City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities
The downtown Municipal Marina has a large face dock with two berths for vessels over 200 feet at 111 Avenida Menendez.
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
United States
Port code
USUST
Coordinates
29.906, -81.341
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A closer look at St. Augustine, Florida
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine small passenger vessels use the Municipal Marina's downtown face dock or an assigned Matanzas Bay mooring with launch service.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Varies by call
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Confirm dock versus mooring first, then walk the Plaza, St. George Street, Castillo de San Marcos, and Flagler College.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
The City offers face-dock berths for vessels over 200 feet, downtown moorings for vessels up to 120 feet, and a marina launch service.
Getting into town
The marina is beside the Bridge of Lions at the edge of the historic district, within a short walk of the Plaza and St. George Street.
Port shuttle
The free STAR Circulator loops through downtown from the Visitor Information Center, but it does not replace the marina launch from a mooring.
Taxi and local transport
Use the marina or signed downtown pickup points for rides to Northeast Florida Regional Airport, Anastasia Island, or Jacksonville.
Airport and hotel transfers
Northeast Florida Regional Airport is north of the historic district and requires road transport from the marina.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities
The City lists dockage to 200 feet, moorings to 120 feet, and a mooring-field launch service.
Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information
The official destination site describes central St. Augustine as walkable and covers the Castillo, historic district, visitor center, and local transportation.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Municipal Marina, Bridge of Lions, Plaza de la Constitución, St. George Street, and Castillo de San Marcos are local anchors. The marina is beside the Bridge of Lions at the edge of the historic district, within a short walk of the Plaza and St. George Street.
Long call
7+ hours
Municipal Marina, Bridge of Lions, Plaza de la Constitución, St. George Street, and Castillo de San Marcos are local anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
A face-dock call avoids the marina launch; moored calls add small-boat transfer, and historic streets include brick, uneven surfaces, and crowds.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
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Not checking the arrival point
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Assuming everything is walkable
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Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
St. Augustine, Florida port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
The City offers face-dock berths for vessels over 200 feet, downtown moorings for vessels up to 120 feet, and a marina launch service.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The marina is beside the Bridge of Lions at the edge of the historic district, within a short walk of the Plaza and St. George Street.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
The free STAR Circulator loops through downtown from the Visitor Information Center, but it does not replace the marina launch from a mooring. Use the marina or signed downtown pickup points for rides to Northeast Florida Regional Airport, Anastasia Island, or Jacksonville.
Can I explore independently?
Confirm dock versus mooring first, then walk the Plaza, St. George Street, Castillo de San Marcos, and Flagler College.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Northeast Florida Regional Airport is north of the historic district and requires road transport from the marina.
Source summary3 sources
This section draws on information from City of St. Augustine – Municipal Marina Facilities, City of St. Augustine – Marina Amenities and Florida's Historic Coast – Visitor Information.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
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Practical places around St. Augustine, Florida
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Transport starting point
The marina is beside the Bridge of Lions at the edge of the historic district, within a short walk of the Plaza and St. George Street.
Arrival location reference
St. Augustine, Florida cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Municipal Marina
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in St. Augustine, Florida. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Bridge of Lions
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in St. Augustine, Florida. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
Plaza de la Constitución
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in St.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in St. Augustine, Florida. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Source summary5 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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- Bridge of Lions in St Augustine — conboslice101 · CC BY 2.0