North Island Marina in Port McNeill is the premier deep-water stop for cruisers transiting Queen Charlotte Strait and the Broughton Archipelago. Formerly the McNeill Fuel Dock, it offers 2,100 feet of transient moorage, full-service fuelling, and concierge-level hospitality at the gateway to BC north and mid coast.
Sitting on the northeast shore of Vancouver Island, Port McNeill is roughly the midpoint on the Inside Passage run to Alaska — 195 nautical miles north of Victoria and 43 miles south of Port Hardy. North Island Marina (renamed from Port McNeill Fuel Dock in 2013) has grown from a fuel stop into the region's most capable full-service marina, and the team's approach to visiting boats makes that clear.
The dock handles an extraordinary range of vessels: transient moorage runs from 28 to 285 feet, with 2,100 linear feet of dock space. In-berth fuelling is standard — diesel, marine gas, Avgas, Jet A, and propane — with a long hose-and-reel rig that reaches any position on the dock. Shore power scales up to 100-amp single and three-phase for larger yachts and expedition vessels. Water and Wi-Fi come standard at the dock head.
Beyond the basics, North Island Marina leans into concierge service. The team can arrange helicopter tours over the Broughton Archipelago, fishing charters, whale-watching excursions, and golf, or simply point you toward dinner in Port McNeill. There's a marine chandlery, dock store, laundromat, diver services, and a courtesy vehicle for town runs. Float-plane service connects direct to Vancouver and Seattle, and the Port Hardy Airport shuttle runs the 24-mile hop for commercial connections.
Port McNeill sits directly across Queen Charlotte Strait from the northern Broughton islands — Gilford, Bonwick, Broughton itself — making this a natural staging point before committing to the archipelago anchorages or pushing north past Cape Caution. The marina's security gate, reservation system, and year-round operation distinguish it from the municipal float alternatives nearby.
For boats heading up or down the coast, North Island Marina is not just a fuel stop. It's a genuine rest point with the services to match a demanding passage.
Fuel and shore power available at North Island Marina.
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