Overview
The Keys Marina Dock is a private boat slip at a Leonida Keys marina that stores up to 4 watercraft with fuel, maintenance, and supply services. At $300,000, it's the most affordable marine storage property, providing dedicated dock space for fishing boats, speedboats, and personal watercraft in the Keys' pristine waters. The marina setting offers a casual, community atmosphere where fellow boaters, fishing charters, and local characters create a living social environment.
The marina dock at maximum upgrade supports a comprehensive maritime lifestyle — your personal fleet is maintained, fueled, and ready to deploy at a moment's notice, while the attached business operations generate income that covers operational costs and then some. The dock's guest mooring revenue alone typically covers the property's monthly maintenance expenses within the first year of ownership, making it one of the few properties that effectively pays for itself through passive income before even factoring in the strategic advantages of Keys-based maritime access.
The marina dock serves as the gateway to GTA 6's nautical world beyond Vice City. From here, you can launch boats into the Keys' crystal-clear waters for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and exploration of the island chain's hidden coves and mangrove channels. The dock integrates with other maritime properties — it's the natural home port for the Fishing Charter boat and provides auxiliary docking for vessels used in smuggling operations.
Location & Setting
The marina sits in a protected harbor in the Leonida Keys, sheltered from open-ocean weather by a breakwater. The surrounding area includes a bait shop, marine supply store, and a small restaurant. It's the quintessential Keys marina — weathered wood docks, pelicans on every piling, and the gentle clinking of sailboat rigging in the breeze.
Charter boat customers frequently request multi-day excursions during peak tourist season, generating overnight booking fees that exceed standard daily charter rates by 150-200 percent.
The marina sits in a protected cove on the main Keys island, sheltered from open ocean swells by a natural reef breakwater. The surrounding area is classic Keys atmosphere — weathered docks, pelicans perched on pilings, bait shops with hand-painted signs, and the distinctive turquoise water that defines Leonida's southern islands. A gravel parking area accommodates boat trailers, and a wooden boardwalk connects the dock to the nearest road.
Income & Revenue
No direct income. The dock provides secure boat storage, fuel access, and proximity to prime fishing and diving locations in the Keys. Its primary value is convenience for players engaged in marine activities.
The marina dock generates modest income from visiting boaters who pay docking fees to use your slip temporarily — approximately $800–$1,500 per day in passive revenue. This income supplements the dock's primary value as personal boat storage and maritime operations base. The dive equipment rental (Tier 3) can be offered to NPC divers for additional income of $500–$1,000 per rental session.
Upgrades
Tier 1 — Covered Slip ($40,000): Adds a roof structure protecting stored boats from weather. Tier 2 — Maintenance Bay ($60,000): Basic marine repair services — hull patching, engine tuning, propeller replacement. Tier 3 — Fuel Station ($50,000): Private fuel pump for instant refueling. Tier 4 — Live-Aboard Hook-up ($70,000): Adds shore power, water, and waste connections for extended stays on your vessel, effectively turning a stored boat into a secondary safehouse.
Island isolation enhances the dock's safehouse utility — hostile NPCs rarely patrol the Keys marina areas, and the single-road access creates a natural chokepoint that security cameras and guard dogs can monitor efficiently. The relaxed island lifestyle provides stress reduction benefits when spending time at the property.
Tier 1 — Covered Slip ($55,000): A covered dock slip that protects your vessel from sun and storm damage, extending its condition lifespan. Tier 2 — Fuel & Supply ($40,000): A fuel pump and supply locker at the dock, eliminating the need to refuel at the commercial marina. Tier 3 — Dive Locker ($65,000): Professional dive equipment storage with a rinse station and air compressor for refilling tanks — essential for players who regularly pursue underwater exploration and salvage operations.
Management
No management required — the marina staff handles dock maintenance. A phone app shows stored vessels with fuel levels and condition reports. The community atmosphere means NPC boaters occasionally offer tips on fishing spots or share rumors about coastal activities.
The dock's weather-protected boat lift at Tier 3 upgrade preserves vessel condition during tropical storms — unprotected boats at standard docks accumulate storm damage that requires expensive repairs, while the lift system stores your craft safely above surge level. Hurricane season events in GTA 6's dynamic weather system can destroy unprotected maritime assets, making this upgrade a critical investment for players with expensive boat collections or who rely on maritime transport for criminal operations.
Dock maintenance involves occasional cleaning, mooring line replacement, and weather preparation before tropical storms. Storm damage can temporarily disable the dock — repairs take 1–2 in-game days and cost $1,000–$3,000 depending on severity. Keeping the dock in good condition improves your reputation with the Keys marina community, which can unlock mission opportunities and NPC contacts in the fishing and diving world.
Strategy & Tips
Purchase alongside the Keys Houseboat for a complete Keys marine base. The marina dock stores additional boats beyond the houseboat's single-vessel capacity, and the Maintenance Bay (Tier 2) keeps your fleet in working order without trips to the Boat Yard at Port Gellhorn.
The dock's Tier 4 upgrade adds a fuel station that serves both your personal fleet and passing NPC boaters — the fuel sales generate passive income of $800–$1,500 daily and establish your dock as a recognized stop on the Keys boating circuit. A bait and tackle shop attachment serves the fishing community, providing both supplies revenue and a natural cover for any unusual maritime traffic patterns associated with smuggling operations.
The marina dock is a prerequisite for serious maritime gameplay. Buy it before the Fishing Charter — having a personal dock means you can store and maintain boats without paying public marina fees. The Dive Locker (Tier 3) is the standout upgrade: free air tank refills and equipment storage make repeated dive expeditions practical rather than requiring expensive commercial dive charters.
GTA History
Boat storage in GTA has historically been informal — park at a dock and hope it's there when you return. GTA Online introduced yacht storage and the Kosatka submarine dock as dedicated marine storage. GTA 6's Keys Marina Dock is the first casual, community-scale boat storage property in the series.
The marina dock's strategic value extends far beyond simple boat storage. Located in the Leonida Keys, it serves as the staging point for maritime smuggling runs, fishing charter operations, and dive excursions that generate both legitimate income and access to underwater collectibles. The dock accommodates up to 4 personal watercraft at maximum upgrade, plus provides fueling, maintenance, and overnight mooring for visiting NPC boaters who pay berthing fees.
The Keys location means minimal police patrol presence and proximity to Caribbean trade routes used by the Caribbean Smugglers faction. Night-time smuggling runs departing from this dock face significantly lower Coast Guard interception risk compared to Vice City mainland departures. The property's isolation also makes it an ideal safehouse — no neighbors to report suspicious activity, and the single-road access can be monitored with a basic security camera upgrade. Revenue diversification through charter fishing, diving tours, and boat rental creates a steady legitimate income base of $1,500–$3,000/day at full operation.
The marina dock expands GTA's property system into maritime infrastructure for the first time, reflecting the Keys' real-world identity as a boating and fishing destination. It transforms boat ownership from a convenience into a lifestyle mechanic with genuine gameplay depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Keys Marina Dock cost?
The base price is $300,000. See the Upgrades section above for full upgrade costs. Check the Properties Wiki for comparison with other properties.
Does the Keys Marina Dock generate income?
No direct income. The dock provides secure boat storage, fuel access, and proximity to prime fishing and diving locations in the Keys. Its primary value is convenience for players engaged in marine activities.
Is the Keys Marina Dock required for 100% completion?
Yes — all properties must be purchased for the Property Mogul achievement and 100% completion.
When should I buy the Keys Marina Dock?
Buy it before starting the Leonida Keys mission chain. The $300,000 price is modest, and having secure boat storage in the Keys eliminates the long drive from Vice City every time a Keys-based mission requires marine transport.
Can both characters use this property?
Both characters can store and retrieve boats after purchase, but only the buying character can manage dock upgrades and fuel purchases. The shared boat storage makes this property particularly valuable for co-op play, as either character can grab a vessel for water-based missions.Properties Wiki for details on character-specific vs shared properties.
Last updated: April 26, 2026.