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SfS says:

April 3, 2023 at 7:16 AM

We stayed at Durban Marina in March 2023 and had a wonderful time, thanks to the warm welcome of Suzaann and marina manager Mark. The yacht club has nice showers and a good restaurant. Marina prices for our 47ft yacht were 400 rand/day. There was electricity and water on the pontoon. To leave (for coastal sailing) we only had to fill in forms at the marina office and pay the marina fees. We did not have to go to the Port Authority and were advised not to call Port Control when leaving the marina/port. We also submitted an online passage plan, as East London had asked us to do so. We left without problems and were not called by Port Control.

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Lynda Lim says:

April 18, 2019 at 2:28 PM

We had a very enjoyable stay at Durban Marina from October 2018 – December 2018. Safe, secure, welcoming staff, and good facilities / food at both the Point and RNYC. It was centrally located with Krantzkloof and Umhlanga an Uber ride away and Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, St Lucia, and Drakensberg easily accessible by rental car (overnight stay or longer recommended).

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Data Entry1 says:

February 20, 2019 at 8:39 AM

Yacht lifting services are available at Marina Yachtlift Durban. Maximum weight 40 metric tons. Yachts can be stored also for short medium or long term. Contractors are also available on site for most repair and maintenance work. Enquiries email stc@mweb.co.za phone +27312051814 or +27312029396 ask for Per or Caroline.

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Data Entry1 says:

April 24, 2018 at 12:05 PM

Be aware for the services of David Myles at the marina. Although he seems a nice guy initially, he hardly ever delivers his services on time, and never keeps his appointments or promises.

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Data Entry1 says:

October 26, 2017 at 2:18 PM

Reported on the Indian Ocean Crossing Facebook Page:

Following a bad storm that caused a lot of damage earlier in October, Durban Marina is slowly recovering. Berths are beginning to open up as they make repairs, but still definitely advisable to go there ONLY if you have a definite current recent reservation/confirmation. Contact Adri Botha information@durbanmarina.co.za tel +27 (0)31 301 2176, also check with her re possible anchoring out availability or holding – limited but usable in emergencies.

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Data Entry1 says:

February 7, 2016 at 6:14 AM

Beware of water in fuel when having fuel delivered from the CALTEX station across from the marina. Two vessels in late 2015 found significant water in their fuel after having fuel delivered to them from the station. This appears to be a problem with water in the Jerry Cans used to deliver the fuel. I loaded up at the same time as one of these but (except for on 20 it can)I chose to use my own cans(making several trips) and had no problems. I made this decision because there was also some dirt in the bottom on the one can I had delivered.

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Durban - Update History

Aug 29, 2025

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August 2025: Silting updates from Vince Nel.
March 2025: Overall port updates from Vince Nel, OCC Port Officer.
December 2024: Risks map added provided by Point YC.
April 2023: Clearance and marina updates from Floris and Ivar - Sailors for Sustainability.
August 2022: Port and clearance details updated from information received from OSASA.
April 2022: Port info., updated with details from OSASA.
December 2021: Useful contacts added.
October 2018: Updated details about checking in from Durban Marina website, docking & shore services updates from web and email.
August 2018: Updated details about Tony Herrick's cruising guides to Durban.
May 2016: Update previous entries and add marine business listings.
September 2015: Update Engine repair entry
December 2012: Bluff YC information updated with information from Rolf Brink of SY Helena and the club itself. Clearance and Docking info. updated by Durban Marina.
October 2012: New Customs rule added to clearance.

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