Gibraltar has three private marinas, Ocean Village, Marina Bay and Queensway Quay, plus the Gibraltar Port Authority’s Mid Harbour Marina for superyachts. You clear in through your marina’s pier office or a ship’s agent. As of October 2026, published berth rates start at about £18 a night for a 10-metre boat, superyachts pay a port tariff of £6.50 per metre, and bunkering fuel carries no excise or transaction tax.
At a glance
| Item | Position as of October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Private marinas | Ocean Village, Marina Bay (shared office), Queensway Quay |
| Port-run superyacht berths | Mid Harbour Marina, about 500 m of outer berthing, minimum depth 6 m |
| Largest yachts in private marinas | Up to 90 m listed by the Port Authority |
| Port superyacht tariff | £6.50 per metre (since 1 May 2025) |
| Clearance | Port Authority, HM Customs and immigration, via marina office or agent |
| Fuel | No excise and no transaction tax on bunkering fuel for the first three treaty years |
| VHF | Channel 71 for all three private marinas |
Which marinas operate in Gibraltar?
All the marinas sit on the western side of the Rock, inside or beside the harbour, a short walk from Main Street and minutes from the airport. The Port Authority’s own listing gives these details for the three private marinas:
| Marina | Berths | Maximum length | Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Bay | 209 | 90 m | 4.5 m | Shares an office and VHF channel with Ocean Village; Mediterranean mooring on high concrete piers |
| Ocean Village | 95 | 90 m | 4.5 m | Floating pontoons beside the Ocean Village leisure and residential complex |
| Queensway Quay | 156 | 90 m | 4.5 m | Further south, quieter; its own site says it takes boats up to 100 m with power supplies up to 500 amps |
Ocean Village and Marina Bay are run together and approached past the end of the airport runway. In December 2024 the berth designer Marina Projects reported that it had redesigned the combined marina, with superyacht berths for yachts up to about 80 metres now in use. Queensway Quay is entered from the northern end of the breakwater and is furthest from the runway, which makes it quieter at night.
Berth numbers and maximum lengths change as pontoons are reconfigured, so treat the figures above as a guide and confirm a specific berth with the marina before you commit.
Where can a superyacht berth?
You have three realistic options for a large yacht:
- Mid Harbour Marina. Managed by the Gibraltar Port Authority, it offers about 500 metres of outer berthing with a minimum charted depth of 6 metres, and more in most places. Bookings go through your nominated Gibraltar agent, not direct.
- Ocean Village and Marina Bay, or Queensway Quay. All three list yachts up to 90 metres, but the 4.5-metre depth the Port Authority gives will rule out some deep-draught yachts. Check draught and beam before you book.
- Commercial port berths. The outer side of the Western Arm is 490 metres long with up to 9.6 metres of draught, and the Detached Mole is used for lay-up and repairs, according to the Government of Gibraltar. These are allocated by the Port Authority through agents.
Many superyachts call only to bunker, provision or change crew and never take a berth. Fuel is normally delivered by barge at anchor in the bay, which the Superyacht Guide notes lets a yacht refuel without a marina booking.
How much does a berth in Gibraltar cost?
Only some operators publish rates. The figures below are the latest we could find, as of October 2026.
Queensway Quay publishes a daily tariff by length (page updated September 2026):
| Length overall | Daily rate (monohull) |
|---|---|
| Up to 10.99 m | £18.05 |
| 12 m to 14.99 m | £23.75 |
| 15 m to 17.99 m | £31.10 |
| 18 m to 19.99 m | £40.10 |
| 20 m to 24.99 m | £3.15 per metre |
| 25 m to 29.99 m | £3.70 per metre |
| 30 m to 49.99 m | £4.30 per metre |
| 50 m and over | £5.25 per metre |
Multihulls pay 50% more. Electricity is metered at 25p per kWh and water at 1.25p per litre. Stays of six months earn a 15% discount and a year 20%, if you pay by bank transfer (slightly less by card).
The Port Authority’s superyacht tariff rose from £5 to £6.50 per metre on 1 May 2025, under the Port (Amendment) Rules 2025. According to the Superyacht Guide’s August 2026 summary, this is a daily rate that also applies at anchor, with discounts for longer stays. On a 60-metre yacht that is about £390 a day before agency fees, pilotage and services.
Ocean Village and Marina Bay do not publish a current tariff online. Cruising guides report reduced winter rates. Ask the marina office for a written quote for your length and dates.
Short stay or long-term berth?
Short stays are easiest to arrange in winter. In high season all three private marinas are busy, and cruising guides have long reported berth shortages, so book ahead from April to October.
For a long-term or annual berth:
- Ask for a written contract. Confirm the length used for charging (Queensway Quay rounds to the nearest metre and includes davits and bowsprits), the utilities basis and what happens if you leave early.
- Check the payment discount. Long-stay discounts at Queensway Quay depend on paying up front by bank transfer.
- Think about customs status. If the yacht will be based in Gibraltar rather than visiting, the Government of Gibraltar’s treaty FAQs say private vessels imported for non-commercial use pay transaction tax at the standard rate. Visiting yachts under temporary admission are treated differently. Our guide to cruising EU waters on a Gibraltar-flagged yacht sets out what is still unclear.
- Plan ownership and flag together. Many owners who base a yacht in Gibraltar also flag it there; see registering a yacht under the Gibraltar flag.
How do you clear in when arriving by yacht?
The Gibraltar Port Authority states that every yacht coming alongside needs clearance by the Port Authority, HM Customs and immigration (the Borders and Coastguard Agency). In practice:
- Call the marina on VHF 71 as you approach, and wait for a berth allocation.
- Report to the pier master’s office. If you have no agent, the marina operator handles clearance for the official bodies. HM Customs’ ASYCUDA electronic system is available there, and you can also file a pre-arrival declaration online through HM Customs Gibraltar.
- Produce a crew list. The Government of Gibraltar asks for names, nationalities and passport numbers, prepared before arrival.
- Declare goods. Anything intended for Gibraltar must be declared, and officers may inspect it.
Superyachts normally clear through an agent, who also books pilotage where needed. The Government’s maritime page says pilotage is compulsory on arrival and for berthing in the port, although vessels at anchor may leave without a pilot; your agent or marina will confirm whether it applies to your yacht.
Since 15 July 2026, Schengen-linked checks apply at Gibraltar’s port. They rely mainly on passenger lists sent in advance to both the Gibraltar and Spanish authorities, and yachts moving between Gibraltar and a Schengen port have no immigration formalities. Seafarers with qualifying documents keep their visa exemption; our guide to crew and manning on Gibraltar-flagged yachts covers crew documents.
Is fuel still duty-free in Gibraltar?
Fuel remains a main reason yachts call. Under the UK–EU treaty, applied provisionally since 15 July 2026:
- Bunkering fuel and ship supplies are exempt from Gibraltar’s new transaction tax on goods.
- There is no fuel excise for the first three years. After that, Gibraltar’s fuel duty is tied to Spanish rates, and official summaries differ on how close it must be, as our guide to goods, customs and the border after July 2026 explains.
- Duty-free ship supplies need the right route. For yachts not registered in Gibraltar, goods must be imported through a customs clearing agent or ship’s chandler to qualify. The Port Authority adds that supplies for Gibraltar-registered vessels under 500 tonnes do not qualify, even if the owners are not resident.
Large yachts usually bunker by barge at anchor or alongside in the commercial port, arranged through an agent or bunker supplier. The Superyacht Guide reminds captains to confirm fuel specification, sampling and delivery paperwork, because bunker quality disputes are hard to resolve afterwards. Smaller yachts should ask their marina office where and when fuel is available alongside, since fuel berth arrangements are not published.
What repairs and services are available?
The Port Authority describes a support network built around the commercial port, which handles thousands of ship calls a year:
- Refit and repair. Gibdock, the shipyard in the former naval dockyard, launched a dedicated yachting division in January 2025 for maintenance, class dockings, coatings, shaft and propeller work and larger refits.
- Chandlery and technical services. Long-established chandlers at Ocean Village supply spares and handle routine engine and electronics work.
- Agents and provisioning. Ship’s agents arrange spares, provisions, crew transfers and customs paperwork. Spare parts can fall under different customs treatments depending on whether they are for a visiting yacht, fitted temporarily or bought for local use, so let your agent handle imports.
- Travel. Gibraltar International Airport is minutes from the marinas, with Málaga airport across the frontier for wider connections.
Haul-out capacity for small and mid-size yachts is limited and changes with redevelopment. Ask the marinas or a local yard for current lift limits before you plan winter work ashore.
Is Gibraltar a good place to winter a yacht?
For many owners, yes. Gibraltar has mild winters, an airport beside the marinas, English-language services and no VAT on berths. Queensway Quay advertises winter berths for superyachts as well as long-term berths, and Ocean Village and Marina Bay have offered reduced winter rates.
Points to check before you commit:
- Shelter. Strong westerly and easterly winds can make some berths uncomfortable; ask which pontoons are most protected.
- Customs status. A yacht left in Gibraltar for the winter should have its customs position confirmed, especially if it is under EU temporary admission or owned by a Gibraltar resident.
- Crew and guardianage. Agree who checks lines, batteries and bilges if the yacht is unattended.
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