City Dock: Annapolis Harbormaster the many uses of the Maritime Welcome Center

November 5, 2026

The Future of Annapolis Waterfront is Here

By Annapolis Harbormaster Tim Jacobs

With the legal challenges resolved by the recent appellate court decision, the City Dock Revitalization project is moving forward.

At the center of this transformation is the brand-new Maritime Welcome Center (MWC), designed to serve as a modern and accessible front door to the Annapolis waterfront and headquarters for both the Annapolis Harbormaster and a satellite City Dock Visitor Center to be operated by Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

Architectural renderings of the Maritime Welcome
Center, courtesy BCT Design Group.

The Harbormaster HQ

Whether you arrive by land or tie up by sea, the Maritime Welcome Center will enhance the City Dock experience by being the home base for the Annapolis Harbormaster’s team who run waterfront operations and maritime public safety, as well as welcoming boaters to Annapolis.

Located at the water’s edge on Spa Creek, the MWC will give local and visiting boaters a visible point of contact for assistance, local navigation, and dockage.

To make stays on our waterways even more comfortable, the facility includes dedicated, modern boater amenities, including private restrooms and hot showers, on-site laundry, and direct access to the Harbormaster for operations and support.

City Dock Visitor Center

Bringing Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel directly into the Maritime Welcome Center, we are connecting our working harbor with the spaces and places that make Annapolis a vibrant capital city destination. Steps from City Dock, residents and visitors can stop in to explore all the options: dining, shopping, historic tours, maritime opportunities, and upcoming events along the City’s historic streets.

Bringing the Harbormaster’s Office and Visit Annapolis together in one location reflects the important connection between Annapolis and its waterfront. Because City Dock is both a working harbor and one of the city’s primary gateways for residents and visitors, the MWC will strengthen that connection by providing a dedicated place where waterfront operations, visitor services, and the city’s maritime identity come together.

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