Reviews: Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing

Reviewed by: Capt. Jeff Gephart on Jun 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

A big shout out to Michelle, Ivy, and Saber for their fantastic customer service. I made a quick fuel stop passing through, and they are great. The fuel dock is right off the channel, coming into Port Royal/ Beaufort from HHI. The tidal current can rip through there, so just be aware. The facilities are nice, and there is a restaurant on-site for lunch and dinner.

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Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We are 1,400 miles into our trip thus far and have been lucky to have some good marinas . Safe Harbor Port Royal met the same high standards. Good assistance at the fuel dock, and the transient face dock worked out great for us. It was a bit rocky a couple of times as others did not honor the wake free zone but not the marina's fault. All personnel were welcoming and helpful. Really nice location, quiet and the facilities were very good. We took advantage of the Publix delivery for a few provisions which was very handy. Would like to have explored the area more but had sort of a schedule to keep, next trip we will hang out a couple of days at least. The fuel price delta between members and non-members was a bit much - wish they would have a mid price for those with an overnight slip and not just stopping for fuel. Great marina - we will be back.

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Reviewed by: Capt. Jeff Gephart on Apr 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

I just moved to the Beaufort, SC, area and had the opportunity to meet Michelle getting fuel at Port Royal Landing. She is fantastic and has a wealth of knowledge. The fuel dock is very convenient, just off the channel: fair fuel pricing and a convenient location for transients.

The section of the river between the McTeer Bridge next to the marina and the swing Bridge in downtown Beaufort is a NO WAKE zone. So, as you travel through the area, please observe the no-wake zone.

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Reviewed by: Allen Amsler on Sep 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 58'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great service, communications and the dock hands were second to none. Will definetly come back.

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Reviewed by: Brad Valdyke on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Facedock is an easy overnight stopping place, but marina is not close to town. Dockhands were ready and friendly! Could not do pump-out due to low tide.

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Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on May 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

A long walk or a short bike ride (4 miles) south of Beaufort Long face dock for transients. Easy in and out, but exposed and there is a strong current when the tide is running. Good restaurant (Maker 244) on premises. Slow WiFi. Long pier over the marsh to get to the restrooms with showers which were clean and functional.

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Reviewed by: Waterway Wanderers , New Bearings, on Apr 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

After hailing the marina we watched the Safe Harbour red shirted dock hands heading down the long dock to greet us and assist with docking. A local told us the primary dock is 1/4 mile long. The service and hospitality was top notch. There is a nice store and restaurant onsite. At the end of the gangplank there were steps on the right leading down to a grassy area to let the dogs off leash. We experienced a little rocking on the face dock from passing boats.
We provisioned at the Piggly Wiggly just a .7 mile walk with a local seafood stand and liquor store in route.

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Reviewed by: John Tyrell on Jan 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Michelle and her staff are some of the best along the ICW. Very friendly and knowledgeable. During their rounds, saw one of the dock hands adjusting a fender on a boat - you don't see that extra care too often.

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Reviewed by: Franyo Paulo on Mar 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Michelle was very courteous and friendly and when I told her I was single handing, she offered to have crew come down to help me land on their fuel dock. Ship's store and fuel dock gentlemen were equally welcoming. I was awaiting opening of the nearby Lady's Island swing bridge and they were kind enough to allow me to stay tied up at the fuel dock until I need to go. A little gem.

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Reviewed by: Ken , Rendevous, on Jun 12, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place. Staff very friendly with courtesy car. West marine and grocery store short drive away. Will stop here anytime I'm in the area.

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Reviewed by: Renaud Poirier on Nov 7, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

We fell welcome rapidely, eventhough we arrive without much of a warning with Boat US. The staff is cool & efficient, the place clean and well configured, with an non-expensive boat shop. We stayed there a week (for mecanic parts), and much enjoy it.

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Reviewed by: Capt. George on May 12, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

• Very friendly staff.
• Dockage discounts for MTOA TowBoat U S, and repeat customers.
• All new face docks.
• The gumbo served at the Back Porch Grill on site is excellent.
• I have been stopping here since 2009.

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Reviewed by: Ron Rivieccio , Boath Krazy, on Apr 18, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

Michelle was great and so was deck hand! First class marina, highly recommend! Clean showers, restaurant, loaner car, short walk to great Mexican restaurant (Agave's). Improvements are underway.

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Reviewed by: Mary and on Nov 1, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 4

Very welcoming and friendly staff. They aim to make your stay as perfect as possible. Facilities are good. There is a courtesy car to get to places that aren't within walking distance. The face dock is bit tired but serviceable and is slated for upgrading soon.

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Reviewed by: Hilton W Hall Jr on Jun 1, 2016
LOA: 57'

Great location! Dockmaster and staff very polite and always want to help to make your stay comfortable.

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