Berths in Seattle
Superyacht berths in Seattle: Bell Harbor Marina, Elliott Bay Marina, and two freshwater moorages on Lake Union, with sizes, rates and the customs and lock rules.
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Superyacht marinas in Seattle
| Marina | Where | Berths and size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Harbor Marina (Port of Seattle) | 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121. 206-787-3952. VHF 66A | Superyachts welcome. The Port asks you to call to discuss moorage options and electrical requirements | The only marina in downtown Seattle. 30, 50 and 100 amp metered power at the slip. 24 hour security, showers, pump-out |
| Elliott Bay Marina | 2601 West Marina Place, Seattle WA 98199. 206-285-4817 | Over 1,200 slips, for vessels up to 300 ft | Fuel dock, ship's store, pump-out, line assistance, laundry, Wi-Fi. Reserve direct or through Dockwa. 24 hour security |
| Nautical Landing | 2500 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109. West shore of Lake Union | Freshwater moorage for vessels up to 350 ft | Dockside power 480 volt 3 phase 100 amp and 240/208 volt single phase 50 amp. In-place fuelling |
| Emerald Landing | North shore of Lake Union. 206-915-0115 | Freshwater moorage for 80 to 360 ft (24 to 109 m) superyachts | Berth availability by phone |
Bell Harbor guest rates
Rates per foot per day, from the Port of Seattle. Rates are subject to change without notice.
| Days | Under 50 ft | 50 to 99 ft | Over 100 ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday to Thursday, peak (June to September) | USD 2.50 | USD 2.86 | USD 3.58 |
| Sunday to Thursday, off-peak | USD 2.15 | USD 2.15 | USD 3.58 |
| Friday and Saturday, year-round | USD 2.64 | USD 3.22 | USD 3.58 |
Power per day: 30 amp USD 7.14, 50 amp USD 14.27, 100 amp USD 28.56. Short stays of up to 6 hours are USD 1.43 per foot, with limited availability.
Customs and the locks
Reporting arrival
The NOAA Coast Pilot says Seattle is a customs port of entry. The US Customs and Border Protection list for Puget Sound boat arrivals names offices at Friday Harbor, Point Roberts, Anacortes and Port Angeles. Seattle is not on that list. CBP says all vessel masters must phone in their arrival to the office nearest their arrival location.
Cruising licence
19 CFR 4.94 allows a cruising licence only for a yacht of a country on its list. The yacht must not engage in trade. A foreign-flag yacht without a cruising licence must follow the laws for foreign vessels arriving at ports of the United States. Check the rules for your passport.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
The locks lead from Puget Sound to Salmon Bay, Lake Union and the ship canal. The large lock has a clear length of 760 feet and a width of 80 feet. The small lock has a clear length of 123 feet and a width of 28 feet (NOAA Coast Pilot 10). Lake Union Drydock Company says the locks take vessels up to 780 ft long with a 78 ft beam.
Services and rules
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Port of Seattle, Bell Harbor Marina moorage rates and info
- Port of Seattle, Bell Harbor Marina
- Elliott Bay Marina
- Elliott Bay Marina, about the marina
- Elliott Bay Marina, transient dockage
- Elliott Bay Marina, amenities
- Emerald Landing
- Nautical Landing
- Superyacht Northwest, members
- Pacific Yacht Management
- S3 Maritime
- Lake Union Drydock Company, facilities
- Lake Union Drydock Company, contact
- Pacific Fishermen Shipyard
- Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, facilities
- Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, services
- Pacific Fishermen Shipyard, contact
- Seattle Boat Show
- Seattle Maritime Academy
- US Customs and Border Protection, Puget Sound/Northeastern Washington
- NOAA Coast Pilot 10, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Pacific Islands, 2026 (7th) Edition
- 19 CFR 4.94, yacht privileges and obligations
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
- NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, Seattle Tacoma International Airport
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