Cedar Island Marina Clinton, CT

A Family-Owned Marina Since 1974

Cedar Island Marina has been a cornerstone of boating on Long Island Sound since 1974, when the Jeff Shapiro purchased it at the age of 22. He immediately began transforming and expanding it into a full-service marina in Clinton, Connecticut. What started as a small marina with only one office has grown into one of the largest and most amenity-rich marinas in Connecticut. It was one of the first marinas in Connecticut to have a pool onsite and was the first marina in Connecticut to have a Dog Park. Through decades of steady reinvestment, careful planning, and a strong commitment to customer experience, Cedar Island Marina has evolved into a premier destination for seasonal boaters, transient visitors, and families seeking a true boating community along the Connecticut shoreline. While Cedar Island Marina has an incredibly diverse range of customers, it prides itself on being “The Family Boating Resort”.

Today, Cedar Island Marina is owned and operated by Jeff and his son Kris Shapiro, who continue the family’s long-standing tradition of hands-on management and continuous improvement. Both Jeff and Kris Shapiro oversee marina operations, infrastructure, and long-term development, bringing decades of experience in marina management, dredging, and waterfront operations. They guide the business’s strategic direction and customer experience, ensuring that Cedar Island Marina remains both professionally operated and family-focused. 

Their leadership reflects a philosophy that has guided the marina for generations: reinvest in the property, prioritize service, and create a place where boaters join a community that makes them want to return year after year. Over the years, significant capital improvements, including new docks, bulkheads, buildings, and customer amenities, have helped establish Cedar Island Marina as one of the most modern and well-maintained marinas on the Connecticut shoreline.

Environmental stewardship has also been central to Cedar Island Marina’s story. The marina has partnered with research institutions and environmental organizations, including Save the Sound, to better understand and protect Long Island Sound. Cedar Island Marina previously hosted a marine research laboratory that studied how marina environments can support marine life, helping demonstrate that well-managed marinas can coexist with healthy coastal ecosystems. The Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory produced and published numerous academic studies on marina ecosystems and marine life in Long Island Sound.

Today, Cedar Island Marina continues to combine family ownership, environmental responsibility, and ongoing investment, creating one of Connecticut’s premier boating destinations and a marina community built to serve generations of boaters to come.