Three deeded marinas, two passes to the Gulf, and the Ten Thousand Islands at the dock.
Marco Island is the best-served slip market south of Naples: nearly 270 deeded slips across Esplanade Marina, Marco Island Marina and the Marina at Factory Bay, plus wet slips with liveaboard rights at Calusa Island Marina in Goodland. Boats reach the Gulf through Capri Pass to the north or Caxambas Pass to the south, and the Ten Thousand Islands begin at the end of the Marco River. Every slip below is currently for sale through the MLS.
| Esplanade Marina | 77 deeded slips on floating concrete docks at The Esplanade Shoppes, Smokehouse Bay; vessels to 66 ft; dockmaster, lounge, showers; partial liveaboard (5 consecutive days, 10 per month) |
| Marco Island Marina | 120 fee-simple slips beside the Jolley Bridge on the Marco River; owners join the Marco Island Marina Association (MIMA); member lounge, gym, pump-out; 40- and 45-ft slips also lease |
| Marina at Factory Bay | 72 privately owned slips on the historic Doxsee clam-factory site; lounge, laundry, pump-out; no liveaboard |
| Calusa Island Marina (Goodland) | 84 wet slips including liveaboard, dry racks to 40 ft, full-service yard and fuel; the gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands |
| Gulf Access | Capri Pass (north) and Caxambas Pass (south); the Marco River connects both; Isles of Capri and Goodland have their own community docks |
| Price Range | Deeded slips generally $150,000 to $600,000 by length, location and view; T-head and liveaboard-capable slips higher |
| Ownership Costs | Association maintenance fees, property tax, insurance (marinas require $1M liability naming the association), metered electric and utility surcharges |
Active Boat Slip Listings in Marco Island, Florida
Request a Curated Selection of Marco Island Boat Slips
Each Marco marina has its own character — Esplanade for dining and shopping at the dock, Marco Island Marina for the member club and the river, Factory Bay for privacy, Calusa for the backcountry and liveaboard rights. Tell us the vessel and how you boat, and we will assemble a private selection of slips that fit, including slips coming to resale before they list. Complimentary and without obligation.
Owning a Slip on Marco Island
At Marco Island Marina and Esplanade you purchase the submerged land beneath the slip by deed and become a member of the owners' association that maintains the docks; the slip can be sold, leased or financed like any real property. Factory Bay slips are similarly owned. Buyers should confirm the association's maintenance fee, any dock-replacement reserve, the insurance requirement, and the marina's rules on vessel length overall relative to slip length, liveaboard and subleasing. We review each before an offer.
Marco, Goodland and the Isles of Capri
Marco's marinas sit on the Marco River and Smokehouse Bay with quick runs to either pass. Goodland, at the island's southeast corner, is the working waterfront and the doorway to the Ten Thousand Islands, with Calusa Island Marina's wet and dry slips and a boat ramp. The Isles of Capri, across the bridge, offer canal-front homes with private docks for buyers who prefer a house to a marina. For deep-water slips with the broadest inventory, see boat slips for sale in Naples, 30 minutes north.
Marco Island Boat Slips — Frequently Asked Questions
Which Marco Island marinas sell deeded slips?
Esplanade Marina (77 slips on Smokehouse Bay), Marco Island Marina (120 fee-simple slips on the Marco River) and the Marina at Factory Bay (72 privately owned slips). Calusa Island Marina in Goodland offers long-term wet slips including liveaboard berths.
How much does a boat slip cost on Marco Island?
Deeded slips generally trade from $150,000 to $600,000 depending on length, location within the marina and view; T-head and liveaboard-capable slips command more. Current listings appear above.
Can I live aboard on Marco Island?
Full-time liveaboard is available at Calusa Island Marina in Goodland. Esplanade Marina permits partial liveaboard of five consecutive days and no more than ten per month. Marco Island Marina charges a liveaboard fee for approved vessels; the Marina at Factory Bay does not permit liveaboard.
How do boats reach the Gulf from Marco Island?
Through Capri Pass on the north end or Caxambas Pass on the south, connected by the Marco River. Both are bridge-free for the marinas listed; the Jolley Bridge crosses the river at 55 feet of clearance for boats heading north toward Naples on the inside route.
Slip prices, availability, association fees and liveaboard rules vary by marina and change; verify with the applicable marina association before purchasing.
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