What Haven Harbour Marina Resorts does

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts is a privately held, family-owned (Brawner family since 1986) marina resort operator headquartered in Rock Hall, Maryland, serving recreational boaters, yacht owners, leisure travelers, and event/wedding customers on the upper Chesapeake Bay. The company operates two full-service marina locations — Haven Harbour Marina on Swan Creek (20880 Rock Hall Ave) and Haven Harbour South on Rock Hall Harbor (21144 Green Lane, acquired in 2018) — offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels from 25 to 95 feet at $2,500–$9,300 annual membership rates or $3.75–$4.50 per foot nightly.

The company runs a vertically integrated operation spanning marina dockage, the Inn at Haven Harbour (seven buildings, 22 rooms/suites, plus two full-house rentals and two Captain's Cove suites), three on-site dining venues (Ark & Dove Restaurant, Passages Bar & Grill, Admirals Beachside Bar), a full-service Yacht Services department (commissioning, decommissioning, winter storage, refit, paint), an Outboard Center (Yamaha and Mercury dealer), a marine store, and a waterfront wedding/event venue hosting up to 300 outdoor guests. The technology stack consists of WindAlert for weather monitoring, Dockwa for transient reservations (adopted 2025), Constant Contact for email, and Google Analytics — no proprietary platform.

Revenue is generated through six streams: recurring dockage subscriptions and memberships, transient dockage (per-foot nightly), inn lodging (nightly with resort fee), dining and events (transactional and professional services fees), yacht services (professional services), and outboard/retail sales (hardware). Pricing tiers span annual subscriptions ($2,500–$9,300), unit pricing (per-foot nightly), and multi-year event contracts. The go-to-market relies on direct on-site sales, regional tourism partnerships, Marinas.com/Dockwa listings, and annual participation in the Annapolis Boat Shows, with a community-engagement motion anchored around an annual slipholder appreciation event drawing ~600 attendees.

Name

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts

Legal name

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts (Haven Harbour Marina, LLC; Haven Emporium, LLC; Passages Bar & Grill)

Website

https://havenharbour.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts is a family-owned, dual-location full-service marina resort in Rock Hall, Maryland, serving Chesapeake Bay boaters and travelers with seasonal/transient dockage, a 22-room inn, yacht services, dining venues, and waterfront weddings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Resort Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA), Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Marina dockage services
• Yacht maintenance
• Resort lodging
• Waterfront weddings
• Outboard motor sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Hall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marina Dockage Services: Seasonal and transient dockage at two marina locations offering slips from 25-95 feet. Includes power pedestals, fuel dock access, emergency fire systems, and daily dock walks for vessel safety monitoring.
2. Inn and Lodging: The Inn at Haven Harbour offers seven buildings with 22 rooms and suites plus two full-house rentals. Accommodations include daily continental breakfast, pool access, bicycles, kayaks, and paddleboards.
3. Food and Beverage: On-site dining includes Ark & Dove Restaurant, Passages Bar & Grill, and Admirals Beachside Bar operated by So Coast/UnWined team. Seasonal service with live music programming.
4. Yacht Services: Full-service yacht maintenance including routine work orders, commissioning, decommissioning, winter storage, engine sales and service (Yamaha and Mercury outboards), refit and paint projects, and new vessel commissioning.
5. Marine Store and Retail: On-site marine store offering supplies and parts. Additionally operates Outboard Center for outboard motor sales and service.
6. Events and Weddings: Wedding, event, and group bookings with outdoor capacity up to 300, indoor up to 150, and overnight capacity of 70+. Event grounds fee ranges from $250-$10,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts operates two full-service marinas on the Chesapeake Bay (Haven Harbour Marina on Swan Creek and Haven Harbour South on Rock Hall Harbor) offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels 25'-95', supported by a full-service yacht maintenance department (commissioning, decommissioning, winter storage, engine service), an on-site marine store, a Yamaha and Mercury outboard sales and service center, and an integrated 22-room inn plus two full-house vacation rentals with waterfront dining venues and wedding/event facilities.

Product overview

Haven Harbour Marina Resorts operates as a multi-property marina resort company offering two full-service marinas (Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South) and a seven-building inn (Inn at Haven Harbour) in Rock Hall, Maryland. The company provides dockage services for vessels from 25' to 95', operates a comprehensive yacht services department for maintenance and repairs, maintains an outboard motor center (Yamaha and Mercury dealer), and offers waterfront dining through multiple restaurant and bar venues. The Inn at Haven Harbour provides 22 rooms and suites plus two full-house rentals, with amenities including swimming pools, bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and pet-friendly accommodations. Additional offerings include LSV rentals, a marine store, and the Waterman's Museum preserving local Chesapeake Bay maritime heritage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inn at Haven Harbour: Seven-building inn resort with 22 guest rooms and suites, plus two full-house rentals
• Ark & Dove Restaurant
• Passages Bar & Grill
• Admirals Beachside Bar
• Waterman's Museum
• Haven Harbour Yacht Services
• The Haven Yacht Club

Products and services

• Haven Harbour Marina Full-service marina located at 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD on Swan Creek offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels 25' to 85', yacht services, marine store, Passages Bar & Grill, and access to Inn at Haven Harbour resort amenities including swimming pools, bicycles, kayaks, and paddleboards.
• Haven Harbour South Second full-service marina located at 21144 Green Lane, Rock Hall, MD on Rock Hall Harbor offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels 25' to 95', Admirals Beachside Bar, Ark & Dove Restaurant, Captain's Cove accommodations, and yacht services.
• Inn at Haven Harbour Chesapeake Bay resort comprising seven buildings (Manor House, Cottage, Boat House, Pilot House, Dry Dock, Crew Quarters, Captain's Cove) with 22 guest rooms and suites plus two full-house vacation rentals. Includes complimentary continental breakfast, swimming pools, bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, and pet-friendly accommodations.
• Haven Harbour Yacht Services Full-service yacht maintenance including routine work orders, commissioning, decommissioning, winter service and storage, refit and paint projects, new vessel commissioning, and pricing services.
• Outboard Center Full-line Yamaha and Mercury outboard motor dealer offering new motor sales, engine re-powers, and authorized service with current in-stock inventories at both marina locations.
• Marine Store On-site marine supplies and parts store at Haven Harbour Marina serving slipholders and visiting boaters.
• Weddings and Events Waterfront event venues for weddings, elopement ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, business events, fitness retreats, and family reunions. Accommodates up to 300 outdoor guests, 150 indoor guests, and 70+ overnight guests with event grounds fees ranging $250-$10,000 depending on venue location.
• Ark & Dove Restaurant Waterfront restaurant at Haven Harbour South offering seasonal brunch and elevated evening dining experiences operated by So Coast.
• Passages Bar & Grill On-site bar and grill at Haven Harbour Marina providing casual dining for marina guests and slipholders.
• Admirals Beachside Bar Waterfront dock bar at Haven Harbour South featuring food, drinks, and live music with sunset views over Rock Hall Harbor.
• LSV Rentals Low-speed vehicle rental fleet of 4- and 6-seater vehicles for cruising the resort and Rock Hall area, allowing guests to visit local shops and scenic spots.

Quantifiable outcome

• Both Haven Harbour Marina and Haven Harbour South received Boaters' Choice Awards from Marinas.com in 2022 and 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Haven Yacht ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaven Harbour Marina Resorts partners with The Haven Yacht Club, with their logo displayed on the website as a partner organization. Located at the marina property.
• Waterman's Museum (Joint Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1990, a joint committee of Rock Hall community members and Haven Harbour Marina management formed to establish a museum for local watermen. Haven Harbour contributed to converting the former home of Peaches Ashley into museum space.
• Delmarva Sailing SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSailing school based out of Haven Harbour South offering navigation, cruising, dinghy, outboard engines, and marine weather courses. Also provides corporate team building programs.
• Maryland School of Sailing & SeamanshipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Langford Bay, provides adult sailing education including basic sailing, docking techniques, coastal navigation, cruising, celestial navigation, and offshore passagemaking courses.
• Rock Hall Yacht Club Sailing SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Sailing-certified instructors offering programs from beginner to advanced to racing, including family sailing. Based in Langford Bay.
• DockwacoreTechnology or IntegrationNew for 2025, all transient slip reservations are made through Dockwa, an online marina reservation platform acquired by Marinas.com in 2017.
• Marinas.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld's most searchable marina directory with intel on 75,000+ marinas globally. Haven Harbour receives Boaters' Choice Awards and Elite Fleet status through this platform.
• Annapolis Boat ShowscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHaven Harbour participates annually at the U.S. Powerboat Show and U.S. Sailboat Show at City Dock Annapolis, occupying booths A2-A4.
• Oyster Recovery Partnership, WaterKeepers Chesapeake, Chesapeake ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Paddle event partners working to protect the Chesapeake Bay through oyster planting, water quality monitoring, and National Park designation efforts.
• S&J YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine brokerage partnering with Haven Harbour for new vessel commissioning. Haven Harbour completed keel and rudder installation for a new Bavaria C38.
• So Coast (Chef Ryan Gray and Bethany)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional restauranteurs operating Ark & Dove Restaurant and Lounge at Haven Harbour South as tenant operators since 2024 season, providing elevated dining experiences.
• Yamaha Outboards, Mercury MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaven Harbour Marina Resorts is a full-line Yamaha and Mercury outboard motor dealer, promoting engine re-powers, sales, and service at boat shows.
• Visit Maryland, Kent County Tourism, Rock Hall, MDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnerships with Maryland Department of Tourism, Kent County tourism, and Rock Hall local tourism organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Annapolis Yacht Club: Established private yacht club on Chesapeake Bay with full-service marina, dining, and event facilities. Targets overlapping affluent boating demographic; a benchmark for club-style marina experience that some Haven Harbour slipholders also use.

Broad incumbents

• Suntex Marina Investors: Private-equity-backed owner-operator of 90+ marinas across the U.S. Comparable full-service marina offerings including dockage, fuel, ship store, and F&B. Represents the consolidated, well-capitalized competitive benchmark to Haven Harbour's family-owned model.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: The largest U.S. marina owner-operator with 130+ properties nationwide. Operates full-service marinas with lodging, dining, and yacht services — overlapping with Haven Harbour's business model but at vastly greater scale and with institutional capital behind it.
• West Marine: National marine retail chain selling parts, accessories, and supplies. Directly comparable to Haven Harbour's on-site Marine Store and competes for the same boating customer wallet, though at far greater scale and reach.
• Oasis Marinas: Mid-Atlantic-focused marina operator (former Dominion Marinas) with properties across Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Seaboard. Competes directly for slipholders and transient boaters in the same regional market.

Direct peers

• Port Annapolis Marina: Full-service marina in Annapolis, MD with seasonal/transient dockage, yacht repair, ship store, and boat sales — overlaps Haven Harbour's mix of dockage, services, and retail at a similar scale within driving distance of the same Chesapeake Bay boater market.
• S&J Yachts: Mid-Atlantic yacht brokerage and dealer (Bavaria, etc.) that already partners with Haven Harbour for new-vessel commissioning. Adjacent competitor for new-boat sales and commissioning services to the same Chesapeake Bay buyer.
• Herrington Harbour: Family-owned full-service marina resort on the Chesapeake Bay (Herring Bay, MD) offering seasonal/transient dockage, yacht services, ship store, and waterfront dining — the closest direct geographic and product-line peer to Haven Harbour.
• Spring Cove Marina: Chesapeake Bay marina in Solomons, MD offering dockage, yacht services, and resort amenities. Comparable mid-sized, multi-revenue-stream marina on the same cruising grounds as Haven Harbour's customer base.

Others

• Hilton Garden Inn / Marriott Waterfront (regional resort hotels): Chain waterfront resort hotels in the Chesapeake Bay region (e.g., Annapolis, St. Michaels) compete with Inn at Haven Harbour for wedding and leisure guests who aren't tied to marina access. Adjacent demand, not direct marina competition.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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