Europe
Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Serving as the gateway marina for the Sound of Mull and Hebrides, Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) in Europe accommodates charter vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 40 metres and a 3.5-metre draft for an Oban Yacht Charter.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 3.5 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Gateway
- OBN
- Transfer
- 10–20 min from OBN / longer from GLA
- Peak lead time
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- Charter region
- Oban
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Berthing & mooring at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Approach Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Fuel, water and shore power are available — confirm waste and amp rating before arrival.
Door-to-deck
Typical OBN → quay timing: 10–20 min from OBN / longer from GLA. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Door-to-deck for Oban: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 4–12 weeks for peak season slips. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Fuel, water and shore power are available — confirm waste and amp rating before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- OBN →
10–20 min from OBN / longer from GLA
Typical OBN → quay: 10–20 min from OBN / longer from GLA.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts for Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay).
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Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your OBN arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 4–12 weeks for peak season slips Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Oban.
- What does berthing cost at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Berthing at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) is quoted by LOA, season and events — we share indicative ranges labelled as draft, then confirm in writing before deposit. Never treat a published nightly figure as a hard fact.
- Is yacht charter available from Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Yes — Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) is a practical embarkation for crewed yacht charter in Oban. We sequence the berth, transfers and first-night plan before you fly.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Typical OBN → quay timing: 10–20 min from OBN / longer from GLA. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Puilladobhrain is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)?
- Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) typically offers fuel, shore power, water, waste/pump-out, harbour Wi‑Fi. Confirm amp rating and pump-out against your LOA before arrival.
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Serving as the gateway marina for the Sound of Mull and Hebrides, Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay) in Europe accommodates charter vessels with an indicative maximum LOA of 40 metres and a 3.5-metre draft for an Oban Yacht Charter.
Around Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay): anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Puilladobhrain
Tobermory staging
Loch Aline
Tobermory Bay
Where to dine
Ee-Usk
Harbour seafood on the waterfront.
Waterfront Fishouse
Quay classic for embarkation nights.
Coast
Town dining near the marina.
Coast Restaurant
Oban fine casual.
Planning your charter from Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay)
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay): berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 40 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 3.5 mindicative
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Oban Marina (Dunstaffnage / Oban Bay). Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
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