D-Marin is expanding its Italian marina network: with the locations Livorno, Punta Faro, Olbia Marina, and Molo Brin, the international marina operator will now connect four attractive water sports regions – from Tuscany through the northern Adriatic to Sardinia. For skippers, the expansion means above all more choice when planning a cruise. The four marinas differ significantly in location, size, and orientation – from a centrally located city harbor to a starting point for longer Mediterranean voyages.
D-Marin is one of the leading premium marina operators in the Mediterranean region. The company now operates 28 marinas in nine countries with more than 14,000 berths. The concept includes modern harbor infrastructure, digital services, and quality standards that are as consistent as possible for motor and sailing yachts.
Marina Livorno: Tuscany and its islands right on the doorstep
With 815 berths, Marina Livorno becomes the new D-Marin base on the Tuscan coast. The harbor is suitable both for a longer stay and as a starting point for cruises to the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Elba, Capraia, and the other islands of the national park lie within the possible cruising area, as do Corsica and the sailing areas further south in the western Mediterranean. A practical advantage is the harbor’s proximity to the city center: restaurants, shopping facilities, supply services, and Livorno’s historic old town are all quickly accessible from the harbor.
Before entering, skippers should note that Livorno is a major commercial and ferry port. Accordingly, ship traffic, traffic separation schemes, port radio, and the instructions of the local port authorities must be followed with particular care.
Punta Faro: starting point for the northern Adriatic, Venice, and Croatia
Marina Punta Faro is located near Lignano Sabbiadoro on the northern Adriatic. It is well suited as a starting point for trips along the Italian Adriatic coast, toward Trieste and Slovenia, as well as for the crossing to Istria and the Croatian islands.
Venice and its lagoon can also be included in cruise planning from here. In doing so, skippers should pay particular attention to draft, fairways, tides, and local navigation rules.
The marina has shipyard and service capacities, making it suitable not only as a stopover but also as a long-term home port. For owners from Germany and Austria in particular, the northern Adriatic is also comparatively quick to reach by land.
Olbia Marina: for large yachts and cruises along the Costa Smeralda
Olbia Marina has 270 berths and, according to D-Marin, can accommodate yachts up to 150 meters in length. There is also a particularly powerful fueling facility on Sardinia’s north coast.
From Olbia, destinations such as the Costa Smeralda, the Maddalena Archipelago, and the Strait of Bonifacio can be reached. Those wishing to continue on to Corsica should take into account the sometimes strong wind and current conditions in the strait.
Thanks to its proximity to Olbia Airport, the location is also well suited for owners and crews who regularly fly in to reach their yacht or wish to organize crew changes.
Molo Brin: a berth in the heart of Olbia
Molo Brin is located directly in Olbia’s historic harbor, offering above all short distances to the city center. Restaurants, shops, and other amenities are in the immediate vicinity.
This location is particularly well suited for skippers looking for a central berth and who want to use the harbor as a starting point for day trips or multi-day cruises along Sardinia’s northeast coast.
Before booking, owners should check which of the two Olbia locations is better suited in terms of yacht size, desired infrastructure, quietness at the berth, and planned length of stay.
Seven free nights for annual berth holders
An additional benefit for holders of an annual berth is the D-Marin program “Happy Berth Days.” Participants can spend up to seven nights without an additional berth fee at other participating D-Marin marinas. Discounted rates are also offered for longer stays.
Marina Olbia is expected to join the program in early 2027. Even so, an early reservation is recommended before setting off, as availability depends on berth size, season, and the occupancy of the respective marina.
“Italy offers owners an extraordinary cruising area to discover. Our marinas are designed to let them experience this diversity comfortably and without complications,” says Matthias Gehring, Chief Commercial Officer of D-Marin.
The expanded Italian network will also be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Salone Nautico di Genova.
D-Marin information and berth inquiries: d-marin.com, info@d-marin.com.
SeaHelp service in Italy: these bases can be reached
SeaHelp currently operates its own rescue boats primarily in the northern Adriatic and on Lake Garda. For the four D-Marin locations mentioned, this means: Punta Faro lies directly within SeaHelp’s Lignano operating area. For Livorno and the two locations in Olbia, SeaHelp currently has no local rescue bases of its own.
SeaHelp base Lignano
- Location: Marina Punta Faro
- Operating area: Limited to Italian territorial waters (12 nautical miles)
Inland waters up to 3 nautical miles inland
This base is specially equipped for shallow lagoon and coastal waters. Typical call-outs include towing assistance in the event of engine failure, jump-starts, fuel supply, delivery of spare parts, help with lines caught in the propeller, and towing free after light grounding.
SeaHelp base Monfalcone
- Location: Monfalcone
- Operating area: Italian Adriatic, from PORTO DI S.MARGHERITA (12° 52′ E) to Trieste
This base primarily supports skippers in the sea area between the Italian-Slovenian border, Trieste, Grado, and the adjoining coastal stretches. The specific assistance available depends on weather, distance, boat type, and the situation at hand.
SeaHelp base Lake Garda
- Location: Lungolago Vittorio Olcese, 16/18, 25010 Campione BS, Italy
- Operating area: Lake Garda
This base has a specially equipped rescue boat. Possible assistance includes towing help, initial technical assistance, jump-starts, fuel service, and support with minor incidents.
24H EMERGENCY NUMBER EUROPE: 0043 50 43 112
In an emergency, SeaHelp’s rescue boats can be called using the convenient SeaHelp app, or via the free emergency number for Europe 0043 50 43 112 (or via the alternative emergency number for Europe 00385 919 112 112.
The fastest way to request help is via the SeaHelp app. This transmits the boat’s current GPS coordinates to the operations center. In addition, skippers should have ready the boat’s name, boat type, type of damage, number of people on board, and any possible hazards from wind, waves, or proximity to the coast.
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