Savannah (Georgia) - Docking

Anchorages:

There are countless anchorages in this tidal area. Ensure you are aware of the new anchoring restrictions which came into force on January 1, 2020.  Keep in mind, however, that the tidal range may be 6-10ft. Also, the tides cause strong currents around bends and in narrow inlets. Set your anchor in a way that allows for 360º swing. Another common practice is to set two anchors, especially if preparing for bad weather.

The remote areas outside of Savannah are very flat and trees are sometimes scarce. The area is not prone to heavy thunderstorms, but lightning strikes are possible.

Remember: never anchor in a channel and always light your yacht appropriately. If anchored during daylight hours, use the appropriate day-mark.

For details of anchoring restrictions see Georgia Estuarine (Marine) Anchoring Law. A good source for more information is the Facebook group Save Georgia's Anchorages.

Town Quay:

Savannah has a city quay directly downtown on the boardwalk.

Marinas:

Most marina facilities and yachting services are just outside Savannah to the south along the ICW. There are significant boatyard and commissioning facilities along the Wilmington River (ICW) including a major commissioning yard and drydock for mega-yachts.

Thunderbolt is a suburb with a high concentration of marinas and boatyards. Also, Whitemarsh and Wilmington Island have numerous marinas for cruising yachts.

A few of the marinas listed here may be outside of Savannah proper, but no more than a day's cruise away to the south. Immediately across the Savannah River from downtown Savannah is the state of South Carolina; for this reason, see the next port to the north (Hilton Head) for marinas there.

Last updated:  August 2021