CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for marinas in Portland, ME
Marinas in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area: 38 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 7-person team.
- Establishments
- 38CBP 2023
- Employees
- 281mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.6U.S. 1.1
- Rank
- 17th of 189areas by count
How many marinas are in Portland, ME?
There were 38 marinas in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 713930, Marinas). They employed 281 people in mid-March and paid $17.6 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 17th out of 189 areas with published figures for marinas.
Measured against its 572,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 6.6 marinas per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 1.1, so Portland, ME is 504.8% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 7.4 employees, compared with 8.7 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $62,509, 22.0% above the national $51,257.
| Measure | Portland, ME | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 38 | 78 | 3,739 |
| Mid-March employees | 281 | 436 | 32,549 |
| Annual payroll | $17,565,000 | $26,562,000 | $1,668,362,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.4 | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $62,509 | $60,922 | $51,257 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.6 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
How big marinas in Portland, ME are
Of the marinas in Portland, ME that had employees in March 2023, 56.8% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 54.5%). 75.7% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 21 | 56.8% | 54.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 18.9% | 22.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a marina in Portland, ME has to catch
Marinas take calls about slips, fuel, service and storage, often from boaters on the water. Staff are frequently on the docks. That holds for marinas in Portland, ME as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to marinas in Portland, ME:
- A boater calls about fuel dock hours.
- A boater calls about a transient slip.
- A customer calls about winter storage.
Texting boaters
Marinas text service updates and slip assignments.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for marinas in Portland, ME
The average marina in Portland, ME has 7.4 employees, so a 7-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Priced per seat, 7 users would run $210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a marina in Portland, ME of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Getting a local number in Portland, ME
The exchanges in the area's named cities and towns are all in area code 207 (269 exchanges in NANPA's file). A local number lets boaters in Portland, ME call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 269 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for marinas
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Portland, ME is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many marinas are there in Portland, ME?
Census County Business Patterns counted 38 marinas in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area in 2023. They employed 281 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 7-person marina?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users cost $210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $139.00.
What area code should a marina in Portland, ME use?
Area code 207 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a marina?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.