Stewardship of Erie Basin Marina

Our services are built for boaters and are run with care.

What We Manage

The Marina Management Group team handles day-to-day operations and long-term improvements to keep Erie Basin Marina safe, welcoming, and easy to use for local and visiting boaters. For over 50 years, Erie Basin Marina have been a dependable home base in downtown Buffalo, offering wet and dry slips, launch access, fueling, and on-site amenities with quick routes to Lake Erie and the Erie Canal.

Our Story

A downtown Buffalo marina with a boater-first mindset

From seasonal slipholders to transient cruisers, we focus on:

Helpful, responsive staff
Clean docks, clear signage, and safe access
Walking distance to downtown Buffalo

How We Operate

Practical management that keeps you moving

We coordinate slips, launches, and fueling while maintaining docks and waterfront areas to protect boats and the environment.

Wet & dry slip coordination
Smooth launch and arrival/departure flow
Fuel dock readiness and safety

Why It Matters

Your gateway to Lake Erie and the Erie Canal

Erie Basin Marina is a key stop for Great Lakes cruising and canal travel. We make your trips easier and more enjoyable with:

Convenient downtown location
Amenities for boaters and visitors
A reliable first and last stop for canal routes

Our Commitment

Reliable operations, season after season.

We combine daily service with behind-the-scenes maintenance, so docks, utilities, and amenities are ready when you are. Whether reserving a wet slip, using dry storage, launching for the day, or fueling up, we aim to provide a consistent, well-managed experience for confident cruising.

What Boaters Say

Hear from seasonal and visiting boaters about their experience at Erie Basin Marina.

Michael

Erie Basin Marina is the spot tot stay in Buffalo. East to get to downtown and very protected with nice clean facilities and a fuel dock. Staff is very friendly and will do anything to make your stay successful.

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights as a transient in a slip. Got fuel on the way in and the lady helping us did an outstanding job. After that, she made sure someone would meet us at our slip to catch lines. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. Marina is located in a fun area with lots of restaurants and things to do. If flowers are your thing, you'll be in heaven- multiple beautiful gardens. Restrooms / showers are good but a long ways away. A good stop- we'd return.

Chief Officer

We would like to thank John Nash for accommodating us during our stay in Buffalo.
John and his team took great care of us, ensuring we had a convenient & memorable stay.
Erie Basin Marina is a great location, in the heart of Buffalo, a great stop for all boaters.
We will definitely stop in again on our return trip. Erie basin is one of the few places that could accommodate a vessel of our size.

We contacted the marina via email and received info on slips that could be of use to us. The transient slip was the best option, as it had the biggest wall and enough water for our draft. The value for money for this berth is great.

Lynn

While doing a delivery I had some mechanical issues with the boat I landed at Erie Basin Marina . Jon Nash and staff were extremely helpful assisting me to find the help needed to effect repairs and made my stay a comfortable and productive as one could expect. The facilities were clean and well kept and in working order. I highly recommend this marina for it offers and has everything a boater rather local or transient would need. I recommend this marina to anyone looking for a good boating experience.

Jayne

We only stopped to get diesel fuel, but had a great experience. It was really windy and Lydia and Adam were on the dock ready to help! They were very welcoming and provided great customer service. They like dogs too! We'll stop here again. Thank you!

Clearing customs here was also a breeze, the officers that came to the vessel, ensured we were all in order and gave us some great advice for some local hot spots and must-try restaurants.

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