The Salem Harbor Port Authority is Coordinating the Next Phase of Salem’s Deep Maritime Tradition

Salem features a variety of options for recreational and transient boaters.Local or transient boaters that require assistance with mooring arrangements or available resources in Salem Harbor should contact the Salem Harbormaster Office via VHF Channel 16 or 978-741-0098. For additional information on the City’s recreational boating facilities please visit https://www.salem.com/harbormaster

Salem is served by a seasonal ferry with multiple daily departures mid-May through Halloween from the Salem Ferry Terminal at 10 Blaney Street to Long Wharf in downtown Boston.

Most noted for the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a visit to Salem can transport you from the 21st century to the 17th century through literature, architecture, maritime heritage, military history, and fascinating stories of remarkable men and women from Salem who have made contributions to Salem, New England, and the world.

The Port of Salem is uniquely positioned to support the development, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms. It is one of only three Designated Port Areas north of Boston, has a controlling depth of 32 feet (Federal Channel), and has no height or width restrictions between the harbor and the Atlantic. The City is actively working in partnership with Crowley and Avangrid  Renewables to develop the Port of Salem into a world class offshore wind construction staging facility.