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.

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!