With a berthing fee of 3,025 euros per day, Ibiza Magna in Spain is currently the most expensive marina in Europe. This is shown in the current ranking by Engel & Völkers Yachting. The data is based on base prices determined by the company for the berth of a 55-metre yacht during the 2017 high season.
Three Italian marinas in the top 10
The front-runner Ibiza is followed by three Italian locations: Marina Grande on Capri ranks second among the most exclusive European marinas. The daily rate for a berth here is 2,670 euros. Porto Cervo on the Sardines ranks third with 2,514 euros, while the daily basic fee for mooring a 55-metre yacht at Marina di Portofino is 2,288 euros. This puts the marina near Genoa in 4th place in the ranking. "Factors such as the location of the marina, high demand and limited capacity influence the amount of the mooring fee," says Anissa Mediouni, Managing Director of Engel & Völkers Yachting. Marina di Portofino, for example, only has 16 berths. "We are currently seeing increased interest in the market for yachts over 50 metres. However, the supply of suitable berths for models of this size is limited," says Mediouni.
Marbella and Saint-Tropez just over 2,000 euros
Puerto José Banús in Marbella follows in 5th place with a daily rate of 2,068 euros. The harbour has a total of 915 berths and is the second Spanish marina in the top 10, followed in 6th place by the port of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. A berth here for a 55 metre yacht costs 2,054 euros per day. "In addition to the basic fee, there are usually costs for various services such as the provision of electricity and water or the refuelling service when renting a berth," says Anissa Mediouni, adding: "The scope and amount of these additional costs vary from port to port."
Largest price increases in Croatia and Sardinia
Exclusive marinas in Cyprus, Croatia, Monaco and Turkey offer berths for less than 2,000 euros per day. Limassol Marina, for example, charges a daily fee of 1,533 euros. This puts the marina in the south of Cyprus in 7th place, with ACI Marina Split on the Croatian Adriatic coast in 8th place at €1,320. "ACI Marina Split and the marina in Porto Cervo on Sardinia saw the biggest price increases compared to 2016. The daily mooring fees for a 55-metre yacht in the high season rose by around seven percent in each case," explains Anissa Mediouni.
Port Hercule in 9th place
One of the most important yachting hotspots in the world is the Principality of Monaco. It is no coincidence that Port Hercule in Monte-Carlo is one of the most renowned marinas in the Mediterranean. With berthing costs of 1,074 euros, the only deep-water marina on the Côte d'Azur takes 9th place. The Netsel Marmaris Marina in Turkey completes the top ten most exclusive marinas in Europe. The daily rate for a berth here is 1,045 euros. As far as the choice of marina is concerned, Engel & Völkers Yachting observes different preferences among the customer groups. Charter customers often favour berths in Marmaris, Monte-Carlo, Saint-Tropez, Marbella and Ibiza. Yacht owners, on the other hand, are increasingly focussing on the Italian marinas of Capri, Porto Cervo or Portofino. "If you want to book a berth in one of the first-class European marinas for the peak season, you should do so three to five months in advance due to the high demand," advises Anissa Mediouni.
