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Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

239 Jetty Drive
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Cumberland River, Lake Barkley 31.7 LDB 31 Cumberland River

Lat / Lon: N 37° 00.457' / W 088° 13.538'
Hours: Summer Weekends: 8am-8pm. Daily: 8am-6pm. Winter: 8am-4:30pm.
Contact: Shane Hoffman
VHF Monitored: 16
VHF Working: 10
Phone: (800) 498-0428
Fax: (270) 362-7045
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.greenturtlebay.com

4.79

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4.79 out of 5 stars

Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Scott Vanderstoep , Hope and Dreams, on Nov 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This marina has everything. Great staff. Shane and the dock and the dock/fuel folks are amazing. There is a courtesy car, golf-cart shuttle, and so much more. Christina in the ship store and service coordinator is also outstanding. She is great at managing the crew of techs, who give prompt and informative service. We stayed five days because we love it so much. A must stay for loopers and anyone else on the Cumberland.

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Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

GTB definitely lived up to its stellar reputation. The transient docks are right in front of the office, bathrooms, showers, laundry, fuel and yacht club. Staff and locals were super friendly and helpful. We liked walking the 20 minutes to Grand Rivers, but used one of the two courtesy vans for provisioning at the Village Market. We enjoyed dinner at Patti's and a round of mini-golf. Check out Craig's Dairy for a burger and shake (cash/check only).

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Michael Smith on Oct 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

We spent four nights here and the facility and staff was a pleasure. Two courtesy cars for customers which we utilized. Changed our oil there and they have a disposal tank. Nice full service yard and ships store. The restaurants were very good. And of course if you come here you must go to Patti's Restaurant for the pork chops.

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Reviewed by: Pete Washburn , Spring Fling, on Oct 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Another great stay at GTB. Used the courtesy van to make a provisioning run to a Walmart about 12 miles away. Agree with Dick's comments about the yacht club's service.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Dick Heusinkveld , Nine Lives, on Oct 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Visited 3 times in 2023. Never saw less than 11ft of water at the entrance, plenty of depth inside the marina. Friendly, helpful staff always ready to help with lines. Very clean, spacious restrooms/showers. Excellent food in the Yacht Club, although service can be a bit scattered. Easy bike ride to town, or you can rent a golf cart, or Patty's will pick you up and return you to the marina. Small but well stocked supermarket in town.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Captain Wes Litsey , Toscana, on May 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

$1.50/ft (cheaper than I remembered or expected) We happened to land on Customer Appreciation day, so enjoyed a nice lunch, sno-cones, and live music.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Robert Rice , Slow Dancing, on May 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Second stay at Green Turtle Bay Marina - 5/2023. On the transient dock next to the marina office, fuel dock, showers and laundry.

Used the washers & dryers. Buy roll of quarters in the marina office.

Had dinner in town at Pattis 1880, which is nice. But, not gourmet. In some ways like an over the top Cracker Barrell.

Had one meal onsite, at the Thirsty Turtle Tavern, which is really a pub that offers some food. We had our car. Would been nearly a 1/2 mile walk to the Thirsty Turtle otherwise.

The Commonwealth Yacht Club is nex to the transient dock, but only open Thurs though Sunday, so not open while I was there.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Robert Rice , Slow Dancing, on Mar 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Spent one night in the marina in 3/2003.

Called them from the Barkley Lock and they met me at the fuel dock. Fueled up and filled the water tank.

Our slip was on the section next to the marina office and the showers & laundry. Finger piers on both sides. The slip was plenty wide for my power cat's 16 foot beam.

No problems with wonky power that trips a circuit somewhere or prevents you from running heat or AC on your boat.

I was there in early March, so they had not yet turned the water back on at the dock. but, they warned me about that when I called ahead.

Clean restroom/showers.

I used the washers and dryers - $1.75 for each machine. Quarters only. Sign said you could buy quarters & soap in the marina office.

Used the courtesy car, and went into town for dinner at Patti's which was quite good. From there went across the street to Village Market & Cafe. There is a small deli counter, but this is really a very small but very adequate grocery store. Able to find pretty much everything I needed to stock up my galley.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We were very close to the fuel dock so had facilities. Friendly staff, good access to things, however we heard people had an issue if you weren't close. Very good Chandlery. Had an excellent dinner with friends at Patti's, rented a 2for1 golf cart. We went to Walmart but the local grocery store had 99% of what we needed, should have used it first and shopped local.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Jeff French on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Marina has everything you need, we arrived on last day of a heat wave so enjoyed the pool. Laundry and washrooms handy but wouldn't want to be on the far docks. They had to dingy over to do anything. We had meals at all three restaurant's and enjoyed them all. A lot of people complained about not being able to get some service work done but was a very busy looper year so somewhat understandable.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Janet Green on Oct 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

The marina is very nice for boaters located on the transient dock; however there are no facilities for those not on transient dock. We were on Pier 7, which is down from the Boatworks. There were port-a-potties at the dock. The nearest toilet was by the marina store, no showers or laundry on that side of the harbor. We were told we were going to be on Pier 7 when we reserved the slip, so I knew we were away from the main area. I was not expecting no facilities. Make sure to ask.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Oct 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and amenities. Staff was friendly. Throughly enjoyed our stay and dinner at Pattis is a must! Three restaurants on site. Good shower and laundry facilities. Good protection from all wind directions.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Patricia And Steven Stanley , Calypso, on Sep 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Green Turtle Bay Marina is conveniently located just beyond the Barkley lock on the Cumberland River. It has fuel, floating wooden docks, a well stocked ships store, spa with swimming pool (though the pool is closed for the season) nice bathrooms, showers and laundry. They have a restaurant and a Yacht Club on site. You can rent golf carts or borrow their courtesy car to drive into town.

We stayed for 2 nights. We enjoyed dinner at the Yacht Club with friends on our last evening. Very nice!

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Linda McCormick on Sep 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Handy to the Barkley Dam and Locks, this is a nice stop. One of the few marinas that reserve the dock right next to the individual showers, laundry and office for transients. A courtesy van is available for 2 hours. More than enough time to visit the closest grocery store in Grand River, liquor store, post office and poke your head into a few shops. Three restaurants on site, plus marine store. Fuel and pump-out available plus haul out and service if needed. Would give them a 5 if they were easier to reach by phone.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Jan Muckensturm , The Jan Marie, on Jun 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very nice place. Great location. Nice showers and laundry facilities Shane and his staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Nov 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Big marina is very accommodating, with nice showers although there are only 4 shower/toilet rooms. Their transient docks were full when we tried to make our reservations, but they were able to get in on the far side of the marina. We had restrooms and showers there, but all other facilities, like laundry, were a quick dinghy ride across the bay (or 2-½ miles by road). (They were completely up front about this when we booked it.) Everything you need is here. Good ship store. Great service department. Three restaurants. Although I will say the restaurants were only mediocre, even the yacht club.

We left the boat and had some fiberglass work done, while we went home for a few weeks. They did a fine job at a fair price. Boat was ready to go when we returned.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Excellent marina with a great staff. Carefully follow the channel entering. Wide slips with long finger piers. A large resort with lots to do. Tons of places to take a dog for a really long walk. Well stocked ship store with an impressive selection. Patti's will pick you up and drop you back at your slip. Good courtesy car. Golf carts are available for rent. A very busy maintenance department that works to fit everyone in.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Vincent on Oct 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 4.6'

Rating: 5

Watch the channel markers or you'll be staying for a lot longer than you planned,

Once in the marina the fuel dock is straight ahead and they are there to help you tie up.

If you are staying for the night they direct you to your assignment, help you tie up and assist you with anything you need.

Make a point to use the free shuttle from Patti's to have enjoy shopping and an excellent dinner.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Malcolm Rubel on Oct 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We spent a pleasant week here getting some work done on the boat and just relaxing. GTB is a large resort marina with three restaurants, a spa, and several pools. Dockage gets you a temporary membership in the Yacht Club and gives you access to all the facilities and club restaurant.

Enter the marina by way of the marked channel only. The gas dock/office is visible towards the back of the marina when you move through the entrance. Transient dockage with a minimum of 7' depth winter pool is clustered around this dock and assistance is readily provided by competent dock hands. The floating infrastructure is all solid and well maintained. Separate Bath/Shower rooms and a full laundry are located near the office and are clean. Cellular service is very good and the marina Wi Fi is excellent with good connectivity and excellent speeds. Grand River is a mile away and the marina runs a shuttle to town. There is a surprisingly good supermarket there. Patti's 1880's Settlement restaurant is the main attraction and they will pick you up at the marina for dinner if you so choose. The marina also offers a courtesy car that will get you to Paducah (25 miles) for major shopping.

Green Turtle Bay also offers an AGLCA discount: Stay for a week and pay for five nights. It is definitely an excellent stop.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: David Mann , Now or Never, on Jun 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.9'

Rating: 5

This was our 5th visit to GTB. But the first time on our cruiser. We enjoyed our three day visit and found that all of our needs were met. We were impressed how well they have adapted to the willing worker shortage. We witnessed the management and leadership leadership team joining in with all of the workers to make our visit memorable. Everyone there made us feel welcome. Good Internet, courtesy car, deep clean water and clean safe surroundings.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Terry Burns on May 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice resort with everything a boater could want. Ships store is second to done. Don’t miss Patti’s or the Yacht Club.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on Oct 20, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Green Turtle Bay is a beautiful resort setting with skilled mechanics and helpful dock staff. Facilities include several on site restaurants, service yard, and spa. Facilities are clean and well maintained. Part of our family stayed in the charming cottages one weekend-- tastefully decorated and comfortable.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Sue & Phil on Sep 28, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

After 60 miles cruising in torrential rain to have 4 dock hands guide us in and tie us up to dock; sO helpful and supportive. Great accommodations and service. Friendly. Lots of loopers. Definitely a place to return. Special thanks to Byron.

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Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: James on Aug 14, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 8.0'

Rating: 3

Ladies in the office at the gas dock were great! Marina needs to clean up the GOOSE Crap Though!

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