Plantation Connection The Marina

Fuel here

Prices are posted on the marina's website.

• What's sold. Non-ethanol gas and diesel.
• Fuel dock. At the end of C Dock, between the two flags. Soft bottom, 6 to 8 feet. Deeper boats should come in from the south, since it's shallower toward D Dock.
• To buy fuel. Call the dockmaster on VHF 16 or (252) 562-1087.
• Marina hours. Daily 8 am to 4 pm, April 15 to November 30, and 8 am to 1 pm, December 1 to April 14. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Prices change, so call first. Source: Albemarle Plantation Marina and Albemarle Loop websites, read October 31, 2026.

Why stop here

• Two free nights. Up to 48 hours of free dockage through the Albemarle Loop. When you reserve, say you're doing the Loop.
• Free at the dock. The marina lists a free pump-out station, free ice, and a free washer and dryer for boat owners. Ask the dockmaster what applies to your stop.
• Somewhere to eat every day. Between the Clubhouse and Dockside, one is open every day. See the hours.
• Golf. The course and pro shop are open to the public. Call (252) 426-5555 for a tee time.
• The community's amenities. The marina invites visiting boaters to enjoy them, most within walking distance: pool, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, bocce, horseshoes, fitness center, dog park and playground. Ask the dockmaster what's open to you.

Source: Albemarle Plantation Marina and Albemarle Loop websites, read October 31, 2026.

Getting here

• Where. On Yeopim Creek, a branch of the Yeopim River, on the north shore of Albemarle Sound, near Hertford.
• From the ICW. The marina puts the Yeopim River entrance about 25 nautical miles from the ICW.
• Charts. The marina says to use NOAA Chart 12205-6. Its Location page has channel directions and depth charts, and its home page has an entrance video.
• Watch for crab pots. The marina asks boaters to be alert for them in the channel.
• By road. 371 Albemarle Blvd., Hertford, NC 27944, in a gated community. Call ahead.

Not for navigation: use a current chart, and call ahead if you draw close to the limits. Source: Albemarle Plantation Marina website, read October 31, 2026.

Slips

• Sizes. Permanent docks take boats up to 60 feet, with a draft of 6 feet. The lower level of D Dock suits boats up to 25 feet; larger boats go on A, B or C Docks.
• At the slip. 30 and 50 amp power, water and limited WiFi, with stationary finger piers and tie-off pilings.
• Ashore. Large restrooms with showers.
• To reserve. Call (252) 562-1087 or VHF 16 for a slip and docking help, or use the marina's reservation form. Ask for current rates.
• Staying longer. The marina says being north of the 36th parallel generally means lower insurance, and the mild climate allows in-water storage in winter.

Source: Albemarle Plantation Marina website, read October 31, 2026.

Also at the marina

• On the water. Kayak rentals and a launch ramp. Fishing, sailboat racing, regattas, cruising and raft-ups are all active here.
• Repairs. The Loop's brochure lists a mobile repair service, and the marina's Services page links to its list of outside vendors.

Source: Albemarle Plantation Marina website, read October 31, 2026, and the Albemarle Loop brochure, 2025.

Around the Sound

Other stops on the Albemarle Loop: Edenton, Elizabeth City, Columbia, Plymouth, Mackeys and, newest, Winton. Hertford Bay Marina is closed for upgrades, indefinitely, from October 12, 2026. Check with each stop before you go.

Source: Albemarle Loop website, read October 31, 2026, and its 2025 brochure.

Fuel prices at other docks

Two places publish prices along the waterway: Waterway Guide's Fuel Price Reports and Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net. Prices change, so call ahead.