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Mooring Waitlists: How to Register at Key Balearic Marinas

Practical information on joining the waiting lists at the most sought-after marinas in Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca — including contact details, registration fees, and what to expect.

Updated 15 May 2026·6 min read

In short

Getting a permanent berth in a Balearic marina requires patience and early action. This guide lists the main marinas with waiting lists, their registration process, typical fees, and realistic wait time expectations. Register at as many as are relevant to your boat — there is no penalty for holding multiple positions simultaneously.

Before you register

A few practical points apply across all marina waiting lists:

  • You do not need to own a boat to join a waiting list. Register based on the size of the boat you intend to buy or already have.
  • Be precise about boat length: berths are allocated by length overall (LOA). If your boat is 11.8m, register for a 12m berth, not a 10m berth — you will not fit.
  • Some marinas ask for boat registration documents: if you already own the boat, have these ready. Otherwise, a statement of intended use is usually accepted.
  • NIE required: as a non-resident boat owner in Spain, your NIE number is required in all dealings with Spanish port authorities.
  • Annual renewal: treat it like an appointment in your calendar. Most marina lists require annual written confirmation of continued interest, or you lose your place.

Mallorca — principal marinas

Puerto Portals

One of the most prestigious marinas on the island, located in the southwest. Highly sought-after — turnover is minimal.

  • Waitlist status: open but restricted; confirm directly with the marina office
  • Typical wait: 8–12+ years for 10–15m berths
  • Registration fee: approximately €300–500
  • Contact: marina reception directly at the puerto

Puerto Portals berth rights on the secondary market

Because the official waitlist wait is so long, most owners who want a Puerto Portals berth in a reasonable timeframe look to the secondary market. Specialist maritime property agents in Palma (and some of the superyacht brokers) handle these transactions.

Club de Mar Palma

Large marina on Palma's western waterfront, with facilities for vessels up to 50m+. The Club de Mar is one of the few marinas with a genuinely open public waiting list.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 10–15 years for 10–12m berths; shorter for larger berths
  • Registration fee: low to moderate — confirm on registration
  • Contact: clubdemar.com
  • Notes: one of the most practical lists to join given its open status. Go to the marina office, fill in the waiting list form, and pay the registration fee. Keep your annual renewal confirmation.

Real Club Náutico de Palma

The historic sailing club at the eastern end of Palma's waterfront. Excellent facilities and a distinguished sailing programme.

  • Waitlist status: effectively closed to new external members; membership requires sponsorship by two existing members
  • Notes: if you don't have existing connections within the club, this is not a realistic route for most new arrivals. The club's sailing programme and social calendar make membership very desirable beyond the berth itself.
  • Contact: rcnp.es

Marina Port de Mallorca

Located in the Palma waterfront area near the city centre. More utilitarian than Puerto Portals but increasingly popular.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 3–6 years
  • Registration fee: ask at the marina office
  • Contact: inquire through the Balearic Ports authority: portsib.es

Port d'Andratx

One of Mallorca's most scenic locations, in the southwest. Small but high-quality marina with a loyal waitlist.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 6–9 years
  • Registration fee: approximately €400–600
  • Notes: the location is exceptional for sailing southwest Mallorca and exploring the Dragonera island. The waitlist is worth joining even if it seems distant — time passes.
  • Contact: through Ports de les Illes Balears: portsib.es

Club Náutico de Palma (S'Arenal)

Located at the southern end of the bay of Palma, near the airport. More affordable than central Palma marinas and with a functional, community feel.

Club Náutico Port de Pollença

In the north of Mallorca, on the beautiful bay of Pollença. Popular with the sailing community and with owners based in the north of the island.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 4–6 years
  • Registration fee: €150–300
  • Contact: cnpp.es

Club Náutico Alcudia

On the north coast, near the large bay of Alcudia. Somewhat more accessible than the southwest marinas, with moderate waiting times.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 2–4 years
  • Contact: through the Club Náutico Alcudia directly

Club Náutico Port de Sóller

On the northwest coast, in Mallorca's most dramatically beautiful natural harbour — a fjord-like bay surrounded by the Serra de Tramuntana. Smaller marina with a loyal membership.

  • Waitlist status: limited; check directly
  • Notes: a niche choice that suits owners based in the Sóller and Deià area
  • Contact: cnps.net

Ibiza

Marina Ibiza

The main marina in Ibiza town, right in the heart of the old city. Extremely popular in summer — one of the most sought-after berths in the western Mediterranean.

  • Waitlist status: open but very competitive
  • Typical wait: 7–12+ years
  • Secondary market: active, with cesión de uso rights trading at significant premiums
  • Contact: marinadeibiza.com

Club Náutico Ibiza

Adjacent to Marina Ibiza, with good facilities and a slightly different membership structure.

  • Contact: through the Club Náutico directly

Santa Eulalia Marina

On the east coast of Ibiza. Quieter than Ibiza town, with a more relaxed atmosphere and somewhat shorter waiting times.

Menorca

Club Marítim Mahón

In the magnificent natural harbour of Mahón — one of the finest deep-water anchorages in the Mediterranean. Mahón is quieter than Mallorca and Ibiza but offers exceptional sailing in Menorca's protected waters.

  • Waitlist status: open
  • Typical wait: 2–4 years
  • Registration fee: moderate
  • Contact: clubmmaritimmao.com

Club Náutico Ciutadella

On the west coast of Menorca, in Ciutadella's picturesque historic harbour.

  • Waitlist status: open; harbour has very limited space
  • Notes: Ciutadella's harbour is narrow and subject to the violent Rissaga wave phenomenon. Berths are prized by those who love the town.
  • Contact: through the local nautical club

Strategy: how to approach the lists

The most effective strategy for a new buyer:

  1. Register at Club de Mar and Marina Port de Mallorca immediately — both have open lists and realistic (if distant) wait times
  2. Register at Port d'Andratx and Pollença — excellent locations with open lists
  3. Register at Alcudia or Mahón — shorter waits; good for getting a berth while waiting for something better
  4. Check the secondary market for cesión de uso rights — if a berth in your preferred marina appears at a price you can consider as a long-term investment, do the maths carefully

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