Reviews: John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza (East)

Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Floating docks are in good condition with strong cleats. Lots of waves and wakes from mostly commercial traffic going by. Easy access to downtown Savannah. No gates or security observed however no problems detected. Artists, musicians and lots of walkers add a lot of life to the area.

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Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very much worth the 1 hour side trip off the ICW! Shore power is working both 30A and 50A. Some pics: https://shellerina.com/2023/06/30/first-time-to-savannah-downtown/

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Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Convenient to downtown. No water on dock. How can you beat free dockage & shore power, though,

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Reviewed by: Tom Allison on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

What a fantastic location to visit Savannah. The floating dock is right in the heart of the downtown waterfront. Walk to a plethora of dining, shopping, museums, tours and other entertainment.

Pro's, good floating docks, good cleats and free.
Con's, river traffic, pedestrian traffic no fuel or services.

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Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

2nd stay here in 2023... Great stop. But no fresh water, and no bathrooms other than local bars and restaurants. Shore power 30/50 A worked. Docks in good condition. Wakes from ferries. Lots of freighter traffic, (but the ferries cause more wake than the freighters.) Friendly crowd walking busy River Street. Recommended for 1 or 2 nights for sure. Some large flotsam may hit your waterline as shown in the video and pic here:
https://shellerina.com/2023/10/21/savannah-ga/

and

https://shellerina.com/2023/06/30/first-time-to-savannah-downtown/

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Reviewed by: Frank Cordell on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

When you arrive here you call the Bryan St Parking Garage to check in! It says $1.50 a foot but it is free. You can stay 48 hours according to the lady when I checked in. I didn't try the power pedestal because I don't need it. Nice dock, no facilities of course. Plenty of walkers, tourists and homeless people wandering around. If you want a quiet dock then go to the East one. It is newer, nicer and not so many homeless people hanging out. Love a free dock and this one is pretty good!

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Reviewed by: Tom Kuehn , Hunky Dory, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

They are now enforcing the $1.50/foot fee. Call the posted number when you arrive and you will be sent a link to pay by credit card. Power included. No water at this time. Right downtown. Easy walk everywhere. Huge variety of restaurants. Lots of history. Many parks. Kroger grocery store about a mile away. Only drawback is wakes from passing ferries and pleasure boats.

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