Reviews: The Wharf Marina-DC

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 7, 2025
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Loved mooring ball cost and convenience with our dinghy to Marina services.and wharf promenade. Didn’t love the loud 1:00AM ferry, but acceptable. Marina staff was friendly, helpful, and present. Cheers to Wharf Marina Staff.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 7, 2025
LOA: 96'
Draft: 7.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina, deep water, easy access, great floating docks in a fun location.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 6, 2025
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Nice secure facility and friendly staff. Great location.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 23, 2025
LOA: 29'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent amenities and location.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 22, 2025
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

The communication with the marina was awesome. They called first thing in the morning to ensure I knew where to park. Once we were arriving I called and they sent a couple guys out to guide us into the spot. We paid for the night but only stayed a few hours. Overall great experience. The Wharf scenery and overall vibe was on point. We will go back and try some other restaurants.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 21, 2025
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great location & friendly staff. All in all a pleasurable experience

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 18, 2025
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Close to grocery store and metro rail station. It would have been nice if the geese droppings was cleaned by the staff. It got a little thick. Also we couldn’t open the gate to get into the office. Gate which led to access to bathrooms and laundry.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 8, 2025
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The Market pier has a lot of activity: many commercial entities share the pier, so you have a ton of patrons strolling to and from boats. Bathrooms are clean, however it was a challenge getting hot water. Nice location for restaurants and entertainment.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 3, 2025
LOA: 55'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Nice marina close to all the action. Steps from all the museums, monuments and restaurants. If at all possible do not stay on the market docks which are essentially a commercial dock with lots of noise and rowdy people. After one night we were able to move to the main marina which was so much nicer. During a future stay I would not stay at this marina if they couldn’t guarantee I’d be at the main marina.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 2, 2025
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great location unfortunately bathroom was out of service but staff was great!!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 2, 2025
LOA: 51'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

I was directed to slip A6 when I radioed during my approach, then 3 hours later I was approached by one of the dock masters, that I should have parked in another slip. There was no water at the dock. The electric pedestal for my slip was unhinged from the bottom and the wind blew it onto my boat. I have a few minor scratches.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 1, 2025
LOA: 24'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great time and the staff was very accommodating.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 23, 2025
LOA: 51'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and location! The marina staff were awesome and walking distance to every restaurant imaginable. Uber ride to all the historical sites in DC.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 12, 2025
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

This is a very public dock. They have a lot of hourly boat rentals. The code for the gate is 1 number. Paid a lot of money for a public dock.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 6, 2025
LOA: 30'
Draft: 34.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great experience during our overnight stay at the marina. Docking was simple with the assistance of a friendly deck hand. We were welcomed with a thoughtful welcome bag, which was a nice touch. The facilities were very clean and well-maintained, and we appreciated the convenience of the on-site laundry. The marina offers beautiful views, especially in the evening, and its location is perfect — just a short walk to the wharf with plenty of great dining and attractions nearby. Highly recommend for a comfortable and enjoyable stopover!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 4, 2025
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

We have never had better upfront customer service than we have from The Wharf. They made sure we had everything necessary for a wonderful stay. The even called for an ETA to make sure they had dock hands ready to assist us. And the location of the marina could not be better! It’s right in the middle of the Wharf neighborhood, with everything you could possibly need with in walking distance! Definitely recommend and will be back!!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 4, 2025
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 1

As I approached the marina, they told me they didn’t have me reserved for an overnight so they scrambled and stuck me next to a party boat on dock A. I heard through the grapevine that this boat is a repeat offender so what ensued should not have come as a surprise….. The music and party blasted until the police came sometime way after midnight. My friend from an adjacent slip told me that as my wife and I slept he saw two drunk guys from the party move my boat to make room for one of their friends yachts that hadn’t even paid for a slip. Only one of the four showers worked, and the water was cold. The most expensive rates I’ve paid but the worst service.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 4, 2025
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

The mooring ball in DC is one of the best deals you can probably find. Very centrally located and a good price. The facilities are nice (showers clean, laundry available but kind of pricey). The staff were super nice and helpful. Heavy boat traffic caused some wake. Lack of wind and current changes led to bumping the mooring ball. All things that can't be helped but should be considered. Would stay here again!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 29, 2025
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Although dock hands were friendly and helpful, the marina itself is not taken care of on a daily basis. Garbage in the water, as well as stacked and strewn at the gate is not managed. This is transient dockage, but also contains several boat rental companies who rent to anyone, none of who may have run a boat before! Our boat was in several near collisions sitting at the dock! Will not stay at this marina again.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 28, 2025
LOA: 28'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

The person who answered the phone did not seem familiar with the marina. She gave us our slip assignment, but was unable to describe where it was. Our slip was A-6, and the markings for the slip are not viewable from the water. We spent a lot of time trying to find our slip.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 25, 2025
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The Wharf accommodated our slip request to be near the marina office. And Snag a Slip adjusted our reservation from 3 nights to 2 nights and refunded the extra night expeditiously.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 18, 2025
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place to stop in. RIght next to many restaurants, bars and concert venue. Secure spot with plenty of privacy and great staff. Highly recommend making the trip as this is a very rare high end play for boaters to explore DC without the hassle of driving.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 16, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina, close to everything and nice staff.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 11, 2025
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

First of all, the staff is excellent, especially Cierra :-) everyone on the staff is attentive and ready to help. The marina is spread out and it’s a long way to get to the heads if you are on the outskirts. I was there for the Fourth of July, and the only reason I wouldn’t get five stars in the sky is trash wasn’t picked up for a couple of days afterwards. I just happen to be right next to the trash cans :-( Would have to give them five stars, if that were to happen :-)

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 10, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Wow, the Wharf is an awesome Marina! Great service, large floating slips, and so close to so many things! 24 hour lounge - with coffee after 7 and fast washer/dryers. Staff was great, too, Serina especially, but we also loved the on-demand pump out and easy to reach fuel dock. It's hard to imagine a better planned marina and we loved trying all of the restaurants nearby. Close to all of the monuments, tours, and special events - theater, music - - the wharf has it all! Hope to be back soon.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 8, 2025
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

The staff was wonderful, starting from the call ahead confirming my slip, text with marina map, gate code and the customer service was excellent all the way through our stay. The facilities are too notch, friendly fuel pier staff and loads of fun and restaurants just steps away.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 8, 2025
LOA: 25'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Staff was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2025
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

My overall experience was a 3 this time. The shore power continuously tripped and I had to use my generator to cook and watch TV for the three nights. This happened to a fellow dockmate as well. Also, during the morning of my departure, the rest rooms were unkept and without toilet paper. Finally, unwanted visitors dropped in at their leisure, purchased seafood and grilled it without a slip reservation, followed by 3 larger yachts around 11PM, who attempted to dock and block slips at the end of A dock.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2025
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Always great! The Wharf is so fun. So much to do, great restaurants. Staying on the boat makes it all easily accessible. The Marina is clean, quiet, and safe.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2025
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The concrete floating docks are in great shape and kept spotless by the staff. Cierra and all the dock staff we interacted were friendly, helpful and skilled in their positions. The Georgetown waterfront revitalization that has taken place was done perfectly and should be used as a template by other cities looking to improve their waterfronts.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2025
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

I had confirmed a preferred slip location 30 days out, in writing, and then we arrived the marina seemed to have no awareness of it. That made for an unpleasant and uncomfortable start as I was not willing to be flexible, and they were “too busy” to figure out our location. We did find someone else to help through the process. Then when we were docking on our second day dockhands came to help but actually made a mistake that almost caused damage to two boats.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2025
LOA: 75'
Draft: 7.0'

Rating: 5

Leigh, Cierra and the rest of the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - really made us feel at home during our stay. Location is secure and convenient to many activities. Facilities are high end. The neighborhood is lively on weekends with restaurants, bars, concerts etc.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 1, 2025
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Cierra was fantastic. We loved this place!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 17, 2025
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great experience.... Professional and courteous staff. Superb facilities.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 16, 2025
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Everyone was helpful and friendly, great facilities! Will definitely be back

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 16, 2025
LOA: 18'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, only stayed 1 night.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 16, 2025
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

Marina shower was very low pressure and even went out during shower. AC was broken in bathhouse so hot the facility could not be used.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 15, 2025
LOA: 71'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Thanks folks! Appreciate all the great help!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 12, 2025
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina with amazing amenities. Very easy to work with!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 11, 2025
LOA: 21'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The staff were very welcoming, courteous and helpful. The marina has many needed amenities to help boaters when they are docked there. Would definitely return.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 9, 2025
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Nice big slips and great staff. I would return. However, there was no hot water in the showers, and sharing the dock with so many rentals does not make me feel as safe there as it should.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 29, 2025
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

The dockmaster mistakenly put me into the wrong slip and it turned into an issue once the other boat came in later that evening. The showers in the new bathroom facility at the docks had no hot water so had to take a cold shower the next morning.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 29, 2025
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Love the location!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 26, 2025
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great Hospitality. Put me on V Dock close to the office and easy to get to the retail shops. Topped off fuel tanks at 8:30am when didn't open until 9:00am.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 21, 2025
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

While the dockhands were friendly and helpful, the experience we had at the Wharf was less than stellar. Providence is a 34’ Mainship Pilot and uses 30 Amp power. We were placed on the Market Street Dock because as we later found out we were, “such a small boat and only used 30 Amp”. Our request to be moved to the main dock with other cruising boats was denied. The Market Street Dock is where all of the local charter boats operate out of. The Hot Tub boat unloaded its drunken passengers at all times of the day/night while partiers yelled up and down the dock as they walked past our boat. There was no power to the entire dock when we arrived and I was told it had been that way for a couple of days. It was fixed a few hours later and two days later a spraying leak from the bottom of a power/water pedestal caused a water shutdown of the entire marina for the rest of the day and overnight. We left that morning. Recommend you go to Capital Yacht Club or use a mooring ball while in DC.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 13, 2025
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina with lots of nice amenities. Best of all, it's within walking distance of most of the sights in DC. All sorts of restaurants nearby. We had 2 packages delivered while there, without any issues. Pumpout is at the slip for convenience. Easy in and easy out, with an awesome view of Washington Monument and the Capital enroute.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 12, 2025
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Folks at The Wharf were very friendly and helpful getting the mooring ball and supporting us while we stayed. Facility is VERY clean and we appreciated the hospitality.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 16, 2024
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Clean floating docks easy access to the Maine Street waterfront. Since it is Winter I took care to make a reservation ahead of time and provide my contact info. I left multiple messages on the marina phone and multiple attempts to hail the marina but never received a response. In the end I parked myself in the ample free spots and found power but had to climb the fence since I couldn't get the courtesy of an access code. If you're not going to man the docks you could at least include the gate access code in your booking confirmation!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 12, 2024
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The only issue we had was several electrical pedestals did not work. We had to move boats around to find a place with power.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 11, 2024
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 11, 2024
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Friendly staff. Bathhouse has been upgraded since the last visit and is very nice.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 6, 2024
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent staff, very clean facilities, great water pressure for showers. Able to have packages delivered.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Nov 4, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great staff, nice facilities, and close to so many things. Will Return again for sure.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 31, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Friendlystaff and excellent facilities. The location is hard to beat!!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 21, 2024
LOA: 51'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 17, 2024
LOA: 65'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

What more could you ask for? Huge selection of restaurants. Great neighbors. Great location. All of the sights of our nation's capitol.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 15, 2024
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Fantastic time, as usual the entire staff was first class. Thank you, Leigh, for the exceptional hospitality. It's always a great feeling & comfort to know that we're in good hands when working with You! Enjoy & Thanks again!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 14, 2024
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina, nice new wide floating docks and deep water. The location is awesome as well!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 14, 2024
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Love love this marina! The staff and amenities everything about this is excellent!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 14, 2024
LOA: 36'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Pump out facility was broken.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 14, 2024
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great location, good price, clean and well maintained. Only downside was lots of tours operate from there so lots of randoms on the docks sometimes.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 2, 2024
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Beautiful marina and location however the toilet and shower accessibility leaves much to be desired. I was unable to get into toilets at 6AM. No one answered the bell.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 1, 2024
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Cierra and the Wharf Marina staff were incredibly helpful in communicating with us throughout our trip and welcoming us (to include our dogs!) into our slip (and getting us settled). The facilities were impeccably clean. And even though the Marina is at DC's waterfront, it was, and felt, very secure.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Oct 1, 2024
LOA: 45'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great stay on one of the marina’s moorings for one week. Marina office, lounge, docks and service are top notch. Highly recommend.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 30, 2024
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful urban facility with modern concrete docks. Very clean everywhere. Staff were helpful. 24 hour security. So many great restaurants just a few steps away from the marina. Easy walking distance to the Mall and Metro.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 21, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed at The Wharf for 4 nights. Wonderful, clean marina with great facilities. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. We will definitely be back.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 11, 2024
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great secure marina. Beautiful facilities. Very clean showers. Large laundry room. Friendly, helpful staff. Will return to this marina next time in DC!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 9, 2024
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Love this marina!!!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Sep 9, 2024
LOA: 50'
Draft: 7.0'

Rating: 4

All excellent except the litter in the water around the marina. There appears to be no effort to clean and remove the trash that floats in all the ‘dead-spaces’. Other marinas do.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 18, 2024
LOA: 24'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We had an excellent stay and Cierra was so very helpful and accommodating.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 9, 2024
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Clean, friendly and close to everything.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 30, 2024
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Pleasant location. Very nice floating docks. Wasn’t greeted or helped by staff. Actually did not meet any staff during my 1 night stay. Telephone operator however was very helpful.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 29, 2024
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

They were the best. Great location.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 10, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We loved this Marina. The concierges were just so friendly, and the office was always a pleasant place to be. The amenities were clean and bright. We especially were grateful to Amber and Cierra for their welcoming spirit and helpful attitude. They were ON IT. We stayed on a ball and it was well maintained and secure. Excellent washing machines, and amazing showers.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 9, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

My slip assignment was located in the marina south of the Capital Yacht Club call "The Wharf Marina". It is managed by Oasis Marinas and on "The Wharf Marina" website homepage you will also find a tab for "The Market Docks", which is north of CYC. My location was great. Having walked past the Market Docks I would most likely be providing a 1 or 2 star review had I been assigned a slip in the location. That said, The Wharf location has a professional and friendly staff. The dockhand, Henry, who met me at my slip knew how to tie a proper cleat hitch. One dockhand, Lee, knocked on the boat later in the week to inquire if I needed a pump out since he was already pumping boats around mine. Cierra, in the office, was also very helpful and attentive to my questions as was Leigh. Why not give them 5 stars you ask? It was because prior to arrival I did not know which marina I would be assigned. Reading the reviews of The Market Docks makes me think I just got lucky.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 7, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We booked for the 4th of July and had an excellent view of the fireworks. The Wharf Marina is professionally run and the staff is really helpful. From the fuel dock to the front office it is a great facility. Shout out to Cierra who was wonderful and arranged our slip.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 27, 2024
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Thanks to Cierra for making our stay even more pleasant.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 17, 2024
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Cierra in the office was a delight.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 6, 2024
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

We had the most enjoyable stay at The Wharf Marina, in fact we decided to extended our stay and booked another two days. The Wharf Marina has all the accommodations you can hope for and the very best very service from the staff. Cierra is an awesome communicator and personally ensured we had all the information we needed throughout our stay. She was super helpful with suggestions as we explored the waterfront - SHE IS A SHIING STAR there. Derrick met us on the fuel dock and was EXTREMELY proficient and removed all stress usually associated with fueling. He was also very helpful and patient as I used their pump-out, really he is just a SUPER GOOD GUY and hope you get to meet him. I did encounter other staff members as well, but forgot their names when buying ice, all very very professional and helpful, a big thumbs up to Wharf Marina for employing the the excellent staff!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 26, 2024
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice facility in an awesome location. Staff, especially Cierra, was friendly and helpful. Easy access to The Mall and DC attractions. Will certainly book here again!

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Reviewed by: Mike W , Changes in Attitudes, on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.8'

Rating: 5

Expensive, but you get what you pay for with the best location in DC. Easy access to The Mall and other DC monuments and institutions. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Apr 23, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The staff at the Wharf Marina is top notch. Cierra in the office is helpful, professional, and friendly. Henry on the dock was alert and accommodating. The docks and the lounge are new and beautiful. We were on a mooring ball; it was a great value for such a nice marina in such a fascinating and important city. We are doing the Great Loop; the left turn at the Potomac was well worth the trip.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Oct 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 4

The Wharf is a fully equipped marina located near the Mall in Washington DC. It has all the features a cruiser could want and need: floating docks along a no wake section of the Washington Channel, good bathrooms with semi-private showers, a laundry room with 4 washers and 4 dryers, a lounge, conveniently placed garbage and recycling receptacles, in-slip pumpout, and fuel. It's walking distance to a Safeway supermarket and the Metro. It's in an upscale tourist development (The Wharf) with lots of good but expensive restaurants and bars and some shopping. My main gripe was the cost: it's not a place for budget-conscious cruisers. There were several mega-yachts there during my stay; I think these are the folks this marina caters to.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Aug 12, 2023
LOA: 71'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Cierra is fantastic!

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Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch , River Girl, on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

While I appreciate the frustrations of the previous reviewer. DC has few options for transient docking. We were unable to arrive a day earlier due to existing reservations. Hard to be profitable if you don't maximize covers. The Wharf offered a voucher, unfortunate that the previous reviewer couldn't use it. Our experience was great. A huge upgrade from the old Gangplank which it replaced. BR, showers, laundry & club room/concierge all very nice plus great location for bars, restaurants, Metro, Smithsonian etc. worth the trip up the Potomac

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jul 6, 2023
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

The mooring ball stay was fine. I had a very confusing experience with every phone cal I made to the marina. I couldn’t get a straight answer from numerous people (except Cierra on the last call) for where to pick up guests. No one ever called me back with answers to questions I had. I was offered when booked to be picked up by dinghy for showers and such at the marina bathrooms if needed. Spoke to 5 different people who said they have the service, then they don’t have the service. Very confusing and frustrating, literally Waiting for a pick up after a call to request 9am July 5th to find out there isn’t such a thing. I’ll know for next time to bring my own dinghy, didn’t have it for this trip and the offer at booking is what made me book it knowing I’d have guests and need facilities.

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Reviewed by: Melinda Zehr , Surface Interval III, on Jun 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 1

If you are a transient cruiser, beware of The Wharf Marina's uncaring cancellation policy, specifically in out-of-your-control situations such as mechanical breakdowns and weather. We booked two nights, but needed to leave a day early when NOAA issued small craft and gale winds for the day we had planned to leave. The Wharf did acknowledge our weather situation and gave us a credit to use on a return visit to their marina. After explaining we were on America's Great Loop and live in Illinois so we would not be able to return to their marina, the general manager told me she must adhere to their policy to be fair to all boaters. Unfortunately, I was not successful at getting across the point that their policy is not fair to boaters unable to ever return to their marina.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 19, 2023
LOA: 21'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Cierra and the entire crew that I interacted with that day especially Derek at the dock were amazing they were over accommodating and made sure that I had everything I needed for that. I am super thankful. Ken Sandy

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 22, 2023
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very helpful and friendly staff, especially Cierra!

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on May 17, 2023
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Leigh runs a great marina for transients. The dock hands were helpful and prompt with requests. The office staff, Cierra, made us feel welcome from moment one. The location can't be beat for access to all the DC has to offer. One of the best places on our spring trip.

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Reviewed by: Steve Mitchell on May 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Leigh and her staff run a great marina for transients. Excellent info on entry, good dock hands to help. Cierra at the office couldn't have been a better "friend" for us transients. The new docks are awesome, wide, floating and concrete. Access to all DC has to offer is top notch. While it is a premium priced marina, you get all that you pay for and more. A must stay in DC.

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Reviewed by: Allison Fields on Dec 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 72'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The new docks and renovations at the Wharf Marina are incredible. The transition from what it used to be to what it is now is really something to marvel at. We'll actually make the trip up the Potomac and stay there now! All of the new construction around it is great too, cant wait to go back summer '23 when it's all completely done.

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Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jun 17, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Cierra is fabulous. Best thing about the place. It will be great, but too long of a walk to get out, no Wi-Fi, & manager was argumentative. “T” was very helpful. When it’s completed it will be world class

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Reviewed by: Mo Mo on Aug 25, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

Advertising monthly rates on website, called and they don't do not offer? Have to pay daily rate plus flat rate per cord per day for electric. Good luck with that, we will take our money elsewhere, bad business.

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Reviewed by: Tom Hedge , Manifest, on Jun 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Great location but limited services for transients. As a transient (stayed 1 week) we were placed WAY AWAY from the main marina facilities. The close location to restaurants, bars, water taxi (for tours or to just go to Old Town Alexandria), and even to the great marine store at Washingto Marina next door, was fantastic. But it was a long walk to pick up packages and to use the laundry at the main marina office. And Wifi at the transient docks was spotty at best. So 5 stars for location & 1 star for services. At the price they charge to transients they really need to up their game.

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Reviewed by: Thomas Whitehead on Mar 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Incredible location in DC at the Wharf. This marina puts you within walking distance to incredible restaurants and shopping. There are events in the are and it is just a short trip to the National Mall that can be done by Uber, scooter, or walking. The floating docks we were at were nice and new. The dockhands were very helpful as we approached in identifying a slip, taking into consideration our preferences for slip location, helping us locate our slip, and were available to help with dock lines. They also made themselves available for questions about the area and gave us a welcome packet with information about the area. We did not try to take advantage of laundry facilities. The WiFi was good enough to stream videos for my kids on their iPads. The restrooms/showers were on a floating platform with just two units. They were clean, but are likely not adequate when the docks are full on a big weekend like the 4th of July. It looked like they had pumpkin facilities, but we did not take advantage of that.

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Reviewed by: Carolyn Richards on Oct 1, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

When booking marinas, we look for certain criteria, especially when paying top dollar per foot to stay there. The Wharf Marina advertises laundry services and internet. Upon docking, John the dockhand - very nice, simply was surprised I asked about both and indicated they had neither. We could get laundry at their other marina, which was pretty far away to carry laundry and internet did not exist for transients. This marina has a far way to go before they can be charging the prices they are asking without any amenities. In this day and age, who doesn't have Wifi for people, but certainly you cannot advertise things that are not correct. I would not recommend for transients.

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Reviewed by: Ann Marie Waldron , MADMAKS' Inheritance, on Jul 6, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed there over the 4th of July (at the liveaboard slips). They provided us an escort boat to find our slip. Great location for visiting DC. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more friendly! I'd stay there again!

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Reviewed by: Kathy , Sea Trek, on Sep 28, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed on a mooring for 5 nights. Fantastic location right next to Washington DC. Close to everything -- metro station, Safeway grocery, tons of restaurants and the National Mall. Dinghy dock is five minutes away located between the Y and Z docks where the full time, live-aboards are docked. It's behind a locked gate so seemed very secure. Free laundry was a bonus. Only downside was that there was a lot of construction going on with pounding machinery right on the wharf. Also, it's right under the helicopter flight path so you'll be hearing the whirr of helicopter blades quite frequently. We'd stay here again.

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Reviewed by: Maggie on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Bathroom facilities are pathetic. Located on small boat with only two unisex stalls. For the money paid per slip, rates no stars. Marina and slips were fine, but the bathroom facilities were terrible.

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Reviewed by: Maggie on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Lots of dockhands were available as several yacht clubs arrived at once, so that was very helpful. They were very responsive to questions and requests for help. Loved the floating docks, that it had a gate with pin code access to the docks for security, and that it was so covenient o all the amenities the new Wharf has to offer. Only downside - the restrooms and showers on Market Docks. Need to be air conditioned, and shower water temperature was not controllable. Snag-A-Slip management (Theresa) has been particularly responsive and helpful!

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Reviewed by: Maggie on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

The dock people were very helpful. Power cord available at the slip. Slips not easily identifiable when approaching from the water. Concrete floating slips were large and clean. For price paid, had the following issues: ONE portable bathhouse not acceptable for number of slips. One separate toilet and one shower room with toilet was not air-conditioned and showerhead had to be held to keep water flowing. Faucet difficult to regulate water temp. No WiFi as advertised. Need to take a cab or Uber to get to second set of bath facilities and office at sister (Old Gangplank) Marina.

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Reviewed by: Steve Stich , Jus Dreaming, on Jul 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Great place, enjoyed our time there. The dinghy dock service is superb with two locations, one very close to the fish market. We were on the moorings. Very pleasant.

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Reviewed by: Richard Ross on Oct 18, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

New floating docks. Fabulous location. Close to the fish market. There is still some construction,so WiFi doesn’t work, but full bars for Sprint. At $2 a foot the price is a bargain.

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Reviewed by: Mommac , C Chele, on Aug 15, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great location downtown D.C. New Dockmaster, very good new floating dock on transient pier Z. No wifi though. Very reasonable cost for location. Have to not mind noise from Reagan National Airport.

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