I'm not a member, so take this review with a grain of salt. I'm writing it as someone who loves…read morequiet spaces in the city. Tucked away in Buzzard Point, this historic marina welcomes people to enjoy the property even if you're not a member. Boats docked can be seen with the War College in the background. There's a grassy area, tables, chairs, and a very inexpensive bar.

The marina definitely needs a major makeover. The boat we got on was black owned called Black…read moreHoward. The customer service was amazing and the boat hugeeee.

This place is actually an amazing little hideaway. It's such a chill spot that serves amazing food…read moreand drinks. It was so nice to be able to sit under the shade, near the waters and just relax. There was also no loud or overbearing music, and it was just calm. I grabbed a beer and popped down at a table. The staff was on top of it and were pleasant. There were tons of games and activities, making it both child and adult friendly. I will definitely be back for the tetherball and a lobster roll!

As others have mentioned, this a gem in the Arlington area. It has a Jimmy Buffet chill vibe. The…read morelittle restaurant is a great place to stop by for an outdoor (by the water) snack or meal. I love these tucked away places. There is lots of parking here, ample restrooms (not sure if they're year round) and shaded areas with picnic tables as well.

UPDATE: The marina has been rebuilt as The Wharf Marina and is now managed by Oasis. I'll start…read morewith the positives - overall, the new concrete docks are solid and float well. That alone is a huge improvement that earns one additional star. The new marina office is nice, and the mail area is well-built. I agree with Tim B. about the not-so-positives. The dock layout was not well-thought out from a boating perspective. Liveaboard boaters who had been at Gangplank Marina for decades provided input on how the layout should be configured to ensure access to boats from land and for vehicles for delivery of large items necessary for boats and for repairs. This was ignored. We also suggested pilings to aid with docking throughout the marina. Pilings were only installed on Z dock and not installed on all other docks (we assume as a cost-cutting measure), meaning that docking in wind in double-loaded slips creates an added challenge. The facilities are new, which is fantastic, but they are not set up to serve boaters well. Laundry facilities are extremely expensive ($3.00+ per load). Bathroom facilities are not practical (shaving, washing your face, or brushing teeth with an automatic sensor faucet doesn't work well). Shower facilities drain poorly and shower heads seem cheap. Lights are too dim and do not work at all in changing room currently (has been reported numerous times over the past year). As an over 15-year liveaboard boater in the area, I wouldn't mind any of these things. However, the proposed price increases per foot for 2023 don't make sense. The 2023 slip rates and fees put the cost of living at the marina over twice as high all other marina in DC, including Navy Yard and much higher than Capital Yacht Club, the private member club also located at The Wharf. The level of service also doesn't justify the prices. I want Wharf Marina to be a world class marina. There is still much work to be done to get there. If the 2023 prices remain, I'll be looking at other marinas shortly.

From the water it's an absolutely beautiful approach and the docks are brand new…read more Once on land though, it's an absolute nightmare to access your boat and/or ground transportation. The only parking lot is the underground lot for the Wharf which cost you $45 for a half day. There are no carts available and we couldn't seem to figure out where to pay for and get ice. For a "world-class marina" they do very little to help out actual boaters. Buy some carts. Get a launch boat for those tied to moorings. Figure out the parking situation.

I was a long time customer of Prince William Marina. I bought my boat through them and kept it at…read morethe marina for over 15 years. Just recently sold it and am now 'between boats...' I have nothing but praise for the team at Prince William. They are professional and prompt with everything. The boatel experience is the best way to do your boating on the Potomac. The boat is high and dry when you are not using it, but is always in the water, fueled and ready to go when you want it. Boats stored in a boatel retain their resale value because they just do not age! They are not sun damaged, they do not get marine growth, they do not get vandalized... It is the best way to protect your investment. The marina has a great clientel and local yacht club. They have a heated pool for customers and it is open longer than your neighborhood pool - it is a great place to hang out and meet new friends when you can't or don't want to be out on the hook. The restaurant at Prince William is only okay - Honestly though, I have found that all the waterfront restaurants on the Potomac are lacking - between no real winter business and no real weekday business during the season, none of them can retain quality chiefs or wait staff. But you can get a decent burger and fries here - about all you would expect or need after a day on the water. The bar is lively with a full band schedule. It has a regular crowd that can be a bit sketch at times. Lots of nice Harley's in the parking lot next to the BMW's and SUV's if you are into the biker crowd. But it is generally a pleasant mix of people and I've never heard of any problems. Boating is not cheap - looking at some of the reviews, it seems that other reviewers may have had different expectations. PW Marine's service department does have high rates, but they are in the normal range for waterfront repair yards. The quality of their work is OUTSTANDING. You get what you pay for. I'll definitely be back when I'm ready for my next (bigger) boat... Thank you PW Marine for helping with all the great boating memories we have!

Wow. BLACK people do not buy or store here. Racist people and Austin takes the cake they have the…read moreworse service and Austin will laug in your face all family and they will get mad at you if you want to leave there boat motel or slips. Damaged my boat with fork lift and fish finder was loosen and sitting on the floor and cover post bent. I never really took the boat out and they tore it up

To be blunt, this facility is not available to the general public. according to the "official"…read more(military) website, "Located on the beautiful Potomac River, Fort Belvoir's Marina offers a unique boating experience to all Active Duty and Retired military service members and their families, as well as for DoD workforce members." A general review is essentially useless to everyone else.

I keep my boat here, and have had a pretty good experience with them thus far. The staff is always…read morevery helpful, allowed me to store my trailer for FREE, and runs a pretty tight ship (pun intended). I have had the boat serviced here before as well, and the rates weren't too bad. They don't try to pants you and really are experts, not to mention the very respectable parts department and ship's store. Location is a short walk from Smithsonian and SW Waterfront metros. On the negative side, it is at the very end of the Washington Canal and they don't have gas, but if you don't mind a couple extra minutes on your trip, the affordable slip rates and convenience to the fish market are worth it.

Hours: M-F 9-6:00 and Sat 8-5:00…read moreFour stars because they are very helpful, knowledgeable, and have most of what you need. They lose one star for only carrying one of each fender style (they can order more) and not having any of the larger bouys even available to order. They told me to go to West Marine for those?? I do highly recommend them.

We are new to boating in this area and were looking to establish a service relationship. We opted…read moreto winterize here after last season and test the waters. It's been an excellent experience. Notably, their team has been easy to work with--consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and transparent about pricing. They tackled our "to do" list of maintenance that we had put off until the winter and kept us in the loop on their progress at each step.

I've been a slip holder for a few years now I love the staff. It's amazing marina the restaurant…read moreHarbor Grill is right there available. The staff there is great; Susan is lovely, the mechanic Anthony is friendly and helpful, karla is always warm and inviting, very down to earth, The food is good. They got music on the weekends. You get full service Marina there beautiful pavilion nice restrooms with showers with privacy, plenty of parking a very nice, easy on off 95 waterway,

At $15 a trailer just to ramp out you would think they could clean up…read moreThe area and maintain the area. This place is falling apart. The only reason we come here is because it's close enough to the apartment.

Nice and helpful staff. A friend and I took the weekend adult sailing classes and really enjoyed…read moreit. The harbor is nothing fancy, but it's easy to navigate and we like renting a boat and sailing there.

Visited this spot many a times! Like the atmosphere, the scenery and the viewpoints…read more Scintillating views during Sunset and at night time from the hotel or from boardwalk. Has a nice selection of restaurants, and stores around the area, even though they may be a bit pricey. Parking can be a hassle during busy times when the garages get wicked full! Definitely the parking fees are high, too! All in all, a decent place to drop by for a few hours to walk around at, kill some time, browse around and even ride the Ferris Wheel, if you're in the mood for it. Definitely recommend this Marina! Pretty enjoyable.

Beautiful around the winter holiday. Snow sliding at Gaylord was fun! Must browse and buy at…read moreMahogany Books!