Visitor berths in Auckland: which marina for your boat (2026/27)
Auckland's marinas are not interchangeable for a visitor. Which ones clear overseas yachts, which take short stays and liveaboards, and what each asks for.
17 October 2026
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Sailing to New Zealand from the Pacific: arriving at Opua and berths in the Bay of Islands (2026/27)
Most yachts arriving from the Pacific clear in at Opua. How arrival works, what the Bay of Islands marinas ask for before you berth, and where to stay once you are in.
17 October 2026
Wintering your boat in the Algarve and southern Spain (2026/27): where to go and what to ask
Where cruisers winter on the Algarve and the southern Spanish coast, how to get a good winter deal, living aboard, and the marinas that offer winter berths.
17 October 2026
Where to winter your boat in Greece (2026/27): marinas, costs and living aboard
Where cruisers winter in Greece, afloat or ashore, how winter contracts work, living aboard, and the Greek marinas that say they take boats for the winter.
17 October 2026
How long do marinas take to answer a berth enquiry?
We timed the marina replies to berth enquiries we sent in September. Most answers came within a day, and a few came within the hour. Here's what we saw, and how to get an answer sooner.
13 October 2026
Best Marinas in Australia: An East Coast Cruising Guide
Sydney Harbour to the top of the Great Barrier Reef — the marinas along Australia's east coast, the cyclone season that governs berth availability, and what a marina needs before it can quote you.
12 September 2026
A Canal Mooring Almost Never Comes Up For Sale. The Boat Sitting On It Does.
We had the inland mooring market the wrong way round. It is not that moorings are all taken and you wait your turn — it is that the mooring changes hands with a boat attached, so it never appears on the market at all. Here is how it actually works.
1 September 2026
We Hold 3,934 Mediterranean Marinas. One of Them Publishes a Price.
We went looking for what an annual Mediterranean berth costs and found that almost nobody publishes it. Here is why, the one figure an owner was willing to say out loud, and the six questions that make quotes comparable.
21 August 2026
Why Your 5-Metre Boat Keeps Getting Quoted for a 12-Metre Berth
We sent a Shetland 535 — 5.4 metres, half a metre of draught — to twelve Devon marinas. The smallest of them takes 11.89m. Here is why that keeps happening to small boats, and what to ask for instead.
21 August 2026
The Four Numbers Every Marina Needs Before They Can Quote You
Ask ten marinas for a berth and you will get three replies, two of which say "how big is your boat?"
1 August 2026
Best Marinas in Spain: A Cruising Guide from the Balearics to the Canaries
The glamorous Balearics, the sunny Costa del Sol, the year-round Canaries and the wild green north — Spain's marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
Best Marinas in Germany: A Cruising Guide to the Baltic, the Lakes and the Rivers
The Baltic coast, the Mecklenburg lakes, Berlin's waterways, Hamburg and the great rivers — Germany's marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
Best Marinas in Italy: A Cruising Guide from Sardinia to the Adriatic and the Lakes
Sardinia's turquoise coves, Sicily's volcanoes, the Venetian lagoon and the alpine lakes — the Italian marinas worth knowing, region by region.
12 July 2026
Best Marinas in the Netherlands: A Cruising Guide to the IJsselmeer, Friesland and Zeeland
From the great inland seas to the tidal Zeeland delta and the wild Wadden — the Dutch marinas worth knowing, region by region, for a country built on water.
12 July 2026
Best Marinas in Greece: A Sailor's Guide to the Ionian, Aegean and Beyond
From the gentle Ionian to the wind-blown Cyclades — the Greek marinas worth knowing, region by region, with honest advice on when to go and what to expect.
12 July 2026
Best Marinas in Scotland: Value, Sailing and What to Expect
Scotland offers some of the finest and most varied cruising in the British Isles — sheltered lochs, remote anchorages, historic canals and a west coast that rivals anywhere in Europe for scenery. It's also, in many cases, better value than the south of England. Here's our 2026 guide to the best...
9 July 2026
Best Marinas in the USA: A Complete Guide for Boaters
The United States has over 3,500 marinas listed on BerthFinder — from New England's rocky harbours to Florida's ICW and the Pacific Coast. Here's our guide to the best.
20 June 2026
Best Mediterranean marinas, Spain to Greece, and how to get a berth
The Mediterranean offers some of the world's finest sailing — reliable winds, warm waters, and thousands of marinas. Here's our guide to the best ports from Spain's Costa Brava to the Greek islands.
20 June 2026
Best Marinas in France: A Complete Guide for Sailors
From the Atlantic coast to the Côte d'Azur and Brittany, France has over 1,300 marinas. This guide covers the best ports of call for cruising sailors visiting France.
20 June 2026
BerthFinder Now Lists Over 20,000 Marinas Worldwide — The World's Most Comprehensive Marina Directory
BerthFinder now lists over 20,000 marinas across 69+ countries, making it the world's most comprehensive marina directory. Here's what that means for you.
2 June 2026
Best Marina Berths on the Solent: A Complete Guide for 2026
The Solent is the UK's premier sailing region. Our complete guide to the best marina berths in 2026 — Cowes to Gosport, with pricing, facilities and waiting list tips.
2 May 2026
What a UK marina berth costs in 2026, by region
How much does a UK marina berth cost in 2026? Explore pricing factors, regional price ranges, hidden costs, and strategies to get the best value for your boat.
28 March 2026
Changing Marinas? 10 Things to Check Before You Move Your Boat
Moving your boat to a new marina? Use this checklist to compare marinas, evaluate facilities, check access and security, and make the right decision.
28 March 2026
How to find a marina berth in the UK, and when to ask
Finding a marina berth in the UK can feel overwhelming. This complete guide covers berth types, where to search, waiting lists, costs, and what to consider when choosing.
28 March 2026
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