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Tarpon Point Marina

6179 Black Marlin Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33914
ICW, Caloosahatchee River ICW 92

Lat / Lon: N 26° 32.370' / W 082° 00.041'
Hours: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Contact: Eric Wells
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 18
Phone: (239) 549-4900
Fax: (239) 549-4901
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tarponpoint.com

3.63(8)

3.63 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed by: G. Haring , Pegasus, on Jan 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

As of December 2022 this marina was still basically closed due to hurricane damage. The slips are a big mess but work is progressing. One face dock was functional but docking appears to be limited to city and contractor workers. I was turned away trying to go to the restaurant. The anchorage has been cleared of all the derelicts by the hurricane and Safe Harbor Marina is alive and well but dockage even for a dink outside the lock is worse than ever to find a space. Still a great place to walk and eat.

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Reviewed by: Nick Becker on Sep 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 22'
Draft: 1.0'

Rating: 5

New general manager seems to have the best interest for the marina. The guys at the dock are top notch friendly and helpful when filling the boat. Great restaurants and the store has everything you need for a good day on the water.

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Reviewed by: Diane Murray on Feb 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

We live in the area but wanted to try our new boat overnight. There was an event at the marina, and we thought it would be a good time to do that. The location is very good, sheltered, upscale, with access to many facilities and amenities, albeit expensive. You can easily catch a transportation service if you need supplies or want to explore town or try another restaurant. Very busy marina. We did not try the facilities (showers etc.). Waterway Guide states that tenants receive a fuel discount, but I was told rudely that there are NO DISCOUNTS. We were sent to a slip that seriously, barely fit our boat, in a corner that was pretty hard to navigate. Lock up your belongings if you leave your boat. Docks are not gated, and I saw no security so be prepared for sightseers.

Business Response:
Thank you for the honest feedback and review. I apologize if one of my employees was rude in answering any of your questions. I will address that issue. Fuel- Our Slip tenants do receive a fuel discount. Overnight boat guests are Transient vessels and not tenant slip leasees. I am sorry for the confusion, this should have been explained. The dockage you received was the only open available dock for that evening. The marina has very few transient docks, as we are primarily on long lease operation. Security- We do have roving security 24/7. It is an open public resort and marina. We have had very little problem and security is important. Locked gates only keep and honest person honest! THank you. Mike Bagley Geneal Manager, TPM

WG Editor Comment:
The marina listing states fuel discounts for marina tenants. Waterway Guide will verify.

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Reviewed by: Pizza The Hut on Aug 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 22'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful Marina in a great, protected location. This is a great marina to stop at for a night, a week and to full time. It is very protected, has a restaurant on site, and a great staff. Highly recommended.

Business Response:
Thank you for your positive review. I am glad that you enjoyed your visit. Mike Bagley General Manager, TPM

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Reviewed by: DAVID BARNUM on Apr 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Fuel and pump out service is excellent. The staff are not always able to grab line when going to your slip, but otherwise great place to relax for a few days with a number of good restaurants including Pinchers. Westin Hotel very nice, but no pool usage unless you pay their very pricy fee. Kinda dumb in my opinion.

Business Response:
Thank you for your review. With regards to the pool fees; The Westin Cape Coral is a private operation managed by Marriott and we at the Marina do not have access to their Pool Facilities. The same goes for the Pools at the condominiums, these are owned/managed by the Home owner's Associations and they charge a fee for non-owners (Marina Tenants) to use the pool and recreation facilities. I apologize for any inconvenience! Mike Bagley, General Manager TPM

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Reviewed by: Linda Fulghum on Jan 25, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

We paid $20 for landing our dinghy. If you spend at least $20 in their restaurants or stores you receive a refund. The agreement was you were not to leave the property or dump garbage etc. I mentioned when signing up that friends from the north were meeting us for lunch and could we possibly get groceries; the answer was no. We abided by all rules. We checked in about 11am, met our friends for a long lunch on property and shopped on site and along the docks. 5 hours went by. My husband went to collect our $20 and was harassed. Asked if we had went to get groceries, which he replied no. Then the harbor master said 5 hours were too long to have “us” wandering the property etc. he said I guess we’re going to have to set a 2 hr time limit! He treated us like we were second class citizens. Their rudeness was completely unnecessary. I was in the travel business for 15 years, even owned my own agency, and was never treated by any one affiliated with Westin in this way. They don’t have to worry about us visiting again.

WG Editor Comment:
Marina Response:
Tarpon Point Marina has a $20.00 mandatory landing fee for skiffs and dinghy’s that are used to ferry passengers from vessels that are not tenants of the marina, into the marina . The landing fee is refundable with proof of purchase within the marina village stores or restaurants. The landing of any vessel at our restaurant dock is for a 2 hour period and is not a free moorage for day use. This allows for boaters to use the marina restaurants and rotate out and let other boaters use the docks to shop and have lunch or dinner. The customer used the facilities for 5 hours. When he came in for his refund, he was given his refund and the Harbor Master advised him that this was not a service for 5 hours and that he would need to “enforce the two hour limit”.

We have to have controls on the marina and boaters or we have tenants and non-tenants doing what ever they want. We have problems with non-tenant dinghy’s coming into the marina and not checking in with the harbor master office. They tie dinghy’s up in slips that are leased and empty at the time, they drive their dinghy’s around in the marina basin and tie up in unauthorized dock areas. They also empty trash from their vessels, use the heads and our day use facilities and catch a cab and or other transportation and leave the marina to get parts and supplies without our permission.. They do not want to pay a landing fee and they try to circumvent the rules and regulations to fit there own needs. The marina property and the water within the land lease of the marina is under control of the Harbor Master and he has the right and authority to enforce the rules and regulations of the marina. All Boaters need to have respect and courtesy to first check in with a harbor master of any marina they enter and obtain the rules and regulations of that marina. We get the statement from boaters everyday saying, “we have rights and these are state waters and we have a right to go where we want”. This is not true in our marina, we have a legal land lease with the state of Florida and the marina facilities and water within the description of the land lease is under the control of the marina to manage.

Boat responsibly and with respect and courtesy to fellow boaters and mariners within the boating industry!

Mike Bagley
General Manager
Tarpon Point Marina
6179 Black Marlin Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33914

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Reviewed by: Paul whelan on Jan 12, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Lovely resort facility. Adjacent Gibson BIght a secure anchoring spot. SInce the focus is resort, transient amenities are lacking. Heads are a long walk away (1/2 mile around the basin from transient docks to the dock after office/heads/showers). No laundry facilities. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Several miles to nearest grocery or other shopping. Very good protection from weather. Just don't plan on doing any replenishment. Not inexpensive!

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Reviewed by: Chris Caldwell , AskCaptainChris, on Jul 11, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful resort with everything you expect in modern FL. Entering by boat is straightforward but finding your buddy's boat slip by car is challenging, streets are not well marked. Pinchers and other fine restaurants and hotels on property. Great.

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