Mediterranean
Puerto Banús — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Puerto Banús is Marbella's iconic Mediterranean marina, offering 900 berths with a maximum draft of 6 metres and an indicative maximum LOA of 80 metres. This yacht charter destination is known for its scene, dining and megayacht quay.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 80 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 6 m
- Berths
- 900
- 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
- AGP
- Transfer
- 45–60 min from AGP
- Peak lead time
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- Charter region
- Puerto Banús
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Verified
Berthing at Puerto Banús
Berthing & mooring at Puerto Banús
Approach Puerto Banús 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 AGP → quay timing: 45–60 min from AGP. 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 Puerto Banús?
[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 Puerto Banús
Door-to-deck for Puerto Banús: 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: Puerto Banús — 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 Puerto Banús 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
- AGP →
45–60 min from AGP
Typical AGP → quay: 45–60 min from AGP.
[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 Puerto Banús
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Puerto Banús
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts chartering in this region
Regional availability when local berth-ready inventory is thin.
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Puerto Banús berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Puerto Banús?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your AGP arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Puerto Banús?
- 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 Puerto Banús.
- What does berthing cost at Puerto Banús?
- Puerto Banús 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 Puerto Banús week.
- Is yacht charter available from Puerto Banús?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Puerto Banús 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 Puerto Banús?
- 4–12 weeks for peak season slips
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Puerto Banús?
- Typical AGP → quay timing: 45–60 min from AGP. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Banús outer holding is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
- What services should we expect at Puerto Banús?
- Puerto Banús 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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Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.
Puerto Banús is Marbella's iconic Mediterranean marina, offering 900 berths with a maximum draft of 6 metres and an indicative maximum LOA of 80 metres. This yacht charter destination is known for its scene, dining and megayacht quay.
Around Puerto Banús: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Banús outer holding
San Pedro approaches
Marbella day run
Cabopino dunes
Where to dine
CQ Puerto Banús
Marina-edge scene dining.
Dani García La Lobita
Chef-driven dinner inland.
Bibo Marbella
Short transfer for a lively night.
La Sala
Puerto Banús scene dining.
Planning your charter from Puerto Banús
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Puerto Banús: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Total berths
- 900
- Maximum LOA
- 80 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 6 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 Puerto Banús. 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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