Reviews: Palm Harbor Marina

Reviews Summary

The reviews for the marina highlight several key points:

1. Security and Safety: The marina is noted for its strong security measures, including keycard access, security patrols, and a sophisticated locked gate system. Many guests felt safe due to the presence of security guards, although some mentioned concerns about crime in the surrounding area.

2. Facilities and Amenities: Reviewers praised the marina's excellent facilities, including clean restrooms, a pool, gym, and a restaurant nearby. The floating concrete docks are in good condition, and the marina is well-maintained.

3. Docking Experience: Guests appreciated the helpfulness of the dockhands, who assisted with docking and even offered to transport guests in a golf cart. However, some noted that the tidal currents in the transient area could make docking challenging.

4. Location: The marina's location is a significant advantage, with easy access to downtown West Palm Beach and nearby restaurants. Guests enjoyed the convenience of walking or biking to local attractions.

5. Pricing: Many reviews mentioned the high cost of staying at the marina, particularly the 50-foot minimum charge, which can be pricey for smaller boats. Despite the cost, several guests felt the experience was worth the splurge.

6. Overall Experience: Most reviewers expressed a desire to return, citing enjoyable stays and positive interactions with staff. The marina is described as catering primarily to larger yachts, which contributes to its upscale atmosphere.

In summary, the marina is highly regarded for its security, facilities, and location, though it comes with a higher price tag and some challenges related to docking.

Reviewed by: Dick Heusinkveld on Apr 3, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very secure marina with keycard gates and security patrols. Wide floating docks. Some tidal current in the transient area makes it tricky docking. Pump out at slip but requires 24 hours notice. Good help with docking. Excellent facilities including pool and gym. Great restaurant right by the marina.

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Reviewed by: William Saint on Jun 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed for 3 nights and it couldn't be better. Outstanding help at the fuel dock as well as getting into our slip. In fact, the dock hand (thank you!), moved us into a slip with no boat next to us, after seeing where we were assigned. Haley was very helpful in setting up our reservation and answering questions right away. Great location as easy walk to restaurants in West Palm and Palm Beach by riding bikes over the causeway right next to marina. Super clean "yacht club" with baths, place to work, relax or watch TV. Will be back again!

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Reviewed by: David Ratte , See Level, on Mar 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very nice facilities, amenities, people, and location. Pricey, as is every marina in this area and they do charge for a 50' minimum - but if you are going to splurge this is not a bad place to do it. At 50', we were one of the smaller boats here. Easy walk to downtown with its restaurants, free concerts, theatre, bike path over the bridge or north/south. We stumbled upon the free historical society museum at the old courthouse which was a nice overview of local history. Easy dog walking.

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on Jan 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 3

They will charge you for a 50 foot minimum. It is a nice and newer marina and close to downtown. It is very clean, the staff are programmed robots, but they are probably used to being abused by the mega yacht crowd. We spent a month here and enjoyed it. Definitely was a lot more money than we wanted to spend. We will definitely come back later on.

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Reviewed by: Roger Bernot , cats in the hatt, on Aug 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 64'
Draft: 48.0'

Rating: 5

This place gets better with age, or maybe it's the competition had a very pleasant stay and definitely will go back. Be careful here because the tides are strong best to come in on A high or low. Lots of water at the dock

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Reviewed by: Julia Flaherty on Apr 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed at Palm Harbor for two nights while cruising the Florida Mini Loop and enjoyed every minute of our time there. The dockhands and marina staff were very accommodating and the docks are floating concrete secured with massive pilings. We were among the smaller boats in the marina -- but we enjoyed feeling affluent nestled among the endless rows of megayachts. It was pricey because there is a 50 ft. minimum and an additional charge for power. The location was perfect. We were within walking distance of several great restaurants on Clematis Street and across the river from the famous Henry Flagler Museum, a definite must for those who haven't been. The marina is encircled by serious security, indicating there may be a problem with crime or trespassing, but we felt very safe behind large gates and security guards everywhere. The dockhands were so accommodating, they offered to take us to dinner in the marina golf cart. The West Palm Beach Boat Show is held annually at this marina and, show or not, it's a great place to check out some truly gorgeous yachts.

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Reviewed by: PaulFromRI on Dec 1, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

The staff are very nice and helpful. The facilities are amazing. Large concrete floats in excellent condition. They seem to cater more to mega yachts (there were several docked here). The slips are quite large - there was ample room between me and my slip mate for a third boat. There are also concerns:
1. It has a very sophisticated locked gate system with 24 hour security guards. At night one sits on a chair at the head of the dock. Given the activity on the street, I am guessing that crime and trespassing are an issue in this part of West Palm.
2. The minimum fee is for a 50’ boat and is $200 plus power hook up.
3. Fuel was also a bit pricey though they do offer a discount for 140 gallons or more.

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Reviewed by: Jeff Irwin on Sep 20, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very friendly. Limited 30 amp service. If you need 30 you may need to bring your own 50 to 30 adaptor. In the heart on downtown West Palm Beach. Easy walk to restaurants. I have stayed twice.

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