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Puerto Rico delivers steady trade winds, a long coastline, and a chain of offshore islands worth a week of sailing. The hardest part is choosing which marina to call home.
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Explore verified marinas, anchorages, moorings and harbours across Puerto Rico.
Places
View all marinas Marina Boqueron Yacht Club (Club Nautico de Boqueron) is a 110-slip marina in Boqueron, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, offering permanent and transient berths with amenities like wifi, showers, restaurant, power, and water.
Marina Club Nautico de Ponce is a marina on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, near the city of Ponce, offering 50 berths and a restaurant.
Marina Marina De Salinas is a 100-berth marina on Puerto Rico's southern coast, offering full amenities, a hotel, and a restaurant in a sheltered bay.
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Marina Marina Lanais is a marina in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, with 50 berths and a restaurant, near Seven Seas beach and El Yunque National Forest.
Marina Marina Pescaderia is a marina in Puerto Real Bay, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, offering 97 berths, full services, and nearby historic attractions.
Marina Marina Puerto Chico is a well-sheltered marina in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, offering 280 berths, fuel, and amenities for boats up to 15 meters.
Marina Puerto del Rey Marina is a large, well-protected marina in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, offering modern amenities and services for yachts up to 200 feet.
Marina San Juan Bay Marina is a full-service marina at the end of San Antonio Channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offering 250 berths, fuel, repairs, and amenities within walking distance of Old San Juan.
Sailing guide
Most charters in Puerto Rico start on the east side, where Puerto del Rey Marina is the largest full-service facility on the island and the usual pick-up point for bareboat fleets. Nearby Villa Marina Yacht Harbour and Marina Puerto Chico offer alternatives with the same easy access to the sailing grounds around Fajardo. If you prefer to begin closer to the capital, San Juan Bay Marina puts you minutes from Old San Juan and the open Atlantic.
From the east coast, the classic route runs to the Spanish Virgin Islands: Culebra and Vieques. Anchorages there are protected, water is clear, and the distances are short enough for a relaxed week. Heading west, the south coast is a different world: calmer seas, mangrove creeks, and the fishing town atmosphere around Marina De Salinas and Club Nautico de Ponce. On the southwest corner, Boqueron Yacht Club (Club Nautico de Boqueron) is the base for exploring the sheltered bay and the nearby reefs.
The island's trade winds blow steadily from the east, which makes the north coast lively and the south coast more mellow. Most cruising boats stick to the east and south for comfort, but the north offers the drama of the Atlantic swell and the convenience of San Juan. Passage planning should respect the wind: eastbound legs are a beat, so build in time for motoring or tacking.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens need no passport and the currency is the U.S. dollar. That simplifies provisioning and paperwork compared with many Caribbean destinations. The hurricane season runs June through November; the best sailing weather is usually December through April, when the trades are reliable and the island is dry.
Most bareboat charters start on the east coast, particularly at Puerto del Rey Marina, which is the island's largest marina and the main hub for charter fleets.
The most popular destinations are the islands of Culebra and Vieques, east of the main island. From the south coast, sailors head to the calm waters around Salinas and Ponce.
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico, as it is a U.S. territory. Non-U.S. citizens should follow standard U.S. entry requirements.
The best sailing season is from December to April, when the trade winds are consistent and the risk of hurricanes is low. The hurricane season runs from June to November.
Yes, the south coast has Marina De Salinas and Club Nautico de Ponce, both suitable for overnight stops or as a base for exploring the southern waters.
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