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Port City Marina
Historic Downtown, Wilmington, North Carolina

Port City Marina Boat Slips

A premier full-service marina on the Cape Fear River in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, floating concrete docks, deep water for large yachts, liveaboards welcome and the Riverwalk at your transom.

Port City Marina
78ft
Deep-water slips for large yachts & liveaboards.
Overview

Downtown Wilmington's flagship marina.

Port City Marina sits directly on the Cape Fear River along downtown Wilmington’s celebrated Riverwalk. Heavy floating concrete docks and deep water make it the area’s premier home for larger vessels and a coveted sanctuary during named storms, eliminating costly haul-out plans. Step off your boat into three onsite restaurants, the Live Oak Bank Pavilion and a downtown full of dining, bars and culture. Minutes to the airport and I-40, with quick river access to the inlet.

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Why boaters choose Port City Marina.

Prime downtown

On the Riverwalk in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington.

Deep water

Floating concrete docks built for sizable yachts and liveaboards.

Storm sanctuary

Stay through named storms and skip costly haul-out plans.

Full amenities

Showers, bathrooms, laundry, great WiFi and onsite dining.

Connected

Minutes to the airport and I-40, with fast river-to-inlet runs.

Port City Marina
Marina specifications

Port City Marina slip sizes & dock specifications.

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Marina and dock facts for Port City Marina, Downtown Wilmington, NC.

Everything at Port City Marina.

  • ✓Wet slips, Up to 60′
  • ✓T-heads & face dock, Up to 78′
  • ✓Liveaboard slips, By approval
  • ✓Transient docking, Call
  • ✓Floating concrete docks
  • ✓50 / 100 amp power
  • ✓Fresh water
  • ✓Showers & laundry
  • ✓Pump-out
  • ✓Onsite restaurants
  • ✓24/7 security
  • ✓Parking

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 Cape Fear, downtown Wilmington.

By water

On the west bank of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, with an open run downriver to the Cape Fear inlet and no lock between the slip and open water.

By road

Address10 Harnett Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
ILM airport & I-40Minutes to ILM and I-40
Recently sold

Slips we have sold at Port City Marina.

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60′ Boat Slip, Port City Marina
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60′ Boat Slip, Port City Marina

T-headBeam 21′August 2026
Rare 65’ T-Head Slip For Sale, Port City Marina Historic DT Wilmington
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Port City Marina, Wilmington

Rare 65’ T-Head Slip For Sale, Port City Marina Historic DT Wilmington

T-headAugust 2025
Before you buy

What owning a slip at Port City Marina involves.

A deeded slip at Port City Marina is a downtown asset, own it, live aboard, lease it for income, or hold it as a 1031 exchange. Storm-safe and steps from the Riverwalk, these slips are tightly held.
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Questions about slips at Port City Marina.

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

Can I live aboard at Port City Marina?
Yes, select slips are approved for liveaboards, with showers, bathrooms, laundry and strong WiFi on site. Ask us which slips qualify.
What happens during a named storm?
You don't have to relocate your boat with a named storm, which can save thousands versus haul-out plans. It's one of the marina's most valued advantages.
How large a vessel can it accommodate?
Deep water and floating concrete docks handle vessels up to roughly 78 ft on the main face dock, plus a range of T-head and standard slips.
What's nearby?
Three onsite restaurants, the Live Oak Bank Pavilion and the full downtown Riverwalk, plus a short drive to the airport and I-40.
Is it secure?
The marina is professionally managed with onsite security and controlled dock access.
Let us connect

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    Marina
    Port City 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