Full Description & Details
ACI Marina Cres is located in a deep, sheltered bay on the southern side of Cres harbour, on the western coast of Cres island in the Kvarner region of Croatia. The marina lies just a few minutes' walk from the historic centre of Cres town. It has received multiple awards, including second place in the "Tourist Flower – Quality for Croatia" competition in 2009 and 2010, best marina in the category over 450 berths in 2011, and third place in the best large marinas category in 2013. In 2017 it was declared the dearest marina by sailors' choice, received the Golden Anchor Award in 2020, the Golden Smile award for staff kindness in 2021, and special recognition for best amenities in 2022. The marina is a Blue Flag holder.
The marina provides 440 wet berths across nine jetties, with capacity for mega-yachts up to 50 metres in length. Maximum depth is 6 metres. An additional 70 dry berths are available. The marina is equipped with devices for discharging fecal and oily waters. Facilities include renovated sanitary buildings behind the restaurant, a fuel station located outside the harbour in front of the breakwater, a supermarket with a comprehensive range of provisions, a restaurant, a cafe, laundry, crane, travel lift, free Wi-Fi, Tesla charging stations, fitness centre, sauna, beauty salon, and a nautical equipment store. Parking is available in the northern and southern parts of the harbour premises.
The marina is open all year round. Speed limits apply: 5 knots from Cape Kovacine to the marina, and 2 knots within the marina basin. The town of Cres offers additional supermarkets, bakeries, butcher shops, a daily fruit and vegetable market, restaurants, konobas, and cafe-bars. The historic centre features museums, galleries, and various sports and leisure activities.
How to get there
Approach to Cres harbour is through a 400-metre-wide channel. Landmarks are the lighthouses on Cape Kovacine (Fl (2) R 6s 9m 8M) at position 44°57.6' N 14°23.7' E and Cape Krizice (Fl G 3s 9m 4M). After entering the channel between these two lighthouses, the Cape Melin lighthouse (Fl R 3s 6m 3M) becomes visible.
An underwater rock lies in front of Cape Melin; maintain a distance of at least 50 metres from the cape. The entrance to ACI Marina Cres is marked by harbour lights: a red light on the breakwater head (Fl (2) R 5s 7m 3M) and a green light on Martinski Islet (Fl (2) G 5s 7m 3M). The approach is possible at any time of day as light signals illuminate the bay and marina.
Contact the marina on VHF channel 17. Maximum speed from Cape Kovacine to the marina is 5 knots; within the marina the limit is 2 knots. Official navigational charts recommended include HHI editions 101, 300-31, INT3410, 100-16, 100-18, 50-3, and Plan 20.
The nearest airports are Mali Losinj, Rijeka, Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, and Ljubljana. Road access is via motorways A6, A7, E65, E71, and E751. The marina is a few minutes' walk from Cres town centre.
The Harbour Master's Office Rijeka, Cres branch, monitors VHF channels 10 and 16 and can be reached at +385 51 571 111.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths does ACI Marina Cres have?
ACI Marina Cres has 440 wet berths and an additional 70 dry berths.
What is the maximum depth at ACI Marina Cres?
The maximum depth at ACI Marina Cres is 6 metres.
Is ACI Marina Cres open all year?
Yes, ACI Marina Cres is open all year round.
What VHF channel does ACI Marina Cres monitor?
ACI Marina Cres monitors VHF channel 17.
Does ACI Marina Cres have fuel available?
Yes, ACI Marina Cres has a fuel station located outside the harbour, in front of the breakwater.
What is the maximum length of vessel that can berth at ACI Marina Cres?
ACI Marina Cres can accommodate mega-yachts up to 50 metres in length.
What facilities are available at ACI Marina Cres?
ACI Marina Cres offers fuel, water, power, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, repair services, crane, travel lift, provisions, restaurant, and a chandlery. Additional facilities include parking, fitness centre, sauna, beauty salon, and Tesla charging stations.
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