Pirates Cove Marina and Boat Club

Pirates Cove Boat Club has been an awesome experience for our family! There are always boats available, and the member-to-boat ratio is great, so we never feel stuck waiting unlike a more well known boat club everyone sees marketing for (feel FREE to take a guess). The boats are brand new, super clean, and well-maintained, which made us feel really safe out on the water—especially with kids on board. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to help or give advice about the waterways. We also love that it’s dog-friendly, so we don’t have to leave our pup behind! The café has great food, making it easy to grab a bite before or after a day on the water. And when you look at the cost, it’s totally worth it—buying even a much smaller, way older boat would take 5-7 years of membership fees to break even, not even counting maintenance and storage. Overall, super convenient, fun, and well worth it.

Great price on a clearance motor. Unfortunately, one way or another, you get what you pay for.

What could have been a positive experience quickly became a major disappointment. No issues with the guys on the dock, but the people who run the office are crooks. We called the office twice in the months leading up to our renewal and were sent to voicemail both times. Both times I requested a return call to find out what was required to not renew the membership. Never got a return call and we were then charged another month after our renewal date. Called again (same number) and someone actually answered. I explained the situation and asked for the most recent charge to be refunded. The woman answering the phone told us to send an email with the cancellation request which we did, but the charge was never reversed. In the year we were with the boat club we had a total of seven rentals, none of which took place in the three months leading up to our renewal date. I have since requested the refund twice and we have not even received the dignity of a response. I know running a business has it challenges, but not returning calls and then charging your clients for unused services is bad business. Proceed with caution.

Love the marina! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept clean and safe. There’s a small shop with drinks and snacks as well as a restroom. Our family has been enjoying Pirates Cove for years. It’s also a great location for a day on the Gulf of Mexico!

I store my boat here for high and dry. They have been nothing but absolutely awesome. All of the crew is polite courteous and respectful. They always try to help me out. By the way this is not a fake review. I've had my boat there for about 3 or 4 months and I'm a happy customer.