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Shallowbag Bay Marina

1100 B South Bay Club Drive
Manteo, NC 27954
AIWW, Roanoke Sound, Shallowbag Bay

Lat / Lon: N 35° 53.973' / W 075° 40.045'
Hours: 9am to 6pm in season. 9am to 5pm off season
Contact: Charles McKenney
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 69
Phone: (252) 305-8726; Ships Store forwarded to Dock Master
Email: [email protected]

4.89

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4.89 out of 5 stars

Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Rand , Ben-Varrey, on Nov 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We arrived in a hurry after an un planned Nor'easter ruined our morning. The Marina welcomed us and the Dock Master Tim did an amazing job of getting us safely on the gas dock with a 26 knot wind on our stern quarter. We were so impressed with the facility and reception we stayed for a full week. The town of Monteo was special and we enjoyed our shore excursions and the monthly 1st Friday event. Facilities and dinning are an easy walk and the food at the Marina was great (Stripers Restaurant). We had an amazing week and really appreciated Tim's concierge service and tour of the outer banks. We will fit in a stop here on our return north in 2024.

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Reviewed by: Jessica Knapp , What Could Go Wrong, on Sep 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

I can't say enough good things about Manteo itself and Tim the dockmaster of this marina. Those two criteria make this a MUST STOP for us. Tim was incredibly helpful and accommodating and just an all around great person.

Manteo and the surrounding area are beautiful. This was a must stop for us to see the area and we stayed 3 days on our way south. The marina was quiet, for the most part. As has been said, there is some commercial traffic and some that woke us up at 3am, which was not ideal, but overall not the end of the world. The showers and pool were perfect for transient boating. All you can ask for. The laundry was serviceable and the restaurant on site was a bit of a miss for us. We had one day (a Sunday) where it took a half hour to get a drink and it wasn't busy at all. Then we showed up for a night cap at 8pm on Monday and the staff informed us they closed early because they weren't busy. Then they were closed altogether on Tuesday. So all in all the restaurant was unimpressive. The grounds were perfect for our pooches and the proximity to town was ideal for us walkers. The wifi was non existent and really is the reason this gets 4 stars for me. We have been traveling for a month on our power boat and we have learned that what makes the difference between anchorage and marina is shower, laundry, groceries and wifi. If those things aren't in A+ standard it detracts from the $40 to $80 we are paying a night. So no wifi knocked this one.
Again, I can't say enough about Manteo itself. I hope if you visit you get out and get around. There is a great car rental less than 1/2 mile from Shallowbag and you can get a great feel for the Outerbanks with a day or two. Say hi to Tim for us if you do stop by!

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Reviewed by: Chris Cope on Jul 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

After being unable to reach the other nearby marina on the radio, Dockmaster Tim guided me through the confusing channel, and helped me get settled with fueling. Super knowledgeable about the area waters.

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Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Jun 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.9'

Rating: 5

Looking at the charts I was a little concerned about finding my way through shallow water however using the marked channel I had absolutely no problem. I was spotted entering the canal by the Dockmaster Tim who radioed me to direct me in. This marina has everything that you may need for comfort including on-site exercise room, pool, ships store, restaurant with lounge, fuel, ice and so on. The fingers are short however and for boats such as our aft cabin with a fully enclosed sun deck it is difficult to get off. Not impossible, just difficult. Tim worked to get us tied up so that it would work. Great location to walk to rental cars, off site restaurants and some shopping for essentials. Your bikes work well here to get around as well. Close to many attractions on the outer banks.

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Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Karl Harris , Better Together, on May 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great hidden gem of a marina. Tim and Charles, the dock master and manager, went above and beyond expectations. Not the easiest of marinas to get into but they walk you right through it! Close to walking distance to a grocery, post office, Auto Zone, and a great restaurant on site. We took an Uber to and from Kitty Hawk.

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Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Keith Maxwell , Bite Me, on Nov 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

By far the best occomodations for the money in the wanchese, manteo area. Gym, Pool, private bath houses, hot tub, restaurant all on-site. Many stores and restaurants in walking distance.
By far the best accommodations in the area and half the price of safe Harbours OBX. With far better accommodations and access to whatever you need.

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Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Taylor on Jun 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Shallowbag Bay Marina is a quiet little marina with a lot of personality,
We traveled with another sailing vessel and a motor vessel to visit Manteo and the Outer Banks, and chose the marina sight unseen, and we are glad we did. The Dock Masters are friendly and knowledgeable , the facilities are clean and in good repair.
Stripers restaurant was very good and the helpings were plentiful. Darrels restaurant at the other end of the marina serves a heaping breakfast,
If you need transportation, contact the local Ford Dealer for a rental. "Doc" picked us up, shared some local knowledge and set us on our way. They came to the marina on departure day and picked up the vehicle, great service.
Pay strict attention to the navigation aids. Proceed at a caution speed, pay attention to the tide and wind., we experienced 2 soft grounding on the way in.. "Oh Well..Shoaling Happens! '
All told, it was a great place to stay

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Reviewed by: Lisa Mister , Lisa Anne, on Nov 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

We are headed south to FL and came to Manteo to get away from the doldrums of the ICW and avoid the lower Wilkerson bridge. We are so happy that we found Shallowbag Bay Marina. The Dockmaster is excellent and worked with us on changing arrival dates due to weather and electrical problems that we were having on the boat. Depths getting into the marina were not a problem as the channel was recently dredged …. We are a sailboat that draws 5.5 feet and had plenty of water. Additionally, the Dockmaster was very attentive and talked us through every move to make in order to dock in a stress free manner. The marina is within walking distance to grocery, and a nice boardwalk that takes you into downtown with shopping and restaurants. The marina also has a restaurant in site, and the bathrooms are clean and private. Manteo is a great little laid back town, and we will be back again!

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Review for Shallowbag Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Caper Today on Jan 21, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina with a Striper's restaurant. Beautiful setting to watch a sunset! Food was excellent.

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