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Gulfport Harbormaster Office

1133 20th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Dockage, Fuel & Pump-out
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Gulfport Harbormaster Office, located in the vibrant coastal city of Gulfport, offers premium marina services that cater to all your boating needs. With a variety of boat slips and dockage options, Gulfport Marina ensures convenient and secure waterfront access for boaters in the Gulfport region. Whether you are looking for seasonal boat storage or a transient slip, our well-maintained facilities provide peace of mind and ease of use for every customer.

At Gulfport Marina, you’ll find a full-service fuel dock, making refueling quick and simple. The marina is known for its welcoming community atmosphere, encouraging boaters to relax and enjoy the pristine Gulf Coast environment. Discover the elevated convenience and beautiful surroundings that make Gulfport Harbormaster Office a top choice for boating enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive marina experience in the heart of Gulfport.

Features

  • Well-maintained facilities
  • Deep-water access
  • Friendly community atmosphere
  • Secure year-round dockage
  • Convenient waterfront access

Amenities

  • Community lounge
  • Fuel dock
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Pump-out station
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Seasonal storage
  • Ship store
  • Transient slips
  • Wi-Fi

Why book with us

  • Access all essential amenities
  • Relax in pristine surroundings
  • Enjoy a welcoming community vibe
  • Secure your vessel with ease
  • Dock in a prime location

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Mississippi?

Under Mississippi’s operating age rule, a person must be at least 12 to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft without the special accompaniment requirement. An operator under 12 must be accompanied onboard by someone who is at least 21. The same rule applies to personal watercraft.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks requires people born after June 30, 1980, to complete an approved boating education course, and required operators must carry their certificate onboard. A rental operator sets its own booking minimum, so confirm the rental age when reserving.

Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (dmr.ms.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not issue a traditional boating license, but operators born after June 30, 1980, must complete an approved boater education course and carry proof when operating a boat or personal watercraft on public waterways. Operators under 12 must have the certificate and be accompanied onboard by a parent, guardian, or other qualified person at least 21 years old.

State law exempts someone operating a motorboat rented from a motorboat rental business from the requirement to possess the certificate. MDWFP also allows someone replacing a lost card to download a temporary card. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks administers the program.

Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (mdwfp.com)

Where can you go boating from Gulfport, Mississippi?

From Gulfport, you can boat Mississippi Sound, Ship Island, Cat Island, Bernard Bayou and Turkey Creek. Put in at Gulfport Small Craft Harbor for the Sound; its marked entrance joins Gulfport Ship Channel. The Sound is island-sheltered, but boaters should remain chart-aware outside dredged channels. Ship Island offers open-water cruising, a natural harbor and boat-only beach access. Cat Island is a wooded barrier-island outing with a marked channel leading into shallower Sound waters.

For a quieter trip, launch at Gulfport Lake Boat Launch. Bernard Bayou can have light chop, while Turkey Creek offers flat water with light current.

Source: NOAA Office of Coast Survey (nauticalcharts.noaa.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Gulfport, Mississippi?

From Gulfport, boaters use Mississippi Sound for day trips to Ship Island, Cat Island and Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Ship Island combines a swimming beach with Fort Massachusetts, and the park map shows the passenger route from Gulfport. Cat Island is accessible by private boat and suits visitors prepared for a stop without staff, drinking water, shelter or other facilities. Biloxi Small Craft Harbor offers a downtown stop for docking and dining, with a public ramp, fuel dock, bait shop and seafood restaurant on site.

Source: National Park Service (nps.gov)

Location

1133 20th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

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