Long Island is a boater’s heaven. Surrounded by water, with no shortage of places to explore, Long Island boasts an incredible selection of marinas to enjoy. Here are the best!
2024: Long Island Voted Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina Best Marina!
Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
59 Star Island Rd, Montauk
(631) 668-5052 – starislandyc.com
Not only is Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina the undisputed champ in fishing and boating on the Island, but its marina is recognized as the top place to dock your open while enjoy its incredible amenities. Star Island boasts 170 slips, transient docking, a full-service and repair department and—wait for it—a heated swimming pool and barbecue area! Wow! Not only will you have the comfort of knowing your precious boat is safe, but you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat at the marina’s restaurant, the Star Island Grill—which is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And while you’re there, make sure to visit Star Island’s shop, where you can pick up all those important fishing supplies!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina Best Marina!
Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
59 Star Island Rd, Montauk
(631) 668-5052 – starislandyc.com
Not only is Sam’s Star Island Yacht Club & Marina the undisputed champ in fishing and boating on the Island, but it’s marina is recognized as the top place to dock your open while enjoy its incredible amenities. Star Island boasts 170 slips, transient docking, a full-service and repair department and—wait for it—a heated swimming pool and barbecue area! Wow! Not only will you have the comfort of knowing your precious boat is safe, but you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat at the marina’s restaurant, the Star Island Grill—which is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And while you’re there, make sure to visit Star Island’s shop, where you can pick up all those important fishing supplies!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Freeport Marina – Freeport Best Marina!
Freeport Marina – Freeport
445 S Main St., Freeport
(516) 623-9100 – thefreeportinn.com
With 140 floating boat slips at a prime location on the South Shore, Freeport Marina is where you want your boat docked for an awesome boating season. The floating slip marina provides water and electricity, plus easy access to open waters through Freeport Creek. Marine vessels of all different sizes can be accommodated at Freeport Marina, which also sells both new and used boats. Freeport Marina and Inn is not only a safe, secure place to dock but the perfect summer hangout spot with many restaurants around. Plus, the staff there know what they’re doing, and they will guide you in your boat-handling as needed. So don’t take your boat anywhere else – go right to Freeport Marina for only the best service and experience!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Empire Point Boating Center Best Marina!
Empire Point Boating Center
2 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-1067 – empirepointmarina.com
It is hard to mention Long Island without someone bringing up the water seeing as the beaches are what attract so many to the Island over the summer months. Empire Point Boating Center is a family-owned-and-operated marina that has been serving Long Island since 1985. This marina is a one-stop shop for all of your boating needs. The marina offers 65 boat slips, four racks, 10 personal watercraft ramps and a parts shop. The marina also keeps a fiberglass specialist, carpenter and a canvas/interior technician on staff to assist with any problems its customers may have. Empire Point Boating Center even offers brokerage programs that include free winter and summer storage.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Empire Point Boating Center Best Marina!
Empire Point Boating Center
2 Empire Blvd, Island Park
(516) 889-1067 – empirepointmarina.com
Since 1985, Empire Point Boating Center has been serving the Island Park community for all of their boating needs. Empire Point Boating Center has a 35-ton lift on site, allowing them to haul and launch up to 60-foot yachts. They also have brand new floating docks with 65 slips, “double fingered” docks and ten jetski ramps. While docked, boaters can enjoy 30 and 50 amp electric for their boats, and also a patio area with a barbecue, a gated yard and a changing/bathroom area. Plus, Empire Point Boating Center has onsite parking as well as 24-hour surveillance, ensuring that your boat is safe while docked.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Brewer Capri Marina – Port Washington Best Marina!
Brewer Capri Marina – Port Washington
15 Orchard Beach Blvd., Port Washington
(516) 883-7800
R.G. Brewer, of Mamaroneck opened his chandlery and hardware store in 1879, beginning a long tradition of personal service to professional and recreational boat owners, sailors and fishermen. In 1964 we wanted to provide more of that tried and true personal service to more boaters, and acquired the boatyard out back. It became known as Brewer Post Road Boat Yard and before long was recognized as one of the premier boat yards in the area. Safe Harbor Marinas continues to stay true to the core of Jack Brewer’s outlook on running a marina. They are entirely dedicated to providing a world-class marina experience to all of out boaters from Massachusetts to Maryland and across the country to Safe Harbor’s more than 70 premier locations nationwide.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Treasure Cove Resort Marina Best Marina on Long Island!
Treasure Cove Resort Marina
469 East Main St., Riverhead
631-727-8386. Treasurecoveresortmarina.com
There’s no better place to explore the Twin Forks than at Treasure Cove Resort Marina. Located on the Peconic River, Treasure Cove is a 20-minute boat ride from Shinnecock Locks or the natural retreat of Robins Island. You can easily access most points on the fork within a short boat ride from Treasure Cove, which is also close to many hotels, shopping outlets and restaurants in Riverhead. Special hotel deals are available for boaters who dock at Treasure Cove, and the marina offers a variety of special events all year long — including an annual barbecue, boating safety courses and July 4 fireworks.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Treasure Cove Resort Marina Best Marina on Long Island!
Treasure Cove Resort Marina
469 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-727-8386. treasurecoveresortmarina.com
This full-service, 120-slip marina is located in one of Long Island’s most cherished waterways: the Peconic Bay. It’s no wonder why Long Islanders chose Treasure Cove Resort Marina as the Best Marina on the Island: It boasts some of the best amenities around, including electrical hookups, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, BBQ areas, and even an arcade. The marina also maintains an onsite restaurant called the Seaside Grill, and a waterfront suite. For those boaters who might run into a hiccup, the marina also boasts a gas dock and mechanic service.
2016: Long Islanders Voted Star Island Yacht Club & Marina Best Marina on Long Island!
Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
59 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631-668-5052. starislandyc.com
Not only is Star Island Yacht Club & Marina the undisputed champ in fishing and boating on the Island, but it’s marina is recognized as the top place to dock your open while enjoy its incredible amenities. Star Island boasts 170 slips, transient docking, a full-service and repair department and—wait for it—a heated swimming pool and barbecue area! Wow! Not only will you have the comfort of knowing your precious boat is safe, but you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat at the marina’s restaurant, the Star Island Grill—which is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And while you’re there, make sure to visit Star Island’s shop, where you can pick up all those important fishing supplies!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Treasure Cove Resort Marina Best Marina on Long Island!
Treasure Cove Resort Marina
469 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-727-8386. treasurecoveresortmarina.com
Treasure Cove Resort Marina is the ideal place to dock your precious boat. The full-service marina continues to deliver outstanding service while also offering much-needed amenities that boaters cannot live without. Outfitted with electrical hook ups, a fitness center, ice cream shop, picnic and BBQ areas, and seasonal Seaside Grill, there’s no better place for boaters to enjoy the open sea. Members can also take advantage of in-season canoe, kayak and small watercraft rentals.
2014: Long Islanders Voted Bay Shore Marina in Bay Shore Best Marina on Long Island!
1. Bay Shore Marina
77 E. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-665-7003. bayshorecommerce.com
2. Tobay Marina at Tobay Beach
Ocean Pkwy., Massapequa. 631-679-3900.
3. Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
PO Box 2180, Montauk. 631-668-5052. starislandyc.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Star Island Yacht Club & Marina in Montauk Best Marina on Long Island!
1. Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
59 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631-668-5052. www.starislandyc.com
2. Cedar Beach Marina
Ocean Parkway, Babylon. 631-669-5949. www.townofbabylon.com
3. Port Jefferson Marina
West Broadway & Main Street, Port Jefferson. 631-331-3567
2012: Long Islanders Voted West Shore Marina in Huntington Best Marina on Long Island!
1. West Shore Marina
100 W. Shore Rd., Huntington. 631-427-9349.
2. Montauk Yacht Club
32 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 1-888-692-8668. www.montaukyachtclub.com
3. Oyster Bay Marina
5 Bay Ave., Oyster Bay. 516-624-2400. www.obmc.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Star Island Yacht Club & Marina in Montauk Best Marina on Long Island!
1. Star Island Yacht Club & Marina
PO Box 2180, Montauk. 631-668-5052. www.starislandyc.com
2. Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson. 631-928-5200. www.danfords.com
3. Montauk Yacht Club
32 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631-668-3100. www.montaukyachtclub.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Cedar Beach Marina in Babylon the Best Marina on Long Island!
1. Cedar Beach Marina
Ocean Pkwy., Babylon. 631-669-5949.
2. Montauk Yacht Club
32 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 888-MYC-8668. www.montaukyachtclub.com
3. Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 E. Broadway., Port Jefferson. 800-332-6367. www.danfords.com