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Bridgeton Harbor Marina

1101 N B St, New Bern, NC 28519
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On the upper Neuse River near New Bern, North Carolina, Bridgeton Harbor Marina provides protected dockage for local and transient boaters. The marina has more than 110 slips within a basin protected by wave attenuators, with floating docks serving vessels from 30 to more than 80 feet and accommodations available for vessels up to 150 feet. Its location provides access to the Pamlico Sound and Intracoastal Waterway, making it a practical marina near New Bern for day trips or longer cruising.

Boat slips include 50-amp electrical service, water, pumpouts and Wi-Fi, while shoreside facilities include restrooms, hot showers, laundry and a clubhouse. Dinghy tie-up and trailer storage are available, and shopping and hardware are a three-block walk away. The marina participates in North Carolina’s Clean Marina Program and follows eco-friendly practices. Contact the dockmaster to discuss slips, transient dockage or vessel accommodations.

Features

  • Protected transient dockage
  • Large vessel accommodations
  • Clean marina practices
  • Intracoastal Waterway access

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Utility Hookups
  • Pump-Out & Waste
  • Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Lounge & Clubhouse
  • Waterfront & Access
  • Staff & Service

Why book with us

  • Access the Pamlico Sound and ICW easily
  • Choose protected slips with floating docks
  • Use shoreside laundry and shower facilities
  • Walk to shopping and hardware nearby
  • Support cleaner local waterways through marina practices

Frequently Asked Questions

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

North Carolina sets no general minimum age for operating an ordinary motorboat, but personal watercraft operators must be at least 14. Under G.S. 75A-13.3, a 14- or 15-year-old may operate a PWC only with a person at least 18 physically aboard who complies with G.S. 75A-16.2, or while carrying proof of age and approved boating safety certification. For vessels with motors of 10 horsepower or more, operators born on or after January 1, 1988 must meet the boating education requirement. The rental operator sets its own minimum, so confirm it when booking.

Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.gov)

Do you need a boating license in North Carolina?

North Carolina uses a boater education requirement rather than a conventional boating license: operators born on or after January 1, 1988 must have proof of approved education when operating a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater on public waters. This includes personal watercraft. PWC operators generally must be 16; ages 14 or 15 may operate with a compliant adult aboard or with proof of age and approved education, while children under 14 may not operate.

Exceptions include an authorized operator named on a rental or lease agreement, a 90 day state temporary certificate for a new or transferred boat, onboard direct supervision by a qualified adult at least 18, and qualifying nonresidents. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission administers the requirement.

Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (ncwildlife.gov)

Where can you go boating from New Bern, North Carolina?

From New Bern, you can boat the Trent River, Neuse River, Brices Creek and Northwest Creek at Fairfield Harbour. The Trent joins the Neuse in New Bern and has a marked channel for about five and a half miles upstream. The Neuse is the route toward Pamlico Sound; NOAA advises staying in its channel because fish traps may be present in unmarked areas.

Brices Creek branches from the Trent and offers peaceful water for smaller boats. Northwest Creek is an unmarked creek leading to Fairfield Harbour. Public put-ins include the Brices Creek, Spring Garden and Bridgeton boating access areas.

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

What are the most popular boating destinations near New Bern, North Carolina?

Boaters from New Bern can make day trips to Oriental Harbor, Brice’s Creek, Beard Creek and Fairfield Harbour on Northwest Creek. Oriental’s downtown town dock puts crews near Lou Mac Park and the town beach; Brice’s Creek offers fishing, picnicking and a network of canoe and kayak trails; Beard Creek has anchorage near its entrance; and Fairfield Harbour offers a Northwest Creek marina stop with fuel, water, ice and pumpout service.

Source: Town of Oriental (townoforiental.com)

Location

1101 N B St, New Bern, NC 28519

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