Mediterranean
Orikum Marina — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Serving as a northern Ionian Albania base in Vlorë Bay, Orikum Marina provides 200 berths for Mediterranean yacht charters. The facility accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum length overall of 40 metres and a maximum draft of 4 metres.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Berths
- 200
- 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
- TIA
- Transfer
- 2.5–3.5 hrs from TIA
- Peak lead time
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- Charter region
- Vlorë
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Verified
Berthing at Orikum Marina
Berthing & mooring at Orikum Marina
Approach Orikum Marina 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 TIA → quay timing: 2.5–3.5 hrs from TIA. 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 Orikum Marina?
[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 Orikum Marina
Door-to-deck for Vlorë: 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: Orikum Marina — 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 Orikum Marina 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
- TIA →
2.5–3.5 hrs from TIA
Typical TIA → quay: 2.5–3.5 hrs from TIA.
[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 Orikum Marina
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Orikum Marina
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts chartering in this region
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Orikum Marina berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Orikum Marina?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your TIA arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Orikum Marina?
- 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 Vlorë.
- What does berthing cost at Orikum Marina?
- Orikum Marina berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the Vlorë week.
- Is yacht charter available from Orikum Marina?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Orikum Marina as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Orikum Marina?
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Orikum Marina?
- Typical TIA → quay timing: 2.5–3.5 hrs from TIA. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Karaburun lee is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Orikum Marina?
- Orikum Marina 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 a northern Ionian Albania base in Vlorë Bay, Orikum Marina provides 200 berths for Mediterranean yacht charters. The facility accommodates vessels with an indicative maximum length overall of 40 metres and a maximum draft of 4 metres.
Around Orikum Marina: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Karaburun lee
Orikum bay
Sazan approaches
Porto Palermo Bay
Where to dine
Restaurant Akademia
Bay-view dining after Orikum berths.
Tradita
Local grilled fish near the lungomare.
Orikum marina café
Practical quay plates at embarkation.
Mulliri i Vjetër
Vlorë area traditional.
Planning your charter from Orikum Marina
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Orikum Marina: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Total berths
- 200
- Maximum LOA
- 40 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 4 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 Orikum Marina. 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.
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