Reviews: Deep Point Marina

Reviewed by: Gary & Karen Cervak , My Brown Eyed Girls, on Jul 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Dockhand tied us up and hooked up our power. Easy in and out on floating t-head. Basin was very protected from weather and waves. Occasional rocking from ferries. Not bothersome. Free laundry, clean bathrooms, nice pool with tables and chairs. Friendly live-a-boards. Southport is a great town to explore.

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Reviewed by: Kristi McVey , SISU, on Jul 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

Wonderful stop for 2 nights after coming down the ICW from Virginia. Floating docks in great shape. Enjoyed the pool and watching the Ferry to/from Bald Head Island. Sandy was very accommodating and helpful in every way. Clean restroom and free laundry a plus. Bill from Bill's ride share picked us up and took us to Walmart for provisions. Would definitely stay here again.

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Reviewed by: Leann Rowe , ROWE Boat, on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Looks like pretty new floating docks. Very nice pool and showers. Restaurant next door but did not try it. Dock master very nice and helpful. Stayed on T-head, yet protected. A ferry runs every 45 minutes, get a little current when it swings around, but not bad or long lasting. Further from town but we were only staying one night and had been before. Not comfortable with nearby anchorages. Plus the price was right at 2$ a foot. Wi-Fi was good as well.

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Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Apr 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Great overnight stop. Strong floating docks with good utilities. Although shopping/dining is not on site it can be accessed through Uber or your own bike/walk. Pool on site if that is an interest to you. Some rocking occurs when the ferry boats arrive but it is certainly manageable. Monitor AIS for incoming ferries when you depart. Friendly staff. Priced much better than some of the neighboring marinas.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Mar 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

This was my second stay at Deep Point Marina in Southport. The first was two years ago when I came through the area with another captain. I stayed three nights this time around to take advantage of reasonable rates and their sheltered basin to wait out rough weather. Docks in great shape. Good facilities including fast WiFi, restrooms with clean private showers, laundry, and a pool. Great, friendly, helpful staff. Dog friendly; lots of places to walk your pup for exercise and potty breaks. Conveniently located at the Bald Island Ferry terminal if you want to make a trip to the island without taking your own boat through what is usually a rough inlet and paying the much higher per foot rate at the Bald Head Island Marina. (Keep in mind that you don't want to come into the basin as the ferry is leaving; the channel is relatively narrow.) Note that this marina is NOT in downtown Southport; it's about 1 1/2 miles by bike or foot. The area is served by taxi companies. Recommended.

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Reviewed by: Todd Merritt on Apr 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Good stop on the way up the ICW. Spent one night while on the Loop. I spent the night on the t head. The bathrooms were clean and free laundry available. Semi sheltered marina with ferry boats coming and going. 2 miles to get to South Port so an easy bike ride or $10.00 Uber. Dock master was very helpful.

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Reviewed by: Christopher Pope on Jul 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.4'

Rating: 5

Great dockmaster, great staff, great service. Fuel and pumpout available. Note - there is traffic in and out with a ferry ... be mindful.

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Reviewed by: Susan Troutman on May 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Spent 3 nights here. Dock master very helpful. Dredging equiptment is on site, ready to start in the next few days. Docks are well maintained. Pump out is self-service and really slow. 2 miles to downtown. Pool will be open very soon.

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Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Apr 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

April 10 visited the marina. New transit rate is $1.75' daily and $15' monthly. Dockmaster said he was hoping to get the place dredged later this year. Facilities are nice but the ferries are noisy and kick up some wakes in maneuvering. Unfortunately the ferries kick up silt especially during rising tides which makes the need for dredging here more often than other marinas. The nice ferry dock has a nice snack shop if you need some food though. Sturdy floating docks. Not really close to Southport for walking but you can bike there.

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Reviewed by: Norman Bessette , Don’t Blink , on Oct 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 65'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Had some power problems at another marina and Deep Point accommodated our last minute request. Service and support were 5 star plus. Very quiet yet quick bike ride to town. Well protected and easy in out to ICW or Cape Fear inlet. Definitely on the future stop list when running North/South

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Reviewed by: Mark S. Laughton on May 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Deep Point Marina. Easy in and out paying attention to the current. Dockmaster is outstanding. Provided great assistance on arrival, fueling and offered guidance on local area establishments. Yes, the ferries come and go but when below decks they are not noticed. I plan to stop here again if they have space available.

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Reviewed by: Gibson MacElhannon on Apr 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.4'

Rating: 4

Nice marina. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent laundromat on site. Only negative, not walking distance to much of anything.

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Reviewed by: Paul Smyers , SV Nova, on Apr 17, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

As wide beam transients we were put on the dock next to the ferry terminal. The ferry captains have complete disregard for other vessels in the marina.

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Reviewed by: Len Barton , Short Dog II, on Mar 7, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Don’t count on getting any rest here. This is a ferry terminal and they arrive on the hour, wake the marina and blast their horn.
On the other hand, the marina is nice and the staff very helpful and friendly.

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Reviewed by: glenna walker on Mar 17, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 5

Very nice Marina. Excellent crew. Showers, seasonal pool, laundry, fuel, pumpout, water. People ferry to Bald Head Island and about one mile from car ferry to Fort Fisher. Short taxi ride to town.

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