fuel stops
- • Orleans Marina fuel
- • South Shore Harbor fuel
Seasonality
Year-round; peak April–October.
