MAXIMUM ALLOWED SPEED IN THE BOKA BAY

While navigating through Montenegro’s internal waters, a yacht is obliged to proceed at a safe speed so as not to endanger and harm other vessels at sea.

Boka Bay (Bay of Kotor) is the popular nautical destination in Montenegro. The sea traffic, especially during the summer season is busy. Therefore, it is important to obey speed limitations.

The speed of navigation in the entire Bay of Boka is limited.

The speed limit for vessels over 24 m

The safe speed limit within Boka Bay shall not exceed 10 knots, and while in the Strait of Kumbor, the Strait of  Verige maximum speed is 6 knots.

These speed limits are mandatory for all vessels longer at 24 m: super yachts, mega yachts, yachts, sail yachts, catamarans, trimarans, cruisers, etc.

The speed limit for yachts up to 24 m

For vessels with a length less than 24 meters, the maximum speed in the Bay of Boka is 14 knots, and while in Kumbor Strait (channel) and the Strait of Verige speed limit is 10 knots.

The speed limit for vessels in the Bay of Kotor 

⛵ Speed in the Strait of Kumbor is restricted between coordinates:

1) 42˚26,1’N 018˚36,6’E

2) 42˚25,47’N 018˚36,26’E

3) 42˚25,85’N 018˚34,63’E

4) 42˚26,47’N 018˚35,01’E

⛵ Speed in the Strait of Verige is restricted between coordinates:

1) 42˚28,65’N 018˚41,41’E

2) 42˚28,77’N 018˚41,11’E

3) 42˚27,65’N 018˚40,15’E

4) 42˚27,46’N 018˚41,02’E

NEW FUEL STATION WITH DUTY-FREE DIESEL IN MONTENEGRO – D-MARIN PORTONOVI

In Montenegro tax-free diesel is available for private and commercial yachts.

In addition to the existing three fuel stations for tax-free diesel in Montenegro, another one has started operating. The new fuel station is located in the D-Marin Portonovi marina.

FUEL DOCK IN PORTONOVI

General information:

1. pier – length 70m and draft 9m

2. pier – length 35m and draft 12m

Quantity limitation: no limit

Working hours: 8:00 to 20:00 hrs

We remind you that, in addition to the Portonovi marina, duty-free fuel is also available in the Marina Porto Montenegro, Marina Bar and Port of Bar.

Important note: A valid vignette and a stamp with the yacht’s details (name of the yacht, registration number, and port of registry engraved in it) are required to acquire duty-free fuel. Upon completion of tax-free bunkering the yacht must leave the territorial waters of Montenegro without delay, except in some unexpected emergency situation with the allowance from custom and police authorities.

By standard retail prices of fuel, you can supply your vessel in Port of Kotor and Dukley Marina Budva.

Portonovi 

D-MARIN PORTONOVI MARINA

Location: 42°44''N, 18° 59''E

VHF: 74

D-Marin Portonovi marina, guarantee the highest yachting standards for your yacht.

This marina has a status border crossing. Here you can finish all formalities with customs and port authorities on arrival and departure from Montenegro. Also, there is the possibility of short-term and long-term berthing.

Marina Capacity:

⚓ 238 berths, up to 120m

⚓ Support for deep draft yachts

⚓ Fuel station (including duty-free fuel supply)

⚓ Helipad access

General Services:

⚓ 24-hour check-in/check-out (Border Cross)

⚓ 24-hour water supply

⚓ 24-hour power supply (up to 630A)

⚓ 24-hour dock assistance

⚓ Toilets and shower

⚓ Underground garage and car park

⚓ Wi-Fi connection

Technical Services:

⚓ Black and grey water disposal

⚓ Oil waste disposal

⚓ Other services on demand

If you planning to visit Montenegro feel free to contact us to learn what our knowledgeable staff can do for you! We look forward to providing you the ultimate yachting experience in Montenegro.

A new marina and maritime border crossing in Montenegro

D-Marin Portonovi marina 

A new marina in Montenegro, D-Marin Portonovi, is the part of the luxury Portonovi Resort, which opened its doors August 1 this year. It is located at the entrance to the picturesque Boka Bay and it is the perfect starting point for exploring the riches of Montenegro.

Portonovi - Kumbor

The marina has 238 berths for residential and visiting yachts, up to 70 meters inside the marina and 120 meters on the outer side of the south breakwater. It is surrounded by a wealth of amenities, including high-end shops, plus a range of fine dining restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from Montenegrin to Asian, cocktail bars, lounges, cafés. 

Supported by excellent marina services, short and long term berthing services, including duty-free fuel supply, the Portonovi marina will for sure provide you the world-class service. 

Call: VHF 74

GPS coordinates of D-Marin Portonovi Marina:
· N 42.44
· E 18.59

Position of the marina Portonovi on Google Maps.

New maritime border crossing '' Port of Kumbor - Portonovi ''

Opening of the marina, a new maritime border crossing ''Port Kumbor - Portonovi'' officially opened too. 

As they say from the marina, the border crossing is permanent, it will work all year long, while it is working hours conditioned by Harbor Master's office hours, 07:00 h - 19:00 h, with occasional pauses. As far as police and customs are concerned, they will work in shifts and cover 24h - working hours. 

The border crossing is intended first for the needs of D-Marin Portonovi marina visitors. 

Berthing and Services

General Services:

- 24-hour water supply;
- 24-hour power supply (220/380 V);
- 24 hrs dock assistance;
- Fuel station (including duty-free fuel supply);
- WC and shower;
- CCTV;
- Wi-Fi;
- Car parking places in the garage – Helipad.

Berthing:

- Berthing capacity: 238 (up to 120 m);
- The marina can support deep draft yachts.

Technical Services:

 - Black and grey water disposal;

 - Oil waste disposal;

 - Other technical services on demand.

Marina Portonovi Kumbor-Montenegro

EXCLUSIVE COMPLEX AND MARINA PORTONOVI - KUMBOR, MONTENEGRO

Portonovi is currently one of the largest investments in tourism in Europe. The tourist complex is located in Kumbor - quiet and secluded coastal settlement near Herceg Novi, between Meljine and Bijela. A modern marina is also a part of this world – class tourist complex Portonovi - Montenegro.

Marina Portonovi will possess 220 berths for yachts and vessels of 8-75 meters. This will be one of the most important naturally protected marinas in the region, with excellent access to the Adriatic and other tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. The main part of the marina will be Yacht Club - Portonovi, which is designed for exclusive use of yacht owners.

The main task in the construction of the marina is to enable the safe use of berths throughout the year, taking into account the possibility of stormy weather with the wind power of over 44 knots.

Marina is designed to provide a safe berthing for smaller vessels that are owned by the users of villas and apartments, as well as mega yachts during the visits to the Bay of Kotor and Montenegro.

Portonovi Marina Services: 

• 240 berths for boats with a maximum hull length (LOA) in the range of 8 to 75 meters; 
• Gas station (capacity of 120,000 liters); 
• Water supply and electricity; 
• Toilets and showers; 
• Yacht club; 
• Wi-fi internet;
  

GPS coordinates of Portonovi Marina: N42 ̊43 ̓ 

                                                                   E18 ̊60 ̓

Position of Portonovi on Google maps

Portonovi Complex includes: 

• Lower village 
• Middle village 
• Marina apartments 
• Fisherman's Dock 
• Upper village 
• Marina 
• Yacht club 
• Portonovi Hotel - One & Only 
• Restaurants and shops 
• Tennis club 
• Helipad 

Berth offers for yachts and boats from 8 to 75 meters (LOA) in Portonovi – Kumbor marina: 

• Long-term lease of berths in the marina - five-year, three-year, annual and semi-annual berths for your vessel; 
• Seasonal berths - summer and winter berth for your yacht; 
• Short-term rental berths - monthly, weekly and daily berths in the marina. 

If you are in need of assistance when booking berths for your yacht or vessel, contact Yacht Agent Montenegro in order to get the best deal!

Distance of Portonovi from Montenegrin marinas:

Marina Portonovi is located 3.5NM of the only town in the Bay of Kotor, which you can see from the open sea, called Herceg Novi. 

Marina Porto Montenegro-Tivat – This marina is located at only 4 NM from Portonovi. Since 2010, Porto Montenegro is the official port of entry of Montenegro, so you can finish all the formalities with the port authorities, customs and police here. Within the marina there is a gas station where you can purchase duty-free fuel.

Marina Kotor – It is located in the Bay of Kotor, only a few dozen meters from the Old Town. This port can also carry out all the necessary formalities regarding entry and exit from Montenegro. Distance of this marina from Portonovi is 10.6 NM.

Marina Lustica Bay - 12.5 NM separates Portonovi from the newly constructed marina Lustica Bay, which is a part of the tourist village. The marina has 176 berths which can accommodate vessels of up to 35m.

Marina Budva - Budva is the Montenegrin tourism metropolis. If you plan to sail into this marina, the old town walls and the bell tower of the church will be your main orientation points. Marina Budva has a Port Branch Office, border crossing and police. It is located 22NM away from Portonovi.

Marina Bar – It is located at 35NM away from Portonovi. In this port, you can complete all the formalities with the port authorities which are necessary for entry into Montenegro and exit from its territorial waters. Marina is equipped with a gas station, where you can supply your vessel (up to 40m) with duty-free fuel. Providing for the larger boats, yachts and mega yachts is carried out in the Port of Bar.

Port Zelenika - Zelenika port serves as the border crossing and is only 1.8 NM away from Portonovi-Montenegro. You can go through all the necessary procedures for entering and leaving the territorial waters of Montenegro here.

Distance of nearby airports from Portonovi:

There are two airports in the close proximity of Portonovi: Tivat and Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Airport can be reached in less than an hour's drive (33 km), while Tivat is only 18km away.

The airport in Podgorica is 105 km away. 

Each of the three airports has connections to major European destinations.

If you want to book a berth for your vessel at Portonovi marina or you are interested in buying some of the villas that are a part of the tourist complex, our agents have the best deals for you. For more information feel free to contact us through the contact form on the website of Yacht Agent Montenegro.

Speed limit navigation Boka Bay - Kotor, Tivat, Risan, Herceg Novi, Zelenika

Increasing interest in Montenegro as a yachting destination, as well as the record traffic in the Boka of Bay (port of Kotor, Porto Montenegro Tivat, Zelenika port) and the rest of the Montenegrin coast by a large number of yachts, cruise ships and recreational boats caused the increase in maritime traffic congestion.

In order to increase safety of navigation, representatives of Port Authorities and Harbor Patrol apply enhanced checks for security of yachts and boats in the summer period.

Besides controlling the possession permits for the use of maritime routes - Vignette for foreign yachts and boats, they also have an interest in the presence of a trained skipper - captain and crew along the entire Montenegrin coast. There is also an increased control of speed of navigation in Kotor, Risan, Tivat and Herceg Novi.

An important fact is that the maximum permitted speed of navigation in the entire Boka Bay (bay of Kotor, bay of Risan, bay of Tivat and bay of Herceg Novi) is 10 knots (10 kn).

In Kumbor strait (channel) and the strait of Verige maximum speed of navigation is 6 knots (6 kn).

Kumbor strait - channel

Strait of Verige - channel

The above restrictions apply to all participants in maritime transport without exception, namely: passenger ships, yachts, mega yachts, boats, jet skis, boats, sailboats, catamarans, trimarans, cargo ships and any other vessels types.

To avoid unnecessary checks and penalties regulated by the Law representatives of Port Authorities of Kotor and the Harbour Patrol, all participants in maritime traffic are required to follow the regulations regarding the speed limits in navigation the Bay of Boka.

We wish you a pleasant stay and a nice time in the Bay of Boka!

Yacht Agent Montenegro team.