Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale offers over 250 wet slips for vessels up to 300 feet, a 3,000-foot parallel dock and more than 5,000 feet of floating pier. You reserve a transient slip through its Molo booking platform or the Dockwa app, and you confirm beam, draft, length and shore-power amperage when you book.
What dockage and slip sizes does Bahia Mar Yachting Center offer?
Bahia Mar has over 250 wet slips for vessels up to 300 feet, a 3,000-foot parallel dock and more than 5,000 feet of floating pier. Select slips may be available for vessels approximately 40 to 120 feet at special dockage rates. The marina sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, giving you direct access to both waterways.
What amenities and services come with a Bahia Mar slip?
Guests get high-speed and bulk fueling, in-slip pump-out, Wi-Fi and 30/50/100–200 AMP shore power in single and three-phase configurations. Security patrol and surveillance cameras cover the docks. On-site amenities include dining, a pool, fitness facilities and hotel accommodations within walking distance of Las Olas Boulevard. The facility is also a designated FTZ Marina, which can simplify customs and import processes for international visitors.
How do transient slip rates work at large Fort Lauderdale marinas?
Rates depend on vessel length, beam and draft, the specific slip location and add-ons like shore-power amperage. Select 40-to-120-foot slips carry special dockage rates that differ from standard pricing. Utilities such as pump-out and fuel are billed separately from the base slip fee. Confirm which amperage tier your vessel needs before booking, since higher-amperage service can affect the daily rate.
How do you reserve a transient slip at Bahia Mar?
Book through the Molo platform integrated into Bahia Mar's website or via the Dockwa app. You will need your boat name, arrival and departure dates, beam, draft, length, vessel make and shore-power amperage. The reservation card used for charter events at the marina lists 50 AMP, 100 AMP or 100 AMP 3-phase 208V as the power options. Hail on VHF channel 16 and switch to working channel 68 when you approach.
What is the cancellation and date-change policy?
A 48-hour rule applies to both cancellations and date changes. If you cancel within 48 hours of your arrival date, you are charged one day's fee. A single date change is allowed only if made 48 or more hours in advance; after that window, dates are locked and cannot be changed. Plan your itinerary with enough buffer to avoid the fee if weather or port delays shift your arrival.
Can outside contractors work on my boat while it is docked at Bahia Mar?
Marinas typically allow outside contractors on the dock but require them to carry liability insurance and, in some cases, meet certification standards your own policy or the marina specifies. Confirm Bahia Mar's vendor rules before a contractor boards your vessel. If the marina maintains an approved vendor list, ask whether your preferred pro is on it or what paperwork they must file before starting work.
How do you verify a marine contractor is insured and qualified?
Check for ABYC certification, which more than 4,500 marine professionals hold nationwide. The American Boat & Yacht Council certifies individuals to standards for design, repair and installation, and businesses that invest in ABYC-certified staff show a commitment to safety. Confirm the contractor carries liability insurance that satisfies your policy's requirements, and cross-check online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals before you hire.
What are the navigation rules for the Intracoastal approach to Bahia Mar?
Bahia Mar sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic, with VHF hail on channel 16 and working channel 68. Observe no-wake zones near the docks and check bridge schedules on the Intracoastal before transiting. The 5,000 feet of floating pier gives easy access for small vessels entering from either waterway.
How many comparable marina and dockage pros does Boatwork list in Fort Lauderdale?
You can compare Bahia Mar against nearby options by slip size, fueling and amenities on the Fort Lauderdale business list or the Marinas and Dockage specialty page.
What questions are worth asking before you book or hire at Bahia Mar?
Ask the marina about its outside-contractor insurance requirements and whether it keeps a vendor list. Confirm your slip's shore-power amperage matches your vessel's needs. Ask the contractor for proof of ABYC certification and liability coverage before work begins. For a full profile of Bahia Mar's services, see its Boatwork listing.
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