Marina Updates: What's Up, Dock?

In this new feature, Marinalife highlights recent upgrades, renovations or additions to our Snag-A-Slip partner marinas and other popular ports. This issue focuses on destinations from the mid-Atlantic to The Bahamas that have enhanced their facilities, added amenities, rebounded after stormy weather, built new docks, established a new restaurant or ship store, or found innovative ways to make visits to their marinas more enjoyable.

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Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort

Chesapeake Beach, MD

In 2021, this Chesapeake Bay marina resort launched a three-phase remodeling project, including a parking garage addition and removal of Smokey Joe’s Grill. Last year, the marina completed Phase 2, opening CBQ, a barbeque restaurant offering dishes from smoked brisket to baby back ribs, two floors of gaming areas and The Overlook event space. Phase 3 is currently in progress with plans to reconstruct the original Rod ‘N’ Reel building and add a new beachfront atrium for weddings and events.

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Dowry Creek Marina

Belhaven, NC

This family-owned facility placed as a winner in this year’s Best Small Marina category of our Best Marina Contest — and its exceptional customer service shows why. Just three miles north of Belhaven along the Pungo River, this destination offers deep-water slips and amenities such as a saltwater swimming pool. The marina opened a new seafood restaurant, The Salty Crab, hosting live music, fishing tournament specials and deals on meals.

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Belle Bluff Island Campground & Dock

Townsend, GA

Just off the ICW on the White Chimney River, this southern escape offers cozy campsites, fishing piers and a dock accommodating vessels up to 60 feet. The facility recently added new waterlines and power along 567 feet of floating docks. The marina is located 10 minutes from Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge and the Georgia Peach World market.

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Bradford Marine

Fort Lauderdale, FL

In the heart of Fort Lauderdale, this full-service marina is expanding its top-of-the-line facilities. In October, Bradford Marine acquired Roscioli Yachting Center located adjacent to the property, and it plans to expand services. The facility is also expanding lift capacity, in-water dockage and dry storage.  

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PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Leading marina owner and operator PORT 32 Marinas is adding new properties to its portfolio left and right. Centrally located between Jupiter and Palm Beach Inlets, this facility has big plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment to add 57 slips and modernize the marina. The 50-year-old infrastructure currently offers indoor dry storage, repair services, on-site boat sales and a waterfront tiki bar. Stay tuned for updates.

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Atlantis Paradise Island

Paradise Island, Bahamas

The luxurious resort Atlantis offers five-star accommodations, dining and attractions in a tropical setting. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the property recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation to the Royal Towers. Two new restaurants also opened including the Bahamas’ first Shake Shack and the high-end Paranza restaurant.