Safe Harbor Onset Bay

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3 Green Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
41° 44' 20.37'', -70° 38' 51.57''
508-295-0338
VHF Ch. 9
$4/ft
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Awards


Boaters Choice 2017Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2018Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2019Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2020Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2021Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2022Boaters Choice Elite Fleet 2023

About


Elegant New England cottages and sandy white beaches provide a picturesque backdrop for Safe Harbor Onset Bay. Renowned for its preeminent refinishing and fiberglass shop, the well protected marina bestows convenient dockside amenities and easy access for cruising Cape Cod, Buzzards Bay, and the Islands.

Berth Capacity


Slips:102
Moorings:34

Approach


Enter Onset Harbor by exiting the Cape Cod Canal at Marker green #21 (Stone Pile Marker). 100 Yards Beyond is Green Can #1. Go between marker 21 & can #1. Follow the channel until you reach Green Can #11. Turn approximately 90 degrees to Starboard towards our fuel dock (Look for the rectangular 'Fuel' sign atop the dockhouse).
Minimum Approach Depth:6.0 Feet
Mean Low Water Dock Depth:6.0 Feet

Services & Amenities

Last Updated: Jan 23, 2024

Fuel Dock:Yes
Gas:Yes
Diesel:Yes
Dockage:Yes
Moorings:Yes
Anchorage:Yes
Water Hookup:Yes
Service & Maintenance:Yes
Dinghy Dock:Yes
Wi-Fi:Yes
Pump-out:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Showers:Yes
Laundry:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Cable TV on Slips:Yes
Groceries:Within 5 Miles
Medical Facility:Within 5 Miles
Beach:Within 5 Miles
Pet Friendly:Yes
Golf:Within 5 Miles
Max. Vessel LOA:85.0 Feet
Max. Slip Length:55.0 Feet
Max. Slip Width:18.0 Feet
Floating Docks:Yes
Oil Disposal:Yes
Engine Service:Yes
Propeller Service:Yes
Dry Stack:Yes
Land Storage:Yes
Yacht Brokerage:Yes
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The people were great. The Dockhand Tom went above and beyond to make sure we had a great visit including his favorite restaurant list. The docks excellent. The facilities were clean and well stocked.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure having the 'Ohm 3' with us and hope that you will visit us again on your next trip southbound - we promise to have more cookies for Sam!
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Well maintained facilities. Easy in and out. Alyssa and crew are terrific, and make every effort to ensure your stay is enjoyable and you have everything you need. Great place!! Will be back.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us Captain, it was a pleasure hosting you! Safe travels and looking forward to seeing you next season!
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Nice clean bathrooms. Men’s showers could use more hooks. A recycling bin should be added

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us here at Onset! We appreciate the suggestions, as we are always looking to improve our members experience. Thanks again and hope to have the opportunity to host you next season!
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This is a wonderful, well-run, Safe Harbor location. Alyssa and her staff were very helpful with docking and dining recommendations. Onset has a few good restaurants within walking distance as well as a small grocery store and good ice cream. We look forward to revisiting!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind review! It was a pleasure having you and we are looking forward to seeing you again next season!
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Great town, great marina, nice people!

Marina Response:
Thank you for choosing Safe Harbor Onset Bay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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September 2023 Our annual stop at Onset. Always a pleasure. They treat us like family. New boaters lounge is being built for 2024! Overall, great staff and facilities! July 2022 the Dock Master, helped us land our 34ft sailboat with an opposing wind. After fueling up, watering up and pumping out, we decided to stay in a slip for a few nights to wait out the upcoming storm. Again The staff assisted us docking into the slip, and tie ing our lines for the expected blow. Thank you for wonderful service!! Also the marina facilities are top notch and very clean. We will be back next year. The above is my comment from a few years ago. The service and the friendliness of Onset continues. They are such lovely people and very helpful. We had a wonderful stay at a well cared for Marina. I even got my laundry done! September 14-16, 2021 Every year we thoroughly enjoy our time at this marina. Roland, the dockmaster has always been very helpful. And the people on the dock have been great about handling lines and getting us in safely. This is a clean, well run marina. This was our third visit this year. Thank you to you all the Dock staff. Lynne and Steve

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review - We do have a great team and it was a pleasure having you with us!
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Tom was the best! Clear instructions on where to be. Helped us out with dinner reservations. Wonderful facilities. Would keep my boat here if they had room!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us here at Onset! We are lucky to have Tom on our team. Looking forward to having you return next season!
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Great marina. Stayed first night on mooring, then one night on the dock. The new face dock is in excellent condition. The crew (especially Tom) were very helpful and informative (Tom gave us a list of local restaurants he recommends). Only negative is the fuel docks are down (fuel available at Point Independence Yacht Club). Onset Harbor is a great stop over point and Safe Harbor Onset is a great marina (even better if you're a Safe Harbor member).

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us Captain, we appreciate the kind review! We are already looking forward to next season and we hope to see you back at Onset!
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The dock master Tom was friendly and extremely helpful. Will definitely be back!

Marina Response:
It was so nice to see you again and a pleasure to have you join our little 'fleet'! On behalf of our dock team, Thank You and we hope to see you soon!
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Fantastic service. Can’t say enough good things

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed the marina and we are looking forward to hosting you again!
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Great the staff is great

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us here at Onset! We enjoyed having you and looking forward to seeing you soon!
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One of the best marinas for transient dockage. Staff is dependable, professional and cannot do enough for you! The restrooms and laundry areas were spotless. Short walk to nearby restaurants, plenty of ospreys to watch and a beautiful and peaceful place to be.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us! Looking forward to your next visit!
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This place is beautiful. And safe harbor onset team has been outstanding. Making sure our experience was incredibly perfect.

Marina Response:
Thank you! Come back any time!
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Great marina. Onset is a beautiful and scenic town! Very friendly and helpful staff! The folks who work at this marina are extremely professional, courteous and helpful. We needed a safe harbor after experiencing some mechanical issues and we were welcomed and made to feel right at home. I would definitely recommend Safe Harbor Onset Bay.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words! Hopefully the trip home was better than the arrival!
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Professional, courteous staff. Well maintained marina and great location. Alyssa, Tom and the team were very friendly and we enjoyed our stay.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us and for the great conversation! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
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My second review, same as the first! Very nice facility in a lovely location. Alyssa and Zach are most excellent and we plan to stop here again.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind review! Lady North will always be welcomed back to SHM Onset Bay! - Dockmaster Zach
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We have always had a wonderful experience at Safe Harbor Onset & this visit did not disappoint.The dock staff was welcoming & attentive to our every need from docking , inviting us to their SH member Luau that evening, offering Dock services to getting ice for us. Thank you for a great visit. We will be back & have already recommended to fellow boaters.

Marina Response:
We enjoyed having you! Thank for choosing SHM Onset Bay once again!
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Great marina and great location. Everything was just right.

Marina Response:
Thank you! You can always come visit again!
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They need to note on their website that the fuel dock is not open. Fuel is a basic and important staple of boating and if you aren't selling it don't advertise it. Only spent a night. Wifi poor. Staff very friendly.

Marina Response:
We apologize for not being open! We really were hoping for fuel this season! The WIFI and fuel are both issues that are being addressed and we are sorry it wasn't something that was corrected before your stay! Hopefully we can make it up to you next time!
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The dock hands at Onset Bay marina a second to none. Travis, Tom and Teagan were so professional, and so well schooled. Prior to leaving at the end of each day, they would stop by Reveille and ask if there was anything else they could do before they went home for the evening so as to make our stay very memorable and very positive. Congratulations to the office staff, and to Zack the Dock Master for bringing these fine young folks aboard as your dock team. The next time we are in this area again, we will certainly make it our business to stay at Onset Bay, Marina. Sincerely, Captain Tom (USCG Master), and first mate, Catherine.

Marina Response:
Thank you! We have a great team here at Safe Harbor Onset Bay! We hope to see you again! You are always welcomed back!
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Easy getting in & out. Staff very helpful & friendly!

Marina Response:
Thank you! Come again soon!
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We’ve stayed in great SH marinas up and down the coast, and the dock staff at Onset was hands down the friendliest and most helpful. Alyssa and Tom rocked it, made us feel so welcome and lent us a hand when friends suddenly showed up for a short visit. Alyssa has the best attitude and it’s contagious. Tom is so local, he prints out and shares his own recommendations sheet! - Jack and Caroline “Right Royal”

Marina Response:
We thank you for the great review! Alyssa and Tom are rockstars! We look forward to having you again real soon!
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Wonder new face dock and great people as always. Stayed numerous time and looking forward to next visit.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to hosting you again!
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Tom is really special. His associate Zack really adds to the team. Both are most helpful. Very polite, welcoming and eager to make our stay enjoyable. They are both great! and his team are great. It is nice to be welcomed by such a great team. Mechanics, office personnel and everyone we met are most welcoming. Thank you. Thank you

Marina Response:
Thank you for your kind review! We pride ourselves on customer service, Not only as a dockstaff but as a whole! We will always welcome you back to Safe Harbor Onset Bay. -Dockmaster Zach
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Great place. My favorite Marina, Stay there a few time a year. The Staff and the people there were great.

Marina Response:
We appreciate your great review and Thank you for choosing Safe Harbor Onset Bay. Hope to see you again soon!
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The hospitality was top notch! The one downside was our power went out one night. I would certainly return again!

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Very very accomodating. We will return.

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We only stayed one night but we were treated like family! Staff was amazing and couldn’t be more accommodating!

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Great place to stay when coming through Cape Cod Canal. Alyssa L and her crew are VERY attentive and great to deal with. They are one of the best marina teams we have encountered .. Great job!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for choosing Onset as your transient destination! We really enjoyed hosting you and looking forward to welcoming you back here at Onset in the future!
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Alyssa and her team were awesome! The greeting and help at the dock was very welcoming. They checked on us (and other boats) before they left for the day! Alyssa was able to find, send and update Dockwa with our SH membership number … nothing needed on our end to do it. Highly recommend this newly expanded marina and can’t wait to come back in Sept!

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind review, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay here at Onset. Customer service is our top priority! Can't wait to see you back in September with your crew!
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Received a nice welcome from 3 dock folks! Tom went through all his area recommendations and it was so helpful as it’s our first time to this area. Quahog Republic was delicious! Thanks for having us! We hope to be back!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us here at Onset! You are always welcomed back and we look forward to hosting you again! Quahog Republic is one of our favorites, so glad you enjoyed it!
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Friendly, polite dock staff, beautiful quiet location.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the review! Customer Service is our top priority, happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
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Excellent service all around!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind review! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Great marina and great staff

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us Captain! Onset has a lot to offer, hope to see you again in the near future!
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Very accommodating staff at this marina

Marina Response:
Thank you for the review, happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Great crew, great location, great repair yard.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us, always great to see you! We look forward to your next visit with us!
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Friendly staff nice dock improvements

Marina Response:
Thank you for visiting! Big things are on the horizon for Safe Harbor Onset bay!
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Great staff, great location. Manager located marine diesel for me to use. This is a well run facility

Marina Response:
Thank you for the review, happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Excellent staff, very helpful and attentive, especially Tom. I had a call from Alyssa to confirm draft, as it is just 6 ft at low tide. Great communication throughout. New floating dock is nice, however after hours there is a fair bit of traffic as folks come in from moorings looking for a temporary spot to load their boat for an outing. The fuel dock is not yet operational and the wi-fi is spotty at the transient dock. The town is lovely, we had excellent meals at places recommend by the marina and by Tom. There is renovation ongoing and I am sure by next year it will warrant 5 stars.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us! It was a pleasure hosting you, and happy to hear you enjoyed your first trip to Onset. We will be adding 'Tom's Favorites' to our transient bags and appreciate your feedback. Please consider us as a transient destination next season, by then we will be 100% operational! Thanks again and safe travels!
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Great marina and fabulous customer service👍👍😃😃 Bob & Ann Lanz

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for staying with us! Customer service is our priority, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
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One of the best experiences I have had at a transient marina.

Marina Response:
Thank you choosing Onset as your transient destination! It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Easy and issues Details prior to arrival included our mooring designation and a photo was a nice touch.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us, it was a pleasure hosting you! Hope to see you in the near future!
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Deckhands and facility were excellent.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much Captain! We enjoyed having you and hope to see you back at Safe Harbor Onset Bay soon! ~Alyssa
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Wonderful old fashion charm. Extremely clean marina and dock hands who go way out of their way to be helpful. We had a very enjoyable stay at Onset Bay and would highly recommend this marina to anyone travelling near the Cape Cod Canal. You won't be disappointed.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your stay with us, hospitality is our top priority! We look forward to your next visit!
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Fantastic, clean Marina! The Staff was amazing! I love the new long Face Dock! We will definitely return next year.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for the kind review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and looking forward to welcoming you back next season! Safe travels! ~Alyssa
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Great place. Most helpful and friendly staff we have encountered. New docks but older boats be aware if you have issues with the new ELCI breakers on new dock wiring. Nice walk into town and great pizza from Marc Anthony's. Old school pizza place cash only.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us here in Onset, it was a pleasure hosting you! It would be an honor to host you again in the future!
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Good location. All dock staff was more than helpful

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind review! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
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Easy in and out! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming! Great amenities!

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us, it was a pleasure hosting you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again here in Onset!
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Safe Harbor staff never disappoints. They provided detailed instructions for navigating into Onset and to the marina, including a mooring assignment and directions. Nice to get gate/heads/showers code in advance, too. The marina’s basic boatyard; nothing fancy, but it serves its purpose. A short easy walk into town.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your kind review and staying with us here in Onset! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you back at Onset in the future!
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Very helpful staff, Thanks

Marina Response:
Thank you! It was our pleasure hosting you!
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We were going for three days and stayed a week. The staff here is absolutely excellent. The harbor is cute and lots of places to explore by dinghy. Nice beach in town.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the great review! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host you again here at Onset, and we hope you enjoy the remainder of your stay!
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Staff and services were great!

Marina Response:
Thank you Captain, it was a pleasure having you join our fleet! Hope to see you again this season here in Onset!
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Great marina tucked off to the side of the cape cod canal. They have a massive new fuel dock with nice slips and finger piers. The water pressure on the new dock is AMAZING, 50amp electric, and an amazing view of the canal and sunset. They have some great priced fuel which as of May 30th 2023 they’re just days away from getting their new fuel dock up and running. Safe Harbor is reinvesting a lot of money into this property to improve the amenities and marina life. The staff is great, before I arrived I knew exactly where I was going and how I was going to tie up. Made life easy! We’ll be back for sure!

Marina Response:
Thank you for your kind words! It was an honor hosting you and we look forward to having 'Relentless' join our fleet again soon! Enjoy the rest of the season! ~Alyssa
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Wonderful Crew of helpful people and a great location, new docks and nice clean facilities. 5+ stars!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your kind review! Hope to see you again this season!
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quiet and great location

Marina Response:
Thank you, Onset is a great spot for a stop over! We hope to see you in the future, have a great season!
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Great staff and facilities, good time as always, thank you!

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10/10! What a great spot! The people are lovely, everything you need is a dinghy ride away, Wicket’s Island is so cool and accessible, and the whole mooring field is quiet and super protected. It’s a little skinny for us at low tide with a 6’6” draft, but if you stick to the well marked channel it’s no worries. 6 weeks into a cruise from WLIS to Casco Bay and back, so far this is our favorite place. We will be back! S/V Apeiron

Marina Response:
Thank you Apeiron! You are always welcomed! It was our upmost honor to accommodate you! -Dockmaster Zach
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Zach, Travis and Tom are great - very customer service oriented. Great representative of the marina-smile service even with challenging people. Marina friendly clean efficient. Thanks all

Marina Response:
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your visit! You are always welcomed at SHM Onset Bay! -Dockmaster Zach
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Our favorite marina on Buzzards bay. Great staff who make the stop a pleasure

Marina Response:
Thank you so much! Although it didn't start as planned, We hope your trip was a success! September will always be welcomed back to SHM Onset!
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Awesome as always!! Showers well lit and clean. Staff always very helpful. Can’t wait to stop there on my way back home

Marina Response:
Here's to a safe trip! Thank you for your kind words - our team is rounding into shape for a beautiful fall on Buzzards Bay. See you soon.
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The staff was amazing! We had a great stay and will stay again in the future if we are back in this area. - Liquid Therapy Amesbury, MA

Marina Response:
Thank you! It was our pleasure hosting you! -Dockmaster Zach
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Super friendly staff. Very clean facility. Short walk to town.

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Great little harbor. Fantastic beach and park. Excellent restaurants.

Marina Response:
We take pride in Onset! Please come back anytime! -Dockmaster Zach
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Super stay. People always make the difference and the folks here are really nice and helpful. The service at the dock is second to none Will of course be back.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review! Our dock staff prides itself in helping to make your stay special. We hope to see you again very soon!
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Great people, especially the dock hands. Appreciate that they are quick to help us dock and depart. The residents are very nice too so it’s always a pleasant stay.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your kind review. Our young team is working to improve daily and your encouragement helps us grow. Please visit us often!
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We had a great stay at SHOBM. Allie and dock crew were fantastic. Can’t wait to go back

Marina Response:
Thank you! Allie is a great asset any marina would be lucky to have! So we consider ourselves just that! We will always welcome Sterling Endeavour II! -Dockmaster Zach
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Outstanding dock staff. Nice facilities

Marina Response:
Thank you! You are always welcomed to SHM Onset Bay!
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Thank you for giving us a safe place to stay during the high wind!

Marina Response:
We believe in doing our part in keeping all mariners safe during rough seas! We hope you enjoyed your stay and will consider not only SHM Onset but Safe harbor as a whole when looking for your next stop on the way! - Dockmaster Zach
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This is our 3rd trip to Safe Harbor and the lead Dock person, ALLY, is amazing. She runs to everyone, gets everything organized for a stress free docking. She Helps with gas, pump out. Everything is "no problem" and she does it all with a smile. She runs a great team and is huge asset to this safe harbor, they all should have a Ally !

Marina Response:
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Allie is a core member of our team and we are so glad her skills are recognized by members and guests. We will always welcome Black bird back to SHM Onset Bay! - Dockmaster Zach
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A great marina with all the amenities a cruiser could want. Dock crew are the greatest….make every captain look great! Easy walk to town. Would definitely stop again if in the area.

Marina Response:
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Our Dock staff is one of a kind! -Zach/Allie
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Went there in a Marlow 53 this place had fuel and all nice ammernities and help at a the dock Good place to wait for the tide in the canal Lovely good food nearby

Marina Response:
Thank you! Good luck on the rest of your voyage! and we look forward to seeing you again! -Zach/Allie
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Extremely accommodating and Extremely nice people, stayed 3 nights on a mooring and the people went out of their way to help us in any way possible. Nice facilities. Will definitely be back!

Marina Response:
We are very pleased to hear this! we will always welcome " Go Float Yourself " to Safe Harbor Onset Bay! -Dockmasters Zach/Allie
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The team is always great.

Marina Response:
Thank you! We pride ourselves on our customer service and we are always glad to welcome Benedetto to Safe Harbor Onset!
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Allie was absolutely amazing. Excellent communicator and getting us in after hours. Clean showers and restroom for us to use. Will be back! - Konik Morski

Marina Response:
Thank you! Allie always makes us look good! We will always welcome Konik Morski to SHM Onset Bay!
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Very nice people and a beautiful location. Great place for us to have stayed while awaiting repairs along our journey

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Keven and team were there to welcome us, also there to see us off. Great stop.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review. Kevin is stepping up into his role as Dockmaster and is continuing our tradition of great service. See you again soon!
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Excellent dockside service from Roland and Jess. Josh found me large drill bit to borrow for a quick repair. Props to Josh and the whole crew!

Marina Response:
It was great having you with us and we do look forward to your next voyage - here's hoping that you find your way in to SHM Onset Bay again! Regards and thanks from Josh, Jess and I.
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Roland and crew were great. Will definitely be back.

Marina Response:
A heart-felt 'Thank You!' from our crew to the good ship 'Camelot'. Please come back to visit with us any time that you are in Buzzards Bay - it will be our pleasure to have you stay with us!
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Very helpful Dock Master!! Clean rest rooms, nice laundry. We will come back. We’re back. This visit was on a mooring. Very peaceful and quiet night. Many thanks.

Marina Response:
...and we're glad that you're back! Thank you for selecting Onset Bay Marina again and for your kind comments. We always enjoy having you with us and can't wait for your next visit!
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Awesome stay. Great service and a nice team on the Dock to welcome us in.

Marina Response:
We are so glad that you had a great visit with us! Our team enjoys its work on the dock and greeting visitors is a special pleasure for us. Please come back soon!
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Terrific marina, good facilities, easier to get to than I thought. Will definitely opt to stay here if current from east is late instead of fighting buzzards bay

Marina Response:
Ah, Buzzards Bay.... We can always tell 'first-timers' (and even the experienced salts) who were tempted to run the wrong current and wind. SH Onset Bay is often the last 'safe harbor' and a great place to duck out of the elements. Thank you for your review and we wish you continued safe travels and a great boating season!
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A beautiful Marina with some of the most experienced and attentive dock staff.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review! Onset Harbor is a beautiful location and we're definitely lucky to be here. Our dock team works hard to make your experience as enjoyable as possible! We look forward to seeing you here again!
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Helpful staff and easy to to navigate mooring field.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review. We are happy that your trip to us was without great event and we hope that the remainder of your season proves as pleasant! Please visit us again and soon!
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One of our favorite marinas: always friendly and professional staff, convenient mooring location, all facilities are in good shape. Highly recommended!

Marina Response:
It was great to see you again - you're obviously getting a lot of sailing in this season! Please come back and visit us soon!
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Great Harbor, but most of all the staff is outstanding! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Marina Response:
Thank you Captain - Onset Harbor is an incredible place! Our dock team was happy to have you with us and we hope that you're able to return soon.
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Staff and organization get 5 stars. I gave it 4 because I was asked to dock stern in and the dock had no padding and the wind pushed the boat into the metal plate that dinged up the cover on my motor. Next time I'll know better to get the boat tied up with the motor backed away from the dock. I would not hesitate to use this marina again.

Marina Response:
We do generally ask boaters to back into their assigned slips for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it is related to the accessibility from the vessel to utilities (power, water, etc.) and the ability to board / disembark easily. Regardless, it is always the Captain's prerogative as to how they will be tied. We are sorry to hear that your motor cover was damaged but we do hope that you will return for another visit. Thank you for your comments - our team takes these to heart and we will adjust our thinking and methods as may be needed,
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Great Marina and amazing staff. Everyone was super helpful and the amenities were great. Cant wait to go back.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review. We hope that you are able to return soon - see you then!
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Facilities were great, but what made our stay exceptional was the quality of the staff- Abbie and her team were extremely helpful, friendly and very professional, and our whole family had a wonderful experience. 3 staff were at the dock to meet us, and within minutes they brought out the pump out boat - a super welcome. Onset is lovely, we paddled around the shore and island.

Marina Response:
Thank you - Our dock team truly loves what they do and it does show! Allie is a tremendous leader and makes our dock operation second to none. Please come back and visit us soon and often, Thanks again!
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The staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. Thanks to all of them. The location is very calm and protected and a walk around the area is lovely.

Marina Response:
We hear it often - 'We've cruised by here for years and never knew how great this harbor is!' Onset Village is a great place to walk, cycle, dine, and even enjoy a few hours on the beach. And you're right: our dock team loves what they do and it shows. It has been a pleasure having you at SH Onset Bay - Thank you!
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Fantastic Marina to stay at, well run and a beautiful location. Roland, Allie and their staff are true professional's who know how to run a marina and take care of all of their guest needs.

Marina Response:
We are very happy that you had an enjoyable stay with us and look forward to your next visit - soon we hope!
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Our second visit on our way back south from Maine. Roland and staff were ready with the work boat to get us secured to the dock, which was accomplished quickly and without any difficulties. Enjoyed a great visit for two nights this time and found it very comfortable and relaxing. Visited town by launch for lunch and then walked to Stonebridge for a cocktail in the evening. Roland and his staff took great care of us and we will visit again when our travels take us up Buzzards Bay in the future. Returned to Onset for 2021. Service remains excellent. Received an email prior to arrival with docking assignment to make preparing lines and fenders ahead easy. Dock crew was standing by to assist as we approached and the boat was secured quickly and easily. A beautiful and quiet location which we continue to visit in the future.

Marina Response:
Thank you! It was wonderful having you both with us and it was our pleasure helping to make your visit comfortable and relaxing. We'll be standing by for your next visit - hope to see you soon!
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Great staff, helpful, courteous and great accommodations.

Marina Response:
Thank your for recognizing our dock team - they are a great, young group who get better by the day. They genuinely enjoy what they do! Please come back and visit us again whenever you are in the area!
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Roland rocks! - and so does his entire dock team. Quickly becoming one of our favorite summer destinations. An easy walk to town and restaurants. Great harbor for your inflatable too.

Marina Response:
You bring up a great point - Onset Harbor is a wonderful place to explore in your inflatable! On behalf of our Dock Team - Thank You for your great review. Please visit us again soon!
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We were on a mooring and they came out to welcome us. The next day we went in for fuel and ice. The crew couldn’t be any more helpful or friendly.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much! We like to make certain that each of our guests get an 'official welcome' from our team. You undoubtedly had the pleasure of meeting Kylie, James or Travis who anchor our dock team. Thank you for the nice review - we hope that you will be back to visit soon!
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Great as always. One night on a quite mooring.

Marina Response:
It is always so nice to have you with us. Thank you for your review - see you soon!
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Thank You Rollie and your crew. There is not a more welcoming or more professional crew that we have ever come across. It was a little tricky getting into the marina, but once we docked we were really happy. We found the town lacking a little, but the marina vistas and sunset were spectacular. And did i mention the crew!!!!!

Marina Response:
It is always so nice to hear such kind words! Our crew is a phenomenal young team that truly enjoys what they do and I believe that this shows in how they interact with our guests and how we perform each task. (We can't take any of the credit but the sunsets and the moonrises this week have been incredible!) Thank you - we hope to see you again soon!
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Allie is amazing, and a friendly courteous crew. Nice spot which is now in our radar.

Marina Response:
Allie IS amazing! She has been such a tremendous leader of an already outstanding team. Kylie, Ethan, Teagan, James and Travis - the entire team Thanks You for your visit and your great review!
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We had a great time. The staff was excellent. Very professional and accommodating. We will be back.

Marina Response:
Thank you for finding Safe Harbor Onset Bay and we hope that you will, indeed, keep us on your 'must visit' list. Our team could not be happier that you had a great time - We love and truly enjoy what we do (and I think that it shows)! See you soon!
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A hidden gem. Cape Cod without the traffic for the tourists. Great dock crew.

Marina Response:
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! Onset Harbor holds quite a few beautiful facets which aren't often seen or appreciated. Please come by and visit with us again soon (and plan a couple of days so you can poke around the harbor and the village)!
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We were put right on the fuel dock, had to wait to pull into slip and out of slip for boats fueling. Very active spot no privacy until after 7 when fuel dock closed. I would check where you are going to be located before booking here again.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review. We are blessed to have a full marina this year which makes us take advantage of every other available space to accommodate visitors. For your Saturday stay, this did mean that your slip was by the center of activity in a slip near our fuel dock. We do wish that we had been able to locate you somewhere else but that was not possible. Please enjoy the rest of your season.
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Great place to lay over to wait for the current in the Canal. Great facilities and helpful welcoming staff.

Marina Response:
It was a pleasure to have you with us and we thank you for the kind review. Please come back and visit with us soon!
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This whole harbor is a hidden gem. We stopped here on our way to the Vineyard between a 0kt motoring day and a 30kt wild sail day. A great mooring spot, nice and quiet, secure from the weather in pretty much any direction. We didn't go ashore (needed to be up early to sail on for our itinerary) but loved the evening here in the cockpit. Would definitely revisit. And don't be afraid of the narrow channel in - it's well marked and simple to navigate, and the marina gave great specific instructions on where to go.

Marina Response:
Our team wants to thank you for visiting and we hope that your visit to the Vineyard brings a decent sailing breeze (and even a little sun)! We hope to see you again soon - Thank You!
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The staff at Safe Harbor marine are just so fantastic. They just go out of their way to make sure everything is right for your stay.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us during TS Elsa. It was an exciting time and we are so happy that you came through without major damage. Please come back and visit with us soon - we promise better weather!
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The dock hands were very helpful and effective. Great facilities and overall good experience.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review - our team enjoyed having you with us and we hope to see you again soon.
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We had a very nice stay at Onset. I had several packages delivered tome there before and during our stay, whch is always risky, but the staff made sure i received them all, and even brought them right to the boat. Access to the Canal is as easy as it could be. Our shedule kept shifting before we got there which caused several cancellations and rebookings, and they were all takrn care of with no fuss and plenty of good humour. Communication was also excellent. We’ll be back in a month as we head home, and are lookig forward to it.

Marina Response:
It was so nice to have you with us! We've learned that sometimes the tides are the only thing on schedule and being flexible is part of the fun - we're glad that we were able to accommodate you. Thank you for your review. We'll see you in a few weeks!
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Roland was very helpful.

Marina Response:
Thank you - Our entire team shines and I am proud to work with them!
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This a great marina just before you enter the Cape Cod Canal. The staff is very helpful. It is an easy walk into town for dinner.

Marina Response:
Walking along the bluff towards Onset Village is one of our favorite things (but way too hot today)! Thank you for the kind review - We hope that you will visit us again soon.
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Came late for overnight. Got all info including moor# by message upfront. Nice place to stay for longer. Thanks!

Marina Response:
It's always nice when a plan works! We do make every effort to make sure our visitors have all the information they need up front. Thank you so much for staying with us - we hope that you will be able to stay longer and enjoy some of the village on your next visit!
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The marina staff (Allie & Roland) are extremely professional and competent. It's really impressive how efficiently this marina is managed. This is the perfect place to stage a trip through the Cape Cod Canal. Easy in and out. Highly recommended.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much! Our Dock Team makes every effort to provide the best in customer service and we are pleased to know that our hard work shows. We hope that we can have you as our guest again whenever you find yourself passing through the Canal - it will be our pleasure to see you!
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Great marina. Help with docking and electric hook . Great communication before and during our stay. Easy walk to town for a great meal. Beautiful clean bathrooms! Even an early morning send off. We will be back. Highly recommend

Marina Response:
It was wonderful to have you with us! Please come back and visit with us anytime you are in the area. Thank You!
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Great help, friendly team!

Marina Response:
It was a pleasure to have you with us for your visit to Onset. Thank you for your great review. We hope to see "Pura Vida" return again sometime soon!
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Great place, great people. Very accommodating. Highly recommend!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Onset and do hope that we will see you back again soon.
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Ally and Roland are amazing people. They did an incredible job taking care of me and my little sister, and I will always return to this marina whenever I'm in the area. I mean even when I'm not on a boat - whenever you meet people this kind and good at what they do, you should stay connected with them. These two keep the spirit of maritime heritage and hospitality alive in Onset, and they reminded me that good people really do exist.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the most thoughtful review! Your words made us both smile. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Onset Bay Marina, despite your engine setbacks, and that you safely completed your voyage south. It was a pleasure to have you and your sister as part of our fleet for a few days. If your travels ever find you back in Buzzards Bay, we hope to see you both again. Until next time!
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Located conveniently just off the west end of the Cape Cod Canal, Safe Harbor Onset Bay is the perfect location to pause and refresh before continuing your journey north or south—or as your base to explore Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. Friendly, helpful staff. Dockmaster Roland is a treasure! Modern, clean and well-maintained facilities with an old-time feeling you won’t find at the big marinas with concrete docks and golf carts. Whether you are looking for a place to sit out the storm or take in the charms of the South Coast, Onset Bay Marina has everything you need.

Marina Response:
We enjoyed having you with us and do hope to see you again soon! Thank you for the wonderful review!
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Great hospitality, felt very welcomed. Staff very helpful. Could not ask for better customer service. Great spot to stay at, for a stopover, or a to time a canal trip. Even had dog cookies! Definitely a keeper, we will be back. Great job by Roland and his crew.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for this review! It made our day! It was a pleasure having you here at Onset, and we are happy to hear that you will be back. See you next time!
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Reservation process was quick and easy. Instructions for arriving were clear and accurate. The staff was very responsive and helpful. After telling me our slip assignment, they met me at the slip to assist with docking. The marina facilities are clean. Lots of help at the fuel dock and with pumpout. A great place in a great location.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review (and for the incredible email that you sent us)! Our dock crew prides itself in helping our Members and Visitors enjoy their boating experiences and it is so nice to have your efforts noticed. It was our pleasure to have you visit Onset Bay Marina and we look forward to you seeing you again on your next trip into Buzzards Bay!
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We stay at Onset Bay Marina on our trips into Buzzards Bay. Excellent customer service. Clean facilities. Restaurants and shops nearby.

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your visit and for your very kind review. It is our pleasure to have you with us and our crew hopes that you return soon - until then, please enjoy the remainder of the season!
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Great people. Roland and crew are very friendly and accomodating. Love it here!

Marina Response:
We can't thank you enough for your giving us a try and then for returning so quickly. Onset Bay Marina is proud of its facility and of its people and comments such as yours tell us that we are on the right path. We enjoyed your company and hope that you will visit us often. Thank You!
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Very peaceful location. Saw a nice sunset, beautiful star filled night. Marina is well organized, clean and friendly.

Marina Response:
You're right - Onset is indeed a great location (sometimes we do forget to look up)! Thank you for staying with us last week. Please come back to visit us soon - it will be great to see you again!
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Good "Harbor Cinema"

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All of the dock staff were extremely helpful and very kind. All of the facilities very clean. We had a wonderful stay and will return

Marina Response:
Thank you for this review - we certainly enjoyed having you as part of our family and hope that you will visit us again whenever you're in the area!
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We had a very nice two day stay. The dockmaster Roland is always a pleasure to work with. We will look forward to going back and seeing everyone again. Very clean, docks sparkle and Roland , Steve and Kylie were most gracious. The confirming email was a big help. We look forward to stopping back in again to enjoy the facility. Thank you

Marina Response:
It was wonderful to have you with us again and, certainly, great to meet your family. Our team wishes you a great season and we hope to see you again soon. Thank You!
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Very helpful Great dock staff We look forward to coming again

Marina Response:
Thank you! We are very lucky to have a dock team who love their jobs and enjoy giving great service. It is so nice to have people recognize our effort and our personalities. Please visit us whenever you're in the area!
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Very attentive staff. Clean restrooms. Good overall service.

Marina Response:
We really appreciate your review but will work all the harder to provide you with 'Great overall service' on your next visit with us. Thank You!
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Wonderful staff and great location. Wish we could have used the electrical hook-up, but our old boat tripped the new pedestals. We've had the problem in other marinas, but we had no issues at the Safe Harbor in Stamford.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review - it was our pleasure having you with us last week. One of the things you did note was that our marina has converted all of its shore power pedestals. The conversion meant keeping in step with current electrical codes which include very-sensitive ground fault detection. This system - unfortunately - would not allow your boat power for some on-board reason. If you would like, please contact us and we can provide you with an article that discusses boat issues vs. the 'new' power pedestals.
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Nice quiet anchorage with all the amenities you’d want: fuel, showers, laundry etc No launch service though, but I can understand that in their situation.

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying at Onset Bay Marina! We are fortunate to have the town launch covering the harbor for all of the marinas.
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The staff at Onset Bay Marina was very helpful and friendly. This is an excellent location to prep for a canal transit.

Marina Response:
We can't thank you enough for visiting us. It was our pleasure to assist you and we hope to see you again!
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Roland and the dock hands are so friendly and helpful . Facilities clean . we will be back again.

Marina Response:
Thank you from Allie, Kylie, Devinn, Steven, Megan, Ethan & Aidan (Our Crew) for your great review! We enjoy having you visit with us and look forward to your next visit!
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Super nice and helpful staff, facilities are ok, Marc Antony pizza delivers and is good. Not a ton to do there but we only used it for an overnight stay. I would definitely go back there if I need a nice place to stay overnight.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review. Like you, we can't wait for there to be more to do - fireworks, parties, boating with friends. (Soon enough though.) We can't wait to have you visit us again!
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Onset Bay was lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this marina. Dockwa, however, is a terrible way to make a reservation. We were all tied up and settled into the marina before we received an email confirmation from Dockwa. It is impossible to wait 24 hours for a confirmation when you are on the water and conditions determine that you need to seek a safe harbor.

Marina Response:
The Team at Onset Bay Marina thanks you for your very kind words! We certainly understand that Buzzards Bay and the Cape Cod Canal can turn into wicked places at times and a quick response is reassuring. If you are having problems in foul weather (or otherwise), please consider that you always have the option of contacting us directly for assistance. We are committed to making your travel effortless and safe. Please visit us again on your next passage!
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Great marina. Very pleasant staff! Nice job again Safe Harbor.....

Marina Response:
Thank you! It was great having you stay with us. Please come back and visit us again whenever you are in the area!
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Beautiful, quiet and well protected. The staff are very helpful, and the town has some great places to eat. This is a perfect place to stay on a trip that includes the Cape Cod Canal, or just for a relaxed get-away.

Marina Response:
It was a pleasure having you with us - you got to see Onset and our Marina at what might be the best time of year! Thank you for visiting with us again. Here's to many more visits in the future!
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This is our home port and we love it. Roland is the best dockmaster, hands down. He is always helpful, calm even when customers are freaking out, and has a wicked sense of humor.

Marina Response:
Thank you for a fun review! Our team works hard on all of our skills (sometimes including subtle humor) to help make your experiences both positive and unforgettable. See you next spring!
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Safe Harbor Onset Bay is one of my favorite New England marinas. I always stop in here on my way through the CCC. It’s easy to get to with excellent channel navaids. The staff, especially Brandon, is most helpful and courteous. Facilities are clean and comfortable. I enjoy riding my dinghy around the bay. The only negative is lack of walking distance restaurants and grocery store, but I can easily bike to town. I plan to return each time I cruise northward. Mitch Gilbert s/v Pleiades, Westbrook, CT

Marina Response:
Thank you for staying with us - it's always a pleasure to have the 'Pleiades' join our fleet for an evening or two! Hope to see you soon!
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Great people and a good facility. We stopped using Sandwich for fuel both north and southbound since we stopped here a couple of years ago. We now always stop for fuel and water and try to stay a night or two each way.

Marina Response:
Thank you - It's been a pleasure having you with us and we look forward to your next visit!
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Great people, great facilities, and great location

Marina Response:
Thank you for visiting with us again! It is always a pleasure to have the 'North Star' join our fleet. Can't wait for your next visit!
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Would have been four stars, reduced because at 7am Saturday when we went to shower there was NO hot water in either men’s or women’s room. Otherwise fuel dock was efficient and moorings were convenient.

Marina Response:
Certainly not a great start for your day - Please accept our apology. Our hot water heater had shut down at some point late yesterday. Once we were aware of the problem it was quickly restarted and put back online with hot water by 7:30. We know that we can't go back in time but our team hopes that you will look past this mechanical failure and visit us again!
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Informative e-mail sen out prior to arrival. Very friendly staff who helped out in difficult docking conditions. Good facilities - showers, wi-fi. One negative is the distance from “downtown” Onset - about a 15-minute walk.

Marina Response:
Distance to town, unfortunately, is something over which we have no control. A great alternative to the half-mile walk would have been to take advantage of the harbor shuttle service which will pick you up and deliver you anywhere within Onset Harbor.
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Marina sits in the middle of Onset Harbor which is well protected from the winds in most directions. We fueled up before getting our slip assignment. Staff was very helpful getting us set up in our slip. Roland stuck around to make sure we were settled. Onset is a pretty little town with several restaurants within a 15 minute walk. It is also a great stopover if you’re going east up the Cape Cod canal since it’s less than 10 minutes to the Bourne Railroad bridge. We’ll stop by on our way back from Boston. Great staff and good restrooms and showers.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review! We enjoy having you stay with us and look forward to your next visit here. Enjoy the summer!
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Always a pleasant stay...Roland and team are very professional and accommodating. The bathrooms/laundry facility were very clean. Harbor is calm and safe....it is a great stop over for us after a week in MV or getting thru the canal making our way to/from home.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review. Our team puts a lot of effort into everything that they do and it feels great when it's noticed. Please visit us again whenever you are in the area!
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Couldn't have been better! Roland and his crew are first class, and were extremely helpful in all aspects of our overnight visit. Great little town within an easy walk from the marina. I highly recommend the Onset Bay Marina.

Marina Response:
Hi! Thank you for your great review and recommendation. We are always happy to help and it's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon!
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Nice place to stop on your way to or from Cape Cod Bay. Clean facilities and very helpful staff.

Marina Response:
Thank you very much for your kind review! We all hope to see you on your next passage through Buzzards Bay and the Cape Cod Canal. See you soon!
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Great help once they could get to me. Very busy day for them but they were terrific! 8/2/19: Great, well trained dock staff, took great care of us! Maybe there are cheaper alternatives, but I'll stick with the positive performers!

Marina Response:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your patience! It was great to have you here and we hope that you can stay with us soon!
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The staff was the what made this place so special. The facility is top notch. Everything was clean and very organized. The "team" as they refer to themselves was simply outstanding, very courteous and professional, but yet had great personalities. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we will be back. Tide together

Marina Response:
Thank you - We really enjoyed the life and spirit that your group brought to our docks that weekend. Thank you for your kind comments about our dock team (they are a one-of-a-kind group). Hope to see you soon!
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Your marina and staff were Amazing!! Thabk you Roland for your hospitality!! We will see you again!!

Marina Response:
Our team works hard to do those things that make each of our guests' stays memorable. It is so nice of you to give us such a kind review. Thank You!
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Everything was great. Helpful and friendly staff, easy access from the Cape Cod Canal

Marina Response:
Thank you - but you did the difficult part (finding your slip at night)! We are happy that you 'found' us and that you had such a pleasant stay. Please visit us again when you're out in Buzzards Bay!
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Instructions were emailed well before our arrival we had a great dock assignment and were welcomed by a alert and expert dock crew Many thanks to Roland

Marina Response:
Our dock crew - like so many others - works hard on docking and line handling. We are very pleased to have received such a nice review from you. We can't wait for your next visit. Thank You!
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Lovely marina. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. We’ll be back.

Marina Response:
It was our pleasure to have you as part of 'our fleet' and understand that you are already returning. Thank you for the kind review!
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Onset is awesome a hidden gem Onset bay Marina is awesome the staff is friendly and helpful will be back again next year

Marina Response:
Indeed, Onset Harbor is a great place just off the Cape Cod Canal. Our dock team was happy to help you and we'll be standing by for your next visit! Thank You!
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Onset Bay Marina - thank you for yet another amazing overnight with you! From the treats for the kids to the morning coffee - we are blessed! Alyssa best of luck in your new adventures, Roland thank you for watching over us and always lending a helping hand and COLIN!!!!!!! You saved us and we are forever grateful - your cat like, superpower reflexes is the reason our boat is still intact...we thank you beyond what words and my scraped bloody legs can say - THANK YOU Cat (Bryan, Victoria & Jacob) - C’est La Vie

Marina Response:
Your review is pinned to our dockhouse wall. It was fun having you as part of our fleet and hope that you and your family will treat this as a second home. Thank You!
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An amazing marina! Stayed here after fouling a prop in buzzards bay and couldn’t have been happier to foul a prop. From the moment we coasted in to the dock the staff at Safe Harbor Onset Bay Marina helped to get us back up and running and provided a lovely place to stay until the weather cleared up and we could navigate buzzards bay. Whether waiting to go in to the cape cod canal or staying on the way out or just to visit this is the best possible location! Just a short walk from a quaint town and restaurants and providing clean functional facilities and a lovely scenery it’s a quite wonderful place to stay. And once again I can’t say enough great things about the staff, the friendliest and most helpful people around! Thanks Roland and Alyssa!

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Thank you for your note! A tough start to the year and we hope that the remainder of your trip home was uneventful. Come visit us anytime!
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Great place to tuck into while transiting the Canal. Good protection, great facility, nice people! Been stopping in here for years, highly recommended!

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It is always a pleasure having you at Onset Bay Marina, and we really appreciate your review and recommendation. Until next time!
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Best staff on the canal Service is fantastic My west canal favorite

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Love to hear it! Thanks for the review.
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Dealing with bad weather, I needed a marina with short notice and a late arrival. Roland was able to accommodate me even though the marina was full and busy with fall haul outs. The facilities were new and clean and the Dockwa app made booking easy.

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We were very happy to be able to provide you a safe stay! Come back and stay with us again soon.
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We have stayed at Onset Bay Marina twice, in July and in September. We find the people friendly and facilities are clean. The fuel dock is easy to access and Dock Master Roland is very helpful. We will definitely recommend this marina to our cruising friends.

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We sincerely appreciate you choosing Onset Bay Marina for two stays this summer, and thank you for your recommendation! Please come back and see us again when you are in the area! Happy boating!
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Friendly staff. I was late in arriving and the gas dock attendant stayed until I was moored and provided information about the marina.

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Super support staff.

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Staff was the friendliest we have met all season. Extremely helpful and welcoming. Email received the day before with instructions was nice. Hope to return next season.

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Your review made our day! Thank you for choosing Onset Bay and for taking the time to leave us your feedback. See you next year!!
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Love the renovated ladies showers.

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We love stopping at this marina because of it’t location to the Canal. Diesel fuel prices are some of the lowest around, and include Vavetech. Showers are nice and convenient. Always enjoy being greeted by Roland. He is always pleasant, calm and more than willing to help with anything he can. Thanks for all you do......

Marina Response:
You're very welcome! It is always a pleasure having you here at Onset Bay Marina. Thank you for your great review. See you next visit!
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The dock master Roland, and Alyssa were very helpful both on the dock, and in giving us information about the local area including the towns launch service.

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We appreciate your review and are happy that we could help! Our team is dedicated to making your stay enjoyable and convenient. Hope to see you again soon!
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Stayed at Onset bay coming and going from RI to Maine. Great and convenient spot right off the canal. Quiet peaceful moorings, friendly and helpful staff, and very fair prices for fuel, ice, and moorings. Clean bathrooms and showers (yeah!) and a safe place to be in a storm. We'll be back.

Marina Response:
Thank you for the glowing review and for choosing Onset Bay Marina! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our team and facilities. Clean bathrooms and showers are a "must have" in our book :) Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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We were only in Onset overnight, before going through the Cape Cod Canal in the morning. I appreciated the email several days before our arrival with details about the Marina. Also got an email with our mooring assignment. The dock staff were friendly and competent, and got us on our way quickly.

Marina Response:
Thank you for your review and feedback. Our goal is to make your stay at Onset Bay Marina as convenient and enjoyable as possible, and we are happy to hear that you had a nice visit. Please come back and stay with us again soon!
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Had a terrific overnight at Brewers Onset Bay Marina. The staff and especially Roland Murphy were great. We'll come again!

Marina Response:
We appreciate your great review and are happy that you chose to stay with us at Onset Bay Marina. Roland is a great addition to the team, and we are happy he was able to assist you. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Vet quiet and nice marina. Great service at the fuel dock. Beautiful setting. Town and great walks just a dinghy ride away with two good dinghy docks, one in Town.

Marina Response:
Thank you for choosing Onset Bay Marina and for taking the time to leave us this great review! It is great to hear that you enjoyed the marina, the service at the fuel dock and the town. Please come back and stay with us again soon!
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Onset Bay Marina is a very picturesque, recently re-furbished facility with very welcoming staff in manager Roland and dockmaster Alyssa. They go out of their way to make your experience a personalized pleasure. Onset is a little jewel that is off the main track and worth the visit. Two thumbs up!

Marina Response:
Thank you very much for your awesome review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our facility and staff. Please come back and see us again soon!
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Just Spent two night at Onset Bay Marina on very short notice and the stay was great! The Dockmaster Alyssa could not have been more helpful. I pulled into the fuel dock due to severe weather and by the time I was done filling up she already had a slip for me. All of the other dockhands had were friendly and helpful with local info and catching my lines. I look forward to staying there next year as well!

Marina Response:
We appreciate your great review and are happy that we could help you here at Onset Bay Marina. We also look forward to see you next year!! Take care.
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Roland and Alysa are great! Easy dingy row from mooring field. Nice 1/2 mile stroll through local neighborhood to down town area. Laundry mat, country store with everything you will need including wine/beer/booze, numerous restaurants Stay here at least twice a year. Always nice. limited current makes dingy to/from docks easier. On approach be careful not to confuse the canal green with your smaller #1 green- could be a rocky mistake.

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We loved ! Roland and Alyssa were so helpful and always available. Can't wait to come back next year.

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This is our second time visiting Onset. This is a wonderful small and quiet marina. The crew was friendly and helpful for any of our needs.

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Pleasant stay, with helpful staff. easy in and out to CC canal, good fuel prices. Will stay again.

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Good service at the docks.

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Great, convenient stop at south end of Cape Cod canal. Roland, the marina manager, and his dock hands were knowledgeable and helpful. Minimum amenities at the marina and in town. Fuel and pump out and WORKING wifi were a plus. Would definitely stop here again if it fit our float plan.

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After coming in for fuel, we took a mooring on a Thursday night. The staff were helpful and pleasant. The choice of having 87 or 89 octane gasoline was rare. The fuel dock is easy to access and there is fresh water for wash down. They don't have a launch service but the Town of Onset launch was pretty convenient.

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Quiet peaceful marina with very friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of assistance docking and navigation to marina. Would definitely stay here again.

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Sailed up from Newport and stayed at the marina waiting for the morning tides into the CCC. Fabulous in every way. Highly communicative with us when inbound on Dockwa. Stopped for fuel ($2.709 for Diesel on 8/3/17), the hopped over to our slip. They put us (48' sailboat) on a T-head. Marina has clearly had a lot of recent improvements (docks, fuel, etc). Way more help than we expected tying up. Cute town...bit of a walk in, but a few places for dinner, ice cream, etc. Would definitely stop again if the opportunity presented.

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Brewer Onset Bay Marina was a perfect spot to stay overnight! The marina staff were friendly and helpful! The shops and restaurants were close by as well. Will be back.

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Improved facility since Brewer purchase. Some confusion with dockage request, which was straightened out upon arrival. New fuel docks and other amenities. Able to call directly to marina staff with inquiries about dockage facilities.

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Great marina, great dock hands nice,social spot

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Early in the season, just opening. Walked to town for dinner.

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Stayed one night on a mooring waiting to enter Canal on early morning tide. Great protected spot. Great help from Roland in guiding us in.

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