Block Island maintains two harbors and is well-known as one of New England's premier boating destinations.
New Harbor
on the West Side of the Island, in the beautiful Great Salt Pond. New
Harbor has 3 large marinas, 90 town moorings and
a 75 acre anchorage for vessels. The Harbormaster's Office is located at
the Block Island Boat Basin during the summer season. The Harbormaster
can be contacted on VHF CH 12 once you arrive in New Harbor. Moorings
can be rented for $50 per night and can accommodate vessels up to 50
feet. Reservations are not taken as they are first come first serve. It is a 3 minute taxi ride or 15 minute walk from New Harbor to town
or to Crescent Beach.
Old Harbor
on the East Side of
the Island is a Harbor of Refuge protected by a breakwater. There is
limited space for anchoring which is restricted to seven days in a
fourteen day period. Please call the Harbormaster with any questions.
Old Harbor is in the center of town and has a small 30 boat marina
operated by the Town. Dockage is first come first serve. The Commercial
ferry landing is also located in Old Harbor.
Block Island Harbors Department Contact Information
Office Telephone: (401) 466-3204
Old harbor Dock: (401) 466-3235
Summer Hours 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Winter Hours 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VHF Radio - Ch12 7AM - 9PM - All Calls 9PM - 7AM - Emergency Only
Fax: (401) 466-3219
Website: https://www.newshorehamri.gov/140/Harbors