Thunderbolt Marina

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3124 River Dr
Thunderbolt, GA 31404
32° 1' 30.82'', -81° 2' 51.41''
912-2100363
VHF Ch. 16
$2.25/ft
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Fuel
Last Updated: Feb 27, 2024 11:43AM

Diesel $4.55

Gas Regular $4.60

Awards


Boaters Choice 2018Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2019Boaters Choice 2020Boaters Choice 2021Boaters Choice 2022Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2023

About


Thunderbolt Marina is conveniently located just outside Savannah on the Wilmington River in Thunderbolt, Georgia, at Intracoastal Waterway Marker #35 (ICW Mile #583) N 32° 01.467' W 081° 02.783'. There are no height restrictions when approaching from Wassaw Sound.

We monitor VHF Ch. 16, and Ch. 11 is our working channel. If you need docking assistance, please call us at 912-210-0363 before you arrive. All bookings or reservation inquiries must be made through one of our booking app partners, Dockwa or Snag-a-Slip. You will receive the fastest response from our Dockmaster using one of these reservation apps. Please contact us directly to discuss reservation requests exceeding 5 days. There is a 30-foot-per-day minimum charge for transient dockage. Optional shore power hook-up is not included in the advertised daily rate.

Note that the current in the Wilmington River can be very swift at times. You are advised to make approaches with your bow into the current with fendering and all dock lines, inclusive of aft and fwd running spring lines, ready for the dock attendant on duty. Please comply with all marina staff docking instructions while approaching our facility, as we are very interested in you having an uneventful and stress-free docking experience.

Thunderbolt Marina is just a short distance from Historic Downtown Savannah and provides a tranquil setting with easy access to our repair facilities with haul-out capabilities via Travelift and Syncrolift. Beyond the 3,500 lineal feet of available floating dock space, the marina offers several amenities listed below, assuring a comfortable stay.

Berth Capacity


Slips:1
Linear Docks:3500 Feet

Approach


Located at Intracoastal Waterway Marker #35 (ICW Mile #583).
Minimum Approach Depth:20.0 Feet

Services & Amenities

Last Updated: Jan 22, 2024

Fuel Dock:Yes
Gas:Yes
Diesel:Yes
Dockage:Yes
Water Hookup:Yes
Transient Storage:Yes
Long Term Storage:Yes
Service & Maintenance:Yes
Water Taxi:Within 5 Miles
Wi-Fi:Yes
Pump-out:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Showers:Yes
Laundry:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Captains Lounge: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
Pet Friendly:Yes
Fitness Center:Yes
Golf:Within 5 Miles
Ship Store:Yes
Max. Vessel LOA:300.0 Feet
Max. Slip Length:0.0 Feet
Max. Slip Width:0.0 Feet
Floating Docks:Yes
Oil Disposal:Yes
Repair Crane:Yes
Engine Service:Yes
Propeller Service:Yes
Dry Stack:Yes
Travel Lift:Yes
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Verified

Great place to stop, Greg really took care of us. It was our second stop here and we will be back.

Marina Response:
So happy that you came by again, and hope that you will continue to make TMI a stopping point en route north and south each year! Greg is an asset to us and clearly to our clients. Thank you for the compliment!
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Inflation has eliminated complimentary donuts but T-bolt continues to be a great Marina. The expertise and dedication of the staff, yard workers and everyone else is unmatched.

Marina Response:
We are so very grateful for your generous compliments. We're happy that your recent return visit did not disappoint professionally, but the complimentary donuts previously delivered to each vessel at the marina, are unfortunately no longer an option available to our customers because the local store closed. As a result, we are no longer able to get them hot out of the fryer. We all miss them!
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Excellent, very satisfied with everything.

Marina Response:
It's great to know that you enjoyed your visit. Thank you SO much for sharing your experience and the 5 star rating.
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Great friendly staff. No wakes in the middle of the night. Clean facilities and reasonable fuel prices.

Marina Response:
We're proud of our Marina team and the work they do. Thank you for the compliment! Our waterway is thankfully, not overly busy at night, apart from a commercial barge now and then - which is great for all those somewhat exposed on the outside docks sitting right on the ICW. We hope you'll consider visiting again!
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Great, clean, easy to get to, marina. Nice laundry and showers. Doug and Mike are super nice!

Marina Response:
It thrills us to learn that our customers have had a positive experience while staying at our marina and that the amenities continue to please. Doug and Mike are great guys, and it's no surprise to us that you thought the same!
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Friendly and helpful staff. Easy access. Although it is right on ICW it is a no wake zone. Groceries nearby by loaner car. Short Uber to Savannah historic district. Will come back.

Marina Response:
...and we'd be happy to have you back Earl! I'm glad that you found our location to be pleasing on every level, particularly as you said, it's a NO WAKE ZONE in an otherwise fairly busy ICW! We happen to think also, it is quite simply one of the most pleasant views at any marina!! The loaner car is an absolute bonus for any transient...so please do think about stopping in another time when your travels permit!
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Friendly and helpful dock master. Courtesy car for a run to Publix. Quiet and secure.

Marina Response:
Thank you Fred for the 5 stars. We too enjoy this quiet location and it's part of what attracted many of us to Thunderbolt in the very first place! Our Dockmaster and his team, do a bang up job and it makes us proud to know that our customers find them all to be so personable. Having a courtesy car is a must in any marina these days, and it's an asset that we know, stands us apart from others. Glad you enjoyed your experience here!
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Reasonable rates, beautiful grounds and facilities and knowledge staff make Thunderbolt Marine our top choice when visiting Savannah.

Marina Response:
Thrilled to know we are your top choice for this area, and hope that you will come back again (and again, and again!). We have a fabulous grounds keeper who takes pride in his work, so the public areas always look well loved. Much appreciate the 5 stars, and of course the compliments! Thank you.
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Being a delivery captain I stay there numerous times a year always have A+ service. Now I’m on my personal boat and again received the best service. Never disappoints!

Marina Response:
Goodness - how lovely! Many thanks. Delighted to hear that you are getting continued top service on every visit! Consistency is key. So appreciate the high rating Kevin.
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Hospitality and professional service are the best words to describe this marina. Communication during booking and arrival was prompt and courteous. Dockmaster Greg gave clear instructions on approach and tied our lines according to the current. The facility has nice landscaping, and a parkette along the dock to walk the dog or is it to enjoy the view. The marina has a small shop, laundry, and private showers. There are a couple of restaurants nearby with good food at reasonable prices (Tubbys). If you need something else, there is a loaner car available. The morning after our arrival, the dockmaster checked in to see if everything was OK and if we were in need of anything. When we were casting off, he was there again help with the lines. Truly five-star service. Overall, we found Thunderbolt Marina to have a particularly friendly vibe and wouldn’t hesitate to go back again.

Marina Response:
Jo-Anne W. - Wow! Thanks for all the wonderful comments. We work hard to deliver a great customer experience and are pleased to read your review. Greg is a real asset and runs a very tight operation, so he will surely be pleased to read this. Thank you, and we are standing by to welcome you back on your next return to Savannah. Save Travels!
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Greg and team are fantastic at supporting transients, and the facilities are great at Thunderbolt Marina. Laundry and showers were clean and in working order. Floating docks are in good shape, and the power/water is reliable at the slips. It's walking distance to a chandlery (River Supply) and restaurants and a short rideshare to downtown Savannah.

Marina Response:
Pink P. - We appreciate your really nice review and 5-star rating. You identified several different areas in your comments, and it appears we are doing a good job of maintaining our facility so that our customers find it clean and inviting. Thanks for stopping by, and we certainly hope to welcome you back when you call upon Savannah again.
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Awesome staff and good facilities. Will definitely stay again.

Marina Response:
Trish K. - Thanks for taking a moment to write an excellent review of our Marina. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the visit and may become another one of our repeat customers. Let us know when you'll be in Savannah, as we are looking forward to your return. Smooth seas and safe travels!
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Great spot. Competent staff. Highly recommended.

Marina Response:
Harvey K. - We appreciate the great review and comments regarding our facility and staff. We are fortunate to have some truly great employees who understand how to deliver a terrific experience for our guests. Thank you for letting us know we are doing good work for our Thunderbolt Marina customers. Save travels, Captain!
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Great facilities and friendly staff

Marina Response:
John V. - Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our hospitality. Naturally, we welcome your return if your travels bring you back to Savannah.
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They have a great staff and a curtesy car for usage which was great, came in handy!! Walking to Tubby, always a good watering hole!!

Marina Response:
Doug E. - Thank you for stopping by, and we really appreciate your taking the time to write this review. It was our pleasure to serve you, and yes, we also agree that Tubby's is a very convenient watering hole. It really works out nicely if you're a guest in Thunderbolt Marina. Looking forward to your return and safe travels, Sir!
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Excellent experience

Marina Response:
Deanna L. - Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. We also appreciate your continued support by allowing us to work on your vessel currently in our dry dock area. Whenever you need our assistance, please reach out, as we value you and Mark as customers.
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We stayed thru Sunday. Awesome marina. Helpful and kind.

Marina Response:
Elizabeth B. - Thank you for writing to let us know you had an enjoyable stay. We always strive to exceed customer expectations and appreciate you letting our boating community know we are here to serve all mariners. If we can assist in the future, please let us know how we might help you. Safe travels, Captain!.
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This marina is top notch. Greg & Jeremy, amongst others, are all over the place to create a wonderful atmosphere from the docking to the departure. We felt at home during the weeks we spent there. Marina facilities are super clean, including laundry room and showers, courtesy car is just the cherry on the cake. If you’re on ICW it’s a no brainer to stop here, if you’re sailing on open ocean, the time to reach the marina from the inlet is a very small price to pay to enjoy the Thunderbolt atmosphere, the wonderful facility and its amazing staff. Draft never an issue even at low tide.

Marina Response:
Steve B. - Working with you and S/V Beehive on repairs in our marina's shipyard and dockside was a sincere pleasure. We enjoy building business relationships with customers like yourself. Your family was an absolute pleasure to have at our facility, and anytime you need our assistance, do not hesitate to call upon us. Thank you for the stellar review, and we are looking forward to your return in 2024. Safe travels, S/V Beehive!
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Clean facilities, friendly & helpful staff, nice location, courtesy car available. Good stop on ICW to visit Savannah (by Uber)

Marina Response:
Chris G. - Thank you for visiting and writing an excellent review for Thunderbolt Marina. We are continually improving our operations, focusing on our customers, and are pleased to hear everything was to your liking. If we can be of service again, please do let us know. Safe travels, Sir!
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Best place to stay when visiting Savana.

Marina Response:
Myles P. - Thank you for the 5-star review and affirming that we are one of the top marinas in the United States. If you have not experienced Thunderbolt Marina and Savannah, we encourage you to do so. We are the best option for transient vessels who need a safe harbor for a few days. When you're in the area again, please stop by!
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The dock was great and very helpful.

Marina Response:
Martin M. - It's great to hear that your stay here was to your satisfaction. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again when your travels might bring you this way. Until then, have a safe journey, Captain!
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Super nice….great stay.

Marina Response:
Andy S. - Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to write an excellent review. We are pleased to hear that everything met your standards. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future. Safe travels!
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Very friendly and helpful

Marina Response:
Alison B. - Thank you for submitting your outstanding review for Thunderbolt Marina. It's good to know our staff are providing excellent customer service. Thank you for visiting and spreading the word. Safe travels!
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We had a wonderful stay, services offered were fantastic!

Marina Response:
Anonymous - We appreciate you submitting the 5-star review about your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. Although we can't identify you personally, we thank you anyway and view this as a testament to our staff, who are dedicated to serving all our customers with gratitude. Thank you, and we look forward to your return visit.
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Difficult to reach to get a slip assignment. Tried multiple times on VHF and land line. Once there great place very accommodating crew.

Marina Response:
Mike M. - apologies for the difficulty in reaching us, but we have been quite busy these past few weeks. In any event, I am glad we could assist you with getting you settled into Thunderbolt Marina. It sounds like, overall, it was a good experience, and our staff served you well. We look forward to seeing you again during the Spring migration North. Save travels, Sir!
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Very nice stay. Peaceful place. Extremely well maintained marina.

Marina Response:
Nancy P. - we appreciate your business and are glad you had an opportunity to experience Thunderbolt Marina. If we can assist going forward, we would love to have you back at our facility. We think it's a great spot and are glad you concur. Have a safe trip, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Friendly, knowledgeable guys, marina facilities were great, 10 out of 10 We’ll stop again on our way back.

Marina Response:
Thomas M - thank you for stopping by Thunderbolt Marina. It's nice to hear we executed well and exceeded expectations. We would gladly welcome you again when you return in the Spring! Thanks for taking the time to write the 5-star review.
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We absolutely loved Thunderbolt Marina! Jeremy was just great and so accommodating. The docks are in impeccable condition and the grounds are very clean. When they say “pet friendly”, they mean it! It’s almost park low to take your dog for a stroll. We will definitely stop again either coming home north or going south!

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Loved it. Great people and facilities. Close to anything you need. Greg is just a hands on awesome guy. Always helped us out in a busy time.

Marina Response:
Tommy H. - Thank you for the great review of our personnel and facilities. We enjoyed having Titan drop in and experience why Thunderbolt Marina is the ideal spot to take a short break when transiting the ICW. Looking forward to your return Sir!
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very helpful and friendly staff were able to accommodate extending our stay several times. crew car available.

Marina Response:
Tim V. - it was great having you and Zephyr at Thunderbolt Marina again. The crew car is enormously popular and in constant use this time of year. We are glad you could take advantage of it during your stay. Safe travels and we welcome you back when your travels bring once again bring you to Savannah.
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Nice marina, it was our first time and just stayed 1 night. Dock staff were helpful Docks are in good condition. Will always be a little tricky getting in and off dock inthis location with strong current and wind. Did not use any of the facilities. Restaurant a short walk away

Marina Response:
Kay A. - Thank you for providing an excellent review, and we are pleased you found everything satisfactory. Wind and current are always factors to consider before approaching or departing. For future reference, we can always provide docking conditions and any recommendations by VHF radio or telephone. Our staff are trained to make our customers aware of prevailing conditions in an effort to make the experience at our Marina as enjoyable as possible. We are looking forward to having Beach Cat join us again!
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We’ve been visiting the marina for 8 years. Continues to have a friendly and capable staff, close to some great local restaurants, and a nice facility. We will be back again!

Marina Response:
Emory Z. - it was nice to host you and Someday once again at Thunderbolt Marina. Since you have been a longstanding customer, we do appreciate you highlighting the many amenities we have when choosing our Marina. Looking forward to your return and safe travels Captain!
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Greg, Chris, Emma, Sandy and Karen were so friendly and helpful. The marina is great and we will be stopping by again on our south bound trip in the fall. Thank You!

Marina Response:
Tim - Thank you for stopping by and it appears our Marina and Shipyard employees teamed up to deliver another great customer experience. I am pleased to hear you will be returning. We certainly welcome your return in the Fall and I am confident our staff will deliver another memorable experience. Safe travels Sir!
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Wonderful staff !! So helpful. Facilities are clean and secure ! An easy Uber to downtown for 20.00. Great laundry ! Definitely recommend.

Marina Response:
Lisa F. - thanks for the 5-star review and recommendation. We enjoyed hosting you and DoverRun at our facility. Our staff certainly hustles and are focused on delivering a great experience. We appreciate the opportunity to have served you! Safe travels onward.
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Perfect place to stay! Easy in/out, fuel and ease of getting provisions. And Greg! Can’t say enough good things about him! Service is top notch!

Marina Response:
Donna S. - it's always nice to see returning customers and we appreciate you and Syzygy choosing Thunderbolt Marina in your travels. Greg runs a tight ship and we are happy to hear you departed with a favorable impression. Let us know when your in the area, we would be delighted to welcome you once again.
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Greg, the dockmaster, was extremely helpful. Right there to assist with dock lines and fueling. He runs a tight ship. There is a marine store in walking distance and an excellent low key restaurant, Tortuga's, that has really tasty local seafood dishes.

Marina Response:
Robert W. - We are glad to hear that your stay at our Marina after exiting the shipyard proved to be an enjoyable experience. Honu is a unique vessel, and we certainly enjoyed having her on our docks. We have received many favorable comments on Tortuga's, so it's good to hear they still serve good seafood. Safe travels, and we expect to see you again in 2024!
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Well maintained and attractive marina. Staff is friendly and helpful. Easy in and out, even with a bit of current.

Marina Response:
Gregory S. - Thank you for visiting Thunderbolt Marina and taking the time to write an excellent review. We are again pleased to hear our staff executed well. We welcome you anytime your travels again take you to the Savannah area.
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Greg the dock master is FANTASTIC. They were so accommodating and helpful. Close to restaurants and marine supply company That offered a courtesy car and great laundry and showers We also needed some parts that we ordered and had delivered there All in all this was a great stop. We will be back Thanks Greg for all your help Dave and Debi Raymond. Rway

Marina Response:
Debi R - thank you for taking the time to express your pleasure with Dockmaster Greg and Jessie at Thunderbolt Marina. We are here to serve our customers and love getting excellent feedback when we get things right. Anytime RWay is in the neighborhood, please feel free to spend some more time in Savannah. Safe Travels!
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Great location. Outstanding staff (Thanh’s for everything Jeremy). Docks are a little higher than other so pull up your fenders. Bathrooms are clean. A short Uber ride to Savannah.

Marina Response:
David W. - it was our pleasure to host you and Winds of Change at our Marina. Thank you for recognizing Jerrime, our weekend dockmaster, who consistently performs at the top level to meet customer expectations. I will be sure to inform our cleaning crew of the favorable comments concerning our bath house. Have a safe voyage, and we hope to see you again in the Spring.
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Jeremy is very professional and courteous. Facilities were outstanding. We walked to Tubbys for dinner and I highly recommend it!

Marina Response:
John R. - Thank you for stopping by with Wine Down and leaving a great review for Thunderbolt Marina. Jerrime is on top of his game, and we are pleased to hear you experienced outstanding customer service during your stay. Tubby's certainly makes for a convenient walk from our facility to experience a good meal and a cocktail or two. Please stop by for another visit when you're in the area again. Safe travels, Captain!
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Very helpful with a mechanical problem

Marina Response:
Robert W - Thank you for the 5 star review. We're glad to be of service and look forward to welcoming you back to Thunderbolt Marina. Safe travels.
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Greg is great managing the details!

Marina Response:
Mark C - Greg is totally on top of the details and we appreciate you calling this out! There are many variables in this business, and we strive daily to meet everyone's needs. We appreciate the great review and look forward to welcoming you again to Thunderbolt Marina! Safe travels Captain!
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Harbor master was a great help. Clean showers and secure property. Highly recommend it.

Marina Response:
David H - We appreciate the excellent comments on the dockside service. Showers are an area where we hope to spend some cap-ex dollars to make them the best on the ICW. We pride ourselves on security, so thanks for calling out that benefit. We are looking forward to your return visit Sir!
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All good. Easy to dock. Thank you

Marina Response:
Mikhail K. - Thanks for dropping by and spending some time with us. We are working with some new staff who are keen on learing the Marine industry and specificially Marina Management. We are happy to hear you received exceptional service and really appreciate you taking the time to write a nice review. Anytime you require our assistance, please reach out Sir! Safe travels onward!
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1st class marina and shipyard. Docks perfectly maintained, full 240v power, all with a helpful and friendly staff. The marina provides a car for shopping trips, which is also very helpful.

Marina Response:
Brian O. - We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. The great review is very much appreciated. I will convey your nice comments regarding dock and power pedestals conditions to our facilities maintance team. Please stop again whenever your in coastal Georgia!
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Best part about it was they had a loaner car we got to go to Publix going to restock the fridge

Marina Response:
Jeff A. - Thank you for the 5-star review. The loaner car is always a customer favorite, so we are glad to hear it worked out for you. Publix's is really close by; as well as, Whole Foods and Walmart. We have a range of good options for vessel provisioning to satisfy everyone. Please stop by again and safe travels Jeff!
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Great stop. Dock office team is very helpful.

Marina Response:
Matthew L - Thank you for taking the time to provide a review for Thunderbolt Marina! Our team is very customer focused and we are pleased that you have recognized them for their efforts. Let us know if we can be of further assistance in the future. Safe travels!
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Easy in, easy out and great service

Marina Response:
Captain E. - Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate hearing that the experience was efficient and that you received quality service from our marina staff. We are looking forward to your return Sir!
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Excellent facilities. Dock manager Greg was the most accommodating and professional who made us feel welcomed to his marina

Marina Response:
Michel C. - Thank you for the excellent review. Greg always does a great job, and we are pleased you enjoyed the visit to Thunderbolt Marina. We look forward to serving you again when you return. Safe travels!
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One of the most accommodating marinas.

Marina Response:
Doug O. - thank you for stopping by and for the excellent review. We are glad you found our marina to your liking. Safe travels!
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Great staff and communication. Very appreciative of the tie-up help with the current and fueling. Nice facilities and good location.

Marina Response:
Barry B. - Thank you for the 5-star review. Whenever possible, we lend a hand to our customers as we understand that the help is wanted and appreciated. I'm glad to hear we executed well. Our employees at the Marina are outstanding, and we appreciate you recognizing their efforts. Have a pleasant journey onward.
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Excellent showers and laundry facilities. Short work to Tubbies/ great food and live music. Jerame the dock captain on weekends was extremely helpful and competent. Highly recommended.

Marina Response:
Steven M. - Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased to hear that everything was to your satisfaction. Please do stop by again should you find yourself in the neighborhood! Have a pleasant journey!
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We originally had planned on staying overnight, but it was so calm and peaceful, we stayed on an extra night to rest. Great staff, and courtesy car allowed us to run to Publix for restock. Highly recommend this marina!

Marina Response:
Daniel S. - Thank you for visiting us and extending your stay. As you learned, the courtesy car is super handy, so we are pleased to hear it worked out for your provisioning needs. Please don't hesitate to give us a call if we can help in the future. Safe travels, Sir.
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First class all the way around. Ken & Jerrmie run a great operation and were helpful all the way through. Can’t say enough positive. My new go-to in Savannah!

Marina Response:
David M. - Thank you for stopping by for a few nights. We are pleased to learn you have had a great experience, so call us anytime you require dockage when transiting coastal Georgia. Looking forward to your return!
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Thank you to dock master Greg and the rest of the team at Thunderbolt for all the great service. This is very well managed marina with clean facilities in a convenient location.

Marina Response:
Darrel T - It was our pleasure to get acquainted with you over the past few months. What we thought might be a short stay turned into something a bit longer, but in any event, you will be warmly welcomed here should you ever find yourself transiting the ICW again. All of us at Thunderbolt Marina appreciate the high compliments and we wish you safe travels Sir!
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Very nice marina with great staff. Very attentive. Will stay again when I am passing through.

Marina Response:
Rob B - Thank you for sharing your experience at Thunderbolt Marine. We truly value your kind words about our staff and facility. We would be delighted to welcome you back as our guest in the future. Wishing you safe travels ahead!
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It was just great!! The facility itself is fantastic, nice laundry/bath house. Jeremy very helpful and polite. Great location, short walk to Tubby’s.

Marina Response:
Julie B - Thank you for writing a nice review on your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. Jerrime is a new addition to our staff and is already performing to high standards. Thank you for recognizing his efforts. We look forward to your return and wish you safe travels onward.
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Thunderbolt is an awesome Marina and yard. We arrived and Greg R. The Dockmaster assisted us with our slip and lines. Also, their showers and laundry facility is very clean, nicely laid out with A/C. There is also a lounge by the laundry for all boaters. We also had some fiberglass repaired and Ken the General Manager was excellent. If anyone need repairs or any kind of work done, this is the place. Upon leaving Greg was right there to assist with fueling us and the pump out. Another exceptional benefit is the loaner car. We will definitely be back!!

Marina Response:
William S - Wow! We really enjoyed your review and appreciate all the accolades. Anytime you're in need, please give us a phone. The loaner car is a draw, so we are glad you appreciate having it available for running local errands. We are always here and open for business, so drop by again soon!
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Craig and staff were extremely helpful and went the extra mile for us as we got in late and left early. Cordial and supportive. The management team can be proud of this face front team.

Marina Response:
Conrad - we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. We have recently added Jessee and Jerrime to our staff, and we are confident you will again be pleased with our expanded Marina team on your next visit. These folks are working hard for all our valued customers like yourself. Thanks again for the excellent review.
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We have stayed here several times before. This time they went out of there way to accommodate us on very short notice. The facilities are clean and more than adequate. Easy docking and friendly staff. The internet was less than adequate but the customer sercice was outstanding, so they rate a 5 in my opinion. We will be back.

Marina Response:
Updated: Mike - we appreciate the loyalty and kind words regarding our staff and Thunderbolt Marinas' facilities. The internet continues to be a problem for folks, but do know that we are implementing solutions. Thanks for the great review and we welcome you back anytime you need a home. mikes49rph, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are delighted to learn that you have found our staff and most of our amenities to be so convenient and accommodating. We do apologize for the internet connectivity issues you had during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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The staff was very helpful and professional. Courtesy car was a plus. Uber to downtown was reasonable. Update: We had AC problems and local vender was to show for 3 days and did not show. Manager Ken from the marina took over and had Luke and Mike, flush the AC system. AC is working great and it was great to see Thunderbolt personnel assisting us and solving our problem.

Marina Response:
Updated: Joel S - we are delighted to hear the air conditioning service was successful. The heat is unbearable right now, so we understand air conditioning is a high-priority item if not functioning optimally, or at all. Thank you for the excellent review and look forward to seeing you once again when transiting near Savannah. Joel S. - thank you for stopping by Thunderbolt Marina and we are pleased that you found everything to your satisfaction. We trust you found Savannah enjoyable and we look forward to your return. Safe travels!
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Nice clean marina with friendly service. Really enjoyed our stay! Greg did a super job!!!!

Marina Response:
Dwight W. - great having you back again on M/Y Sugarcane. We are pleased to hear Greg handled business and that you're satisfied with your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. Call on us anytime should you find yourself in Savannah!
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Dockhand not very helpful

Marina Response:
Laura - Our apologies for not providing you with the customer service experience normally afforded all our guests. My understanding from the dockhand was that he was assisting another vessel with taking on fuel at the time of your arrival. He also stated that he was able to provide some level of assistance and line handling associated with your vessel moving to an alternate shore power pedestal. In any event, it's clear we did not perform to our normal high standards and for that, we are truly sorry.
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Nice marina with everything we needed!

Marina Response:
Susan W - we enjoyed hosting Maggie Ann at our Marina. We are glad we could provide you with a great experience. You are welcome back anytime. Safe travels onward!
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Pleasure to stay here! Great Staff and amenities.

Marina Response:
Stephen S - Thank you for visiting Thunderbolt Marina! We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. We do hope to see you again.
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very easy check in, staff was very friendly great location

Marina Response:
Stephen - It was a pleasure having you here at Thunderbolt Marina. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our facility and would like to thank you for the excellent review. If you travels bring you back to Savannah, we will be here to welcome you back!
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Great place. Nice floating docks. Awesome staff

Marina Response:
Stephen - Thank you for the 5 star review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. We are working hard to improve our customer service and we are glad you enjoyed your time with our terrific marina staff. Please stop by again when in Savannah.
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Greg, the Dockmaster was extremely helpful and professional in securing a slip for us at the last minute (due to confusion of who was making the rez for our boat that was being handed over to Buyers). He even helped with a little task onboard when we were away from the boat. I’d recommend the marina to anyone needing to seek shelter, or dock for a while.

Marina Response:
Teri - We are delighted to hear you had a good experience with our Dockmaster Greg. Thank you for staying with us and we welcome your return to Savannah.
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Great! Everyone was very helpful!

Marina Response:
Randal - We were glad to host you and your group this past weekend. It was terrific to see you guys again! Thanks for the continued patronage and we look forward to taking care of you next year!
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Good docks, clean facility. Wi-Fi was non existent at the dock we stayed on.

Marina Response:
Lynn - Thank you for the good review! The Wi-Fi signal could be better at the extreme end of our Marina. We are working on the problem, but it is not a problem that is easily solved. We do hope to have this rectified prior to your next visit. Thanks for stopping by and we are looking forward to your next visit.
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Great experience! Enjoyed our time.

Marina Response:
Steve - M/V Clover is welcome back at anytime. We enjoyed having you and perhaps will see you in the Fall. Safe travels onward!
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Fabulous as always. We will always come back.

Marina Response:
Pam - we are pleased to welcome you back. Thank you for the great review! Naturally, we look forward to your next visit to Thunderbolt Marina. Safe travels and smooth seas!
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Friendly Staff. The Dockmaster Forgot Name) was exstreamly helpfull. I would go there again.

Marina Response:
Michael M - thank you for the great review! It might have been Greg or Ema who assisted you. We will let them know! In any event, thanks for stopping by and we welcome you back anytime.
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No more Krispy Kreme donuts-they closed up shop

Marina Response:
Jim - the entire Savannah downtown district was shocked to learn that Krispy Kreme Corporate made the decision to close their location which was perfectly situated for delivering hot donuts to Thunderbolt Marina. We have not worked out an acceptable solution to providing quality complimentary donuts at this time. We do hope this will not influence your continued patronage. Thanks for stopping by and safe travels onward!
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Thunderbolt has changed! GREG is now there. He was helpful, conscientious and caring. We were about to use another facility but now will be back to Thunderbolt because of GREG.

Marina Response:
John F - thank you for the kind words and for directing the spotlight upon Greg Rugg. He is deserving of all your wonderful accolades and we do appreciate you making note of the improved level of customer service at our Marina. We are fortunate to have a Dockmaster who is truly dedicated to delivering the highest levels of customer service. Greg has plenty of energy, so expect to see him working the docks and providing you with assistance at the time of your next arrival! Smooth seas and safe travels!
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Called same day after being stuck the night before for wx. Gary is a great communicator and fit us on a holiday weekend! Friendly, clean, professional, secure and easy in/out. 5 out of 5

Marina Response:
Captain B - thank you for choosing Thunderbolt Marina and it was our pleasure to be of assistance. We always strive to make things easy for customers. Give us a ring anytime you have a need. Safe travels and smooth seas!
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A truly well run marina with great staff, especially Greg, nothing is too much bother. Would definitely stay again.

Marina Response:
Eugene - thanks for staying with us and I am pleased to hear we exceeded your expectations. Greg is an asset and does an excellent job looking after our guests. Save travels!
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We were very well taken care of by Joe and Greg who assisted in getting some engine repairs on our way from Bahamas to Gloucester, MA. WW Williams are good diesel mechanics. Got us on our way in 1.5 days.

Marina Response:
Bernard - Thank you for the kind words. We were also happy to see you get back up and running prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Mike Levy was your mechanic and he is truly outstanding. Wishing you safe travels back home to Massachusetts! Perhaps we will see you in the Fall.
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Very nice stay at Thunderbolt. Great views from face dock.

Marina Response:
Mark S. - Thank you for visiting Thunderbolt Marina and we are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay with us. At times, there can be some spectacular sunrises from our Marina and the river views make this a special spot that we also believe to be nothing short of fantastic! We do hope to see you again should you be transiting through Thunderbolt, Georgia!
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The people there were all very pleasant. Pump out wasn’t working.

Marina Response:
John A. - We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Thunderbolt Marina. The suction leak in the pump out equipment has been repaired as of 5PM on May 20th. While we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, the problem has now been corrected and the equipment is functioning optimally. We look forward to seeing you again and have a safe voyage!
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We really enjoyed Thunderbolt. Docks are in excellent condition. Hal was a great help on the Dock. Courtesy car available to run a few errands. All the facilities were very clean. Only downside is that the WiFi is lousy

Marina Response:
William S., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our marina and amenities to be so accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We apologize for any issues you encountered with our WIFI. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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We had a wonderful stay at Thunderbolt Marina. Greg assisted us docking under some windy conditions. The Marina and facilities are neat and clean. We will definitely be back.

Marina Response:
Mike M., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our marina and staff to be so accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Good people everywhere!!

Marina Response:
Ricky D., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Excellent Marina staff and service, very accommodating. The service yard looked at and addressed three issues on our boat and executed a repair promptly and effectively.

Marina Response:
Quentin T., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our marina and service facility to be so efficient and accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Pleasant marina. The dock master was there for us upon arrival and very nice overall. I would stay here again!

Marina Response:
Sheri M., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Good and clean place good facilities and car available, 4 stars because the day we arrive there was a storm and we didn't sleep at all on the face dock with 2 ft wave, second night was fine

Marina Response:
Sylvain B., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We do strive to provide a pleasurable and accommodating stay for all of our customers and therefore, we sincerely apologize for any and all inconveniences you encountered on the face dock during this storm. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Thank you for the courtesy car, clean facilities

Marina Response:
Eric B., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great stop on our way north. Nice facilities. Walking distance to restaurant. Courtesy car.

Marina Response:
Karen H., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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First class facility. Can’t speak enough positive words. We had engine problems. They did everything to get us settled in and for the mechanic to be there on time. All worked out perfect. The facility is spotless.

Marina Response:
Scott S., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our facility and staff to be so accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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No one met us at the dock. Nice to have a curtesy car but no booking system. It was as if everything felt like too much effort, especially Hal seemed very disinterested.

Marina Response:
Arien K., We do strive to provide a pleasurable and accommodating stay for all of our customers and therefore, we sincerely apologize for any and all inconveniences you encountered during your stay at Thunderbolt Marine. For easy online booking or booking from your mobile device, Thunderbolt Marine can be found on both Snap-a-Slip and Dockwa. We genuinely appreciate this feedback. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Excellent facility and a great value.

Marina Response:
Steven P., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Greg was great! Helpful and friendly! Enjoyed our stay.

Marina Response:
Barbara V., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our facility and staff to be so accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Staying at Thunderbolt is always great! Great staff, great service! Showers, laundry, project managers if you need them, Krispy Kremes. Thunderbolt takes care of its guests.

Marina Response:
Josephine S., Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review! We are always appreciative of any feedback, but particularly enjoy comments of course from happy boaters! Stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Harbor master top notch. The facility is clean and maintained. We enjoyed our stay there and would recommend to all this is a good place to stop.

Marina Response:
Brian B., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed our facility. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Very nice facility with helpful staff.

Marina Response:
Sonja G., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that you found our facility and staff to be so accommodating during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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We are giving 5 stars for the most pleasant gentleman that helped us. I believe his name was Greg. Even though he was really busy he was kind & helpful.

Marina Response:
Vicki E., Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We are pleased to learn that Greg was able to accommodate you during your stay in Thunderbolt. We look forward to seeing you again, if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great again! We find it very relaxing & the staff super nice. The loaner vehicle is a huge plus. Also close to Savannah. Will return. TY

Marina Response:
Tanya D., Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us...again! We look forward to your return. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great facility\nDockmaster went to great lengths to accommodate our needs\nAlways a great stop.\nWill be back

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Good facilities, clean restroom and Krispy Cream donuts in morning complimentary. We didn’t need it, but no one on dock to assist in docking.

Marina Response:
Owen H., Thank you for taking the time to give us a review on marinas.com. We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Not very friendly or helpful staff. No information provided nor gate code.

Marina Response:
jaygullo, We do strive to provide a pleasurable and accommodating stay for all of our customers and therefore, we sincerely apologize for any and all inconveniences you encountered during your stay at Thunderbolt Marine. We genuinely appreciate this feedback. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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This place was amazing! Everyone was so helpful and the donuts were hot! They are full service including a canvas shop which does absolutely AMAZING work! I can’t thank them enough

Marina Response:
mallinger, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you found our canvas department and amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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great stop on my loop

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ltrich, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice amenities. Competent docking assistance on often tricky waterway. Reasonable price. Wifi could be improved.

Marina Response:
markleo1956, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice facility and folks. However, could not raise dockmaster on vhf or phone for docking. Boat owners and yard mechanic came after I sounded horn.

Marina Response:
divert00, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review on marinas.com. We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. We do sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with the dockmaster during your arrival. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Excellent marina and very friendly staff Love the doughnuts! A special treat from this marina❤️

Marina Response:
dwarren, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We promise to have doughnuts waiting for you! Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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We had a very pleasant stay for one night here at Thunderbolt. Shower was clean and roomy, with doors instead of mildewy curtains. Disposable paper mats would be a great help in the shower. Rob was very helpful. We were so looking forward to the promised Krispy Kreme donuts that we did not receive , that we considered using the loaner car to get some. Reason prevailed as we remembered the delicious desserts we had the previous evening at Tubby’s.

Marina Response:
cmconlyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We do apologize for not getting a box of doughnuts to you during your stay. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We promise to have doughnuts waiting for you! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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In our opinion, Thunderbolt has fallen. Pump out not working, diesel pump looks like scrap metal, staff don't always answer the radio. The plusses are that bathrooms are clean and walking distance to Tubby's where food is good and reasonably priced.

Marina Response:
Dear tracyfrantz – Thank you for taking the time to give us a review on marinas.com. We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. We apologize for any inconveniences you encountered while at our facility. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Very good place. Have to stay extra night

Marina Response:
dlott, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Good location. Professional yard

Marina Response:
ctrosclair, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Dec 2021: Thunderbolt is pretty consistent. Fortunately, had Hal as dockmaster to help with the lines and check-in. Marina is clean and neat. Easy walk to a local restaurant. Dec 2020: No change at the marina. Except the dock person was incredibly rude and obnoxious. Did not answer the radio when we called several times. Had to call by phone. Appeared ‘put out’ on helping us dock. Will consider a different marina next time. Jan 2019: same holds true on marina and staff. But, amenities need work. WiFi was awful. One dryer malfunctioning and no sign indicating. The marina office was 95% empty of drink/food items/supplies. If this is to be a full service marina, need to step up your game. We stayed at Thunderbolt for couple of days. The Marina was clean, bathrooms were clean, laundry room was clean but only one washing machine was available (other 2 were out of service). Staff very helpful. We also needed parts and service from Thunderbolt - all the personnel were wonderful. Had our parts within two days.

Marina Response:
Dear johnsons3, We are delighted to read your very favorable comment of our marina on this website, for which we are grateful particularly as we do our best to ensure that the overall appearance of TMI reflects the care we take with our entire facility. We are equally happy to learn that you found our staff to be helpful, since they take pride in their work and are as a result, an asset to us! We regret that only one machine was working in the laundry. This is not usually the case but highlights the necessity to check that all of our amenities are available to our customers at all times. Had we known, we might have been able to offer you an alternative but nevertheless, we hope it did not compromise your stay - nor we hope, will it prohibit you from stopping by again. We appreciate you taking the time to comment. With all good wishes. Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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A great marina. Very clean. The bathrooms and laundry are very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful and on hand to help with docking. Will definitely stay again.

Marina Response:
Dear giiweo, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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This is a great facility in a great location. Good Dock, nice bathrooms and laundry, nice grounds. Easy walk to restaurants, and delivery available for many things.

Marina Response:
ellenw46, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review! Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Facilities were good. Bathrooms were clean and spacious. How can you complain when you get Krispy Kreme donuts delivered to your boat every day? Courtesy car was nice amenity. Only issue is wifi only works consistently up near office. Easy Uber to downtown Savanna.

Marina Response:
miketay, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you found most of our amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We promise to have doughnuts waiting for you! Safe travels. – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Friendly, accommodating dock crew. Perfect place to stop.

Marina Response:
prkeyes, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review! Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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We have been visiting Thunderbolt Marine, in Thunderbolt Georgia, for many years and it has never been less than excellent. Easy on and off fuel dock, clean heads and laundry and a short ride from downtown Savannah. Also, the current in the Wilmington River is very strong and the dockmaster (s) are excellent at making sure you get on and off the dock without problems.

Marina Response:
billhez, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review! We are always appreciative of any feedback, but particularly enjoy comments of course from happy boaters! Stop back in again if your plans permit. With all good wishes. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Dude was wicked grumpy...refused to help with fueling...refused to help with dockging. we were on on own. Covad is tough on all of us folks but come on!

Marina Response:
trumpetfest, We do strive to provide a pleasurable and accommodating stay for all of our customers and therefore, we sincerely apologize for any and all inconveniences you encountered during your stay at Thunderbolt Marine. We genuinely appreciate this feedback. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great stop with easy Uber access to Savannah. Rob, harbormaster, was there for arrival and departure if assistance is needed. Laundry/restrooms get 5 stars.

Marina Response:
captainbob007, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are happy to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff and amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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We enjoyed our stay at Thunderbolt. It’s an easy walk to the nearby restaurants. Rob at the Marina was very helpful and we enjoyed the added treat of fresh donuts in the morning!

Marina Response:
svclarens, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff and amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Staff was super helpful. Loved the Krispy Kreme donuts every morning and the fact that they have a loaner car is GREAT!!

Marina Response:
svlauryan, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are happy to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff and amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Rob was fantastic. Easy in and out, we stayed overnight on the T-head full dock. Krispy Kreme delivered right to your boat at 7am. My only issues was the wifi was very weak, even when I sat across from the marina office. I had a Zoom board meeting to attend and the latency was so bad I had to quit and call in on the phone.

Marina Response:
dpopken, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility and staff. We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. We apologize for the internet issues you experienced during your stay at the marina. Safe Travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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What a nice stay! Rob is terrific and took great care of us. We stayed on the inside of the fuel dock since we're a power catamaran and we barely felt any rocking! So nice to not be waked!! Having a courtesy car is such a pleasure. We really appreciate every marina that's kind enough to offer one. Of course, the daily Krispy Kremes are something our hips wished we didn't partake of, but we still loved every bite!! LOL

Marina Response:
oneeyedogcrew, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are delighted to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff and facility to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We will have more of those sugary treats ready and waiting for you! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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NEVER AGAIN!! Stayed May 16, 2021. Called marina on ch 16. No response! Waited a few, called again. No response! Called on ch 11 (working channel), no answer. Called on phone, rolled to voicemail. Called again, voicemail. Called on 16 again, got an answer. Went to ch 11 and was told to come down and turn and dock at end of face dock. Wasn’t sure I was at the right marina so call on 11 again, no response. Found marina and turned but still no dockhand. Called again, and asked for docking help. Was told: I’m in the office. Your going into the current so you shouldn’t need help. I can’t come down for a few minutes. My wife has hand issues so docking into current can be a problem! Another boater help us dock. Checked in. Was given no info had at all. Had to ask about everything, WiFi, restaurants, password, showers. Was told the men’s room was “torn up, just use the lady’s room. No men’s room and lady’s room had only one working toilet. The second was was stopped up the whole time we were there. I helped three boats tie up. No help from marina! Krispy Kreme donuts? Never saw any. We left around 7:30am. Marina opens at 6:30 so thought donuts would have been early. They do have nice docks.

Marina Response:
Dear rhhedrick, We do strive to provide a pleasurable and accommodating stay for all of our customers and therefore, we sincerely apologize for any and all inconveniences you encountered during your stay at Thunderbolt Marine. We genuinely appreciate this feedback. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Dock master very helpful with windy tie up. Directly off ICW. Courtesy car got us into Savannah. Krispy Kreme donuts delivered to boat every morning. I would stay there again.

Marina Response:
Dear callingone, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. We’re very happy that you will stop by again, should your travels find you in our area. We also aim to improve the quality of our services so that your next stay is much more enjoyable and accommodating. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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The staff was friendly and helpful, the doughnuts were very nice the only way it didn’t help was the waistline. Thank you

Marina Response:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are delighted to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our staff to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We promise to have sugary waistline enhancers ready and waiting for you! Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice hot showers. Good short run to town. Quiet and friendly. Quick fuel. Yes I got the donuts.

Marina Response:
fb6mweq9bynjbwrbdwsq, Thank you for taking the time to rate us so highly on Marinas.com! We are pleased to hear that you found our facility enjoyable and accommodating. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Krispy Kreme donuts. I have to admit, they can be quite difficult to pass up! Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Always a great stop.

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8179913139, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We were delighted to have you back! Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Donuts were a great way to start the morning. Superb staff here. Easy to dock and go.

Marina Response:
Dear meehansmarina, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. We promise to have doughnuts waiting for you! Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Wow was pleasantly surprised great docks and dock master. Restrooms were very clean

Marina Response:
Dear dspatio – Your comment both intrigues and flatters us! I am hoping that you were pleasantly surprised by the tranquility of the marina despite being annexed to a major shipyard. We have made every effort to ensure the comfort and safety of all our visitors regardless of their dock assignment and/or their reason for being here. Sitting on the ICW with panoramic views over verdant marshlands, enjoying both sunsets and sunrises, is a luxury not afforded to many. We do hope you come back again – and find us to be as good or better next time, than this time! We very much appreciate your comments about the facility, and our wonderful Dockmaster. With all good wishes. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Over all our stay way great. The staff was very supportive and easy to work with, bathhouse and laundry was spotless but my only serious complaint was the internet was spotty at best. It kept going in and out so if your work was not saved, it was lost. Watching movies or videos was painful as they stopped continuously to buffer and catch up. It is rough when you rely on quality internet and it is not there.

Marina Response:
Dear rockhopper, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We apologize for the internet issues you experienced during your stay. We will look into the signal strength and connectivity in that area and work on improving the quality of our WIFI. We appreciate this feedback. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Rob, the dockmaster helped me tie up, get my electricity hooked up, pointed out a couple local restaurants within walking distance and pointed out the laundry and showers/restrooms. I have never in my life seen a shower stall that was so big. So big, you could throw a party in it. Plenty of piping hot water and clean. Half a dozen glazed Krispy Kreme donuts were waiting on the deck of my boat for me in the morning. I don't normally eat donuts, but they were delicious and a nice change from my usual breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.

Marina Response:
Dear tomd – Thank you for taking the time to give us and Rob of course, such a glowing review on marinas.com We always appreciate feedback and find even constructive criticism to be a useful tool when trying to improve upon our services. We’re very happy that you will stop by again should your travels find you in our area so you can enjoy the same hospitality next time around. With all good wishes for the holiday season and safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Very helpful folks… Very comfortable facilities!

Marina Response:
Lindaketner, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great staff!! Good docks, easy to dock in current with dock master assist and easy to depart without assistance. OMG Krispy Kreme donuts at your door when you wake up!

Marina Response:
Myalzero, Thank you for taking the time to rate us so highly on Marinas.com! We are delighted to learn that you had an enjoyable stay at our facility. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Krispy Kreme donuts. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Even though I didn't actually use Thunderbolt's services I felt like I had to leave a positive review for all of the help I did receive. I spoke to Karen a couple of times and she was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, due to the current situation they are obviously running on limited staff and have an awful lot of work to get to. She was able to offer me good suggestions and was very responsive in her communications. A great experience and I'm sure you'd be equally well served.

Marina Response:
Dear chriskraska, We’re very happy to learn that Karen was able to help you make an informed decision given your itinerary and timeline and our own schedule. Like so many other businesses, we have faced difficulties during the pandemic restrictions but are working towards a return to normal – and we continue to make every effort to assist our customers as best we can under any circumstances. It is a pity you were not able to stop here with us, but perhaps you will consider us again if your travels bring you this way – whether for pleasure or for service work! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Best wishes. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Good stopping point heading north - clean restrooms and showers!

Marina Response:
krichards2017, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are pleased to learn that you had an enjoyable stay with us. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great Dockmaster, clean bathrooms, very quiet last night, yes-we got Krispy Kreme donuts No Charge to our boat in the morning 👫🛥

Marina Response:
Dear knotready – It seems the donuts are a big selling point! (Actually, we’ve known that for years!) We are glad you enjoyed the sugary treats but more importantly, that you found our marina clean and quiet. We are also pleased to hear that you think so favorably of our Dockmaster - as we do too! All the best for the festive season. See you again? - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice people. Beautiful sunrise with Kristy Irene doughnuts delivered to your boat. Short walk to Tubbys Tankhouse for a nice dinner. Definitely would stay again. Clean, small, a little more in the store would be my only suggestion. We walked a mile to a convenience store for eggs and milk.

Marina Response:
Dear kfsih, Thank you so very much! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in our Marina, where customers can enjoy not only the wonderful Krispy Kreme donuts but the wonderful vista our location affords our visitors here on the ICW. We are surrounded by verdant marshland, natural beauty and with relatively quiet river traffic. In fact, it’s so quiet, that it’s hard to believe you are sitting within a stone’s throw of our megayacht refit facility! We admit to having very limited supplies in our marina store, but we do offer a courtesy vehicle during business hours for all our customers to run quick errands – like grocery shopping, if needed. Please do visit us again! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice Marina. Rob is helpful and informative.

Marina Response:
asante, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are delighted to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our employees to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great spot. You would need a ride to downtown but it's worth it. No ships store but there is one 1/2 mile down the road that has everything. That was amazing.

Marina Response:
Dear Dudkas, We are so glad you enjoyed our location. It’s true, we are not in walking distance to downtown Historic Savannah, but we are comfortably removed from the heavy river traffic, the noise, the crowds and the rushing current! We are very conveniently located close to two restaurant/bars, and a fully stocked marine store that serves not only locals and transients, but the superyacht industry too – so their inventory far outweighs anything we can offer. Thank you for taking the time to write in about us. Come back again! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Great stop, very friendly staff eager tohelp in any way. Clean marina, excellent floating docks, higher up than most made it easy to get on and off the boat. The courtesy car was clean and available.

Marina Response:
9412689917, Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Marinas.com about our facility. We are delighted to learn that you had an enjoyable stay and that you found our employees and amenities to be so accommodating. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! – Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Excellent service. Very nice docking facility

Marina Response:
Square4lime, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review. Please stop back in again if your plans permit. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Friendly, full service marine. Beautiful views and unexpectedly quiet despite its location on the ICW. Definitely make the 1/4 mile walk to Tubby’s Tankhouse for local seafood fare.

Marina Response:
Dear asline54, We truly appreciate you taking the time to send a recommendation to Marinas.com about our facility. Our customer reviews on this site, are so often our best advert and can persuade a fellow sailor to stop in or to pass us by. We boast the beauty and serenity of our surroundings which is always a surprise to anyone who has not been here before. We are surrounded by verdant marshlands filled with wildlife like dolphins, manatees, otters and birds. Though situated on the ICW., it is surprisingly quiet and we are not affected by much boat traffic. Tubby’s Tankhouse is everyone’s go-to, and for good reason. It’s open daily for lunch and supper with brunch on the weekends and it often has live music. Please come back and see us again! Best wishes. Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Quiet, clean, really wonderful staff! Can't wait to come back through in the fall to enjoy Savannah a little more, and also to have those wonderful Krispy Kreme's each morning!

Marina Response:
mjones823, Thank you for choosing Thunderbolt Marine, Inc. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall. Safe travels! - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Very attentive staff and great facilities. Hot Krispy Kreme donuts arrived at the boat at 0700. Wonderful!

Marina Response:
Dear Mallard, Thank you for taking the time to post on Marinas.com and for giving us such a positive review. We are always appreciative of ANY feedback, but particularly enjoy comments of course from happy boaters! Stop back in again if your plans permit. With all good wishes. Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Spent a wonderful weekend there, quiet time of the year. The staff could not be more helpful, bent over backwards to be of assistance ! Knowledgeable about the area and although the giant red fish eluded me I will be back to try again..

Marina Response:
Dear ctaylormade, Thank you for taking the time to rate us so highly on Marinas.com! We are delighted to learn that you had such an enjoyable weekend here and that you found our employees to be so accommodating. We try hard to anticipate the needs of our customers, but ensuring that the Red Fish are in abundance and easily enticed by a lure, is unfortunately beyond our capabilities. Better luck next time! See you again… Sincerely, Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Nice docks on Wilmington river. There is a fair bit of current but the docks are all parallel to it. The showers and laundry are both quite good. The WiFi on the docks was not working for the first few days and was slow even close to the dollhouse. The signal strength was good but both Android and Mac devices wouldn't connect. The courtesy car was available both times we wanted to use it and it was great to have.

Marina Response:
Dear hmscarth, Thank you for your positive comments. We always welcome feedback from our customers as we believe that your own experiences are the most valuable tool we have for assessing our shortcomings. We very much appreciate your input. It’s disappointing to learn that you were challenged by the WiFi. We shall investigate further to see if it is a problem for all users or solely those on Mac or Androids. Wishing you happy travels and the opportunity to serve you again if your compass is set on a course for Thunderbolt! With all good wishes, Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Excellent stay at Thunderbolt Marine. Great amenities to serve the transient liveaboard boater. Would highly recommend this marina. The newly remodeled clubhouse was very nice and the loaner car was a big perk. Southern Hospitality at it's best.

Marina Response:
Dear tiffanylaing, Thank you for such kind compliments! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay here and were happy that you could benefit from some of our guest amenities. Please do stop by again if your travels bring you into our area. We’d love to have you back! Wishing you the best on the water. - Thunderbolt Marine, Inc.
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Good marina, easy access right on the ICW, can walk to a restaurant but quite a distance from Savannah (we had a friend with a car, but you could also get a rental car here if necessary). Laundry and showers were well kept. Free wifi available near the office. Nice bonus:Krispy Creme doughnuts delivered to your boat each AM (unless you decline them!).

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