Reviews: Crandon Park Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina present a mixed bag of experiences.

Positive aspects include easy access to the fuel dock, reasonable fuel prices, and friendly dock attendants. Many reviewers appreciated the well-stocked marina store and the availability of pump-out services for a low fee. The marina is described as clean and well-protected, with good maneuverability for boats.

However, several significant issues were highlighted. Communication with staff is notably poor, with many reviewers mentioning difficulties in contacting the dockmaster and a lack of responsiveness on VHF or phone. Some facilities, such as hot showers, are lacking, and there are complaints about the cleanliness and condition of the bathrooms and docks. Additionally, there are restrictions on water availability and a lack of accommodations for transient boaters, with some reviewers feeling that the marina caters more to locals.

Overall, while the marina offers some good services and a pleasant environment, the communication issues and limited facilities may deter some visitors.

Reviewed by: William Groening , Sundog, on Jan 28, 2026
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

It seems inconceivable that anyone would try to run a fuel dock with no way to contact the dockmaster on approach via VHF or phone but that is the case here. Also, the fresh water is locked and no amount of begging will get it unlocked.

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Reviewed by: Dave Gibson , Andiamo, on Jan 24, 2026
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

They've decided to not sell water anymore. Can still get fuel and pump out.

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Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn on Jan 14, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Easy access fuel dock with water, trash offload & pump out. Plenty of room to maneuver. Dock attendant was excellent! Definitely will put on our favorite fuel stops!

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Dec 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 3

After 7 straight days at anchor, I was really looking forward to a long, hot shower. And what's the one thing this marina doesn't have? Hot showers. This is a large marina that definitely caters to locals. There were very few transients and no liveaboards. Their communication is terrible; they would not allow me to reserve a slip and kept telling me to call on the day I wanted to come. They don't answer their radio. A dockhand helped me tie up at the fuel dock to do my paperwork and get a slip assignment in the office. Keep in mind that you will need registration (or boat documentation) and insurance to get a slip here. I was charged by the slip size (35 feet) instead of my boat LOA (32 feet). I was given a map and directions to my slip. No assistance at the slip. Power and water is included in the price. Fuel is a reasonable price and a pumpout was $5. Bathrooms were typical state park. The showers were outdoors, without curtains, and cold water only. There's a nice bike trail across the main road -- good luck getting across! -- but it had a lot of noseeums, even in late December. The park is not dog friendly per the four pages of "rules," but there was a nice grassy area for me to walk them so all was okay. There's a well-stocked marina store and a dive shop. There are also a number of fishing charter boats. The marina is well protected and also well lighted at night. Unfortunately, it's also in one of the approach/departure paths for Miami International Airport, so its not quiet. Overall, it was a good break from anchoring where I could fully charge my batteries, top off my water tank, and pumpout. If I needed fuel, I would have topped off there, too. But there's not much else there and I have to think there are better options closer to Miami.

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

Rating: 4

Good value. Nice park. Difficult to communicate with staff. Tried to put us in a slip that was too small.

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Reviewed by: John Grim , Mystic Wind, on Apr 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.8'

Rating: 4

Have fueled here several times and picked up crew as well. Good prices on diesel, free water. Friendly dock hands. Well stocked small ships store.

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Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Spent six nights recently, very quiet, not many transients. People were great, well stocked chandlery, $5 pump-out. There are not a lot of facilities, very public showers, single washer/dryer, docks look like they need some major capital infusion. A five mile bike rider into Key Biscayne or $12 Uber, lots of services there. Biked along Crandon Beach, was empty but midweek, can imagine being crowded in summer. Key Biscayne Tennis facility, hosts many tournaments. We used Kyte for car rental and went into Miami, there is a $2.25 toll to get back onto Key Biscayne, not sure what the admin charge is going to be.

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Reviewed by: Troy Schaaf on May 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 4

Spent three nights as a transient rental. Staff was accommodating and facilities were clean. Definitely would stay again. Fuel prices were rather cheap.

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Reviewed by: Jonathan Courcy on Nov 22, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.9'

Rating: 5

Nice place and nice people.
Pump out easy and very fast.

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Reviewed by: Greg Boggs on Feb 1, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Facility was clean. Took on fuel and water. No one to take lines even though i called when entering the channel. The dock hand that met me was lazy and rude. The second dock hand was pleasant. Luck of the draw.

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