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Bowen's Wharf

13 Bowen's Wharf
Newport, RI 02840

Lat / Lon: N 41° 29.233' / W 071° 19.016'
Hours: Check-in: 1pm. Check-out: 11 am.
Contact: Mark E. Holden
VHF Monitored: 9
Phone: (401) 324-4108
Fax: (401) 849-4322
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bowenswharf.com/bowens-wharf-marina/

4.80(5)

4.80 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on Aug 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Small marina in downtown Newport- great location. Staff is well trained and friendly. Tour boats also docked here that keep their guests off the dock until boarding.

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Reviewed by: Josephine Spada on Aug 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Unfortunately, we didn't dock here so I cannot speak to ease of docking. We were moored in Newport and Bowen's Wharf was very accommodating by letting us use their dinghy dock and shower because the Seaman's Institute's facilities were unavailable. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. The shower was fantastic. Clean, ergonomic. Trust me, I've used a lot of facilities up and down the East coast. This marina and shower rocked!

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Reviewed by: James on Aug 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 72'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed here for a night while in Newport. Great location near restaurants and shops. Dockmaster was a breeze to deal with, very knowledgeable!

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Reviewed by: David Rogers on Mar 6, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The dockmaster (Kerrie Bourski) is extremely helpful and accommodating. Great restaurants within walking distance. Bathrooms clean and well maintained. I would give it 5 stars but would recommend a locked gate to increase security.

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Reviewed by: Deb on Sep 19, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Spent some time here this summer; what a beautiful spot. Great facilities, great staff and right near everything in Newport.

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