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Cape Fear Marina
Cape Fear River, Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

Cape Fear Marina Boat Slips

A protected, well-managed marina on the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, long regarded as one of the region's great hurricane holes, with berths for very large vessels, low dues and the Riverwalk and Live Oak Pavilion at your dock.

Cape Fear Marina
75ft+
Deep berths for large yachts and liveaboards.
Overview

A hurricane hole in the heart of downtown.

Cape Fear Marina sits on the Cape Fear River just off downtown Wilmington, a secure, well-managed basin known for taking very large vessels, slips here run to 75 feet and beyond, with beams to roughly 17 feet on the wider berths.

It is one of the most sought-after storm refuges in the area, and dues are among the lowest of any downtown marina, which is why slips tend to change hands quietly among owners who intend to stay for the long term.

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Why boaters choose Cape Fear Marina.

Storm protection

A protected basin locals treat as a hurricane hole.

Large-vessel berths

Slips to 75 ft and beyond, with wide-beam positions.

Low dues

Among the lowest carrying costs of any downtown marina.

Riverwalk & Live Oak

Walk to dining, and hear the amphitheater from your boat.

Well managed

A secure, quietly run facility with long-tenured owners.

Cape Fear Marina
Marina specifications

Cape Fear Marina slip sizes & dock specifications.

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Marina and dock facts for Cape Fear Marina, Downtown Wilmington, NC.

Everything at Cape Fear Marina.

  • ✓Wet slips, Up to 75′+
  • ✓Wide-beam slips, To ~17′ beam
  • ✓Power & water, Inquire
  • ✓Transient docking, Call
  • ✓Deep-water wet slips
  • ✓Showers & bathrooms
  • ✓Laundry
  • ✓Pump-out on site
  • ✓Fresh water
  • ✓Parking
  • ✓Riverwalk access
  • ✓Protected storm basin

Power, water and dock facilities differ between docks and individual slips. We confirm exactly what applies to a slip before you tour it.

Getting there

On the river, beside downtown.

By water

On the Northeast Cape Fear River in downtown historic Wilmington, a protected reach that has sheltered vessels for generations. Deep-water slips take boats to 175 feet, and a full-service yard with a 70-ton travel lift is on site.

By road

Address1701 J.E.L. Wade Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
Recently sold

Slips we have sold at Cape Fear Marina.

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50′ Boat Slip for Sale, Cape Fear Marina
Sold
Cape Fear Marina, Wilmington

50′ Boat Slip for Sale, Cape Fear Marina

Wet SlipBeam 17′August 2025
43′ Boat Slip for Sale, Cape Fear Marina
Sold
Cape Fear Marina, Wilmington

43′ Boat Slip for Sale, Cape Fear Marina

Wet SlipBeam 17′August 2025
Before you buy

What owning a slip at Cape Fear Marina involves.

Cape Fear pairs a downtown address with unusually low dues and genuine storm protection, a rare combination that makes a slip here a durable asset. Financing is available and slips can qualify for a 1031 exchange.
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Questions about slips at Cape Fear Marina.

The ones we are asked most often. Anything that varies from dock to dock, or slip to slip, we confirm before you tour.

Why is it called a hurricane hole?
The basin is well protected, which is why many owners ride out named storms here rather than paying to haul out or relocate. We can talk through the marina's current storm policy with you.
How large a boat can it take?
Slips here run to 75 feet and beyond, with wider berths carrying beams around 17 feet, it's one of the few downtown options for a genuinely large vessel.
What are the dues?
Dues at Cape Fear are among the lowest of any downtown marina. The exact figure depends on the slip, and we'll give you the current number for any listing.
What amenities are on site?
Showers, bathrooms, laundry and pump-out, with the downtown Riverwalk and its dining a short walk away.
Can I hear concerts from the dock?
Yes. The Live Oak Pavilion is close enough that owners regularly enjoy Live Nation shows from their own boats.
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    Marina
    Cape Fear Marina, Downtown Wilmington, NC
    Call or text
    Will Moss, (910) 620-9904
    Email
    will@wilmingtonboatslips.com
    Hours
    Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, by appointment