Chesapeake Bay Boating Destination

Virginia’s River Realm’s prime location at the mouth of the Rappahannock River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay makes it the perfect spot to tie up at a marina for a long weekend or anchor off in a protected creek during a trip up or down the Bay. With 25+ marinas along our 465 miles of shoreline, you can find haven within strolling or biking distance of our 8 Great Small Towns for dining, shopping, and entertainment on your transient stay.

Planning Your STAY ABOARD

Virginia’s River Realm is unlike other boating destinations on the bay! You’ll find peace and serenity along our shorelines, with all of the essentials for a fun stay inland.

Waterfront restaurants where you can dock & dine, service yards & outfitters for your boat, and places to dock or anchor are plentiful throughout the Realm.

─ Tie Up or Anchor Out ─

Find Your Marina or Anchorage

Our numerous marinas offer many different experiences for your transient stay in the River Realm. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious resort atmosphere or a quiet creek to escape to, we have your perfect place to anchor out or tie up for a long weekend stay.

Broad Creek Marina
Carters Cove Marina
Chesapeake Boat Basin
Deltaville Marina
Deltaville Yachting Center
Fishing Bay Harbor Marina
Fishing Bay Yachting Club
Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club
Locklies Marina
Nomad Marinas at Norview Marina
Norton Yachts
Norton Yachts Pontoon Boat Rentals
Powell's Marina
Rappahannock River Yacht Club
Rappahannock Yachts

─Get some work done on your stay─

Boatyards & Services

Life aboard a boat can come with repairs and upgrades. Our award-winning service yards are here to help, and if you need a place to lay your head while the work is being done, there’s plenty of ways to stay on land, as well.

Custom Yacht Service
Deltaville Boatyard
Deltaville Yachting Center
Norton Yachts
Rappahannock Yachts
Regent Point Marina
Urbanna Boat Yard & Marina
Yankee Point Marina

─ Dock & Dine ─

Waterfront Restaurants You Can Reach By Boat

There are a number of restaurants you can reach by boat (or by dinghy) along our shorelines. You can embrace local flavor, and enjoy gorgeous waterfront views from your table while you dine.

Tiki Bar Windmill Point
Merroir
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar At The Tides Inn
Black Duck Restaurant at Yankee Point

─ All Of Your Boating Essentials ─

Retailers & Outfitters

New lines, fenders, life jackets….. whatever you need, our retailers & outfitters have your back with all the boating gear.

West Marine
Nauti Nell's
Linger Lures Bait & Tackle
Horn's Middlesex ACE Hardware
Deltaville Yachting Center Boater's Boutique
Chandlers of Kilmarnock

─ borrow a boat for the weekend ─

Boat Rentals & Charters

It doesn’t have to be a BYOB (bring your own boat) experience in the River Realm. Boat rentals, bareboat charters, and licensed captains are at the ready to take you out for a day (or more) of exploration on the Rappahannock River & Chesapeake Bay.

Norton Yachts Pontoon Boat Rentals
Carefree Boat Club in Urbanna

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