I have kept my boat at Bell Isle 3 seasons now, this is my second boat at Bell. I must give the…read morestaff 5 star rating, they are very helpful and go out of they way to help. The docks and bathrooms are well maintained, I have yet to have a bad experience there. Jeff Fletcher is top notch, the rest of the staff follows his lead. Thanks Jeff and Chris

I have been going to Bell Isle for 10 years and have had NO issues of any kind. I have performed a…read morebottom job on my 30' sailboat during the 'Off Season' which took 5 months and also I kept a 23' runabout boat at the marina inside the fence on a rack due to the hassle of trailering. Their Forklift puts it in and takes the boat out & hoses it down after use. Then places it on my designated wood rack again. No hassle. Now (June 2019) I'm waiting for my Va, boat registration transfer from N.C. to Va. so I can change the numbers (& state) off the hull and take my new(er) Center Console boat down for the boating season. Back River is a great area to fish, relax and pull up to Factory Point and enjoy family time. I highly recommend Bell Isle. John

Stopped at a Bluewater while delivering a 42' Yellowfin from Edgartown, MA to West Palm, Beach FL…read more This particular Bluewater Yacht Yard, is an absolutely gorgeous facility; with plenty of helpful staff standing by & ready to assist with tying up, topping of our fuel tanks and grabbing a quick bite to eat. The fuel dock is massive with plenty of gas & diesel fuel pumps to accommodate (more then a few of) even the biggest of motor yachts. The slips were all floating docks w/ 2, to 4 fixed (composite) pilings with appropriately sized (working) power & water hookups at each. The entire property was pristine, as were the majority of the boats occupying each of the slips onsite. In short, I would highly recommend Bluewater Yacht Yards to any visiting yachtsmen, or transient boater seeking an upscale marina to call home for a night or two!!

UPDATE: June 2018…read more After a string of positive experiences (including several I have not written about) this visit was a crushing disappointment. Support on the docks and management both fell through. Perhaps they need more adult supervision on the weekend. For context I am a delivery skipper who often sails owner-aboard, training, and insurance check-off trips. I'm on and off a lot of docks. My expectations of dock hands are pretty low. We came in from offshore with a general reservation confirmed and specified a day ahead when we got back in range of cell service. Bluewater decided to put us at the West end of their fuel dock overnight and then move us in the morning when another boat left. Fine. On arrival the dockhands were inept. Not just one of them. Three. They had absolutely no clue whatsoever about springing onto a dock. While being blown off we (owner being trained) got a breast line to the dock hand and asked for a couple of turns around a cleat so we could pull against the line and snug in. The young lady stood on the dock looking at us and said "I've got it." Nope. You don't, not unless you want 1. to let go, 2. rope burns, or 3. to go swimming. It took forever to convince her to put a turn around the cleat. Even then she left a LOT of slack in the line. Note the whole time the owner is juggling his new-to-him boat while being blown off the dock. Finally the line was cleated (which is NOT the same as a turn around the cleat with no slack and stand by). *sigh* We ended up 50 feet from where we wanted to be. Simply not okay. As usual with dockhands the focus on the bow line meant the bow pulled in and a lot of adjustment on our part after struggling to put competent crew on the dock. We ASKED if they wanted us to move the boat back to the far western end of the dock so we wouldn't be in the way overnight. We were told we were fine. Minutes later they told us to move to the face dock inside between D2 and D3 (see http://www.bluewateryachtcenter.com/marina). Once again the issues with poor line handling by dock hands and no--absolutely no--concept of springing. We had perhaps 15 feet of margin, combined, between the front and back of the boat. The owner could not possibly have done it alone. With the inept dock support *I* would have had trouble. We get in and settled and they refuse to move shore power cords from other boats so we can plug in. Only one available 50A extension so we get to choose between A/C and power for batteries, fridge, etc. Lovely. Welcome to Hampton. Then we are told we'll be moving again. In the morning. By which time we expect to be in (four crew) NOVA, FL, and MD. Thanks just tons. Oh - to add insult to injury the slip they want to move us to is the one they were going to move us to from the fuel dock. Just leave us on the fuel dock where the owner can get off and move to the final slip where the owner can get in . This was not a simple mistake. It was a cascade of poor performance and bad management. One (1) star, rounded up to three (3) only because of past experience. Very disappointed. Without some assurance of training for dockhands and better planning for slips Bluewater goes in the category of dropping competent crew on the dock and shooing the dock hands away as hazards to navigation as they are in so many places. Facilities: A+ On-site restaurant: A Overall condition: A Total Experience: D- GM Dave: If you want a positive curriculum for dock hand training let me know. I'll write one up for you. Free. I like you guys and want you to succeed. UPDATE: March 2017 On another delivery this time entering the Chesapeake we limped in under tow after a cascade of failures. The team at Bluewater Yachting Center were great. The details are complicated but we were cold--really cold--on a boat with little to no maneuverability of its own. Advance phone calls and coordination when the tow picked us up had Bluewater ready for us and boy were they ready. There were at least four people on the dock waiting for us. Everyone was very solicitous. I usually tie up myself but under the circumstances I was grateful for the help. The warm shower, the nice meal at Surf Rider, and the response to every request with either "yes" or "let's see what we can do" where a great relief. All of my inbound and outbound deliveries will include a stop at Bluewater Yachting Center. We have to press up fuel and water - why not do it somewhere that so greatly values our presence? Tell 'em I sent you. ORIGINAL: We were here in January 2017 waiting for a weather window to head offshore. Service was exemplary. Cheerful staff run hundreds of feet of hose to let us fill water, took care of fuel needs, and were generally helpful in every possible way. The onsite restaurant is very pleasant although the menu is heavily tilted to fried foods. I used to head offshore from Little Creek but with the decline in the Vinings marinas there Bluewater Sailing Center is an easy choice. Recommended.

Arrived mid afternoon and utilized a transient slip for an overnight. The marina staff were very…read morefriendly and helpful. The marina itself is peaceful with lovely views. Plenty of beautiful birds to watch. It is most unfortunate that the marina restaurant and bar are closed and the building is not operational at all. The bathroom facilities are clean however the biggest deal for us is that there is no code to use the facilities (especially at night) so it feels unsafe. Actually, it is unsafe. My husband walked me to the the restrooms in the middle of the night and thank goodness he did because when he went into the men's bathroom there was a homeless man utilizing the sink to clean himself. If I had gone by myself and encountered someone at 2am I would have been pretty unsettled about the situation. So be aware.

This is a lovely gem of a marina located within easy walking of one of the most beautiful little…read morebeaches on the western side of the bay. Even with COVID, the amenities are comfortable, clean and well maintained. The boardwalk around the Marina is terrific for exercise and biking. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the community is welcoming for long term boaters and transients alike. This quiet and safe community Is convenient for provisioning and there are many dining and entertainment options within 10-15 min drive. Every marina has its stuff that it's working on, but having spent time at several marinas in the area, we are proud to call Salt Ponds home. We can't wait until the COVID restrictions are lifted and the pool can be opened.

Great marina and people. This was not a planned stop, we just got lucky. After a few days waiting…read moreon weather to calm down we had witnessed the meticulous handling of boats being hauled in and out, admiring the attention to detail given to each one. We had planned to haul out in a few months for blister repair and bottom paint, after observing we decided we found our place. Excellent work, reasonably priced, and impeccable communication. Great pool and bath house, laundry, floating docks, dog park across the street, with instacart and walmart delivery options. Great short ride to Yorktown via dinghy to enjoy the free hop on and off trolly tour. Can't say enough great things about this place we will defiently return.

Wormley Creek Marina is by far my favorite marina so far. The staff is extremely friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and accommodating. They have just opened the new bath house, laundry room and pool. There are a couple of beautiful flower gardens, not to mention the marina is nestled in a placid area surrounded by large trees. The entire marina is pristinely manicured. They have a full working service yard and haul out. The ship store is stocked with a wide variety of boater's needs. We are on the great loop and needed a repair to our bow thruster, the marina was happy to work us in even though they were booked through July! So much to do close by, Uber does pick up from here and food can be delivered. If you get the chance this is a great place to stay.

This is a great little marina if you are eligible to use DoD MWR facilities. Newly remodeled with…read moreconcrete floating piers. Sheltered location, with good security (on a Naval Base). Decently outfitted ship's store with all the essentials and ordering/quick turnaround for non stocked items. Fuel, gas and diesel on site. Walk to on base gym, convenience store, barber shop, and food outlets. Walk a little farther..but still walkable, to full service grocery, marine supply, and multiple food/retail outlets and bus stops just outside the gate. Nate Harris, the manager, and his crew take care of business, get to know you, and are always willing to help. You can't go wrong if you are eligible to use this facility.

From the owner: JEB Little Creek Cove Marina offers state-of-the-art boat slips for Active Duty, Retirees, and DOD…read morepersonnel at unbeatable rates in the Hampton Roads area! Other amenities: bait, tackle, and marine supply store, special orders available w/ next-day delivery, fishing pier, fish cleaning station, pump-out, wash-down, dry storage lots nearby, updated bath house facilities, and friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff! We are part of the MWR team and are here to serve those who serve!

When we we arrived we were a little lost but the marina had Brett waiting for us to direct us to…read morethe fuel dock and later our slip. We had a cross tide current when we docked but The marina had three people to assist us. Ashley helped us with local recommendations and was very helpful. There is a quaint restaurant and pub on site called called Stony's. We had a nice lunch with friendly service and good food. We will be back! Craig and Prami Bahamas Catamaran Amazing Grace

Was only 15 days late on my payment due to my husband's card not going through the first time. Only…read morehave ever paid a month in total. So it was literally the first time. My husband was underway for a month cause he's in the navy and couldn't get to it. The guy I spoke to said he understood and would explain it to the manager. Judy got VERY upset over a simple mistake and asked if she could call him. I said no cause he's on a naval ship UNDERWAY. Family is all he can contact. Then had the audacity to say to me his wife who barely gets to see him "he's allowed to call you but not me?!" I've never been so baffled in my life. We will be leaving the marina very soon. Do not recommend it. Didn't even try to reason with us just jumped to conclusions. Awful management.

Great customer service. The staff in the office are very friendly and helpful. Many thanks to both…read moreParker and Judy.