DS Diving Service
Jacksonville, Florida
Marina Amenities
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Capacity & Approach
Location & Overview Sadler Point Marina, a Suntex Experience, sits along the scenic Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida, just minutes from downtown and the St. Johns River. The marina blends secure dockage and professional maintenance services with a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere, drawing everyone from Jacksonville locals to Great Loop cruisers passing through. With the Ortega River Bridge, downtown, and a range of amenities all close at hand, Sadler Point offers small-town hospitality without giving up big-city convenience.
Boat Slips & Dockage Sadler Point Marina offers 173 wet slips and 13 lift slips along the protected waters of the Ortega River, with spacious dockage and covered options accommodating a variety of sail and power vessels. A fuel dock with gas and diesel keeps boaters provisioned, while the marina's protected setting and attentive dock staff make arrivals and departures straightforward. The Ortega River runs shallow in places, with a 6.0 ft approach depth and 5.0 ft dock depth at mean low water, which is where DS Diving's underwater services come in — prop pulling to remove and reinstall a damaged propeller without hauling the boat out, and underwater damage evaluations after a grounding or hard bottom contact, filmed so owners can see the condition of their running gear firsthand.
Boat Club & Fleet Maintenance Carefree Boat Club operates on-site at Sadler Point Marina, giving members access to a shared fleet without the responsibilities of ownership. Boats that see frequent use across many different operators benefit from consistent underwater upkeep, and DS Diving supports fleets like these with routine maintenance inspections and underwater hull cleaning that clears marine growth from hulls, running gear, and through-hull points, keeping every vessel ready for the next reservation.
Dining On-Site Sadler Point Marina is home to three on-site restaurants, giving boaters somewhere to tie up and step off for a meal. THE LOOP serves burgers, hand-tossed pizzas, salads, and hand-spun shakes in a casual, family-friendly setting with outdoor patio seating. Hightide Burrito Bar brings bold Mexican flavors with a Florida twist to an indoor-outdoor bar just steps from the slips. Grace Note Brewing rounds things out with a riverside microbrewery and taproom pouring original, hand-crafted beers in a music-filled space.
Area Attractions Beyond the docks, the Ortega River offers calm, protected water ideal for cruising, paddleboarding, and sunset rides, with a scenic shoreline lined by mature trees and waterfront homes. A short drive brings visitors to the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, where riverfront gardens overlook the St. Johns River, while downtown Jacksonville sits just minutes away with dining, shopping, live music, sporting events, and riverfront happenings throughout the year.
