A gateway to Long Island Sound, Safe Harbor Yacht Haven is a popular home port for boaters exploring Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Casual cruisers and ocean voyagers alike can enjoy a relaxing weekend barbeque with friends or easy access to New York City.
I Booked thru DockWa as directed, never received a slip map or slip assignment. We arrived after 5 pm and took an open slip went looking for someone to get some direction there was none to be had. The docks are protected with security gates, we had no idea what the code was to get back in. Unless you get in during there work day expect no contact. It was a learning experience for me, I have been schooled.
HM
Hugh Ehrenberg MD
Jul 2, 2018
2.0
I've been sailing since boyhood, and have had a boat with my family at YHE since about 1978. I know I’m older, and romanticize the simplicity and peace of my youth, but this isn’t my father’s Yacht Haven.
The docks are well maintained with wide berths and great protection. The staff is friendly and capable. The facilities are clean. But the peace and tranquility of all things is destroyed by the beer garden operated on the property. Ruined. Music played until midnight and beyond is one thing (bad music and foul lyric laced rap that I have to explain to my young children); but 20 somethings sleeping it off in their cars in the lot, racing through it at unsafe speeds, playing their own music in their cars seriously detracts from the neighborhood. Last weekend I was nearly in an accident, and the weekend before had to remind them at ten after midnight that closing time was midnight. Their patrons also have been known to help themselves to dock access, found sleeping on our boats. I’ve never felt the need to lock my boat and take the keys before.
I will spend each weekend calling police to the marina to deal with this, and have little hope that the “we’re working to resolve this” response I am getting from the local management actually goes anywhere. Bottom line is it may not be worth it to stay here. It's sad to see what was once the jewel of the Western Sound fall victim to this neighbor. I feel bad for local management; they may in fact be helpless. The spot this bar occupies would make a great pool deck.
LR
Lee Richards
Jun 25, 2018
4.0
Great docks, competent dock crew, clean facilities....spoiled only by noise from nearby "beer garden" playing music at ear=-shattering volume late into the night. How they permitted this is beyond me.....
It is located at 208 Harbor Drive, Suite 208, Stamford, CT 06902, USA.
What are the operating hours for Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; closed on Sundays.
How can I contact Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
You can call +1 203-359-4500 or email yachthaven@shmarinas.com for inquiries.
Does Safe Harbor Yacht Haven have an online presence?
Yes, visit their website at https://shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-yacht-haven/ or find them on Facebook and Instagram under 'Safe Harbor Yacht Haven' and 'safeharboryachthaven' respectively.
What is the main attraction or description of Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
It serves as a gateway to Long Island Sound, popular for boaters visiting Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, with easy access to New York City and opportunities for relaxing social events.
Which nearby places can I visit when I come to Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
Nearby you can visit The Landing Cafe for refreshments, Beer Garden at Shippan Landing or Beer Garden Stamford Ct for drinks, and explore nearby media studios like CBS Sports or A&E Television Network.
How can nearby transit or landmarks help me find Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
Safe Harbor Yacht Haven is close to notable places like Workpoint - Stamford, an event and coworking space, and Freedom Boat Club, a community boat service, which can serve as convenient landmarks for locating the marina.
Are there any financial or real estate services nearby Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
Yes, nearby places include Grayscale Investments for financial services and Shippan Landing for real estate services, useful if you need related support during your visit.
Can I enjoy entertainment or media-related activities near Safe Harbor Yacht Haven?
Definitely, the area hosts media studios like NBC Sports Network Studios and entertainment venues like Yes Network, providing options for entertainment and media-related events after your visit.