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NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB® · WILMINGTON ISLAND
Nautical Boat Club Wilmington Island on Turner Creek
Turner Creek to Wassaw Sound and Tybee, ready when you are.
8boats
$1.1Mfleet list value
97%reservations filled
Pick your boat
Tap any boat for photos, specs and video.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Arrive
Your boat is clean, fueled and loaded with everything you asked for.
Enjoy
Hop in and go. When you’re done, dock it and head home smiling.
A day at the club
Choose your fleet
Platinum Membership
- Unlimited access to the full fleet, Platinum and Gold
- Top-of-the-line boats exclusive to our club
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
High-end center consoles
Double deckersGold Membership
- Access to the Gold fleet
- Comparable boats to other clubs, but newer, cleaner, better
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Center consoles
Sport boats
Luxury tritoonsYou choose your fleet, your group and your days. Total cost averages about a third of boat ownership. A dock tour gets you exact pricing for Wilmington Island.
What members say
Real Google reviews from Wilmington Island and nearby Nautical members
TGThomas GrinerMember · Wilmington Island
★★★★★
“This is not my first boat club, so I can say without any hesitation it is the best. Other clubs feel very corporate and impersonal. Nautical Boat Club treats you like your satisfaction is all that matters. Couldn’t be happier with the decision to go with NBC.”
JCJodi CottMember · Wilmington Island★★★★★
“We are new to the Club and only have great things to say. People are amazing, training was so great, and the boats are beautiful. We had a wonderful and peaceful morning on the water today.”
TGTamara Gosha-RobertsMember · Wilmington Island★★★★★
“The day I was introduced to this club war a great feeling. I was welcomed with professionalism and courtesy, anytime I go out they are always open to help and make sure every experience is enjoyable and safe. I couldn't have selected a nicer club to be a member of, thanks for the love and support.”
NMNorma MaytagMember · Wilmington Island★★★★★
“They helped us feel so much more comfortable with the boats they offer. They are all very knowledgeable and super friendly. The boats are in great condition.”
MSMark SargentMember · Savannah★★★★★
“If you’re thinking about joining a boat club in Savannah, Nautical Boat Club is the real deal. … Every time we’ve gone out, the boat has been fueled, cleaned, and ready to go well before our reservation time.”
Sun Life Marinas - Wilmington Island
Sun Life Marinas - Wilmington Island36 Wilmington Island Rd Savannah, GA 31410When you arrive
We are located at Sun Life Wilmington Island Marina, previously known as Hogan’s Marina by the Publix. Give us a call at 912.803.1993 if you need help finding us.
Hours
Boating hoursSummer
Early: 7 AM - 1 PM
Late: 2 PM - 8 PM
Off Season
Early: 8 AM - 12 PM
Late: 1 PM - 5 PM
Closed Tuesday For All Boating
Early: 7 AM - 1 PM
Late: 2 PM - 8 PM
Off Season
Early: 8 AM - 12 PM
Late: 1 PM - 5 PM
Closed Tuesday For All Boating
Office10AM - 5PM Wednesday - Monday, Closed Tuesday
A rental is one day. Membership is the season.
Two or three days a yearRent
One boat, your way, and the upkeepOwn
Twice a month or more, no workJoin
Questions, answered
How do I book a tour of Nautical Boat Club – Wilmington Island?
Tap Book a dock tour at the bottom of this page to send a request, or text or call (912) 803-1993. Tours are held at our docks at Sun Life Marinas - Wilmington Island.
What happens on a dock tour?
You meet the Wilmington Island team, walk the docks and step aboard the Turner Creek fleet. We cover how reservations work, what training includes and which membership fits how you boat, and you leave with exact pricing. Tours are free.
How much does a membership cost?
Pricing depends on the boats and membership level you choose. Across our clubs, memberships start with a one-time initiation in the low thousands and monthly dues in the hundreds. A dock tour gets you exact numbers for Wilmington Island. More in the 2026 membership cost guide.
How does Nautical Boat Club – Wilmington Island work?
Members pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues for unlimited access to our fleet on Turner Creek. We handle cleaning, maintenance, storage and insurance, and watersports equipment is included.
What's included?
The fleet, the slip, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, life jackets and water toys. Members pay for the fuel they use.
Which boats are in the Wilmington Island fleet?
8 boats: 4 fish & offshore, 3 pontoons, 1 sport & deck. Gold members boat the Gold fleet; Platinum members get the full fleet, including the premium boats.
How do I reserve a boat?
Members reserve online through the reservation portal, weeks ahead or the same day. Over 97% of reservation requests are fulfilled, and a confirmed reservation is guaranteed.
Do I need boating experience?
No. Training is unlimited and included at no extra cost, from a boat safety course to one-on-one instruction on the water. The team stays with you until you feel fully confident.
Can I bring guests and kids?
Yes. Bring as many guests as your reserved boat can safely carry, with no guest fees. Family days are a big part of membership, and life jackets come loaded on every boat.
Can I boat at other Nautical locations?
Yes. Members can boat at other Nautical Boat Club locations up to four times a year.
When can I boat?
Year-round, closed Tuesdays. Summer reservations run 7 AM to 1 PM and 2 to 8 PM, and off season 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 5 PM.
Where can I go on Turner Creek?
Run Turner Creek out to Wassaw Sound, or cruise to Tybee Island and the Cockspur Island Lighthouse.
What can I fish for on Turner Creek?
A peaceful day spent angling for redfish, speckled trout, flounder and sheepshead.
Your boat is waiting.
Free 30-minute dock tour. Leave with your exact numbers.