Our North Carolina Albemarle Loop (AL) provides the boating public with an exciting opportunity to cruise and explore the protected waters of historic Albemarle Sound. Free slip rentals offer access to many adventures, entertainment, sporting events and various cultural activities. Visit the friendly communities surrounding Albemarle Sound as you share your boating experiences with other families in high-quality marinas. Albemarle Loop Member Marinas in the Albemarle Sound group offer at least 48 hours of FREE slip rental fees, fresh water, and pump outs where available!  Also enjoy some unique facilities and amenities, such as shops and restaurants, museums, nature trails, historic sites, tennis and bocce courts, golf, museums and more.”

To qualify for these special promotions, present the coupon available on this website. You are welcome to take advantage of the Loop's free slip offer at our marinas once per season (or more if approved by the marina dock master).  We welcome you to follow the path of America’s first English settlers. You’ll be glad to have taken this excursion. * 
 
* Please note that several marinas have limited space and require advanced reservations. See coupons for details. Albemarle Loop Gateway Marinas participate in the Albemarle Loop Passport Program and offer incentives geared to their location operations.  See the About section for more information on marina capabilities.

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Life on the Loop Fall Festival

Albemarle Loop Fall Festival is here.  This is a 3 month festival with extended free dockage.  Pla n on making your trip south more enjoyable with an extended stay, with free dockage, at an Albemarle Loop member marina.  If you're stopping in Norfolk, Va, take advantage of our gateway marina, Waterside Marina, with its shops and restaurants at dockside.