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River Street Market Place Dock

502 E River Street
Savannah, GA 31401
AIWW 8.0 mi. W of MM 576

Lat / Lon: N 32° 04.850' / W 081° 05.100'
Contact: Mark Halliday
Phone: (912) 629-2644
Website: http://www.riverstreetmarketplace.com/dock

2.75

(4)

2.75 out of 5 stars

Review for River Street Market Place Dock

Reviewed by: Rick Ernst on May 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

$6 foot +$20 night for electric. Most definitely not as advertised! Johnathan made no excuses for the change in price. He said he was full but literally no one else tied up for the two days we were there except a couple police boats temporarily.
I think we made up for the loss of income. We had no choice as our Hinckley reservation didn't work out and it was a last minute reservation for this dock.

The dock itself was fine except for the floating trash and debris behind it. The constantly rolling wake from boat traffic was at times nauseating. It calmed at night but never stopped.
Security gate was a joke. A code was given but simply reach through bars and open handle from inside.
No WiFi no trash other than city barrel nearby park.

Upside is location is near market and restaurants.

Municipal docks up river would be a better choice if considering this area. They do allow overnight which I didn't know until I spoke to other boaters. Guides say 3 hr limit.

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Review for River Street Market Place Dock

Reviewed by: William Langston , Uno Mas, on Apr 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

2022 Update: Let's cover the error first as others have covered the rest pretty well. No wifi even though the listing says otherwise.
$3.75/ft for the best location in Savannah relative to downtown. You will not find more eating/drinking options closer to your boat than here. You will find floating docks in good condition, power and water all behind combo-locked gates and that's the end of the amenities list. The dock hand is also the attendant for the public parking lot right above the dock so don't count on having help with lines/docking. Just check in with him once you get tied up. Oh yes... a city ordinance required ID when purchasing EVERY alcoholic beverage. Not just the first but every and medicare cards do not qualify so bring your DL or passport as there is no leeway: the ordinance fines the server, the business, the business owner and automatically terminates the server. They take it seriously here so be sure and get off the boat with ID.

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Review for River Street Market Place Dock

Reviewed by: Mo Mo on Jul 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

No amenities, no bathrooms, no pump out and pricy, but location, location, location location. Deck hands scarce or non existent so be prepared to come in on your own, under strong currents. Good only for a day as it is extremely rough, massive freighters just feet from you as they are dredging the other side. Plan accordingly for just a day unless you like a rough ride. Great to step off boat into action only.

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Review for River Street Market Place Dock

Reviewed by: Pearl on Mar 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

If you don't stay here, you've missed the best spot in
Savannah! Everything is right here, just steps away from everything! Fairly new floating docks behind gated doors. Chaz is ready and great at handling lines. Easy in, easy out. Primo spot!

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