Welcome

Durban Marina is a very friendly and welcoming Marina situated in the heart of the Sunshine City of Durban. We provide a safe haven from the sometimes violent seas between Mozambique and Port Elizabeth. Our subtropical weather and proximity to a variety of services and tourist attractions make us an unavoidable stop-over for visiting sailors! We provide free water and 24 hour security with easy access to on-site Club facilities (ablutions, refreshments and new friends).

Situated close to the old Golden Mile, where you can still catch a ride in a Zulu Rickshaw, the Victoria Embankment (aka the Esplanade) is home to the Roma Revolving Restaurant (amongst other things) which boasts wonderful views of Greater Durban. Wilsons Wharf next door offers entertainment as well as a selection of pubs and restaurants. There is plenty of entertainment on the precinct, however. Both Point Yacht Club and Royal Natal Yacht Club have good restaurants offering some delicious food (including the famous PYC pie, chips and gravy; and great curries at RNYC). Café Fish is another popular restaurant overlooking the Marina.

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uShaka Marine World (a large aquarium with a great conservation drive), Suncoast Casino, Moses Mabhida Stadium (a fantastic architectural wonder), Umgeni River Bird Park and the Indian Temples are just a few of the wonderful places right nearby to visit.

Durban is not far from major tourist attractions such as game parks and historic sites. If you have time to travel into the hinterland, we are just two or three hours from places like Tala Game Reserve, the Southern Drakensberg or (in the other direction) Zululand. Some of the wonderful spots up the North Coast include St Lucia Wetlands and Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Lying just on the outskirts of Durban is the famous Thousand Hills Valley and Phezulu Safari Park.

Of course if you really have time on your hands you might like to leave your boat with us and visit the Kruger National Park!

For those who like browsing, the Markets of Warwick are a large informal street market and the Indian Market in Victoria Street offers a wide range of bargains. Shopping Centres (such as Musgrave, the Pavilion, Gateway) are just a taxi-ride away.

The Staff at the Marina will happily phone the launderette to collect your washing, or one of the taxi companies (or the shuttle bus to King Shaka Airport) to book your ride; and help you in any way we can to make your stay in our city fabulous.

Of course some of you may stop over for urgent repairs and supplies, in which case you will be coming to the right place. There are plenty of experts around to help you. Check out our website for various links.

Available Services

Bowman Yacht Maintenance
Marina Yacht Lift
Sails and Boating
Fuel 24/7
Quantum Sails
Complete Yachting
Repairing of Sails
Mechanical Repairs
Electricians
Rigging
Metered Taxi Services
Tourism Offices
Laundry Facilities
  • We offer almost anything to assist with making your stay enjoyable.

Our Latest News

From Malcolm’s Desk

By Durban Marina | Published: May 13, 2013

THE 2013 VASCO DA GAMA:

Hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Nigel Milln and crew on their magnificent win on “SKITZO”.

BOAT SHOW, MSC WEEK AND LIPTON:

Dates have been finalised. This year everything is happening back to back. A friendly reminder to our Lessees and Renters on the International berths: –
you will be required to move your boat out for the duration, effective Monday 24th June.

The Durban International Boat Show runs from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June.
MSC Week commences on Saturday 29th June. The Lipton Cup starts on 7th July.

You may return your boats from about the 17th July. Any queries, please speak to Malcolm.

INSURANCE:

A friendly reminder: ALL boats on the Marina need to be insured. Please would you ensure that your vessel is insured and let the Marina office have proof for your lease/ rental file. Thank you.

BAIT TRAPS, ROD AND TACKLE BOXES:

There have been a few enquiries. Please note that these are only permitted on the Commercial line.

CANCELLATION OF RENTAL AGREEMENTS:

Please give Adri at the office 30 days notice, in writing (email: information@durbanmarina.co.za) if you wish to cancel your monthly rental agreement with the Marina (i.e. if you are planning on removing your boat from the Marina and do not want the mooring kept open for your return).

Happy Sailing /Fishing!

Regards, Malcolm

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Sad News from Malcolm’s Desk

By Durban Marina | Published: March 14, 2013

Durban Marina is sad to advise our Lessees and Renters of the death of one of our long-standing Lessees.

Gary Warren, whom many of you know, passed away on Sunday (10 March 2013).

Gary owned the catamaran “Gazza”.

The Board of Directors, Management and entire Staff of the Marina extend heartfelt condolences to all of Gary’s family and friends.

Gary will be sorely missed.

There will be a service on Friday (15 March 2013) at 14h00 at SunnyRidge Farm, D246, Cato Ridge.

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By Durban Marina | Published: February 18, 2013
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By Durban Marina | Published: February 18, 2013
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By Durban Marina | Published: February 18, 2013
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By Durban Marina | Published: February 18, 2013
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By Durban Marina | Published: February 13, 2013
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All the Best For 2013 !!

By Durban Marina | Published: January 11, 2013

We would like to wish all our clients and visitors all the best for 2013.

May this year bring good sailing and good fishing!

Durban Marina Management and Staff

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Updating of Durban Marina Walk-on Security Disks

By Durban Marina | Published: January 11, 2013

The Durban Marina is in the process of doing a yearly “clean-up” of the security disk system which will entail the purging of all entries on the current system and updating it with only the current lessee and renter information.

It has become a necessary exercise as the system has been overloaded with old and incorrect information.

This will enable the Marina to have a greater control of who enters the walk-ons and thus tighten the security.

All disks will require reprogramming as of 1st March 2013.  Only two disks will be reprogrammed per boat.

Should you have any queries regarding this matter, please do not hesitate in contacting our office.

Yours faithfully

Malcolm Manion

Manager

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By Durban Marina | Published: November 7, 2012

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