Reviews: Orleans Marina

Reviewed by: Robert Rice , Slow Dancing, on Jun 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Left my boat here for a couple of weeks, while I went home to catch up on work.

The marina appears well run. Substantial concrete piers. Power and water at your slip. On site pumpout, but no fuel on site.

Several restraunts are within walking distance.

On site security person roams the marina overnight.

The downside - transients do not get a weekly or monthly discount. The person I talked to did not know that, and quoted me a monthly rate - then called back two hours later to tell me she had been wrong.

A lot to like especialy if they would give transients a weekly or monthly discount.

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Reviewed by: Byron Brockhoeft on Jul 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Left boat here while we were transporting it to Texas because we had to go back to work. Wonderful marina, super helpful boat owners, friendly staff, and very secure marina. We highly recommend this place to any boaters. Very clean, protected and secure.

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Reviewed by: Richard Trumper on May 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed here New Years Eve 2021 on a boat delivery. Came into the Marina in the dark with 1 engine and had no issues. Very well lit entrance and markers. Docks are secured by large steel gates/doors and the other boat owners were friendly. Close to boat yards, parts stores and mechanics (walking distance). I agree it can be a bit of a party atmosphere just outside the marina, but it is New Orleans and it was New Years Eve!

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Reviewed by: Jake Hottes on Mar 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This was our first stay at Orleans Marina. I contacted the harbormaster by phone the day before and he emailed me the transient form. I filled it out on my phone and emailed it back. Very well protected from wind and current. Easy to dock as the slips for >40' boats are 75' slips so huge. Lots of traffic with other boats coming and going so felt very safe. The dock is locked and you need a code to enter. The area has many very very good restaurants within short walking distance. There is a Walgreens and Roberts grocery store very close as well. As mentioned in the other review on the weekends you can hear the music from the nearby restaurants during the day and night. It's not "in your face" loud but it's not dead quiet. To get an idea our baby slept inside the cabin with the AC on while we sat on the patio and listened to the music, it was nice.

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Reviewed by: Richard L Davis on Jan 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 58'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a very protected marina with condos to the east and tall buildings to the south.
The marina where we parked on the end of Pier 1 was about 9 feet deep on average and we easily docked the boat. Good pylons on both sides of the slips. We noted about a 1 foot tide change. The power is on the main dock and you should have at least a 50 foot power cord to reach the power. The dock is sound, but in need of some painting and maintenance. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are several good restaurants within walking distance, that have live music on Saturday night. This is not a really quiet marina it is a good marina for people that want to experience the area.

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