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The Boatslip

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The Boatslip, the legendary ocean view landmark and home of the World Famous Tea Dance is located on Commercial Street steps away from historic Provincetown's retail shops, galleries, restaurants and nightlife. Situated in the West End on Provincetown Harbor, the Boatslip offers guests waterfront rooms with private balconies, on-site parking, continental breakfast, a pool and sundeck and of course, complimentary admission to Tea Dance! Our wonderfully diverse clientele enjoy an open and inclusive atmosphere making the Boatslip the number one Provincetown destination for the GLBT community

Best time
3:30 to 6:30 pm.
Crowd
Tourists, especially the young and tanned just in off the beach.
Watch out
Editor: A cruise fan writes: "I was at the Boatslip dock this summer and was…
Last verified
Nov 2026

161 Commercial St, Provincetown 02657 508-487-1669 Wheelchair: Not accessible

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The guide

Where exactly

Cross street: Winthrop

When to go

3:30 to 6:30 pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day only. Dates open: 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day only.

Etiquette

Along the beachside of the deck.

Safety

Editor: A cruise fan writes: "I was at the Boatslip dock this summer and was confronted by 2 cops who came by with their flashlights yelling...."You all face immediate arrest. We made arrests before and we will do it again. I won't spend my money there ag Warnings: Beware the big lesbian constable who will shine her flashlight under the Boatslip deck to chase you boys off.

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was there this past weekend and saw the crowd going in. I just went to use the bathroom upstairs and just on the way to the bathroom saw a guy pull down his pants as he was walking by. I was not looking for any but I can see that if you were you would have no problem finding it.

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hey guys going to be here 8/3-8/5 by myself. What or who can i do LOL Email me

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Last summer there were lots of guys under the Boatslip after the bars closed at 1am.

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