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The Marina at American Wharf

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1 American Wharf
Norwich, CT 06360-5600
41° 31' 20.45'', -72° 4' 46.93''
860-222-8222
VHF Ch. 68
$2.50/ft - $3.25/ft
americanwharf.com
Norwich
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf
The Marina at American Wharf

Awards


Boaters Choice 2017Boaters Choice 2019Boaters Choice 2021Boaters Choice 2022Boaters Choice 2024

About


The Marina at American Wharf is conveniently located close to many of Connecticut’s most popular tourist attractions including Mohegan Sun. The Marina at American Wharf is located at the head of the Thames River, which flows south to Long Island Sound. The Marina provides both a community-gathering place and access and shuttle service for boaters to Connecticut’s largest attractions such as Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods and golf courses, just five minutes away. From fishing and recreational boats to the finest yachts, this 160-slip Marina offers dockage and a full range of services and amenities for both seasonal and transient boaters. The Marina and professional staff can accommodate vessels up to 238’ and offers a full-service marina with a facility for events, swimming pool, restaurant, his & her locker rooms and more! Since 1988 the Marina at American Wharf has hosted Norwich’s July 4th Extravaganza and fireworks display, an event which brings tens of thousands of people and family fun to the waterfront to light up the night sky in honor of our nation’s independence. Mark your calendars and make sure to join us each year!

We are a safe harbor location and are a certified Reception Facility for foreign vessels.

Berth Capacity


Slips:160
Linear Docks:234 Feet

Services & Amenities

Last Updated: Aug 03, 2023

Gas:Yes
Dockage:Yes
Water Hookup:Yes
Transient Storage:Yes
Long Term Storage:Yes
Wi-Fi:Yes
Pump-out:Yes
Restrooms:Yes
Showers:Yes
Laundry:Yes
Trash:Yes
Ice:Yes
Security:Yes
Swimming Pool:Yes
Cable TV on Slips:Yes
Groceries:Within 5 Miles
Medical Facility:Within 5 Miles
Pharmacy:Within 5 Miles
Hotels:Yes
Restaurants:Yes
Dog Park:Within 5 Miles
Pet Friendly:Yes
Golf:Within 5 Miles
Ship Store:Yes
Max. Vessel LOA:238.0 Feet
Max. Slip Length:200.0 Feet
Floating Docks:Yes
Land Storage:Yes
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Very accommodating. Dave and Paul are A+. They provide shuttle service to the casino or wherever you want to go. Very nice experience . Thanks Miss Chief III

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Marina needs to be updated but Manager and employees could not be any better

Marina Response:
Hi Peter - thank you for your review. My husband and I bought the marina a little over 9 months ago. We have been working very hard to bring the Marina at American Wharf back to it's former glory. We hope you visit next season to see more progress we have made with our facilities. -Brittany
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We came to the marina from Long Island for an overnight stay at Mohegan. The staff was friendly and docking was easy. It appears that the new owners are fixing it up and trying to open the restaurant/bar on sight.That would be a great addition to the marina. I look forward to returning

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Don and his team are always very accomadating whenever we visit. They are clear in communication and clearly care about the boater's experience when visiting. Facilities were excellent, our guests recieved top notch service and I will continue to return every year.

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Helpful staff, customer comes first attitude. Many signs of ongoing renovations. Docks in decent condition with working electrical, water and secure cleats. We plan to return and spread the word it’s a good destination

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Great service and convenient location. Loved it there

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Place is falling apart worst shower in a marina iv seen and iv travel extensively. Can’t believe they charged so much for a dock.

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The location is excellent. We went there to escape the 9/2023 hurricane that brushed by. There were quite a few boats there doing the same including boats 80 feet and longer. It is an excellent hurricane hole. Don the dock master is really nice, and the people who keep there boats there are genuine and friendly. There is a free ride to the casino (Thanks to Don) in the marina van. The marina looks a little weathered as the current owners have not kept up the facilities, but we felt safe and had everything we needed. The good news is that it looks like new owners are purchasing the facility and sound commuted to revitalizing it and bringing it back to its former glory. I look forward to going there again and seeing the fireworks next year.

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Both Don and Dan were fantastic hosts. Unfortunately there was not too much to do there. Restaurant and bar both closed down. We did get shuttled to both Casinos which was part of our plans. Wishing the place the best and hopefully it rebounds and becomes what it use to be.

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Docks in disrepair no fuel anymore no restaurant anymore staff are accommodating but obviously no money being spent to keep the marina going

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Great day, very friendly people. We will definitely be back!

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Facility was good. Don was great. Very helpful and friendly. I recommend it

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Staff was great. Dockhands were right there as we approached the marina and were very helpful. Bathroom and showers were clean. Could use some fresh paint. The pool could have used some attention. We stayed one night for the Fireworks and it was exactly what we needed. We will be back next year for a overnight.

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Don and the staff were all great!. Super accommodating. We would like to come back.

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Great spot to weather a storm and also have a bite to eat. Always a beautiful trip up the river. Lotsa duck poop on the unused docks though where some transients tie up.

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Great marine. Very nice people.

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Don is awesome, but property needs updating and infusion of capital.

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Very friendly staff, nice area, easy walk to restaurants and Riverwalk. The marina is a little bit dated and could use some paint and refurbishment of the showers

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Great service, friendly staff. Will defanatly go back.

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We came to head to the casino we come every year the casino was not great. Not many tables open and the ones that were were to packed to get in. The staff at the marina are always friendly and helpful. shuttle to and from the casinos. Restaurant/ bar was open and food was not bad at all for a quick bit and a cocktail. See you guys next season.

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Excellent as always, Don is wonderful.

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Good friendly help when we arrived. Pool is nice but in general the facilities need some TLC. Most concerning was that no one , not even restaurant staff was wearing masks. Unusual here in CT.

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Don is really great and very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay

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The marina is in decay. WiFi does not work. Restaurant is closed. Docks are in poor condition. Staff was great. Friendly and helpful. No fuel. Supposedly tanks are condemned. Hope someone buys the place and breaths life back into it!

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Staff was very attentive and friendly. Pool area reasonably clean but could use a little attention. Would be beneficial if the gas dock and restaurant was open.

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The Marina was really nice at one time but do problems in management or something it has suffered. With a lot of work it can be great again. They did transport us to the casinos and to a restaurant. I hope solve their problems.

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This marina would be a five star if the current owner would sell the marina and allow someone with money make the necessary improvements as well as fill the restaurant with a tenant. Great location near the casinos. Don the manager as well as the staff do there best to make your stay comfortable. Don is a great manager.

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American Wharf was convenient, safe and welcoming. When presented with one tiny issue, they resolved it fairly.

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Marina is nice but tired. You can tell no one has paid much attention to it as of late. No restaurant or bar open as stated. There is literally nothing to do there. The pool area is ok. Not many chairs and again aged. Met some very kind people there that really hope it can be brought back to its glory days. For now not a destination. Just a good parking spot for the casino.

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Very pleasant and helpful personnel. Courtesy van was great.

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Great friendly staff. Good restaurant on site. Need to reopen fuel dock

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dock was reasonably priced, excellent dock hands and nice restaurant right at the end of the dock also very reasonable and good.

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Friendly and helpful staff. Very well maintained facility with stable floating docks.

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