Cape Charles Yacht Center (Cape Charles, VA)

Cape Charles Yacht Center
1011 Bayshore Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Date of Service: Friday, 5/15/26 – Monday, 5/18/26
Cons: Closed Sunday, Low Electricity Voltage, No Complimentary Golf Cart Use, & No Complimentary Vehicle Use
Pros: Approach Depth (18′), Dockside Depth (18′), Dock Hand, Easy On/Off Chesapeake Bay, Floating Docks, Gold Cart Charging Area, Location, Proximity to Downtown Area, Slip Pump Out, Small Marina, & Within Walking Distance to/from Downtown Area

Bulk Fueling
Drop-In/Haul Out Services
Grill & Picnic Area
Lodging Rental On-Site (VRBO)
Outdoor Storage Facility
Pet Friendly
Service & Parts Department
75-Ton Travel Lift
Yanmar & Beta Marine Certified Installers & Technicians On-Site

Comments: Attractions consists of the Boardwalk & Fishing Pier, Cape Charles Beach (Mason Avenue), Cape Charles Historic District (self-guided cart tour through the residential streets like Peach Street), Cape Charles Mini Golf & Albatross Cafe, Cape Charles Museum (railroad and steamship history – Charlie?), and The LOVE Sign (Bay Avenue & Mason Avenue).

Cape Charles, VA is considered one of the most golf cart-friendly towns with rentals available: CC Ryder Rentals (said to be best priced), Eastern Shore Custom Carts (largest fleet), Salty Carts Cape Charles (convenient pick-up/drop-off services).

Checkout Cape Charles Event page for upcoming events. We were fortunate to hear ESVA ChamberFest bands playing from the bow.

Closed November 27 – 29 and December 23 – 31.

Courtesy golf cart nor vehicle available any longer.

Doing laundry onboard required us to use our portable transformer due to the voltage.

Download the self-guided cart tour about Cape Charles Historic District.

Golf carts are not permitted to the nearest grocery store. The police will issue a fine and have it tow away. Park in designated golf cart areas or parking spots like a car, police do issue citations.

Golf cart charging area is by the grill and picnic area.

Lyft and Uber are available. We rented a golf cart from CC Ryder Rentals during our stay.

Snag-A-Slip (online booking platform) has permanently closed.

The Shanty (REZ recommended) and Hook @ Harvey (REZ required) are nearest restaurants to Cape Charles Yacht Center.

Tidal range known to reach 3′.

Total slips 20 with 3 transients available.

Two bakeries downtown Coastal Baking Co and Mason Avenue Bakery, we preferred Coastal Baking Co.

Uses DOCKWA for overnight slip reservations.

We did notice a mega yacht receiving fuel delivery from Pep-Up.

We did not use nor visit the bath house or laundry facilities.

Visit Again: Yes