Bannister's Wharf Marina & Guest Rooms

Once the home port for some of the world’s most famous yachts including Endeavour, Shamrock V, Ticonderoga, and Dennis Connor’s Stars and Stripes, Bannister’s Wharf is the most coveted deep water dock space located in the center of Newport Harbor. Bannister’s Wharf is a 30-slip, deep-water marina with floating docks as well as a 280 foot fixed pier. The marina welcomes sail and power vessels, both large and small.

John Bannister established the Wharf in 1742 as a commercial and social lifeline for Colonial Newport. It has fulfilled that purpose through many manifestations, down to the present day. From Oliver Hazard Perry to Ted Turner, sea captains have looked to Bannister’s Wharf to fulfill their maritime and social requirements. Stores, boutiques, and galleries along the wharf will satisfy any shopping desire you may have, and a visit to the highly acclaimed Clarke Cooke House restaurant will prove to be the quintessential Newport experience!

Marina Approach and Docking
Bannister’s Wharf Marina is a 30-slip, deep-water marina located at the wharf’s end. It is located in the center of Newport Harbor, adjacent to the Newport Yachting Center. The marina has both floating docks with fingerpiers and stationary, alongside docking and can accommodate large yachts. Marina hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in-season, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. off-season.