Reviews: Port Aransas Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight a generally positive experience, emphasizing the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and convenient location near restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores. Many reviewers appreciate the modern floating docks and the marina's affordability, with some noting ongoing improvements and construction of new facilities.

However, there are some concerns regarding limited amenities for transient slips, such as access to restrooms and showers. One reviewer mentioned a quick resolution to a power issue, showcasing the staff's responsiveness. Overall, the marina is described as a great place for boaters, with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and ocean, and a vibrant local area for exploration. Many guests express a desire to return, particularly for events like the Harvest Moon Regatta.

Reviewed by: David Hedgepeth , TSC Jeanne Marie, on Oct 16, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great facility, clean restrooms and showers. Adjacent to town with restaurants, hotels and grocery stores. Several golf cart venders will deliver. I've been coming here for several years with the Harvest Moon Regatta. They do a great job accommodating us and are improving the facility every year.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: Fred Mudge on Oct 13, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 58'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

This facility is first rate.
The staff is very accommodating and on top of their game. We had an issue with power when we first got there and they had an electrician there within the hour and remedied the situation and we were good for the rest of the week

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: Gina Bustos on Jul 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 1

I was told by the office staff that the marina amenities were not available for transient slips. We were only allowed to use the nearby public restrooms that don't have showers. -Summer of 2024

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: Kobus Meyer , SV Wind Sloth, on Oct 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Affordable marina with very friendly staff. Doing some construction with new facilities so they have limited temporary restrooms. Staff brought out mobile pump out station to boat. Docks are floating. Easy access to IGW and ocean.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: William Hines on May 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 20'
Draft: 1.0'

Rating: 5

Brand new floating docks and an affordable rate. Super protected with great restaurants on the water in the harbor. Easy walk to shops and grocery store and bars. Great town to visit

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: Rex Boyd , No Worries , on Oct 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Friendly staff and nice, modern floating docks for transients. Good water pressure and 30 & 50 amp service at the slips. Ice is available at the Harbor Master office. We didn't use the restroom facilities, so can't comment on them.

There's fuel available directly across from the transient pier at Fisherman's Wharf.

Several restaurants surround the marina/harbor but they are a bit of a hike. Check it out on Google maps. We rented a golf cart, as we were wanting to get out around the town. Texas Red Golf Carts will deliver to the marina free and a 24 hour rental was $145 in October 2022. We were there a couple of days after the annual Harvest Moon Regatta…don't plan on getting a slip during the Regatta weekend.

We definitely plan on returning.

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer

Reviewed by: Nautical Miles on Apr 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 26'
Draft: 1.0'

Rating: 5

I've stayed at this marina 3 times. The location is fantastic and the dock/pier was close to the office/facilities. The charge, I think, a couple of bucks a foot; can't recall. Not too expensive I'd say. Restaurants are within walking distance. A park is nearby. Scenic, active and interesting. Maybe only 3 stars to the "hoity touty", but for a small time sailboater like me, it was perfect. Don't know how hard the hurricane hit the area, but I heard it was tough. Lot's to do if you like gunkholing, ICW, fishing, birdwatching, etc. Heck, head south and go on to S. Padre Island or Mexico. Go for it! NM

View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer