Reviews: Bridge Tender Marina

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

Rating: 4

Floating face docks in good condition. Isaac and Susan were waiting to get us tied up and power hooked up. Lot of traffic, both boat and cars. We were not bothered by either one. Couldn't use restrooms as restaurant is not open on Mondays.

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Reviewed by: Brad Valdyke on Jun 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

June 2024, stayed one night. Great location, easy on/off to que northbound for the bridge, marina staff is helpful and friendly. Reviews include everything to know, this would be a 5 star marina if it had showers and 24hr bathrooms.

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Reviewed by: David Waugh , Winds of Change, on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The floating docks are in great shape. Staff was outstanding helping in a pretty strong current. Price was great. Only downside is no showers and bathrooms after 7PM. Plenty of restaurants nearby and I highly recommend Beach Bagels for breakfast (a short walk)

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Same comments as May 2023

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on May 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice, floating docks, strong current, great help in docking, needed smart Y to use two 50 amp plugs, stayed here night of 5-5-23. Dock $3.13 foot with tax.

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Reviewed by: Capt. Glenn Bregman on Nov 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 61'
Draft: 5.6'

Rating: 5

Called over phone and Tripp was able to get us a slip on our way to Florida. We were traveling with 2 other similar size boats and he was able to accommodate all 3 together. Dock staff was great and we were able to fuel right from the slip. Had a superb dinner at the Bridge Tender Restaurant. Great place to stop either from the ocean or right on ICW. Thanks Tripp and Staff! We did not have to use Dockwa to book, and talked directly to Tripp!

Capt. Glenn Bergman, USCG Master

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Reviewed by: S.P. Cassibo , Wandering Star, on Dec 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 3

Came across on our way south. Nice place, unfortunately, keep in mind bathrooms close when office closes at 7pm. You can use bathroom in the restaurant until 10pm. However evenings and early mornings no bathrooms available. We personally like to use facilities at marinas to save our own. No showers. We felt with no services the $3.00/ft charge was a bit over charge.

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Reviewed by: John Tyrell on Sep 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.7'

Rating: 3

Aaron was helpful getting us docked. Long face dock; floating and sturdy. Next to the Wrightsville Beach bridge but the noise didn't bother us. In a no wake zone so we were not rocked at the dock on a weekday night. Bridgetender restaurant is excellent but expensive. Good convenient and easy stop along the waterway.

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Reviewed by: Deborah Paquet on Aug 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Staff helpful and a couple restaurants but no BR or showers. Expensive for what you get. A lot of current on the ICW so busy boat traffice.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

Very expensive for what you get. $3 a foot on docks that could use a lot of work. Power pedestals that make you wonder how much of it is going to come out with your power cord. No courtesy car and no amenities except there are two really nice restaurants next to the marina. No place to safely walk the dog. No sidewalks and very limited grass.

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Reviewed by: Edward Nyberg on Apr 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Stopped here on southbound trip (2nd visit, previously in Dec, 2018) to Jacksonville, FL in Jan, 2020. We had one dock hand and he was helpful, but was new at the job. He packed us in with another boat at our bow even though there was plenty of room on the dock (we arrived at closing time). We didn't use the facilities. There are 2 restaurants that are right at the marina. We ate at Fish House Grill which didn't disappoint. This marina is south of the Wrightsville Beach bridge and the bridge creates a lot of traffic noise.

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Reviewed by: Paul T on Feb 5, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 1

The good: the beach is a mile one way and West Marine a mile the other.
The rest: there are no showers, the toilets are a part of the marina restaurant and close when it does. The restaurant was closed...
The cost is high. The bridge adjacent creates a lot of road noise due to the metal pavement.
I am tolerant of many things but combining high price and no facilities is poor for long term customer retention. I guess they don’t care and that comes across loud and clear. No one around when we left to share the feedback with. Will be unlikely to return.

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