
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 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.




3 slips listed here: from $175,000, 72′ to 75′, one of them for rent.



A protected basin locals treat as a hurricane hole.
Slips to 75 ft and beyond, with wide-beam positions.
Among the lowest carrying costs of any downtown marina.
Walk to dining, and hear the amphitheater from your boat.
A secure, quietly run facility with long-tenured owners.

Marina and dock facts for Cape Fear Marina, Downtown Wilmington, NC.
Power, water and dock facilities differ between docks and individual slips. We confirm exactly what applies to a slip before you tour it.
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.
| Address | 1701 J.E.L. Wade Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 |
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The ones we are asked most often. Anything that varies from dock to dock, or slip to slip, we confirm before you tour.
By appointment, we will respond promptly.
Whether you are weighing a purchase, an investment, or a season at the dock, we will share current availability and arrange a private tour of Cape Fear Marina.