Fore Points Marina

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1 Marina Way
Portland, ME 04101
43° 39' 45.8'', -70° 14' 32.01''
2075174860
VHF Ch. 10
$3/ft - $10/ft
www.forepointsmarina.com
Portland Harbor
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fore Points Marina
Fuel
Last Updated: Mar 08, 2024 3:33PM

Diesel $4.307

Gas Regular $4.439

Octane: 92;

Gas Premium $4.439

Awards


Boaters Choice 2020Boaters Choice 2021Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2022Boaters Choice 2023

About


Fore Points Marina graciously accommodates vessels of all sizes with first class hospitality and full-service amenities. Nestled in a protected safe harbor, you will be surrounded by scenic Casco Bay and just steps away from the Old Port’s exciting culinary scene, boutique shops, and activities. The gated marina is professionally staffed at all times providing you and your crew with any essential or luxury desired to make your short or extended stay delightful!

Fore Points Marina is an Ocean Havens property - www.oceanhavens.com

Berth Capacity


Slips:150
Linear Docks:1000 Feet

Approach


Coordinates: N 43° 39’44” W 70° 14’29” VHF Channel: 10 Directions from Casco Bay/Portland Head Light (From South East): Approach from Portland Headlight, proceed through the channel between Cushing Island and South Portland with South Portland on the Port Side. Keeping Bug Light and Green Can #5 to port proceed straight in. Compass heading should read roughly 315º NW. Arrive at the marina to the right of Ocean Gateway Terminal. Directions from Falmouth (From the North East): Start with Compass heading reading roughly 240º SW, proceed towards Portland, passing Mackworth Island on the starboard side and Great Diamond Island port side. As you continue you will pass Fort Gorges on the port side. Proceed roughly 270º W. Arrive at the Marina on the Starboard side before you pass the Ocean Gateway Terminal. Directions from South Portland/Old Port (From the West): Starting near or under the Bridge to South Portland, continue traveling East through the channel with the Old Port on the Port side and South Portland on the Starboard side. Arrive at the Marina one you pass the metal walkway from Ocean Gateway Terminal.
Minimum Approach Depth:25.0 Feet
Minimum Channel Depth:25.0 Feet
Mean Low Water Dock Depth:25.0 Feet

Services & Amenities

Last Updated: Apr 04, 2023

Fuel Dock:Yes
Gas:Yes
Diesel:Yes
Dockage:Yes
Water Hookup:Yes
Transient Storage:Yes
Long Term Storage:Yes
Water Taxi:Within 5 Miles
Dinghy Dock:Yes
Wi-Fi:Yes
Pump-out:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Showers:Yes
Laundry:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Security:Yes
Groceries:Within 5 Miles
Medical Facility:Within 5 Miles
Pharmacy:Within 5 Miles
Car Rentals:Within 5 Miles
Restaurants:Yes
Beach:Within 5 Miles
Dog Park:Within 5 Miles
Pet Friendly:Yes
Golf:Within 5 Miles
Tennis:Within 5 Miles
Max. Vessel LOA:630.0 Feet
Max. Slip Length:545.0 Feet
Max. Slip Width:80.0 Feet
Floating Docks:Yes
Oil Disposal:Yes
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Verified

Dockhands were welcoming and helpful. Convenient marina for an overnight before heading to mid coast Maine. Had a service provide a washdown so we didn't have to spend the time washing the boat-instead we enjoyed the city.

Marina Response:
Thank you Deborah!
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Pros: - Wonderful Docks, truly world class suitable for any size vessel. - Proximity to downtown - Security, docks are protected by locked security gates. Cons: - Exposed to constant harbor traffic since marina is outside of no wake zones. Docks are exposed and VERY rough. Even with SeaKeeper on, boat is constantly bobbing up and down. Some guests couldn't tolerate the motion and moved into hotel rooms... Wakes diminished to negligible after about 9pm. - There are NO amenities; Think one step up from Porta-Johns. The area outside of docks is literally unfinished gravel! I really wanted to like this marina, unfortunately, I can't imagine that we'll return.

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Great marina, Clean, Proffesional

Marina Response:
Thank you John!
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Great Marina. This is now my go to marina when in Portland. Docks are new, stable, spacious and CLEAN. Very close to the center of town shopping and restaurants (the walk is no more than 10 minutes) and they can even help you secure a Rez at some of the top restaurants. Thanks for another great stay. We will be back.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved having you and wish you could have stayed longer to experience more of Portland, but that just means you will have to come back again soon! :)
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Verified

Very nice - nice people.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the 5 stars and for staying with us!
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Verified

The Marina and facilities are very good and in good shape. The staff is pleasant and helpful

Marina Response:
We appreciate the review, thank you very much!
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Beautiful well maintained facility. Short walk to Old Port and good food. Quiet high quality facility.

Marina Response:
Thank you Paul! Safe travels!
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Verified

Friendly staff, very nice marina

Marina Response:
Thank you for choosing Fore Points and the 5 stars!
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An outstanding Marina with qualified staff. The floating docks are wide and in excellent shape. The location could not be better. Bike and walking path literally at the front door. Easy walk to a host of restaurants. A lovely city, and we look forward to returning. Thank you for your hospitality.

Marina Response:
It was wonderful having you stay with us! Thank you for the nice remarks and we look forward to seeing you again!
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First time we have stayed at Fore Points. The location is great, the facilities and the docks are amazing and the staff is friendly and helpful. The BIG downside for me is the are not flexible at all with dates. We were planning to stay for 5 days, but the wind kick up to 30mph, so we had to leave a day early. They were not accommodating AT All. I wasn't looking for a refund, I was looking to reschedule one day later in the season and they wouldn't budge. A real bummer, and possibly a deal breaker for future stays.

Marina Response:
Thank you Jessen for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry you cut your stay short and for your disappointment in the booking system; hopefully we'll be able to accommodate you in the future. Safe travels.
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The marina is very neat tidy well run. Sone staff need a little more training but otherwise they are all good and helpful.

Marina Response:
Thank you Ryan for the remarks and for choosing Fore Points. Would love to follow up for some further feedback.
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Great location, new docks, dock hands very friendly. Close to a small beach where they allow dogs prior to 9am and after 5pm, which made our pup happy. Easily walk into the Old Port and to all the wonderful restaurants that Portland has to offer. Be prepared for a VERY rocky stay from boat traffic. We had mechanical issues and dock master was nice to give us a name for a local mechanic. When it came time for departure and we were waiting on mechanic to finish fixing the boat, we asked for a few extra hours on the dock. Were told we could stay until 12pm (1 extra hour) and then needed to leave or pay for additional time on the dock. The other boat we were traveling with were told they needed to leave at 11. When we told staff we'd be happy to pay to ensure our boat was fixed and safe to navigate, Lauren could not tell us how much it would be and was clear she wanted us to depart. We would have happily moved to another slip or the outside dock to finish maintenance but were not afforded that opportunity. Any marina we have ever stayed at has always accommodated boaters with maintenance issues, mostly due to it not being safe to be underway with mechanical issues, so we were surprised to say the least. Marina has great potential, but customer service has growth opportunities.

Marina Response:
Lindsay, thank you for the feedback and I apologize for any confusion about departure with mechanical issues. I will reach out to discuss further if you do not mind. Thank you.
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Very nice modern Marina. Easy to get fuel and wide lanes for navigating to slip! Will stay there again. Staff was excellent too!

Marina Response:
Excellent Carlos - thank you. We look forward to having you back!
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Verified

Great marina, short walk to great restaurants

Marina Response:
Thank you!
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We were rather disappointed. We’ve never stayed here, and wanted to try as we have previously used another local marina, but we are Oceans Haven seasonals. Hailing upon arrival didn’t work well, and we felt we were annoying them more than a guest. Directions were not at all clear. Toledo go to H dock but no dock labeled H. Physical docks were nice. Wi-Fi simply didn’t work. I would describe this as a work in progress with grumpy manager. It’s a pass.

Marina Response:
Andrew, I am sorry to read of your disappointment; this is not the typical nature of our team. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.
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I was not told which slip was mine. I was not given a key or a code to get in and out of the date, a kind person let me borrow their key card. There was never any attendant on the premises during the 14 hours I stayed. The slips are new and wide and the location is great. There is absolutely no service.

Marina Response:
We are sorry to hear of your experience. We are always happy to make after hours accommodations for our guests in advance. Our general manager will contact you directly regarding future arrangements. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback.
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The slips are great as well as the personnel. Not awarded a 5 star because wi-fi service is terrible. It's intermittent, connection is lost all the time and when connected the speed is unusually slow. Finally, we have been coming here for about 4-years and each year I am told the land side facilities will be completed soon. Still no progress.

Marina Response:
Thank you Vernon for the feedback. We always enjoy having you and are equally anxious for the development to move forward. We are happy to give you an updated timeline if you'd like one. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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People were very nice and helpful; bathrooms are individual toilet/shower units, so privacy is good. Located a short walk from the old port and the touristy areas.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words! We loved that you enjoyed your stay with us!
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Great location - easy walk along the trail into the heart of the restaurant and pub area. A calm city marina. They bill themselves as a luxury marina but that is more aspirational at this point. Most buildings still temporary. Still, a good spot.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review and kind words. We look forward to seeing you again as the facilities evolve. Safe travels!
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The 5 star reviews make no sense. The docks are gorgeous, but the facilities are trailers and have been for the past several years. The bathrooms have exposed framing, broken trash cans, and the sinks are pulling off the walls. The office is in a glorified mobile home. The location is okay; DiMillio’s is much better. The staff is reasonably friendly, about like we’ve found in most marinas. The docks are 5-star gorgeous, but as soon as you step into dry land the facilities are decidedly 1 star.

Marina Response:
Thank you happymama for your comments. We are so glad you loved the docks and we are excited to continue working toward the final facilities to achieve 5 stars all around. We hope to see you again soon.
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Our second stay at Fore Points! Great service from all of the staff and a modern marina. As a newish Marina it is still developing some of its amenities but it has a good location for a short walk to downtown.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind comments! We look forward to sharing new amenities with you in the future and seeing you again soon!
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Loved our stay with Fore Points. Really first class service all the way around. beautiful, protected docks, and attentive dockhands willing to do whatever you need them to. Very professionally run organization. kudos to them. We’ll be back!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! Our team loves taking great care of our guests. We look forward to seeing you again soon - hopefully for a bit longer next time! Safe travels!
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Verified

Helpful and friendly.

Marina Response:
Thank you!
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Verified

Excellent facilities and friendly staff

Marina Response:
Thank you for the 5 stars and kind words!
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Fore Points is Five Star! We just enjoyed a week at Fore Points. The location, staff & vibe was as good as it gets!

Marina Response:
It was such a pleasure meeting you! Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind words. We cannot wait to see you again!
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Clean, easy docking, exceptionally polite staff, accommodating dock master, close to town, good security, nice amenities. Just great. Except why do I have to create a account to review. That angers me.

Marina Response:
Sorry about the review platform, but we truly appreciate your positive feedback and taking the time to create an account. Thank you so much for choosing Fore Points. We hope to see you again soon!
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Docks are floating and nice and wide. Plenty of room between boats. They live up to their description. We will return.

Marina Response:
Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review - we appreciate it! We look forward to you joining us again!
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Fore Points proved to be the ideal staging point for picking up and dropping off crew. Eric and John were both very professional and friendly and clearly put the safety of your boat and crew first. Portland is a wonderful town, and Fore Points, while a good walk away, is a safe, clean, and very efficiently managed vantage point from which to enjoy it. Katherine Merservier could not have been more friendly and helpful, and I look forward to our next visit.

Marina Response:
Hi Frances! We are so happy to hear that you had an incredible experience, and for such a well thought out response. We look forward to having you back again next summer. :)
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Although they are still using temporary heads & showers as the facility is still under construction, the docks and staff are top notch. Every one of the dock staff who we worked with was neat in appearance, cheerful, knowledgeable and professional. Plus the location is great: a short walk to the Old Port section of town without being right in the noise and bustle of the other marinas. We will definitely be back next time we're in Portland.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the love, we are so happy you loved your stay! We are looking forward to hosting you next time you are in town, and sharing our journey to our permanent facilities with you. Cheers!
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When cruising to visit Portland/Casco Bay we have enjoyed staying at FPM several times. The facility is quite new, very professionally operated, clean and the staff have been quite helpful and courteous. What we particularly enjoy is it's close proximity to downtown Portland where can easily walk to restaurants (usually brunch or dinner) as well as enjoying retail shopping. During the day we like to cruise Casco Bay with it's many beautiful Islands then returning to FPM, which is one of our favorite marinas.

Marina Response:
Hi Thad! It was such a pleasure having you back with us again and so happy that you love our little city as much as we do. Looking forward to having you back in town with us again soon!
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Dock, security, and office staff were really helpful, attentive & friendly. Everything was very clean, laundry was easy, perfect location. Coffee truck and outdoor bar were great!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the love Robin! We enjoyed having you with us and look forward to having you back. :)
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Well the drone shots really were impressive unfortunately the marina building is a mobile trailer and the staff less than hospitable.... unprofessional and not yacht savvy

Marina Response:
Hi Frank, We are so sorry that your experience was less than what you were hoping for, and were happy to hear that you still had a great time in Portland. We wish you safe travels on the rest of your journey. Cheers!
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Verified

Nice new docks with plenty of room. Rode out the remnants from Hurricane Ida here without a worry. Staff were very friendly and stayed late to help us tie up and check in when we arrived.

Marina Response:
We are so happy that you had a lovely stay! Thank you for choosing us as your safe haven from the storm, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers!
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Great staff and great Location

Marina Response:
We are happy to hear that you had a great stay! Looking forward to having you again!
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Friendly, helpful staff at a convenient and lovely location.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate the love and look forward to seeing you soon!
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Excellent facility. Will stay again in the future.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind words John! It was a pleasure having you in the marina and we can't wait to see you again soon, safe travels!
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We are liveaboards on a 42 ft catamaran and spent almost a week at Fore Points Marina. We found the staff to be extremely service-oriented and hospitable, the brand new dock to be ample and beautifully appointed, and the location ideal. We loved that while there, we were able to enjoy unobstructed views of the harbor and easy walking access to all the amazing things downtown Portland has to offer (without the noise and crowds). Another bonus is the delicious food truck, Evo, right there on site. Note: at the time of our stay, they did not have laundry machines on site but had plans for them to be installed soon. The marina is brand new and no doubt will only improve with time. We will be back soon!

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Fore Points is only 2 years old so everything is brand new. The heads/showers are in temporary buildings but are very nice. The docks are wide and the cleats are movable so they can place them anywhere you want. The staff is extremely friendly helpful and attentive. Katherine and Eric are very hands on and go out of their way to make the experience at Fore Points a positive one. There is a bike/running path right outside the marina which provides a nice way to stroll to town. We spent a week at the marina during a tropical storm and found the docks to be very stable. The staff was available ahead of the storm to assist with additional lines/cleats. Lastly this marina is very quiet. We chose this spot vs. the marina in the heart of Portland because it's just far enough away from the buzz but close enough to walk when we wanted to partake in the fun. I highly recommend Fore Points!

Marina Response:
Hello! Thank you so so much for the kind words. You were such a delight to have in the marina and we are beyond ecstatic that you chose us to make your home away from home. We very much look forward to seeing you again soon, and hope that you have had the best summer! - The Fore Points Marina Team
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Nice new marina that is still under construction but all the basics are in. No fuel or pumpout as of 8/5/20. Easy walk to downtown and a 2.5 mile bike ride to three grocery stores.

Marina Response:
Good Morning, We are so thankful that you have chosen to stay with us and are having a wonderful stay. We are expecting fuel to be operational this month. Looking forward to having you back!
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Awesome place - great staff - plenty of room - new amenities

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can't wait to have you back soon!
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Fore Points' docks are top notch! Probably the best in the state. It's super calm within the concrete docks. The staff here are very helpful and make the stay a pleasant one. You can tell they appreciate their customers. Plus, you can't beat the location being a short walk to Old Port, Portland!

Marina Response:
Thank you Steve for the great review! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and the Old Port! Hope to see you again!
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Very exciting to have Fore Points Marina serving Portland Harbor! The staff (both office and dock) were very welcoming and helpful. The wave attenuators offer a smooth stay while docked at the marina. This was the perfect place to enjoy happy hour and also dock for the day while exploring the Old Port.

Marina Response:
Thank you cascobaycruiser! We are thrilled to welcome guests to the marina; so glad you enjoyed!
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I can’t say enough amazing things about Fore Points. They care about the overall guest experience from the time you book your first slip to the time you are ready to come back. They actively look for the best places for you to visit during your stay in Portland and welcome you as if you are family. For anyone looking for an adventure for your home away from home, look no further!

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The staff was nice. The docks are great. A short 15 minute walk to downtown on a paved walking and bike path by the water. Once they get the regular buildings up, this is the place to stay.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much bstaymore! We look forward to seeing you next year!
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This marina is rather new. It has the potential to be a 5-star marina, but is still suffering from some start-up pains. The staff is top-notch. They are there to help and their dedication to customer service is abundantly clear. However, there were regular electrical problems during my 10 day stay. This didn't directly affect me as my electrical use is minimal, but do check in with the marina to see if they have rectified their situation. (pun intended) The bathroom was nice, but had septic service and would occasionally smell between pump-outs. They were still in the process of adding fencing, painting buildings, security, electricity, etc. Next summer, this will likely be a 5-star facility. They are really trying and the staff is super helpful and friendly. Thanks for a great stay!

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words and feedback. Our guests are number one! We look forward to seeing you next year when the permanent buildings are erected. Happy Sails!
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To provide a review at this time would not do justice for Forepoints. The marina is just too new but has great potential for future development. During our stay, the electric was sporadic. The fuel pumps were inoperable. Not even all the floating dock boards were screwed down. The club facilities consisted of trailers and tents. The assistants were very helpful and courteous. Looking further to staying here again as it has the potential to be a high class marina.

Marina Response:
Thank you hjrecla! We look forward to having you next year when we reopen with permanent buildings and the final touches in tact. See you then!
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Marina is still a work in progress. People great, docks are new, power is coming on line. Facilities are being built. Should be an awesome place when done.

Marina Response:
Thank you mlmcnamee - we hope to see you next year when the final pieces are all in place!
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Charged for Electric when there was none for our two night stay. Transformer kept on tripping on the dock.

Marina Response:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and will reverse any charges for electricity when not available. Please contact us at [email protected].
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