We are new customers at Van Isle Marina and have been impressed with them since my first phone call…read moreto them. We store our 30' Bayliner in their Yacht Park and love the service they provide. When we want to use our boat, a quick call to schedule with Laura or Emma ensures it is waiting for us, and when we are done at a prearranged date and time, they take care of hauling it out and putting it in blocks. Their staff are friendly and professional, the marina is in beautiful condition, and the Seagrass Bistro is a wonderful place to eat. It seems few companies deliver what they promise these days. Van Isle Marina is an exception and we are thrilled to call it our home port!

From the owner: Moorage, Haulouts, Fuel Dock, Dry Storage, Yacht Sales,read more

Great marina to sail into. We used it to shake off our first few days of sailing. The laundry…read morefacilities are clean and affordable. Clean dock with water and electricity. And the town is a walkable distance away. I highly recommend.

Great marina with new docks, lights, and gathering areas. Service is friendly and the fees are…read morereasonable. We enjoyed a great night here and especially liked walking to downtown Sidney from the marina.

Arguably one of the best marinas I've been at. This one is always a top choice for me!…read more THE ROSES: Well maintained facilities. Ample space in the fairways makes maneuvering to dock very easy. Ample water and power. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent security. Reasonable prices for what you're getting. THE THORNS: All the power pedestals I've seen have only 50amp outlets. The marina does have loaner adapters for yachtsmen you use 30amp power, but it's a bit of a chore to go get one and then remember to return it before you leave. NEITHER ROSE NOR THORN: Curiously, some of the photos posted are of the resort at Roche Harbor, which is not the marina being reviewed here. THE VERDICT: This large marina is well-located located for explorations in Canada's Gulf Islands. If there's a better-equipped and run marina in this neck of the woods, I haven't seen it yet. Highly recommend!

All of our seafood pasta dishes were exceptional, Shellfish was all fresh and tasty. Service was…read moreattentive and helpful. And the setting relaxed and enjoyable with views into the harbor. Definitely plan to go back when next in the area.

Casual attire with fine dining menu. The food was amazing,…read moreand the staff was extremely friendly. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the crab dip was an unexpected delicacy. Can't wait to go back!

Clean, safe, and convenient. I'm a fan and have enjoyed this marina for three years…read more I highly recommend. Our boat is safe here.

We had our boat here for a year, the restrooms and showers always clean the security is tight, and…read morewe've never had any problems was anything taken from the boat. The staff in office is very helpful and will answer any questions you have. They have the Marina here and Bellingham and also over in Blaine Washington. Moorage fees also have Electrical and is about $30 a month cheaper then Seattle

Look for another Company to Deal with, I will tell you our store and you can make up your own mind…read more Our yacht broker setup a paint job and a few other items to be done on our yacht at a price of 6000.00 Canadian or a little over 4000.00 us, The yacht was to be loaded on a boat to ship to Florida as they had 4 weeks to complete a maximum 1 week job. Keep in mind we are from the US and they are in Canada, we where told by Gordon Stark (Raven Marines crook) it was ready to go, We show up 1 1/2 days before it was to be loaded on the transport ship. Well to make along story short we did not even have paint on the bottom of the Yacht, So for them to drop our yacht back in the water we had to pay them 22,000.00 Canadian. we already had paid over 40,000 to ship the boat so they knew the had us and we had to pay the EXTORTION MONEY. I will never spend another American dollar with the canooks So if you use them bend over cause it's really going to hurt Greg PS if I could post pictures I would

We highly recommend Raven Marine. We recently arrived on our boat in Canada from the US and found…read morethat our macerator pump would not empty the holding tank. We went to a marina in Sidney, BC, but the marina pump-out system was out of service, so we needed to fix this problem quickly. We called Raven Marine as soon as we arrived, which was on a Canadian holiday, and were pleasantly surprised that they answered and agreed to send a mechanic the next morning. He arrived on time, carefully checked the tank vent, rebuilt the pump, tightened the deck fitting, and the problem was fixed. When we got their bill, i questioned the amount of time, and they readily agreed to reduce it. Working with Raven was a very positive experience.

The marina at Roche Harbor Resort isn't cheap (but interestingly, it's about the same to moor here…read moreat it is to moor at the much humbler marina at nearby Deer Harbor), but they pack the experience with so much value that it is actually a 'must visit' stop for the discriminating yachtsman. THE ROSES: Oh my, where to start? The staff (which will cheerfully help you dock and leave) are young, friendly, efficient, and - god help me - very easy on the eyes. I get a feeling working here is a very desirable summer gig, because they seem to be able to hire the 'cream of the crop' of the local (?) youth. The physical plant (docks, power, water, onshore amenities) are in perfect working order and impeccably clean. What really puts RHM over the top is all the little extras. Want to do some grilling dockside? They will deliver a top-quality (Saber) gas grill to your slip on request. Complimentary pump outs (via the 'Phecal Phreak' Pumpout service) are also available on request. Visiting yachtsmen receive on arrival a lovely 'welcome packet' which includes vouchers to a complimentary wine reception, and a punchcard that gives you a free RHM hat if you visit four of the onshore stores. The marina has a fairly well-stocked grocery store, wine merchant, multiple clothing and gift shops, and both casual and fine dining options. There is also a boatyard/marine mechanic (Phil Brooks), and a small marine chandlery. THE THORNS: None worth mentioning. THE VERDICT: Roche Harbor Marina is one of the - if not THE - premiere yachting destination in the Pacific Northwest. While not bargain travel, RHM delivers probably the most 'bang for the buck' of any marina in the region. Very highly recommend.

We've moored here many times over the years and love this place for the following reasons:…read more --phekal freak has been entertaining us for over a decade--and it's a great service --lots of docking help--this place can be windy, so help with lines is always appreciated --great docks, showers and fuel services --cute but expensive grocery store --great gathering places for dock parties, complete with shade and grills --awesome eye for safety with fire extinguishers and ladders everywhere The one unawesome thing? Massive wooden cleats that are hard to work and oddly spaced. Some are broken and basically useless. That's a valid concern but it's the only one I have about this wonderful marina.

Just got home from spending 5 nights here this summer and last year too! We had our Uncle &…read moregirlfriend stay at the Clam cottage - for a couple nights down the hill; what a fun time we had.

This was the view and end of much needed relaxing local get away…read moreHe work I explored we both rejuvenated after 26 years these little get aways are such a plus to find each other and no electronic

La Conner Marina is a great place for boaters and visitors…read more The marina features extensive covered moorage on 8 docks, two large guest docks, clean and comfortable restrooms, large laundry facility, two pumpout machines (one on each guest dock) and expensive outdoor/lawn/picnic space. Most of the slips feature finger piers on both sides of the boat, making this a very desirable location for covered moorage. As such, expect a long waitlist that could have you waiting for two or three years. Plenty of parking even when they host large events like the 4th of July celebration. Staff is friendly, courteous and very responsive to inquiries and issues. I haven't reviewed the RV park, as I haven't stayed there, but as a casual observer, the park is clean, reasonably lit without being too bright, close to the restrooms and laundry, and a short walk from town.

I'm updating my previous review of the La Conner Marina (see below) to now include having spent two…read morefun weekends at the adjacent RV Park. The first weekend was last summer, and the second one was this past weekend when we "glamped" there to once again meet up with friends who were docked at the marina for the weekend. The RV park is definitely no frills. The sites are close together, the trees are few and far between, and the sites don't include picnic tables or firepits. But they are all full-hookup, the park is well maintained and quiet, and you can't beat the sweet streets of downtown La Conner being just a quick walk (or even quicker drive) down the street. There's also a bathhouse with toilets and showers, all of which were immaculately clean. (You can get the door code from the campground host at RV Site #1.)