Reviews: Osprey Marina

Reviewed by: Jj on Jul 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

One bad apple spoils the Bunch, Usually have a great encounter at this marina, but today was a different day. the actions of 1 employee effects all employees. There is one gentleman that has been there for a while, and he may need to find a new profession if he does not like to interact with customers. Have been here many times, Lady in the office very pleasant to me and my boys. Dave, very kind.

This guy.... RUDE and unprofessional.

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Reviewed by: Gary & Karen Cervak , My Brown Eyed Girls, on Jul 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Dockhands were very helpful. Back in a protected basin. Very peaceful and quiet. Beautiful landscaping. Bathrooms and showers were very conveniently laid out and clean. Great little marina store.

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Reviewed by: Robert Hedrick , Morning Starr, on Jun 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Osprey is one of our very favorite marinas. We stayed here June 14, 2024 and were very pleased. Not only does it have a wonderful staff it has the CLEANEST RESTROOMS AND SHOWERS on the ICW. Easy in and out with little or no current.

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Reviewed by: Capt. Jeff Gephart on Jun 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

It is a nice, quiet marina that is very convenient right off the ICW. There is no restaurant on-site, but there are many options a short Uber away. The dock and facilities are well taken care of. I'll stop there in the future.

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Reviewed by: John and Tammy Montgomery , LASATA 43, on Apr 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Peaceful & Beautiful Location! We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely, be coming back. Very nice Marina with friendly and helpful staff, nice store/office area, beautiful front porch with rocking chairs, clean facilities, washer/dryers - beautiful landscaping with picnic tables and great places to walk yourself and your dog. When checking in, they gave us a very nice goody bag with area information.

Note: There are several restaurants that deliver to the Marina. We enjoyed dinner delivered from Athens - an Italian restaurant that has been serving the area for over 30 years.

All in all, it exceeded our expectations and I'd give them more than 5 stars…if I could.

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 5

This Marina was a pleasant surprise. Everything was in top notch condition. The staff was quite helpful and monitor their radios. Well stocked ships store with a daytime lounge. Potable city water at each dock. Plenty of water to maneuver to your dock. Quiet area with a very secure feel.

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Reviewed by: Jessica Knapp , What Could Go Wrong, on Oct 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Brian on the dock was excellent. Bathrooms were exceedingly clean and the facility was well taken care of. We ubered to lunch and Walgreens for $10. There isn't much in the immediate area, but for a stop over in a quiet well run establishment, it was nice.

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Reviewed by: Stefanie & Mike , Throwin Caution, on Jul 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped in for fuel at a decent rate found the staff to be helpful and kind. If you have a second make sure you feed the turtles.

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Reviewed by: Lisa Vidor on Jun 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

What a great marina. Would have loved to stay longer. Fresh water. Nice gift bag with hot pepper jelly. That didn't last long. Would definitely return.

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Reviewed by: Janet Gannon on May 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

We truly enjoyed our stay at Osprey. They bent over backwards finding us a place on their docks during a storm. Both the dock master/hands and office staff are pros. Nice facilities. Snug place, you'll wonder if you're in a forest instead of a marina! For dogs, walk over to the local park!

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Reviewed by: Ray Smythe on Feb 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Excellent marina. Staff was helpful with docking and fuel. The store has much needed stuff, and everyone was friendly.

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Reviewed by: Frank Doucette on Jan 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Stayed just one night after a rough overnight from Beaufort, SC. Even though it was a cold & rainy day we had 3 welcoming dock hands take our lines and help us get fuel and connect our power to the dock. Staff inside were equally warm and helpful - suggesting that we could have pizza delivered to us in less than an hour. Best pizza ever!!!

By the way, we are a 35 foot catamaran. They really did not have a slip for us, but rather than send us away, they let us tie up at their fuel dock for the night. This made docking especially easy for us & lifted our spirits after a particularly difficult overnight passage.

We took hot showers in clean restrooms, did 2 loads of laundry and spent the night eating pizza & streaming videos on the free Wi-fi. Dead calm and quiet - perfect by our standards.

In the morning we thought we would sneak out early, but a dockhand heard our engines start and came out to help. He made sure we got off the dock in perfect form.

Yes, we got the gift bag with jelly. Yes, we look forward to stopping here again.

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Reviewed by: Susan Viltrakis , LimitLess, on Jan 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

What a wonderful marina! Granted it does not have all the bells and whistles that some other marinas have, but it has good facilities and a helpful staff. They even presented us with a swag bag with a jar of jelly in it! This is definitely going to be one of our stopping points.

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Reviewed by: Xiaolun Sun , Anodyne , on Nov 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina at a great price. The goodie bag with a muffin was unexpected but very appreciated. All the staff were friendly. It would have been nice if they had bicycles as there was nothing within walking distance. We enjoyed the nice lounge during office hours. It would have been nice to have access during the evenings as well, but that would require a different configuration of the space...

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Reviewed by: Len Polistina , Castaway, on Oct 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and location. We stayed two nights and will return next year. Helpfull staff late hours.

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Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 7, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice, well-kept, quiet marina in a remote location. The goodie bag with the pepper jelly is a nice touch, especially since you'll be on your own for dinner with a distinct lack of nearby restaurants or even stores. They make up for what is missing with friendly staff and excellent facilities, but don't pull in here if you're expecting to get to the megamart and stock your fridge. This is just a great marina—nothing more; nothing less.

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Reviewed by: Cam & Jennifer Canup , Viatori, on Aug 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This marina is a secluded quiet place to relax and rest for the night. Staff are friendly and helpful. Dock hands met us at the fuel dock to help tie up. Easy on/off the AICW. No current or wakes to deal with. Small convince store inside the office. Coin laundry available.There are no restaurants near by but several places offer delivery...see details in the care package provided by the marina. Wifi was excellent. Our stay was very peaceful. We would stay again, without hesitation. .

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Reviewed by: Brad Valdyke on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Well placed stopover, plenty of room to maneuver @ the fuel dock inside the channel. Very quiet and calm!

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Reviewed by: Susan Troutman on May 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Want a place to unwind and just breathe come here! Friendly staff. Secluded no wakes! Small convince store. There are not stores near by but the seclusion and PEACE is wonderful. We will be back to this gem.

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Reviewed by: Patricia And Steven Stanley , Calypso, on Apr 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Our boat stayed at Osprey Marina for about 3 weeks while we flew home to celebrate mom's 87th birthday and take care of some business. We knew our boat was very safe at this well secluded harbor. The staff are friendly and offer free pump outs. The marina docks, bathrooms/showers and laundry are nice and clean. There is a ships store and a fuel dock. We stayed on V dock, which is a long dock in the entryway of the marina and had a little trouble with the internet. They supply golf carts to travel between V dock and the facilities. Unfortunately, there is not a restaurant on site but a friendly marina resident (Bill) is an Uber driver and he's available to drive you to one (as well as the local Costco). We did not go into Myrtle Beach, proper, on this trip due to other priorities. That's ok since we didn't deal with the hassles of Spring Break crowds. We will definitely stay here again!

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Reviewed by: CAPTAIN TONY , LOONAROSSA, on Jan 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Osprey Marina is easy to miss. It's a small channel to a very sweet, scenic hide away. Friendly staff, small convenience store,.....clean bathrooms . Only drawback.....it's along way from anywhere. So if you need to leave the marina, plan on getting car service.

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jan 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Osprey is one of the real gems of the ICW. It's a hurricane hole, fully protected from wind and waves. It can be tight if you go all the way in and not use the long face dock but there's no current so mostly no problem, just take your time. Osprey is one of the few marinas still offering a welcome bag along with one of the lowest rates on the ICW. You can have breakfast in the clubhouse area with provided snacks and mingle with the rest of the cruisers - a unique experience. They have fuel, pump out, and a very welcoming staff.

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Reviewed by: Kay Andrews , Beach Cat, on Nov 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great little Marina, accommodated us on a T dock at short notice, Staff very friendly and helpful. It is a small country Marina with few amenities but well protected and quiet, suited us well..

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Reviewed by: Cindy Wallach on Nov 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This marina cares about boaters and it shows. From the goody bags to the quality fuel to the clean showers and laundry, everything was just right. First marina laundry machines that actually dry the clothes all the way. And bonus, there are goats on the property. If you have kids, this is a great place to stop!

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Reviewed by: Jeanne N , Telesto, on Nov 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Quiet, clean marina on the ICW. Great staff. We'll protected.

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Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Oct 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 28,2021 stayed two nights to avoid some stormy weather, felt secure here. We have stopped here many times as we transit North and south yearly. Fuel prices always very good and like that they pump a lot so fuel is it is fresh. Staff has always been helpful and pleasant. Goody bag a treat. Had instant cart delivery for some grocery this time. Only negative is nothing in walking distance. TV reception was decent with our antenna. WiFi worked well enough to update our charts.

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Reviewed by: Jacqueline Meyer on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Very scenic little cove, nice facilities, cozy ships lounge and store. Nice goody bag with yummy treats. Friendly, helpful staff. One of our favorite marina experiences.

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Reviewed by: Sherry Harvey on Oct 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We just spent 2 nights here, and the staff were all so helpful....one of the friendliest marinas we have been to as full time cruisers. The docks were in great shape, power was good, and water pressure one of the best! Wifi spotty, but it has been at 75% of the marinas we have stayed in. Bathrooms could be a bit better, but still okay. Rural, quiet location, complete with begging turtles! And the dockage rates and fuel prices are one of the best on the Atlantic ICW. We will return!

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Reviewed by: Phillip North on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

Never again. We have stopped here twice a year for the last three years and we always liked it. This time, not so much. No dock hands on arrival to assist. No WiFi. Laundry room and rest rooms initially open, then locked with no security card given to us. Restrooms and laundry very dirty. Miles, the red-headed dynamo, is no longer there and it has definitely gone down hill. Sad but true, folks. Caveat Emptor!

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Reviewed by: Robert Hedrick on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Love to stop here! Had reservation for one night but weather looked snotty so called and June added a night, no problem. Wife says ladies facilities were extremely clean. Needed a hand getting out of slip, deckhand was first rate. We stop here every time we pass!

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Reviewed by: Heath Phillips , Philyria , on Apr 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

This is an amazing marina. Fuel prices are hard to beat. The facilities are well maintained. I highly recommend stopping here.

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Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Can't say enough about this location for a quick overnight or a relaxing few days, Great price, Great people Great facilities.

Not much around to do, but if your looking for your spot to spend the night or wait out a blow, this is the place.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great stop. Very knowledgeable and friendly dock hands. Great place to get fuel. $1.00 ft and the best gift bag. Lots of room to walk our dog.

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Reviewed by: Heading South on Mar 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice protected dockage. Friendly dockhands and nice clean showers! A great place to layover.

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Reviewed by: John Tyrell on Jan 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Friendly, easy access off ICW. Good prices. No current and protected from wind - makes me feel like an expert docking the boat. Best diesel price in the area. They give you a goodie bag which among other things contains a jar of red pepper jelly. The jelly alone is worth staying here.

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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: 4

Osprey Marina has an incredible reputation, and for good reason. The fuel price was notably lower than all other marinas up and down the ICW in the area. It's also extremely unique as it's a fresh water marina.

The docks are in pretty good condition and there are lots of dock hands available to help. You also receive a really nice gift bag upon check in. And, you really can't beat the transient rate!

On the other hand, it isn't the most family- friendly marina because there is not much in the area and there is no courtesy car. You are in the middle of nowhere so you will spend a bit of money either renting a car or taking an Uber to the grocery store. The other downside is that laundry will really add up ($4 per load.)

We will definitely return for the inexpensive fuel and dockage, but probably not for the amenities.

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Reviewed by: Jonathan Courcy on Apr 13, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.9'

Rating: 5

Very good price for the fuel and gas. People are friendly and are happy to help you !

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Reviewed by: Rob Irvine on Dec 15, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Every one of the previous positive reviews is spot on. Very friendly crew. Well protected and quiet. The gift bag is a nice touch. The restrooms are not spacious but are clean and tidy. Key card access at night.

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Reviewed by: allan davies on Nov 20, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 5.3'

Rating: 5

What a wonderful experience. From the free continental breakfast, the comfy boater's lounge and the outstanding service, this was a wonderful marina for my wife and I to spend a week at. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed by: Byron Caines on Nov 3, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 6.5'

Rating: 5

We called to book a slip as we were going through the ICW. The lady who answered was very friendly and helpful. We called again just before entering the channel. There were 2 men at the dock to help with our lines. When we went to the office there was even a welcome gift of food and stationary. They charged only $1/foot. The marina was clean and quiet. A beautiful spot to relax for the evening.

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Oct 18, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

There are some marinas that are icons on the ICW and Osprey Marina is at the top of the list of places you want to stop at. The first attraction is the price, only $1.00/ft! Furthermore, if you stay more than three days, then for the fourth day on, the price drops to $0.26/ft! Pump out is free and the price of diesel was only $2.649/gal, taxes included.

The docks are new ipe lumber, first-rate and they even have a welcome package consisting of locally made pepper jelly, a clip for closing opened bags, an insulated holder for drinks, pecan twirls, honey bun, and even a whistle. They have well-kept showers and two washers and two dryers with a table to fold laundry on. The WiFi is free, of course, and I've measured 10 Mbps at my boat.

On top of everything else, it's surrounded by trees that give the best protection from storms as anywhere on the east coast, zero fetch and very little wind action. Honestly, is there any better marina for the value on the east coast? I can see why the place is always so full.

Meanwhile, we passed through Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte this afternoon with no problems following the GPX routes, at least 8 MLLW in the shallowest spots. I uploaded today's track for others to follow if they want.

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Reviewed by: Docford , Last Dance, on Jul 24, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

The staff here are some of the nicest most helpful folks you will find anywhere. They make it a joy to be at this marina. This is our kind of Myrtle Beach - located in the cypress swamp of the Waccamaw River, the call of ospreys flying overhead, turtles swimming by the boat, birds singing, making for a peaceful setting.
The facilities are top-notch and always cleaned and maintained. The fuel price is always within a penny or two of the best price along the east coast. Save yourself the research time and just plan to top off the fuel tanks here. We have always enjoyed our stays here.

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on May 5, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Osprey Marina is a must stop for any cruiser doing the ICW. The price is right at $1/ft and it’s a hurricane hole for protection.

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Reviewed by: Ron on Jan 4, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.6'

Rating: 5

Southern hospitality. Well protected. Clean restrooms. Well-stocked store. Helpful dockhands coming and going! Everyone was friendly. Loved the gift bag with sweets and Osprey Marina swag. Clearly marked approach just off the ICW. As noted by all the other reviewers, the price for fuel and dockage is well below average.

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Reviewed by: Joe Stuart , Hattrix, on Nov 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. I stayed overnight on a trip to Florida, and it was one of the best stops. Gift bag on arrival, nice facility, we filled fuel tanks then they let us birth overnight right there at fuel dock. Great prices on fuel and dockage.

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Reviewed by: Gary Cuppels on Sep 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

The marina is located about 500 feet east of the ICW. A relatively narrow channel leads you to the marina and fuel dock. Their fuel prices are very reasonable, maybe even the least expensive on the ICW. The staff of the marina are fantastic I had a battery go dead and one of their staff went out of their way to assist me. The marina is out in the boondocks so don't look for a downtown the walkthrough unless you call Uber and have them take you to civilization.

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

Rating: 5

Stopped for the weekend and spent 9 nights there! Awesome staff, gift bag on arrival and prices can't be beat.

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jul 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent protection and good dockhands. It's a good place to be when a hurricane is in the area.

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Reviewed by: Jesse Cunityz on Nov 29, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great people - safe place to leave boat - reasonable rates and inexpensive fuel. Both thumbs up.

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Reviewed by: Dennis Berry on Nov 14, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Best fuel price in the area. Fuel purchase included a free pumpout. Easy in, easy out from the ICW. Friendly, helpful staff. We would definitely stop here again.

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Reviewed by: Webster Crew on Jun 1, 2016

Boater review of Osprey Marina: Great marina and always good fuel prices.

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