Reviews: Palm Coast Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Easy in and out, 12" water at outside docks, good power, good freshwater. Greatest asset is staff, great people, been wintering here for 30 years. Highly recommend. Everything you want in stores and restaurants very close.

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Reviewed by: Teri Cutler , Karma, on Apr 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Easy in and out. Staff was at dock to greet us and help with lines and tie up. Provided info about amenities and nearby restaurants. So attentive. Pleasure to do business with.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Staff is first class, docks are fixed, good electric and H2O, 10' water at fixed pier, price is good, everything is available in short distance, I have been wintering here for 30 years, from Lake Erie.

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

Rating: 4

Great bike paths and pretty town. Very peaceful. Marina was good.

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on May 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Convenient transient slips while traveling. About 18 inches of tide but in the very well protected area. The community is very safe with lots of places to eat nearby at a European village. Very reasonable rates with a dedicated staff. Marina is currently undergoing some renovation. It's a great stop to get your bikes off and run up and down the paved paths for miles along the intracoastal. They have a nice boaters lounge with a small boaters store as well. Clean restrooms, and laundry facilities. Outdoor grills for boaters use.

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Reviewed by: Daniel Warthan on Mar 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina- Chris was fantastic in helping us tie up at he dock. Ernie was helpful and telling us how to get to the European village. Showers good and not far from boat. It was great seeing the kayaks and scullers go by during the day. Very easy in and out!

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Reviewed by: Janet Gannon on Feb 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Terrific stop! This is a charming, small marina. The docks are fixed, FYI. It was easy in easy out but the dog had trouble getting on and off the boat as the dock was so high. Bathrooms clean, terrific clubhouse (open daytime only), and they have ice cream! We loved the many walking paths in the area, they go for miles. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 7, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Made an afternoon stop here to fuel up and meet friends for lunch. The staff was very accommodating and didn't even charge us for short-term dockage while we went for lunch and bought groceries. This place deserves your business! Great people!

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Reviewed by: DeeDee H on Aug 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Lovely marina and staff. Quiet with friendly people and reasonable rates. Enjoyed the marina and the area. Two individual bathrooms with showers for women and two for men. Two washers and two dryers. Small library of books and magazines. Close to the European Village with restaurants, shops and bars.

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Reviewed by: James Brace on Jun 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop. Walking distance to restaurants. Terrific help docking with very short finger pier.

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Reviewed by: Jeanne R Warfield on May 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

If you're looking for an easy access marina in the Palm Coast area of FL, with a pleasant staff (thanks "Ro" and crew), decent amenities, and, an economical fee schedule, connect with Palm Coast Marina.
All around, it's a good deal!

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Reviewed by: Maggie Luke on May 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 24'
Draft: 1.0'

Rating: 1

Absolutely the nastiest dock master at your fuel station. Yelled at us for not coming in from the west. No signage indicating this. High strung and just acting ugly throwing her hands up to potential customers when we did nothing wrong. Asked us to move under the bridge and circle back, and then waved someone in that was behind us. No way to run a business. Will not do business there and won't be back!!

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Reviewed by: Kirk Conners , Fancy Nancy, on May 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Its your basic marina with what you need to park your boat. We stayed a few days longer than anticipated due to some predicted weather that didn't pan out, but that worked out for us. There are mobile marine services which we took advantage of to solve an issue.
Staff was helpful coming in to get us tied up and settled in a skinny (for us) slip.
Restrooms, showers and laundry are all clean and operational.
Close to European Village which we didn't think was all that great, but Mezzaluna will deliver to the boat, so that gets them a "+".
Publix and other restaurants about a mile or so away, so easy access there.
Lot's of nature trails in Palm Coast, and since we were here an extra couple of days, took advantage.
Fuel prices were about average.
All in all, what I consider a good marina.

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Reviewed by: Perry on Apr 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.6'

Rating: 5

We stopped here on our way home from a failed attempt to cross over to the Bahamas. What a pleasure to stop at a Marina that provides all the assistance needed to tie up safely. Another great feature about this Marina is it has the European Village within walking distance ( less than 15 minutes). Great choice of restaurants and entertainment. The Marina is very protected and quiet. Their diesel prices were $1 less than any fuel we had purchased. On the morning of our departure we were helped off the dock at our appointed time. I highly recommend this Marina but you definitely need to give them a call as soon as you decide because they fill up fast.

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Reviewed by: Bret Butler , Lucy 2, on Apr 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

As stated the facilities are a bit old, but the staff and location are fantastic.

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Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Apr 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great staff. The facilities are a little tired, but they are safe and functional. The fixed docks are solid. The restroom/showers are clean and functional, but the men's and women's rooms only have one toilet and shower each.

10 minute walk to European Village , with shops and restaurants.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Apr 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Back here for perhaps my 30th year. Same great staff and excellent service.

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Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Apr 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Nice stop along the AICW. Diesel prices are reasonable and the staff are great. We stayed on the fuel dock but the whole marina is nicely protected. Short walk to restaurants.

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Reviewed by: George Oats , Slainte, on Mar 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We will never miss an opportunity to dock here when in the area. The Staff is always helpful and kind. Palm Coast Marina is well protected, clean and in order. Restaurants and shopping are only a short walk. This is an A list stop for us. S/V Sláinte

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Reviewed by: Patricia And Steven Stanley , Calypso, on Mar 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great marina with friendly, helpful staff. The amenities (bathrooms,showers, laundry, ship's store, captains lounge, fuel and pump out) were nice, though the bathrooms were a bit dated. A short walk takes you to European Village, which is really cute. Food can be delivered to your boat via Instacart.

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Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on Mar 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great, quiet location. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Plenty of depth and the assigned face dock made for an easy entrance and departure.

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Reviewed by: Tony-donna Lagera on Feb 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Very nice smaller marina. Easy access to and from ICW. Very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurants and shopping near by. They have bathrooms, showers and laundry, but we didn't use them. They also have gas and diesel. Very easy to get pets on and off and great walking areas for them. Local liveaboards very friendly.

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Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Feb 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

February 2, 2022. Visited again to see if rates had been increased. Happy to report they are still the same. We have enjoyed our stays here in the past and hope to return again in the future. This time traveled to European Village to check out the restaurants and shops. It is a fairly short walk and regretted we had not done so on one of our earlier visits. On previous visits we biked along the nice path along the ICW. It is also nice to just walk around and enjoy the surroundings of the path and resort setting. Decent ships store if you need something. Facilities are older but fairly clean.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

One of our favorite marinas. The friendliest dock hands that are very good at getting boats tied up. Nice lounge. Very welcoming liveaboards. We felt like we belonged there from day one. Lot of nice areas to walk a dog. Good pumpout, grills and a fire pit. Great restaurants a very short walk away.

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Reviewed by: Bill M , Redemption, on Jan 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Excellent facilities with great location. The warm ambiance is only exceeded by Dock master Rosine's wonderful professionalism, attention to detail and fun personality.

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Reviewed by: Jacqueline Meyer on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Dockmaster and staff very friendly and helpful! Helped us ship a package. Cozy ship's store and lounge. Facilities could use some refurb, but all clean and serviceable. Shops and restaurants in walking distance.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great spot, great town, superb staff, fixed docks, excellent WIFI, good power, 12' water @ low tide.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on May 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

I have wintered here for 25 years, reasonable rate, terrific staff, town is great. Solid docks, clean restrooms, power is good. Recommend highly.

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on May 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We stop at Palm Coast Marina twice a year-service and Staff are terrific. The daily rate is very reasonable. It’s quiet and peaceful. All the amenities of fuel, water, laundry, showers, WiFi. Easy walk to local shops/restaurants.

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Reviewed by: DBrian on Jan 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great little stop right off the ICW. They had planned to put us on the face dock but some issues that day had it all full. We came in a bit late so they graciously allowed us to tie up at the fuel dock, still had power and it’s a pretty easy in and out marina. There can be a little current in their channel but not bad.

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Reviewed by: Alan V. on Jun 18, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stoped here for a night in Feb 2020...stayed a month."Ro" the dockmaster is the nicest of several excellent professional dockmasters we found in Florida! We had a vibration in the shaft...se cecommed a diver,"Rob", who took our props iff and sent them both out to be balanced and tuned, Helpful in every way possible. Clean, secure showers. Laundry on premises.
Only 1/4 mile off of AICW. Restaurants nearby and you can order fom some and they will deliver right to your boat.
It is now June 17th and were are here,again, on our way back to Chesapeake Bay country!

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Reviewed by: L Frank on May 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Palm Coast is a winner. We showed up with gusty winds but managed easily with expert line handling on the dock as we backed into our slip. The previous night our anchor light had burned out, so I needed a 20’ ladder and someone to secure it on the deck to replace the bulb. Chris not only showed up with the ladder, he deftly positioned it and before I could say anything was half way up saying, “just give me the bulb!” All at no charge. Talk about service - wow! With a slow-paced old Florida feel, an easy walk to a variety of restaurants and a well-protected harbor, this will remain a stop each time we transit the ICW.

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Reviewed by: Kinsey Baker on Jan 8, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Anchored without working engine just off the ICW and next to the marina. Called marina at 7 am opening and they contacted local TowboatUS for us, and assured us that our needs would be promptly addressed. Within an hour, Ro, the super friendly dockmaster had a master mechanic (Edsell) on our boat, helping to diagnose the problem. He ordered the necessary parts, and within two days we were back up and running! We had a pleasant, friendly stay and the services and general atmosphere of the facility are beyond reproach.

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Reviewed by: Warren Hayes on Nov 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

A true gem. All staff very helpful, careful and attentive. Just off the Intracoastal. Highly recommended!

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Reviewed by: Joe Stuart , Hattrix, on Nov 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great marina. Stayed overnight and had a great time. Food delivery was easy, nice facilities, good fuel prices, and very nice and friendly, helpful staff. Nice welcome packet upon arrival for transients. They were happy to help with anything needed. Would definetly stop again.

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Reviewed by: Capt. John on Oct 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Good clean marina at a good price in a good location for Loopers in slow boats to make an easy next day run to St. Augustine.

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Reviewed by: Latitude Thayer on Jun 19, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Nice location off the ICW with great staff.

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Reviewed by: OKCstunter on Mar 13, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Cheap rates. Good services. Nice bathhouse, Coin operated laundry. Very close to ICW. If you do not need electric or water there is a cheap rate of 20 dollars plus tax.

Concrete docks two foot above water, minimal tide. Friendly staff.

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Reviewed by: Jim P on Jan 13, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

A nice marina with good facilities & helpful staff. Since they have very little tide they have a fixed dock. I just wish they had warned me that their dock is 3 ft above the water level. Makes your normal fender position useless.

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