Island Cove Marina | Palm Harbor Marina | Yacht Harbor Marina | Chico Marina | Pelican’s Perch Marina

If you’re looking for a protected, convenient place to dock your boat in Pensacola, the marinas on Bayou Chico offer outstanding options for seasonal, year-round, and transient boaters alike. Located just off Pensacola Bay at the northeast end, west of the Pensacola Bay Fixed Bridge, Bayou Chico provides easy, seven-mile access to the Gulf of Mexico while keeping your vessel sheltered and secure.

Contact Information

For inquiries about slip availability, reach out to the marina office:

Segers Marine Marinas (Island Cove, Palm Harbor, Yacht Harbor, Chico Marina)
📍 Office Address: 806 Lakewood Road, Pensacola, FL 32507
📞 Phone: (850) 455-4552
🌐 Website: Pensacola-Marinas.com

Pelican’s Perch Marina & Boatyard
📍 Address: 40 Audusson Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507
📞 Phone: (850) 453-3471
🌐 Website: PelicansPerchMarina.com

Located on Bayou Chico off Pensacola Bay, access is easy through the well-marked channels of Pensacola Bay, just west of the Pensacola Bay Fixed Bridge. The marinas on Bayou Chico are protected from major wave action, ensuring a calm docking experience while keeping you just seven miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

GPS Coordinates:
📍 30.3965° N, 87.2470° W

Brief Overview of The Bayou Chico Marinas

Bayou Chico has long served as a hub for Pensacola’s boating community, providing protected waters just minutes from downtown and quick Gulf access.

Segers Marine owns and operates Island Cove Marina, Palm Harbor Marina, Yacht Harbor Marina, and Chico Marina, offering Pensacola’s largest locally owned and operated marina network. Each marina features wet slips accommodating vessels up to 65′, and Segers Marine is known for providing a safe, welcoming environment for both long-term and transient boaters.

Pelican’s Perch Marina & Boatyard offers a full-service facility with a travel lift, repair yard, and haul-out services, making it a convenient option for both docking and maintaining your vessel.

Pelican’s Perch Marina & Boatyard partners with Zern Rigging, the Gulf Coast authority for all things standing & running rigging.

This partnership ensures that boaters have access to expert rigging, maintenance, and repair while docked at Bayou Chico.

Learn more about Zern Rigging at ZernRigging.com or in this blog post.

Team Members Rick Zern and Robert Baricev Sail Bayou Chico

Marina Features

Across these marinas, you will find:

✅ Protected Wet Slips: Slips for vessels up to 65′ with calm, protected water inside Bayou Chico
✅ Power & Water Hookups: At all slips
✅ Restroom & Shower Facilities
✅ Pump-Out Availability
✅ On-Site Laundry (varies by marina)
✅ Pet-Friendly Docks

Lifestyle & Location Benefits

Docking your boat on Bayou Chico offers:

  • Quick access to downtown Pensacola’s restaurants and shops
  • Just seven miles to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Proximity to Pensacola’s white-sand beaches
  • A tight-knit boating community with easy provisioning (Shoutout Publix!), nearby marine supply stores, and local boatyards for maintenance

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a safe, protected harbor with easy Gulf access in Pensacola, the Bayou Chico marinas offer outstanding options for both liveaboard and seasonal boaters. Whether you need full-service haul-out and rigging expertise at Pelican’s Perch or the convenience of Segers Marine’s network of marinas, Bayou Chico is a top destination for Gulf Coast boaters seeking community, security, and convenience.

Ask A Question

How do I get to the Bayou Chico Marinas by boat?

Enter Bayou Chico from Pensacola Bay at the northeast end, just west of the Pensacola Bay Fixed Bridge. Well-marked channels provide easy navigation to all marinas on Bayou Chico.

What is the current slip availability at Bayou Chico Marinas?

For Segers Marine marinas (Island Cove, Palm Harbor, Yacht Harbor, Chico Marina), call (850) 455-4552.
For Pelican’s Perch Marina & Boatyard, call (850) 453-3471.