Top  Marinas

We asked readers, staff and marine industry insiders to name their favorite resorts and we got a bigger, more varied list than we bargained for. Here’s just the U.S. portion of those that made our grade for size, services, amenities, and interest. From north to south and around the Gulf, we present your top U.S. Marinas for 2009.

Nantucket Boat Basin

Nantucket, Massachusetts
N 41º 17’ 00” W 70º 05’ 55”

Every New England cruising plan should include a stop at the Nantucket Boat Basin. Once in port, the marina staff caters to the boat owner’s every need and does it with old-fashioned courtesy. Take a pleasant two-block stroll to Nantucket center, and step back in time along the town’s cobblestone streets. More than 800 historic buildings, some dating back to the late 1600s, stand in this quaint seaport.  Dozens of B&Bs, museums, antique shops, art galleries, pubs, and fine restaurants keep visitors coming back. Continue Reading