Nantucket Boat Basin

What Nantucket Boat Basin does

Nantucket Boat Basin is a full-service marina operating 240 boat slips in historic Nantucket Harbor, Massachusetts, catering to luxury yacht owners, sailing enthusiasts, and yacht captains active in New England waters. The marina accommodates vessels up to 125+ feet via med-mooring and alongside configurations, with electrical service (30–480 amp), potable water, cable TV, coin-operated laundry, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a fuel dock offering gas, diesel, pump-out, oil, and ice.

Revenue is generated principally through nightly dockage fees priced per foot of vessel length across five seasonally tiered rate bands, ranging from $3.00/ft/night in October to $18.00/ft/night for peak-season 125+ ft vessels. Secondary revenue flows from fuel sales (with volume discounts on 220+ gallon purchases), add-on dockside services, and a Preferred Guest Program that converts peak-season 7+ night stays into recurring loyalty revenue via fuel, electricity, partner dining, and free slip night benefits. The business operates on a direct-to-consumer reservation model through online request forms and a toll-free reservations line, with no third-party booking intermediation.

The marina is wholly owned by White Elephant Resorts, a portfolio of premier Nantucket hospitality properties including White Elephant (55 rooms), The Wauwinet (32-room Relais & Châteaux inn), Jared Coffin House, and The Cottages & Lofts. This affiliation delivers meaningful distribution advantage: marina guests receive cross-property discounts at affiliated hotels, restaurants (Brant Point Grill, TOPPER'S), and the White Elephant Spa by Darya, while the marina acts as the harbor-side anchor for the broader island hospitality ecosystem.

Name

Nantucket Boat Basin

Legal name

Nantucket Boat Basin

Website

https://nantucketboatbasin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nantucket Boat Basin is a 240-slip full-service luxury marina in Nantucket Harbor serving yacht owners and captains with seasonal dockage, fuel, concierge services, and integration into the White Elephant Resorts hotel and restaurant portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina dockage services
• Yacht harbor slips
• Fuel dock pump-out
• Maritime concierge services
• Seasonal boat mooring

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dockage Fees: Primary revenue from nightly dockage fees charged per foot of vessel length. Peak season (June 18 - September 7) commands highest rates ($12.00-$18.00 per foot per night depending on vessel size and mooring type). Off-season rates significantly lower ($3.00-$9.75 per foot). Electricity charged as additional fee.
2. Fuel Sales: Revenue from fuel dock services including gas, diesel, pump-out, oil, and ice. Volume discounts available for larger purchases (10-20 cents per gallon saved on 220+ gallons).
3. Preferred Guest Program Membership Benefits: Indirect revenue from Preferred Guest Program which drives repeat bookings. Benefits include fuel discounts (5% off), electricity discounts (40% off), free slip nights, and discounts at affiliated hotels and restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nantucket Boat Basin operates a 240-slip full-service marina in historic Nantucket Harbor offering seasonal boat dockage (med-moored and alongside) for vessels up to 125+ feet. The marina provides fuel (gas, diesel, pump-out, oil, ice), electrical hookups from 30 to 480 amps, potable water, Wi-Fi, cable TV, laundry, and an extensive concierge service that books restaurants, charters, transport, and spa appointments. It is integrated with the White Elephant Resorts hospitality portfolio to bundle marina stays with affiliated hotels and restaurants.

Product overview

Nantucket Boat Basin is a full-service marina operated by White Elephant Resorts, offering 240 boat slips with comprehensive dockside services. The core product is marina dockage accommodating vessels from 30 to 125+ feet, priced seasonally from $3.00 to $18.00 per foot. Supporting services include fuel dock, electrical hookups (30-480 amp), potable water, cable TV, laundry, and free Wi-Fi. The Concierge Services module provides restaurant reservations, activity bookings, and spa access. A Preferred Guest loyalty program rewards repeat visitors with fuel, electricity, dining, and accommodation discounts at partner White Elephant Resorts properties. The marina also integrates with sister hotels (White Elephant, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, The Cottages & Lofts) and partner restaurants (Brant Point Grill, TOPPER'S) to offer guests a comprehensive Nantucket hospitality experience.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nantucket Boat Basin Marina Dockage Full-service marina offering 240 boat slips in historic Nantucket Harbor, accommodating vessels up to 125+ feet with both med-mooring and alongside docking options. Intended for yacht owners, captains, and sailing guests visiting Nantucket Island.
• Dockside Services (Fuel, Power, Utilities) Fuel dock with gas, diesel, pump-out, oil, and ice; slip-side electrical power (30-480 amp options), potable water, cable television, and free Wi-Fi for in-house guests; coin-operated laundry on site. Electricity is billed as an additional fee on top of dockage.
• Marina Concierge Services Concierge assistance for guests covering restaurant reservations, bicycle and scooter rentals, fishing and sailing excursions, charter coordination, pet sitting, golf and tennis bookings, taxi service, grocery and ice delivery, luggage transfers, party planning, and on-board massage/spa services; includes use of a BMW courtesy car subject to availability and driver registration.
• Preferred Guest Program Loyalty program for guests staying 7+ nights during peak season, providing fuel discounts (5% off), electricity discounts (40% off), free slip nights, discounts on apparel and at affiliated White Elephant Resorts hotels and restaurants, and discounts on White Elephant Spa by Darya treatments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• White Elephant ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating the Nantucket Boat Basin. White Elephant Resorts is a collection of premier properties on Nantucket including White Elephant, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, and The Cottages & Lofts. Marina guests receive preferential rates and discounts at affiliated properties.
• White Elephant Spa by DaryacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpa located at White Elephant sister property providing Boat Basin guests with access to spa treatments and massages. Marina guests receive 15% off regularly priced spa treatments.
• Brant Point Grill at White ElephantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier steak and seafood restaurant at White Elephant hotel. Marina guests receive 15% discount on food (alcohol and gratuity excluded) when presenting Guest Dining Card. Located 15-minute walk from Boat Basin with harbor views.
• TOPPER'S at The WauwinetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning fine dining restaurant at The Wauwinet with views of Nantucket Bay. Executive Chef Kyle Zachary incorporates fresh local ingredients. Marina guests receive 15% discount on food when presenting Guest Dining Card.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global luxury marina operator focused on superyacht destinations. Closely comparable in target customer (large-vessel owners, premium concierge service model) and resort-style positioning, though internationally diversified.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: The largest U.S. marina owner-operator with over 130 locations nationwide. Provides the closest direct comparable for marina operating economics and pricing structure, though at vastly greater scale and a less luxury-skewed portfolio.

Direct peers

• The Hinckley Company: Iconic New England yacht builder and service operator with marinas and yacht yards in the region. Comparable in luxury yachting customer overlap and full-service marine hospitality, though primarily a builder/servicer rather than pure marina.
• Hyannis Marina: Cape Cod marina offering transient dockage and yacht services to recreational boaters visiting the region. Comparable in operating model and target customer, though with a more functional than luxury positioning.
• Newport Yacht Club: Private New England yacht club serving large-vessel owners in Newport, RI. Comparable in targeting the same regional luxury yachting demographic and competing for the same peak-season patronage, though as a membership-based club rather than commercial marina.
• Conanicut Marina: Jamestown, RI marina across the bay from Newport, serving recreational and transient yachts. Comparable in New England full-service marina operations and seasonal large-vessel customer.
• Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina: Newport, RI marina integrated with a waterfront hotel, serving a similar New England luxury yacht clientele. Direct competitor for the same seasonal boating customer and analogous bundled hospitality offering.
• MacDougall's Cape Cod Marine Service: Chatham-based Cape Cod marina and yacht service company serving New England recreational boaters. Comparable in regional customer base, full-service slip operations, and seasonal dynamics.
• Brewer Marinas (Brewer Yacht Yards): Long-established New England marina chain with multiple Cape Cod and Rhode Island locations. Comparable in regional boating market, full-service dockage, and seasonal operating model, though typically less luxury-positioned.

Emerging players

• Boatsetter: Peer-to-peer boat rental platform connecting boat owners with renters. Tangentially comparable as a digital distribution channel for recreational boating demand that could shape marina-bound traffic patterns over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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