The redevelopment rebuilt the marina from the waterline up
Legacy Harbour’s redevelopment covered the marina, harbour-master building and on-site amenities after the property suffered significant damage during Hurricane Ian. Construction began in early 2025 under AIRN Management in partnership with Bellingham Marine.
The rebuilt facility uses a Unifloat concrete wave-attenuator system supported by 70-foot steel piles, together with interior docks using aluminium framing and synthetic decking. Those changes are intended to improve durability and day-to-day usability for both resident and transient yachts.
One hundred and thirty-one slips cover a broad range of yachts
The reopened marina offers 131 slips ranging from 30 to 140 feet, which means a substantial part of the LYG fleet can use the facility. The location on the Caloosahatchee River provides access toward the Gulf while remaining within walking distance of the Fort Myers River District.
For owners of 12-to-24-metre yachts, slip availability in a redeveloped downtown marina can be particularly useful during seasonal Florida cruising. The range of berth sizes also allows the facility to accommodate smaller owner-operated yachts alongside much larger vessels without focusing exclusively on one segment.
Utilities and reservation systems have been modernised
Infrastructure upgrades include potable water, in-slip pump-out, fire suppression, dock boxes and shore power. Legacy Harbour has also adopted Dockwa for slip requests, contracts, payments and communication between the marina and visiting boaters.
Digital reservation tools are increasingly important for cruising owners because they simplify planning between ports. Being able to request berths and manage reservations remotely can reduce uncertainty during busy Florida seasons, especially when moving between the Gulf Coast and South Florida.
The marina returns as Fort Myers continues rebuilding its waterfront
Legacy Harbour’s reopening restores a significant boating facility to downtown Fort Myers nearly four years after Hurricane Ian. The redevelopment forms part of the wider recovery of the local waterfront and provides another destination for yachts moving along Florida’s west coast.
For LYG readers, the practical development is straightforward: a modernised 131-slip marina is back in operation with infrastructure suited to extended stays and transient visits. That expands the choice of well-equipped bases for private cruising in southwest Florida.
Official sources: boatingindustry.com; fmlegacyharbour.com.
