Marinas in Montenegro

The 2026 guide to berths, prices, duty-free fuel and yacht tax for property buyers on the Adriatic coast.

At a Glance: Marinas in Montenegro

The Three Superyacht Marinas in Montenegro

Porto Montenegro (Tivat)

The flagship superyacht marina on the coast and the largest of its tier in the central Adriatic. Around 460 berths take yachts from 12 m to 250 m LOA, with about 145 berths sized for 25 m+ vessels. A phased expansion to 850 berths is planned.

Facilities include duty-free fuel up to 1,000 l/min, high-capacity power, fibre on every berth, on-site customs, a 24/7 manned dock and a haul-out yard. Awarded Superyacht Marina of the Year in 2015 and the only Montenegrin marina that regularly hosts 70 m+ vessels.

It anchors a residential and lifestyle village (Regent hotel, Naval Heritage Museum, retail, ~700 apartments) - which is why it is the primary draw for foreign property buyers.

→ Porto Montenegro property guide

D-Marin Portonovi (Kumbor, Herceg Novi)

At the mouth of the Bay of Kotor on the Kumbor peninsula. 238 berths take yachts up to 70 m inside the basin and up to 120 m on the outer breakwater, with a 5 Gold Anchor accreditation - the highest international rating.

Operated by D-Marin (Doğuş Group), it is an international port of entry with full customs and immigration, duty-free fuel at roughly 45% below standard retail diesel, a helipad and direct access to the Portonovi resort - One&Only Portonovi, branded residences and a Chedi-affiliated marina village. The superyacht anchor for buyers basing in Herceg Novi.

→ Portonovi property guide

Marina Bar

The largest marina in Montenegro by berth count: ~900 wet plus 300 dry. Located at the Port of Bar on the southern coast - well outside the Bay of Kotor - and operating as an international port of entry with customs, immigration, fuel, water, power, 24/7 security and a service yard.

Pricing is the most competitive of the three duty-free stations, which is why it draws more mid-size sail and motor yachts than 50 m+ superyachts. The natural choice for a property buyer in Bar / Sutomore; for a Bay of Kotor buyer, it is a refuelling stop, not a home port.

Full List of Marinas in Montenegro

Yacht Tax in Montenegro: VAT, Corporate Tax and EU Customs Status

EU Customs Status: Why Montenegro Is Different

Montenegro is outside the EU and outside Schengen. For a yacht owner this is the single most consequential fact about keeping a boat here.

In EU waters, non-EU flagged yachts fall under Temporary Admission - 18 months before they must leave or pay 21-22% import VAT. That limit does not apply in Montenegro. A non-EU yacht can stay indefinitely, year after year, subject only to a current vignette and the small sojourn tax.

This is also why duty-free fuel is structurally available: Montenegro is not bound by EU fuel-duty harmonisation.

VAT and Corporate Tax Rates for Yacht Owners

The headline tax stack for a yacht owner based here:

• Standard VAT: 21%.
• Reduced VAT (15%): applies to marina services, accommodation in hotels, tourist resorts and apartments, food and beverage services in hospitality, and selected other services. Introduced 1 January 2025 as part of Montenegro's VAT reform. This is the rate a yacht owner will pay on most marina-related invoices.
• Super-reduced VAT (7%): applies to basic-cost-of-living goods only - food staples, medicines, orthotic and prosthetic devices, books, schoolbooks, public transport. Not applicable to yacht- or marina-related services.
• Duty-free fuel: 0% VAT, 0% excise.
• Corporate income tax: progressive - 9% on profits up to €100,000, 12% on profits from €100,000 to €1.5 million, and 15% on profits above €1.5 million. The 9% band has applied since January 2022's tax reform; for most yacht-charter companies, profits sit below the €100,000 threshold and the effective rate remains 9%.
• Capital gains tax: capital gains realised by companies are taxed as part of corporate profit at the same progressive 9-15% rate. Individual capital gains follow the personal income tax regime - confirm your position with a fiscal advisor.
• Withholding tax on dividends: 15% - relevant if the yacht is held via a Montenegrin company.

Charter VAT depends on flag, route and operator structure - take advisor input rather than relying on a guide. The 9% corporate tax on charter profits is uncontested.

Is There an Annual Property Tax on Yachts in Montenegro?

No. Unlike many EU jurisdictions, Montenegro levies no annual yacht property tax. Berthing fees and the small vignette are the recurring costs.

Duty-Free Fuel for Yachts in Montenegro

In 2025 the government reinstated duty-free fuel for both private and charter yachts and removed the 72-hour minimum stay requirement. The change is in effect for the 2026 season.

The price advantage is around 45% below standard retail diesel. For a 30 m motor yacht with a 10,000 l tank, that is a five-figure saving on a single fill-up.

Where You Can Refuel Duty-Free

Three marinas only:

• Porto Montenegro (Tivat) - flow rates up to 1,000 l/min.
• D-Marin Portonovi (Kumbor, Herceg Novi).
• Marina Bar (Port of Bar).

No other Montenegrin marina is licensed for duty-free yacht fuel for the 2026 season.

How the Duty-Free Fuel Process Works

All duty-free transactions go through a registered local yacht agent - the marina will not sell directly to a captain off the dock. Bunkering must be booked at least 24 hours ahead, and the agent handles customs paperwork dockside at refuelling. With the 72-hour minimum stay rule removed in 2025, a yacht can arrive, refuel and depart the same day.

Vignette and Sojourn Tax for Yachts in Montenegro

Every yacht in Montenegrin waters must hold a vignette, bought from the Harbour Master's Office on arrival. Validity ranges from one day to one year, priced by LOA:

The sojourn (tourist) tax is paid alongside the vignette as a flat amount based on length and stay (€5-€150). The vignette covers all crew on board for its validity, and both are settled in the same office during clearance-in.

How Much Does a Berth Cost in Montenegro? (2026 Prices)

None of the four superyacht-tier marinas - Porto Montenegro, Portonovi, Lazure, Luštica Bay - publish a full 2026 tariff sheet online. Pricing runs on long-term contracts and direct quotes. The ranges below combine the most recent published lists, broker listings and 2025 reference data; treat as indicative and request a binding quote from the marina.

Reading the numbers: annual contracts at superyacht marinas are quoted per metre of LOA per year; transit is per square metre of yacht footprint (length × beam). Premium pontoons cost more than fingers further from the village. Catamarans pay a 50-75% surcharge on most rates. Long-term leases (5, 10, 20+ years) at Porto Montenegro trade on the secondary market and start in the low six figures for a 12 m berth.

Marinas in Montenegro vs Croatia: A Cost Comparison for 2026

Headline differences for 2026:

• Customs status: Montenegro non-EU, Croatia EU. Non-EU flagged yachts can stay in Montenegro indefinitely; in Croatia the 18-month TA limit applies.
• VAT on services: Montenegro applies a 15% reduced rate to marina services (since the January 2025 VAT reform), 21% standard otherwise. Croatia applies its 25% standard rate to many yacht services and 13% to charter accommodation. Montenegro's reduced rate remains lower than Croatia's standard at every threshold.
• Charter VAT: Croatia's regime is governed by EU rules and is structurally higher.
• Fuel: Duty-free yacht diesel at three Montenegrin marinas; Croatia generally taxes yacht fuel at standard rates.
• Corporate tax: Montenegro is progressive 9-15% (9% up to €100,000 of profit, 12% to €1.5M, 15% above); Croatia is 18% (10% for SMEs under a turnover threshold). Montenegro's top rate sits below Croatia's headline rate at every threshold.
• Berth supply: Croatia has substantially more total capacity, so peak-season transit availability is more reliable. Montenegro has fewer, premium-tier marinas with deeper waiting lists.

For a yacht based on the central Adriatic and used intensively in July-August, Montenegro is materially cheaper to hold the asset in. For someone hopping between many marinas in a single season, Croatia's denser network has practical advantages.

Which Marina Is Best for Property Buyers?

If a yacht is part of why you are buying property here - or if you intend to lease the berth out while you are not on the coast - distance from a duty-free fuel dock and customs clearance point is the single most useful filter.

• Tivat (Porto Montenegro): apartment within walking distance of the largest superyacht marina on the coast, duty-free fuel, customs and a full lifestyle village. The default first choice for a yacht-led buyer. See Where to Buy Property in Montenegro. See the Porto Montenegro property guide for the buying detail.
• Kumbor / Herceg Novi (Portonovi): the second yacht-led location. Smaller community, higher-end branded residences, easier access to the open Adriatic from the mouth of the bay.
• Luštica Bay: beautiful resort marina but geographically separated from the main bay infrastructure, with a 45 m LOA ceiling.
• Bar: Marina Bar is the cheapest home port and a credible base for a mid-size yacht, but a different lifestyle from the Bay of Kotor and rarely a first choice for foreign buyers.
• Kotor: scenic and historic inside the UNESCO bay, but no fuel dock - fuel runs go to Tivat or Portonovi.

For a property-first buyer with a casual interest in yachting this still matters: Porto Montenegro and Portonovi anchor more rental demand than other coastal locations precisely because they are where international yacht owners want to be. The marina decision should come before the apartment decision.

If you don't yet own a yacht and want to test the coast from the water before deciding which marina anchors your apartment search, chartering for a week is the most useful preview - Montenegro Charter operates locally.

For the full ownership, tax and residency framework, see Buying Property in Montenegro. If you are weighing Belgrade as an alternative or complement, see Buying Property in Belgrade.

Conclusion

Montenegro's marina infrastructure is small but unusually well-positioned. Eight functional marinas, three of them duty-free, one (Porto Montenegro) holding a max LOA most Mediterranean superyacht hubs cannot match - and a tax framework (progressive 9-15% corporate, 15% reduced VAT on marina services versus 21% standard, no annual yacht property tax, indefinite stay for non-EU yachts) that is quietly more competitive than any major EU alternative.

For a foreign property buyer evaluating the Adriatic coast in 2026, the choice of marina shapes the choice of apartment more than the other way around. Tivat and Kumbor are the strongest yacht-led locations; Luštica Bay is the resort alternative; Bar is the cheapest home port; Kotor is the scenic call without a fuel dock.

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© 2026 Ana Pajkovic. All rights reserved. Prices, berth counts and tax rules are indicative and subject to change. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or fiscal advice.