Reviews: New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Kenneth Oom on Sep 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 2

Very friendly people in the marina on neighboring boats. The staff was helpful but didn't seem knowledgeable about marina and equipment. We stayed on F dock on the far east side and had no connection to internet whatsoever where we were. In fact it seemed to be non operational everywhere. The marina is still recovering from Florence in 2018. The docks are in really poor condition and in need of repairs/replacement. The marina office with bathrooms and laundry is half the distance to downtown and it's at least 2 blocks. On their website page they posted $2/ft for BoatUS. They didn't honor it, said it was wrong and made us pay $2.50/ft. Better management and investments needed. Also you need to pass the bridge on your way in and out. It doesn't open at rush hour 7-9 am and 4-6pm

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Reviewed by: Rene Merino on Apr 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped in without my boat, but they were still extremely friendly and accommodating.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 4

Second time at this marina; first time in my boat. Friendly staff helped me dock in a slip relatively close to land. This marina is very close to downtown New Bern, which is a wonderful stop just off the Great Loop. There are quite a few liveaboards at this marina and all were very friendly. The docks are secured with a combination lock. I felt very safe.

Some noise in late afternoon from gulls gathering along the railroad bridge adjacent to the marina. They were quiet after sunset. The train seems to come by in the morning, very slowly.

My only gripe about this marina is the distance from the boat dock to the restrooms and laundry facilities -- it's at least two city blocks!

Pet friendly. There is a grassy area right outside the dock gate. A sign was erected during my stay: "Dogs must be leashed."

I would stay here again and recommend it, but mostly for its proximity to downtown New Bern.

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Reviewed by: Mom With A Map , Light & Salty, on Jul 15, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club has been one of our very favorite stops! The proximity to town is unbeatable! We loved being able to step off our boat and be in the heart of New Bern's charming downtown area. There were so many things for our kids to do and explore in the area.

The marina itself is in a rebuilding state from a recent hurricane. The office is housed in a temporary building that is about a block away from the docks. They do have bathrooms and laundry, but the pool is still closed.

The transient dock is brand new and extremely nice. We docked on the far side and struggled to get the marina wifi. My advice would be to try to dock closer to the gate at the end. You will have a shorter walk with laundry and closer proximity to wifi.

The staff is very friendly at New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club and they offered our family several suggestions on restaurants. We will definitely return!

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Reviewed by: Paul Smyers , SV Nova, on Apr 17, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent access to a great town.

Really good staff.

Really good rates.

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Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Cruising Editor on Jan 31, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Post-Hurricane Florence, we are happy to see that the NB Grand is still as good as ever. The new G-dock is set to open soon, so more transient space will be available by the spring. The hotel is still closed, but renovations are ongoing and the property has been maintained. The marina restrooms and showers are now located at the sales office at the corner of Front and Craven Sts. Ask around for the current best restaurant choices and current boater favorites.

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Reviewed by: Shane C , Rhythm, on Mar 3, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We weren't sure what to expect here but we loved it so much we stayed for two months. New Bern is like something out of a Hallmark movie and the marina is right in the middle of it making everything within walking distance. The staff is second to none. We arrived post Hurricane Florence so the restrooms/laundry etc.. weren't functional but we were told it would all be up and running in April 2019. They have recovered remarkably well and offered free dockside pump outs so we were fine with the accommodation. Local hardware store- 2 blocks, natural food store- 4 blocks, many restaurants and bars and a wonderful community filled with southern hospitality. Well worth the trip up the Neuse River!

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Reviewed by: Nomadic Spirit on Aug 8, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

What a great value, we paid $4 foot a week. Great little town with lovely waterfront. Docks need a bit of work but the town makes up for it.

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Reviewed by: David Albright , Odonata, on Jun 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Awesome marina. The most beautiful setting you can imagine as the marina is part of the Doubletree Hotel campus. Gated docks. Great shower facilities and a very short walking distance to more than 20 restaurants plus lots of shopping and entertainment in historic downtown New Bern, across the street from the marina. The staff is second to none. A very friendly and beautiful environment and a great place to live or keep your boat. We liked it so much, we are liveaboards here.

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Reviewed by: Bill Lawrenson on May 27, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great facility. Security next to a Doubletree hotel. Good showers. Great staff. Had a wonderful time in New Bern, a quaint touristy birthplace of Pepsi Cola.

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