Beverly Harbormaster Department
11 Water St
Beverly, MA 01915
Dock
Offered
Mooring
Offered
Day Trip
Offered
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29 Reviews
by Frank K. - Verified user on Oct 12, 2025
Great spot to dock for lunch at the Anchor
by Frank L. - Verified user on Sep 29, 2025
It was actually easy and there weren't any other boats there so it was great.
by Bruce M. - Verified user on Sep 27, 2025
Easy in. Easy out. And across the street from the Anchor. Did a lunch trip from Hingham and it was so much faster than driving to beautiful Beverly.
Marina Response:
Thanks, Bruce for the review and glad you enjoyed visiting Beverly by boat. Spread the word to your friends!
Beverly Harbor Management Authorityby Joe C. - Verified user on Sep 09, 2025
Prompt response to reservation request, safe, secure, clean and well maintained facilities.
by Neil C. - Verified user on Sep 07, 2025
Easy in, easy out. Space is definitely limited, but great access to the Anchor or Mission Boat House! Slightly more expensive ($22) than Manchester ($10), but not bad considering.
by Judd F. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2025
Overall it worked out for us and everything was great. So this review is more for Dockwa itself. This was my first time using Dockwa and I found it unintuitive that i “reserved” dock space and paid in advance to later find out it is a a first come first serve spot. Even if it is stated somewhere in the description that is first come first serve, you shouldn’t be able to reserve a first come first serve spot. Only pay once you get there and actually get a spot.
Marina Response:
Hi Judd,
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re happy to hear that everything worked out well for your stay and that you had a great experience overall.
We completely understand your concern about the reservation process. While Dockwa is a helpful tool for managing dockage, the distinction between reservable and first come first serve can sometimes be unclear, especially for first-time users. We agree that this could be more intuitive and appreciate you pointing it out.
We have passed your feedback along to the Dockwa team, as clarity around this is essential for avoiding confusion.
Thanks again for visiting, and we hope to welcome you back soon.by Leonard R. P. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2025
Very easy to tie up, eat, and nice spot.
by Michael P. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2025
Ease of use and plenty of space. We visit the restaurants often
by George B. - Verified user on Jul 19, 2025
Great public dock. Nice place to tie up to grab lunch.
by Jason S. - Verified user on Jul 17, 2025
Easy and as expected. I tried to book early and realized they don’t take reservations but plenty of space and easy docking when we arrived.
by Timothy L. - Verified user on Jul 05, 2025
I tried to cancel the booking and the app confirmed it was cancelled. We pulled into the dock briefly and the changed our minds on staying and left. After I pulled away I went into the app and cancelled and provided an explanation. Why was I charged?
Marina Response:
Hi Timothy,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your recent experience and appreciate the opportunity to respond.
After reviewing our records, we found no cancellation request, message through the Dockwa app, or direct communication with the Harbormaster Department regarding this reservation. We always aim to be responsive and accommodating, and we regret that we didn’t have the chance to address this issue in real-time.
We truly value your continued visits and are glad to see you've had several positive experiences with us in the past. Your satisfaction is important, and we'd welcome the opportunity to make this right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can assist further.by Ben C. - Verified user on Jun 30, 2025
Rhey were great. Clean dock. Easy on and out.
by Jason C. - Verified user on Jun 22, 2025
I really appreciated how easy it was to pull up to a dock for lunch. I might not have gone to Beverly that day otherwise. A friendly Harbormaster helped us in. Thank you Harbormaster and Beverly !
by Eric T. - Verified user on Jun 09, 2025
Nice facility but it was very expensive. $28 to tie up for two hours
Marina Response:
Hi Eric, Thank you for visiting us. I'm glad you enjoyed it. At 38 feet, your vessel occupies a significant amount of space on our limited dock area. The $0.38/ft per hour fee is actually below industry standards. The revenue from these fees helps keep our facility well-maintained and accommodating to boaters.by James K. on Oct 22, 2024
Marina has a nice long dock with rib and skiff docking up front. Perfect spot if you’re hungry! Of course you have Mission Boathouse directly to your right. But the marina is at the mouth of Cabot and Rantoul streets giving you plenty of great restaurant choice many within walking distance. Docks are clean, clearly marked and also use the Dockwa App.
by Alan S. - Verified user on Sep 16, 2024
I needed to pick up guests at the public dock and after tying up I found that they were delayed by traffic. There was no short term pay option to stay past 30 minutes. I was charged $21 to stay another half hour.
Marina Response:
Hi Alan,
Thank you for visiting us. The 30-minute tie-up area is to allow boaters the opportunity to pick up or drop off passengers. You were charged the $21 because there is a two-hour minimum fee.by Bill W. - Verified user on Sep 13, 2024
I found the dock itself excellent condition.
The reply from Harbormaster while using the DOCKWA application was rapid, excellent communication.
If I found anything out of place it was a string of lobster pots in the navigation channel while entering the harbor. I believe RED # 8 outside of Jubilee yacht club. This seems to be ongoing issue with the pots, have seen them in the way on numerous trips.
Bill W.
by Aaron L. - Verified user on Sep 06, 2024
Great stay, nice dock. Harbormaster office staff were friendly, professional, and helpful.
by John F. - Verified user on Sep 03, 2024
Nice dock with full length integrated rub rail, great ramp. Handy to Anchor Pub and Mission Bouthouse.
by Brett S. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2024
Perfect location, easy to tie up and pay.
by Richard F. - Verified user on Aug 09, 2024
was able to easily get a spot on the municipal dock and had lunch!!
by Jon P. on Jul 06, 2024
The harbor master, and everyone there have been terrific! They’ve gone out of their way to help us out many times and we would highly recommend them. Thank you again for all you do.
by Eric B. - Verified user on Oct 10, 2023
The Beverly harbor Masters are great
by Marc F. - Verified user on Sep 08, 2023
Great spot, would go again!
by Tim W. - Verified user on Aug 31, 2023
excellent. staff was helpful and so pleasant
harbor is a gem to stay in
About Glover Wharf Marina, Beverly, MA
Hourly Dockage is available on a first come first serve basis, booked upon arrival. Reservations for day trips can not be requested in advance. There is a two hour minimum and a four hour maximum. Please list the hours you will be on the dock in the "Special Request" section.
About Glover Wharf Municipal Marina Located at 1 Water Street, Beverly, MA - Glover Wharf Municipal Marina is a modern facility, water, pump out service, and restrooms/showers. Fuel is available at Beverly Port Marine and Jubilee Yacht Club – both nearby. Located in protected waters in the heart of the North Shore, Glover Wharf is easily accessible to the open ocean and is the water gateway to Beverly.
About Beverly With miles of beautiful coastline, picturesque beaches, and easily accessible public parks offering lots of open space, Beverly, MA, has earned its nickname, “The Garden City.” Beverly recreational sites are a captivating and enlightening experience for all visitors, friends, and family alike.
You’ll never run out of the things to do in Beverly, MA whether you’re seeking a historical day out, places to eat, the local cultural arts, or to taste locally made craft beer. Just 17 miles from Boston, this seaside city makes a perfect day getaway for both Massachusetts locals and out-of-state tourists alike.
More information can be found on the free Glover Wharf APP found in the Apple and Google Play stores.
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*Hourly Dockage is available on a first come first serve basis, booked upon arrival. Reservations for day trips can not be requested in advance. There is a two hour minimum and a four hour maximum. Please list the hours you will be on the dock in the "Special Request" section. *
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