Why choose Marine online

✅ 1. Expert Market Knowledge
We specialise exclusively in moorings—we don’t sell boats, charters, or anything else. This singular focus gives us a deeper understanding of berth ownership structures, market trends, and pricing across marinas in Europe. We know how to properly value your berth, pitch it to the right audience, and avoid the traps of overpricing or undervaluing.

✅ 2. Access to Qualified Buyers
Unlike general listing sites, we pre-qualify potential buyers to ensure you're dealing only with serious, financially capable clients. No time-wasters, no low-ball offers—just real interest from real boat owners.

✅ 3. Professional Marketing with Global Reach
With over 1 million annual website visits across our multilingual platforms, your listing gets targeted international exposure. We advertise across a network of region-specific websites tailored to buyers in key boating markets—ensuring your berth is seen in the right language, by the right people, in the right places.
We also offer:
High-quality presentation of your listing (including photos, maps, and details)
Targeted advertising campaigns
Featured placements across our partner networks

✅ 4. Established Industry Relationships
We have an extensive network of trusted partners, including:
Boat builders
Berth and yacht management companies
Yacht brokers
Legal teams in each country and province
Port and marina administrative teams
These long-standing relationships streamline communication, speed up the sales process, and help us resolve legal or logistical hurdles quickly and efficiently.

✅ 5. Full Legal & Administrative Support
Selling a berth often involves:
Ownership structure verification
Leasehold or concession documentation
Marina approval processes
Compliance with local and national laws
Purchase tax obligations
Our legal network and regional expertise ensure all aspects are handled professionally, reducing risk and eliminating costly mistakes.

✅ 6. Competitive, Tax-Efficient Fees
Our commission rates are competitive and performance-based—you pay nothing upfront..
Bottom Line:
Choosing a berth broker isn’t a luxury—it’s a smart decision that protects your asset, saves you time, and maximises your sale price. Free listing sites and general yacht brokers may seem easy, but they often lead to wasted time, low visibility, and missed opportunities.
Trust the specialists at Marine Online to handle the sale—professionally, globally, and with your success in mind.

Choosing a berth broker isn’t a luxury—it’s a smart decision that protects your asset, saves you time, and maximises your sale price. Free listing sites and general yacht brokers may seem easy, but they often lead to wasted time, low visibility, and missed opportunities.

Trust the specialists at Marine Online to handle the sale—professionally, globally, and with your success in mind.

1. Security of Tenure

Guaranteed Space: Ownership secures a permanent, reliable berth for your boat—no more last-minute scrambling during peak seasons.

Peace of Mind: You're protected from unexpected rental terminations when renting privately, as well as from shifting marina policies, rising port rental rates, or ownership changes.

End of Concession Options: If your berth is under a concession with a fixed end date, you typically have the option to continue renting it or purchase an extension—depending on the marina’s policies.

2. Known Future Costs

Predictable Expenses: Buying involves an upfront cost and usually fixed annual fees—shielding you from sudden rent hikes or fluctuating market rates.

Stable Financial Planning: Ownership allows for accurate long-term budgeting, making your boating costs more predictable and manageable.

3. Long-Term Savings

More Economical Over Time: While the initial investment is higher, owning a berth often becomes more cost-effective than renting over the long run.

Offsetting Costs: Many marinas permit subletting, allowing you to earn rental income when your berth is not in use (subject to marina regulations).

Recover Investment: Unlike renting, ownership allows you to sell your berth in the future—potentially recovering part or all of your original investment.

Additional Ownership Perks

A Tangible Asset: A berth is a transferable asset that can be sold—and may appreciate in value, particularly in popular or high-demand marinas.

More Control & Customisation: Owners typically enjoy greater freedom to personalise their berth space with protective gear, accessories, or upgrades.

Priority Privileges: Some marinas offer berth owners enhanced access to premium services, priority bookings, or exclusive facilities

In Summary

Buying a marina berth provides boat owners with security, long-term cost certainty, and valuable ownership benefits. For those who prioritise peace of mind, consistent access, and financial efficiency, ownership is a smart, stable alternative to renting—one that adds real value to your boating lifestyle.

Back in early 1984, my wife and I decided we needed a break from the hustle and dust of the construction world. So we packed our bags, left the hard hats behind, and headed to sunny Calahonda on Spain’s Costa del Sol for a 10-day escape—and maybe, just maybe, to sniff out a potential holiday home.

One glorious morning, powered by strong coffee and curiosity, we wandered down the beach and stumbled across Puerto Cabopino—a small but stunning marina that seemed freshly unwrapped. It had everything: yachts, sunshine, and restaurants with tables so close to the beach your feet got sanded while eating. We were smitten.

After a few days of enjoying grilled sardines and sipping wine by the sea, a new thought surfaced: "Wouldn’t it be nice to have our boat here instead of back in rainy old Blighty?" So, naturally, I trotted off to the marina office, full of enthusiasm and visions of Mediterranean boating glory. What I got instead was a shrugging, sunburnt gatekeeper who informed me there were no berths available. When I asked how I might find out if one became free, he offered a helpful “Ask around,” before promptly going back to doing absolutely nothing. Brilliant.

Luckily, help came from an unexpected source—a friendly restaurant owner we’d become chummy with (mostly thanks to our devotion to his Prawn Pil Pil). He explained that many of the berths were privately owned, with people buying or selling them through local gossip or tiny classified ads. It was Spain’s version of the stock market—just with more paella.

He also revealed a few quirks: The majority of Spanish marinas operate on concession periods (like leaseholds), owners pay annual community fees, and best of all—buying a berth was cheaper than renting over time and came with that golden feeling of security. Cue lightbulb moment.

If this was how it worked, surely other people were just as baffled as I had been. Why not create a small business to help boat owners buy and sell marina berths, since the rental side was locked up by the marinas?
Back in the UK, I put the plan into action. I placed small, polite ads in local Spanish newspapers, in my best tourist-level Spanish: "Boat mooring required – Puerto Cabopino." Week one: nothing. Week two: crickets. Week three: a single reply. Week four? Boom—twelve replies! There was just one small problem: I had forgotten to mention the size of my boat, so most of the offers were for berths either fit for a dinghy or big enough to berth the QE2.

Still, the snowball kept rolling. Soon, I was getting calls about berths for sale in other marinas too—not just Cabopino. Within 12 weeks, I had over 40 responses from people looking to sell berths all along the Costa del Sol. All because I fancied a walk on the beach and got rejected by a sunburnt receptionist.

And just like that, a business was born.