19 Owen Park Way
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Dock
Not Offered
Mooring
Offered
Day Trip
Not Offered
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51 Reviews
by John N. - Verified user on May 31, 2026
Very nice stay in a nasty northeast wind. The harbor is spectacular. Harbor master communication was great as were instructions, mooring maps, etc.
My only nit would be to have coded access to the bathrooms (as they already do for the showers) for early morning and after hours for the boats with large crews and small holding tanks. But there are bathrooms at the ferry terminal as well.
by Joel R. - Verified user on Sep 18, 2025
As of Sept. 15 launch service was done for the season. If you grab a mooring ball outside of the break water and there an easterly wind you are in for rough ride. Make sure the mooring line on the ball is sufficient size for your boat, if not get one that is. It's rather unnerving to rock and roll and break loose at 1:00 am and have to rush to set an anchor before you lose the boat.
by Richard M. - Verified user on Sep 02, 2025
Beautiful and quiet. Only disappointment is you can no longer anchor. Must rent a mooring when there is more than ample space to accommodate those who would like to anchor especially for a short stay of a couple of hours.
by David M. on Sep 02, 2025
As stated before, there is no more anchoring in the lake. The moorings by the town are $70 per night. We spent one week here and enjoyed it. The dinghy dock is very crowded with three or four dinghy deep! It’s an easy 1.2 mile walk to the town. Uber is available also. Nice walking trails in the area. I would definitely recommend if complete peace and tranquility is your thing.
by Bernie N. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2025
Can't wait to return !!
by Bill M. - Verified user on Sep 01, 2025
Always a great time at Vineyard Haven. The Tisbury Harbormaster crew is so accommodating. Morgan is always very welcoming and helpful. It's our favorite little harbor. Looking forward to our next visit!
by Stephan I. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2025
Probably the friendliest harbor staff we’ve ever run into. We showed up with our dinghy engine acting like a grumpy toddler, and the harbor master went above and beyond—calling around for a mechanic, chauffeuring us back to our boat, even putting us on a mooring close to town so we could hop on the launch service. Honestly, she did everything short of baking us cookies. The only downside? The mooring field gets a little bouncy during the day.
by Paul B. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2025
Tashmoo is a spectacular area to spend an afternoon. The reservation process is a bit confusing at first, as the same reservation request form is used for 3 different areas in Tisbury. That said, the message feature worked well and Tisbury was quick to answer. One item that was a pleasant surprise was the Harbormaster checking on the moorings to ensure only those that registered were on the mooring. It was great to show up and see our reserved mooring was open. Great job Tisbury.
by Jeff C. - Verified user on Aug 25, 2025
Can’t give it a 5 because we arrived to find another boat in our assigned slip. We had a reservation through Dockwa several days prior, so unsure how the mix-up could have occurred. The skipper of that boat said he had “extended” his stay by 2 days…which sounds to me like he had been scheduled to leave the mooring we were assigned, but decided to stay last minute and maybe arranged it with the Dockmaster. We were able to get another mooring, but these practices should be frowned upon because it impacts the confidence one might have in using Dockwa. On a positive note, we met Rebecca (assistant Dockmaster), had a wonderful discussion with her, and came away very impressed.
by Michael M. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2025
Communications were excellent. Mooring and pendant were robust and in good shape.
by Patrick C. - Verified user on Aug 24, 2025
Harbormaster team was very helpful, nice showers. Only drawback is town dock has no cleats to tie up to. Otherwise would be 5 stars.
by Richard S. - Verified user on Aug 19, 2025
Easy and efficient. Great customer service.
by Christine B. - Verified user on Aug 15, 2025
We stayed on mooring #1 in Lake Tashmoo. Lovely, quiet place to stay. We kayaked to the town dock and walked into town. A little over a mile walk. The harbor master was great with communication and special requests. We will be back.
by Alan P. - Verified user on Aug 13, 2025
Great, convenient location. Love the new new process, especially getting mooring assignment via email.
by Rick S. - Verified user on Aug 13, 2025
Everything was great! Very helpful staff, looking forward to another visit
by David C. - Verified user on Aug 12, 2025
Outer harbor is a little bit wavy from the ferry traffic. We requested a mooring with 7’ minimum depth (our boat draws 6’-6”) and had just over 7 feet when we arrived a couple hours before low tide. When I called with concerns they said I would be alright. We were nearly touching at dead low tide (less than a foot of clearance). If it had been rougher I think we would have bounced off the bottom. Otherwise stay was pleasant.
by David D. on Aug 12, 2025
We enjoyed two beautiful days & evenings on mooring #4 in Lake Tashmoo. The staff at the Harbormaster's office were most helpful in navigating the distinctions between Vineyard Haven inner and outer harbor and Lake Tashmoo moorings. It was a very positive experience.
by Gary K. - Verified user on Aug 08, 2025
Very clean well managed facility
by Roel H. - Verified user on Aug 06, 2025
Wonderful stay in Tisbury. On a mooring in the outer harbor. A little bumpy from the ferries, but nothing too difficult. Great town with restaurants, shops, and shopping all within walking distance of the dinghy dock. Harbormaster very helpful. Free water and pump out at the town dock.
by Glen O. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2025
Excellent service. Nice mooring. Prompt pump out boat. Also enjoyed the band concert at the town landing.
by Spiridon V. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2025
Staff was great! Got us in right away
by craig b. - Verified user on Aug 04, 2025
Great crew. Friendly and helpful.
by Robert D. - Verified user on Aug 01, 2025
A nice stay in Vinyard Haven!
by Robert D. - Verified user on Jul 31, 2025
Michael and team were very helpful
by Judy R. - Verified user on Jul 30, 2025
We had a wonderful stay in Vineyard Haven! The Tisbury Harbormaster was great with communication, quickly confirming our request and sending our mooring assignment and map of the mooring field in advance. The mooring was in good condition (from the surface anyway!) and the moorings are nicely spaced. VH is a great place to stop, with good facilities, restaurants, Stop 'n Shop and West Marine very accessible. The bus takes you everywhere else on the island. The only downside is the early morning ferry horn, but it comes with the territory.
About Tisbury Harbormaster
Welcome to the 2026 Season in Tisbury!
We’re thrilled to have you on our waterways this year! Here’s what’s new for 2026:
- Rebuilt Owen Park Dock with new dinghy floats for safer, smoother access and reduced congestion.
- Brand-new pumpout boat serving all Tisbury waterways.
- **We are now booking Dockwa reservations for moorings and slips on our dock.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tisbury’s scenic harbors this season!
The Waterways of Tisbury
Tisbury offers three distinct waterways: - Vineyard Haven Inner & Outer Harbor – bustling heart of town - Lake Tashmoo – peaceful, 270-acre coastal pond. Access via a marked channel with a controlling depth of approximately 5 feet at mean low water. - Lagoon Pond – scenic inlet from the drawbridge stretching inland
Tip: Include your preferred location in your reservation request. We default to Inner Harbor if none is specified.
📡 Get in Touch
- Open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, M-F
- Hail “Tisbury Harbormaster” on VHF Channel 69 or message via Dockwa
- Check-in: 11:00 AM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Office: 508-696-4249 | After-hours emergencies: 911
💧 Pump-Out Services
Pumpout services are available throughout all Tisbury waterways: - Owen Park Pier pump-out: First-come, first-served during business hours - Pump-out boat: Services all waterways; hail VHF Ch. 69
🚿 Showers & Restrooms
- Owen Park: Full facilities including showers
- Lake Tashmoo & Lagoon Pond: Portable restrooms only
🛶 Dinghy Docks & Fresh Water
- Dinghy docks: Owen Park Pier & Lake Tashmoo
- Lagoon Pond Landing: No docks; use beach for storage
- Rules: Painters ≥6’, props down in water, gunnel guards, rope only (no chains)
- Fresh water: Available at Owen Park Pier & Lake Tashmoo Pier
📸 Special Thanks
Thanks to Denys Wortman for the stunning drone images of our waterways.
On behalf of the Town of Tisbury, we look forward to seeing you on the water this season!
Captain Michael Gately, Harbormaster
Booking Info
🌊 Transient Moorings
- Rate: $70/night (+ processing fee), 24-hour rental 11:00 AM check-in to 10:00 AM check-out
- Reservations required; day trips and overnight stays same rate
- Upon arrival, hail VHF Ch. 69 to confirm availability
- Note: Town not responsible for mooring tackle or vessel damage due to weather
Locations: - Inner & Outer Harbor: Max LOA Inner 50’ / Outer 75’, Max Draft 7’, Outer Harbor preferred for catamarans - Lake Tashmoo: Max LOA 55’, Max Draft 7’, dredged entrance channel, anchoring not permitted - Lagoon Pond: No transient moorings; hail drawbridge VHF Ch. 09 & 69 for info
🚢 Dockage Info
Owen Park Pier - Dockwa reservations now accepted for 2026 - Rate: $125/night, 23-hour rental 11:00 AM check-in to 10:00 AM check-out - Shore power not available - Hourly dockage (first-come, first-served): $15–$35 depending on boat length - Max LOA: 40’ | Max Draft: 7’ - Hail VHF Ch. 09 or 69 to confirm availability
Lake Tashmoo & Lagoon Pond: Temporary loading/unloading only, 20-minute limit
✅ Friendly Reminder
Include your preferred location in reservations, follow dinghy and pump-out rules, and enjoy Tisbury this season!
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