Thomas on November 27th, 2023:

Ryan on October 27th, 2023:

Dock master gave me his personal cell, and came back to dock after hours to help me tie up as I was running a 50'er solo. Above and beyond.

Alex on October 27th, 2023:

Anonymous on October 21st, 2023:

No complaints. It’s not a full service marina but you know that going in. The dock hand was great, docks are in good shape. Just plan on managing the tide cycle when it comes to getting on/off the boat

John on October 19th, 2023:

The dockmaster Ateve and Tom were excellent!!!!

Tom on October 17th, 2023:

Free docks on opposite shore were silted in. Came here. One is exposed to canal but very little canal traffic. No wake issues. Tied-up just east of bridge but never noticed bridge noise above our heater-fans noise. Dock guy, Steve, carefully made sure we were tied with long spring lines to handle the tide. Great Restaurant.

Anonymous on October 16th, 2023:

Stayed one night. On our way from Cape May to Baltimore. Liked it so much we stayed a second night. Quaint town and very nice restaurant.

Michael on October 7th, 2023:

Convenient spot to stop with a restaurant at your door. There are no shower facilities and the bathrooms are serviceable.

Randy on October 7th, 2023:

Keira on September 20th, 2023:

We had a really good experience here. The staff was super friendly and helpful and really went out of their way for us. The restaurant was great and you are a short dinghy ride to town on the other side of the canal. Because it is a fixed dock, it can be tricky getting on and off the boat at low tide but the staff really does go out of their way to make it as easy as possible. No showers, laundry or grocery nearby.

Glenn on September 6th, 2023:

Tia on August 28th, 2023:

The dock hands were excellent. Got tied up quickly and efficiently in the current. The onsite restaurant was very good. Live music was enjoyable without being too loud. Enjoyed our dinner so much we decided to go back for Sunday brunch.

Margaret on August 25th, 2023:

Richard on August 21st, 2023:

William on August 21st, 2023:

Michelle on August 6th, 2023:

Queen on July 28th, 2023:

Excellent harbormaster Tom and dockhand Aubrey helped us tie up along bulkhead. Diesel is reasonably priced and EZ in-out at fuel dock.

Only downside is tidal change. Had to jump down from the dock onto the deck about 5' at low tide.

Tom and Audrey checked and adjusted everyines dock lines before they left in the evening. They are awesome!

Richard on July 25th, 2023:

Michael on July 20th, 2023:

John on July 20th, 2023:

Great place for a stopover transit. Easy in, easy out. Great service! Great restaurant! Will be back!!

Bob on July 17th, 2023:

Great crew

Robert on July 10th, 2023:

The marina staff were excellent in all phases, approach and tie up was easy, and everyone respected the no wake zone so there was minimal rocking. Will definitely come back.

Bob on July 9th, 2023:

Tom and crew are best on the canal

John on July 3rd, 2023:

Great stop! Dock hands were very helpful, even got me ice! Very friendly! Restaurant was awesome too, with a good band! Just gotta deal with that expected current! Lol

Ed on June 27th, 2023:

Dockmaster was very helpful in getting us set-up at the dock and providing information on currents and departure times for the rest of the journey back through the Chesapeake Bay. Nice location with the restaurant and the dockmaster hours were very convenient for our 5p arrival. Only suggestion is to add showers to the facility.

Susan on June 19th, 2023:

The high outside dock in front of the restaurant prohibited us from getting on and off of the boat at low tide. The boat traffic both large and small, rocked us all night long. There is no bath house, so that is certainly a “con”. The restaurant was the only real bright spot for this location.

A Note from the Marina:

The marina has floating docks and a fixed pier on site, however customers needing power are placed on the fixed pier, as the floating docks do not have power. If a floating dock is preferred, the marina will accommodate. The available amenities of the docks, which are located outside of a restaurant and bar, are noted on the Snag-A-Slip profile. The marina does offer restrooms, but a bath house is not an available amenity.

Julian on June 10th, 2023:

Anonymous on June 10th, 2023:

Nice restaurant. My only negative remark I have is that the low tide made getting off and on our boat a little more difficult. Nice trails to walk nearby

Larry on May 26th, 2023:

Much enjoyed the large bar/restaurant - good food and service. This is a restaurant with a dock that accepts transients, not a true marina. The only section of the bulkhead (in front of the restaurant) that has power and water is quite high up, and the tide significant, which can make getting on/off the boat a challenge. Only docking for sailboats is along the canal bulkhead, but wake from passing boats was less than feared, since Chesapeake City is a "no wake" zone. Note that they have fuel (gas and diesel), but no other amenities for transients (no pump-out/showers/laundry/after-hours toilets etc.). Those would be welcome additions that could lead to longer stays.

Wesley on May 22nd, 2023:

Lucinda on May 20th, 2023:

Lucinda on May 18th, 2023:

Outstanding dock master. Lively place with live music over the weekend. Great restaurant.

Anonymous on May 17th, 2023:

Nice stop. Tom was expert on getting us secured in swift currents. On site restaurant very convenient.

Christian on May 12th, 2023:

Fantastic service! We came through in the evening hours from the Chesapeake Bay. This was our first time through the C&D Canal and could not have been more pleased with the warm welcome from Steven Connell. Steve took extra care in helping us get tied up for the night and explained the C&D Tide & Currents. Thanks so much!!

Jonathan on May 4th, 2023:

This place is awesome! The owner and his son were polite and the facility was a perfect stopover. Very good prices at the dock and restaurant.

Gregory on May 3rd, 2023:

Excellent service and facilities. Fuel was reasonably priced as were dinner and drinks! I have to give a shout out to Steve (DockMaster) who was incredibly kind, helpful and taught this Old Salt a few new sailing tricks. Great place, worth the stop & visit!

Carl on October 26th, 2022:

Great help from Dockmaster and dockhand. The Army Corp had actually closed the C&D Canal due to fog. I contacted the Dockmaster and he called me when the Canal was open to traffic. My only complaint has nothing to do with the marina. The restaurant has gone downhill. My guess is they have a new chef. First order was returned. It was prime rib ordered medium rare and arrived medium well. returned it. Then got chicken parmigiana. That was less than good. Didn't finish it. Didn't want to complain. Always awkward if seen as a complainer. Just paid and left. Won't eat here again.

David on October 24th, 2022:

Quick Stopover. Easy In And Out. Tom the Dockmaster was very friendly and helpful. He guided us in to our spot over the radio and took our lines on arrival.

Kim on October 15th, 2022:

Great location. Very helpful tie up assistance. Steve was wonderful. Restaurant was very good. Love to stay again.

Robin on October 8th, 2022:

Kathryn on September 26th, 2022:

Nick on September 20th, 2022:

Jennie on September 9th, 2022:

Elaine on August 26th, 2022:

Anonymous on August 22nd, 2022:

Nice folks running the docks (inc their staff). However not a marina - mainly dockage for restaurant & bar (which we found convenient). Therefore, no dock restrooms or showers (bathrooms at restaurant). No stores of any kind nearby, although Steve offered to have staff give us a ride to a grocery store. We rented a car.

Anonymous on August 22nd, 2022:

Great dock staff and location. Extremely professional, accommodating and courteous. Looking forward to our return trip

Terri on August 13th, 2022:

The marina’s description on Snag a Slip is plain misrepresentation. This excludes the dock master and staff: they were professional and attentive. The Marina advertised floating docks, which are critical when the tide rises and falls over 4 feet. But transients are placed on a very high fixed dock that at low tide was 5 feet above our deck. There were no ladders. We were told to wait for the tide to rise in order to simply get off the boat. We finally had to wait several hours, and stand on a yeti cooler to heave ourselves onto the dock, a few feet away from amused restaurant diners. The advertised floating docks are not used because they lack electric. If there were Marina facilities we never saw them and we used the restaurant/bar bathrooms when we could finally get off our boat. Do not stay here. And Snag A Slip needs to force the Marina to rewrite its description to something approaching reality.

A Note from the Marina:

Snag-A-Slip reached out to the marina for additional feedback on this review and to ask that they confirm available amenities and marina details on their profile. The marina provided the following response: "We are sorry to read this review, as the customer did not make our team aware that they were dissatisfied with their stay or dockage assignment while on site. We have both floating docks and a fixed pier on site, however our floating docks do not have power. As they mentioned, this customer booked with shore power, so they were placed on the fixed pier. Had they asked to move to the floating pier and not use shore power, we would have gladly accommodated. Our docks are located outside of a bar and restaurant, which is stated on our Snag-A-Slip page and website. Our staff would have moved the customer further away from the building had we been made aware of their discontent with their slip placement. Our team works hard to go above and beyond for each customer, and we are disappointed we did not have the opportunity to improve their stay before they chose to write this review."

David on August 9th, 2022:

This is a really nice joint. Good food & drink, with easy access. We docked right along-side parallel to the canal. Easy access to water hose and electric hookup. The only draw-back is that there are no showers. Even a cold water outside rinse off shower would have been nice.

Baard on August 9th, 2022:

Gwen on August 4th, 2022:

No issues, enjoyed dinner. Nice for a quick stop especially with the shoaling at the entrance to the Anchorage across the canal.

Anonymous on July 22nd, 2022:

The staff was incredibly helpful when docking and getting advice on transiting the canal and out the the Delaware Bay. The restaurant is very good and the area is clean and well maintained. The current can be strong going into the fuel dock, so make sure when docking you approach against the current and have staff help grab your lines.

Jim on July 13th, 2022:

Stopped by on our way to Cape May from Annapolis and spent the night. Steve met us at the dock and was meticulous tying us up to handle the ebb and flood currents which reach three knots. We had a very nice dinner at Schaefer's Canal House. When we returned to our boat Steve was there making some fine adjustments to our lines and fenders. He is clearly somebody who knows what he is doing and loves his job. We will definitely be back!

Anonymous on July 13th, 2022:

Great service, helpful dock staff and fun times during this stay!

Anonymous on July 8th, 2022:

A very convenient stop along the way. The person that helped us dock was excellent! Tied up quickly and securely. Good time.

Scott on July 2nd, 2022:

Bob on June 30th, 2022:

Jim on June 28th, 2022:

Steven the Dock Master was amazing. He's very knowledgeable and even washed the water marks and filled our fenders when we got fuel. Passed out leaflets with all kind of info. When we tied up on the fixed doc he was super helpful making sure we could set up our ramp to get our golden off the boat and took extra time setting up all the lines and fenders. And cracking jokes the whole time. we never encountered such a helpful friendly and funny dockside assistance Restaurant was very good along with the staff. And fun watching all the canal traffic. Definitely would come back.

June 26th, 2022:

Good spot for waiting on the current and getting a great meal at the restaurant. Dock hands were great and very helpful. Also a great walking and bike path if you're looking for a place to stretch your legs.

Brian on June 26th, 2022:

Very helpful Marina staff. Restaurant is good and convenient. Currents not a significant issue when taken bow first. Marina staff is very knowledgeable on currents and did a great job of securing the boat for an overnight stay. Will be using the Marina on my return trip.

Franz on June 22nd, 2022:

A 2-3 knot current with an easy approach. Dock hands are very helpful. We overnighted on the face dock which are fixed-3 foot tide. Good basic marina with a really good restaurant. If you are picky the noise from vehicles on the bridge might bother you. I had a cold beer and thought of the sounds as a funky reggae beat. Great location midpoint on the C&D canal.

Anonymous on June 14th, 2022:

Nice stop. Great watching canal traffic. Be aware there are no showers or local stores. Restaurant was great. Current runs strong up to 2.5 knots.

Thomas on June 13th, 2022:

Nice people and the dock hands do a great job. I recommend using this marina when passing thru the C & D Canal.

Frank on June 9th, 2022:

This is a good location to stop in preparation to head down the C&D canal, and Delaware River. I believe this is the only marina in Chesapeake City that has fuel. As the price of diesel is steadily heading up theirs was $5.85 plus they give BOATUS and AGLCA discounts.
There is a current, but what areas around here don't don't have a current? Since the main dockage is along a fixed dock it's fairly easy to pull up and the dockmaster is very helpful and friendly.
I ate at the restaurant (nothing else around) the food is good. There aren't any showers, but I didn't find that to be an issue.

Robin on June 3rd, 2022:

Bill on May 30th, 2022:

Fixed dock, strong current, 3.5' tide.
Fuel, but no showers or pump-out.
The restaurant is what makes this place worth stopping for.

Teri on May 29th, 2022:

Tom the dock master was so helpful and accommodating with getting us a slip after we had to cancel cause of bad weather. The girls at the fuel dock were awesome and also very helpful. The restaurant delivered food right to our boat and we ate on flybridge and enjoyed the live music. Peel ‘em and eat shrimp was excellent!!

Gary on May 22nd, 2022:

Peter on May 15th, 2022:

Excellent stopover! Tom & Robert met us and gave us good information on the current. Dinner was very nice. Dock was easy on east off. We will be back!

Kate on May 15th, 2022:

Schaefers was great!! We really enjoyed the bar and restaurant. I would definitely stay there again.

Davis on May 10th, 2022:

Very friendly and competent Dock Master, Steve, guided us right into fuel dock and then around to out spot on the bulkhead. Despite passing ships, there was very little rocking from wakes. Restaurant was good and steps from the boat.

Peter on May 7th, 2022:

05/04/2022. Pulled in because the spots at the City dock across the canal were taken. Docked at the inside West end floating dock for 1 $/ft/night, no shore power. Significant current - plan ahead, which side to tie up .

Anonymous on May 4th, 2022:

Very friendly and helpful.

Teri on December 10th, 2021:

John on November 9th, 2021:

Dave on November 4th, 2021:

Very helpful marina staff.

Kierston on October 25th, 2021:

Gary on October 10th, 2021:

Great stop, terrific help and a great restaurant, lots of water at dock, good power and good fresh water. Many times at this Marina and continue because of service and restaurant. Current is fast and an issue, bow into the current seems to negate issue.

john on October 4th, 2021:

Staff was great - and knowledgeable of local conditions and setting lines for the 3+ foot tide swings. Restaurant next to dock was excellent. Not sure if there was a 'go fast' boat convention in town, but the exhaust noise from noon 'til dark was really ridiculous.

Shelley on October 1st, 2021:

Quiet night on the dock. Steve, the Dockmaster, went out of his way to make sure we had a great stay. We will definitely stop here again.

Chris on September 24th, 2021:

Great spot with friendly and helpful staff. Tom the dock master and Rob were excellent. Fees were in line including the diesel price. The only draw back is the fixed docks on the face, vs floating. Restaurant was very good and reasonable. Good happy hour at 430

Michel on September 13th, 2021:

John on September 10th, 2021:

Nice stop between the Cheasapeake and Cape May. In the past, we have stopped at Delaware City but this is more convenient. Very good diesel prices. We were docked at a long fixed dock alongside the canal and the restaurant. Wakes from passing boats were not bad even on a weekend. A little noisier than most places due to the bridge traffic and the restaurant but not bad. Good and pleasant dock help (Olivia). Sturdy docks.

Jon on September 10th, 2021:

Easy in and out, good stop on the C&D while passing through.

Paul on September 7th, 2021:

Short stay, but good time and very helpful dock master.

George on September 5th, 2021:

Current and pilings made for a rough night. The restaurant was lively and the food was good. As to the accommodations there is a substantial amount of current through the marina and the tidal change is roughly 3’. With the marina only offering pilings that makes it tough to position bumpers for cushioning as the shifting current bounces the boat around. Lots of knocking throughout the night. If you’re looking for a fun spot to grab a bite and drink this is the place. If looking for a quiet night of sleep it’s not the best.

Dave on August 24th, 2021:

Scott on August 2nd, 2021:

Great stay at Schaefer's marina. Stopped at the fuel dock and took on 750 gallons of fuel. Dual pumps made fueling easy and fast. Nice discount for large quantity of fuel. Great line handling from the dock hands. Moved tp the bulkhead for the overnight stay. Again, great docking support. The restaurant had a live band and the food was excellent. Very pleasant stay and great stop between Cape May and Annapolis.

Doug on August 1st, 2021:

Peter on July 27th, 2021:

Baard on July 24th, 2021:

Steve on July 22nd, 2021:

Dealing with the currents in the canal and the huge concrete Chesapeake City Bridge support in the middle of the dock can be quite a challenge. And many a loud speed boat takes advantage of the good fuel prices here. But the people are friendly and the area peaceful, with the restaurant offering decent food and beverage options. Overall a nice one night stop. Be prepared and time your canal transit and docking based on tides. Check AIS for commercial traffic before departing the dock. Note that the dock has no cleats to which you can tie, you'll need to throw a clove hitch or something around the pilings. The dock hands are quite good about helping with line handling.

Guy on July 10th, 2021:

Very helpful dock staff!

Anonymous on July 9th, 2021:

No pump out, rest rooms were not clean.

A Note from the Marina:

Snag-A-Slip reached out to the marina manager for further comment but did not hear back regarding this review.

Anonymous on July 4th, 2021:

Power was only 200 volts.

Steve on June 27th, 2021:

Dock hands were very helpful ,especially with their current and friendly.

Captain on June 19th, 2021:

Nice location and great staff. The restaurant was good and reasonably priced. Strong currents can be expected.

Vicky on June 15th, 2021:

Great (and easy!) overnight stop along the C&D Canal! After being delayed at a previous marina waiting for a part, we were traveling down the C&D Canal on the way to Cape May and decided to stop last minute at Schaefer's Canal House for the night since the late afternoon weather looked a little threatening. What an unexpected pleasure! The super long side-tie fuel dock paralleling the canal, and the EXCELLENT dockmaster Steve and dockhand Lauren, made tying up for fuel (and then a slip) super easy...in what I thought might be challenging current. Come in against the current & do whatever these dockhands tell you - they know their stuff! The restaurant too was fabulous! Superb view & great food...and when a big ship came past, it went slow and sounded its horn, to the cheers of all the diners. We will be back!

Brian on June 13th, 2021:

Staff was excellent from the time I hit the Fuel dock, until I was down the pier at my slip. Dockhands were knowledgeable and knew how to secure boat to fixed pier. Fun being on the edge of the restaurant and people eating who wanted to be more informed about boats. Great experience on the C and D canal.

Anonymous on June 12th, 2021:

No showers. Toilets subpar and not clean.

Jeffrey on June 10th, 2021:

Steve and his team provide an excellent experience. The location is great and we got to see the swapping of pilots on a vehicle carrier ship right from our boat.

CRAIG on June 5th, 2021:

Helpful dock hands and great food at restaurant. Only negative: could only get 102 volts from dock pedestal. Tried two of them.

Anonymous on June 3rd, 2021:

Fun stop! A little crazy on a holiday but the staff is great and works hard. We will definitely add Schaefer's to our 'must return' list.

John on June 1st, 2021:

Dock crew were very accommodating. The docks and power were very new and more than adequate.

Anonymous on May 27th, 2021:

Marina Staff are great but tug and barge traffic very challenging.

T. on May 26th, 2021:

Great staff! Very helpful & professional, well versed in the challenges of their current. Excellent hours for transients if trying to stretch your day. Nice casual restaurant on site. Will definitely return.

Richard on May 26th, 2021:

This is a must stop destination for out trips between NJ and FL. The staff is more than accommodating and extremely knowledgeable regarding the currents and always assist with the docking & tie up. The restaurant offers a variety of great food and Happy Hour offers $2 off most popular drinks.

The radio is being passed from father to son as Tom is getting ready to maybe retire and allow Steven to take over the new watch as Dockmaster. We have been stopping here for years and have never been disappointed

M/V Summer on May 20th, 2021:

We are docked from May1st to Oct31st on the transit floating docks. Our vessel is definately in good hands with Dockmaster Tom & Manager Steven Connell. They are able to run this top notch facility because of the knowledgable & friendly deckhands. (Olivia Marro, Leah Stubbs, Scott Seisler) Schaefer's is without question your #1 way point when transiting the C&D Canal.

Donald on May 14th, 2021:

Dock hands were great. Very helpful and great conversation

Gary on May 13th, 2021:

Excellent staff, good power, good docks, and restaurant is good. Stayed here many years northbound and southbound.

MV Lauryl on May 11th, 2021:

After a long run up the Chesapeake with foul current all day, we arrived at sunset. Steve stayed late to handle our lines for us and could not have been more helpful. The long face dock makes for a convenient stop when transiting the canal. Good dinner at the restaurant.

Alex on February 23rd, 2021:

After a strong stern wind and waves all the way from Cape May up the Delaware Bay, the calm waters of the Canal was such a relief - then the welcoming face docks of Schaffer's Canal House. A band was playing, dinner was being served along the docks, and after a quick shower on board, dinner on the dock was fantastic! Crab cakes were awesome! The band continued after we went back on board, and it added to our cocktails on the flybridge. Schaffer's is a desirable destination, not just a great marina and restaurant. Beautiful view of a competitor across the Canal, too.

Armand on October 25th, 2020:

This is a great place to stay. Tom, Steve, Olivia and staff were great- friendly and professional and the restaurant is also great, it’s on the bike path and water taxi is available to cross over to town. Lively and fun but also quiet and calm at night.

Randall on October 22nd, 2020:

Both Steve and Tom are a wealth of knowledge and helpful. Restaurant is great.

Luke on October 15th, 2020:

Great staff. We arrived late but they stuck around to help us tie up and made suggestions for the best fendering arrangements. Although we were tied on the river face dock we had no wake issues all night. Great food at the restaurant.

Anonymous on October 15th, 2020:

Great staff and facility!

Jacob on September 6th, 2020:

An excellent time!

John on August 19th, 2020:

Dockmaster and crew were excellent in meeting all our needs. Location much quieter than Chesapeake Inn. Enjoyed the bike trail and restaurant accommodations.

Suzi on July 5th, 2020:

Fun restaurant and bar

John on September 5th, 2019:

The on-site restaurant also comes highly rated.

John on September 4th, 2019:

Very helpful, friendly & courteous staff!