Marina in North Cyprus

When visiting Karpaz Gate Marina, we could not miss a great opportunity on offer to get out on the water and fully experience the stunning cruising area and coastline of North Cyprus. The marina can organise a Yamaha 7m motorboat, MB Irem, for guests to charter for just €250 and it was absolutely ideal for us and our three-year-old. From beginning to end, the trip was perfect. Upon our arrival, we received a warm welcome from MB Irem’s owner Mehmet and found the boat to be clean and comfortable and fully stocked with drinks, fruit and snacks of our choice. The three-hour trip will live long in our memories. The route took in some of the most picturesque spots on the peninsula, including Karpaz Oasis Beach, Turtle Bay and a small, detached island, named locally as Pigeon Island, towards the East Karpaz area. Sea conditions were fantastic, with crystal-clear water wherever we went. We would like to thank Karpaz Gate Marina and Mehmet, who was extremely helpful and accommodating. We would highly recommend the experience to anyone!

I have kept my 50ft Grand Soleil sailing yacht at Karpaz Gate Marina since September 2020. Due to the difficult travel situation because of the pandemic, we really needed a marina we could trust to look after our yacht as we were unable to visit regularly from our home in Malta. From the beginning, I have been delighted with every aspect of the marina’s exceptional facilities and customer service. We decided to take advantage of the marina’s special Winter Promotion Package, which includes free haul out, hull wash, propeller cleaning and anti-fouling application within the cost of the annual berth. I would recommend this package to any boat owner. The technical team at Karpaz Gate Marina applied the International Micron 300 anti-fouling and completed all the other technical work to our complete satisfaction. The hull polishing left the yacht looking like new, ready for the sailing season.

“I heard about the extensive technical facility, dry dock and 300-ton travel lift at Karpaz Gate Marina, so I decided to sign a six-month contract over the winter months. I wanted to fully prepare my catamaran, Jack, for the new season. The team at Karpaz Gate Marina carried out the engine services to my complete satisfaction. I also needed the hull prepared for a Coppercoat anti-fouling application and was very pleased with the quality of the work again. Finally, I asked for polishing so I could be sure Jack looked at her best, ready to get underway in April. The technical team were skilled, helpful and friendly, with all the work carried out on time, to a high standard and at a cost which was very good value. I would recommend Karpaz Gate Marina as an ideal location for any boat owners considering a range of technical, servicing, maintenance, or pre-season work.”

We first went to Karpaz Gate Marina [KGM] because it was a different destination to the usual Mediterranean marinas. The price was more attractive than other marina packages, with a 12-month contract providing great flexibility at an affordable price. The actual marina and facilities are 6 Star. The berths are safe and well maintained and there is a large travel lift to do out-of-water repairs and anti-foul services. The shower blocks and laundry are very good. Hemingway’s and the bar/restaurant are a lot of fun, especially on Friday night Happy Hours. There is also a delightful bar, dining and infinity pool at the separate Beach Club a short stroll from the moorings. The staff are very friendly and helpful. KGM is good in that there is not a VAT issue and KGM is a haven outside of Schengen. Cyprus is different and interesting to travel. Cyprus (TRNC) is a good safe central location to base ourselves and the boat to do adventure travel.

I arrived at Karpaz Gate Marina after sailing from Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and some of the islands, and Turkey, visiting 35 marinas in total. Then I arrived at a wonderful marina in which all is beautiful, clean and like new, with all the amenities and accessibility. Oykun, the Marina Manager, was attentive, helpful and welcoming, and ready to meet every request in a way I have not come across in any of the other marinas I have visited. After such treatment, I immediately decided that in such a place I wish to stay.

We wintered our motor yacht Christiana in this lovely marina on the quiet and peaceful Karpaz peninsular. We found it to be very pretty and well-appointed, with great facilities, Beach Club and restaurants, and also a large travel lift. The prices are very good and there are some beautiful beaches nearby to visit.  Leaving to cross to the mainland one week we experienced engine failure 15 miles offshore and an oil leak that created a frightening amount of smoke through the boat that initially created the impression of a fire in the engine room.  After calling ‘Mayday’ and drifting for two hours, the North Cyprus coast guard contacted the Karpaz Marina who came out to us in their RIB and managed to tow us slowly but safely back to harbour at 3 knots taking about 5 hours. We arrived back alongside just after midnight.

Modern marina with good facilities, set in the most attractive part of Cyprus. The marina and the surrounding area is a brilliant place, with lots of positives. We have cruised all around the world and Karpaz Gate Marina is one of the nicest marinas we have visited. It has great facilities, and the waters in the surrounding area, even in the marina, are crystal clear. The marina staff are very friendly and helpful. It is close to a selection of restaurants, which are very good value, and interesting archaeological sites.

I had my sailboat in Karpaz Gate Marina for a year, taking advantage of the free offer for the anti-fouling and dry dock stay. I have also had the annual review of the mechanics of the boat carried out. Everything has been very satisfactory, including the attention of the marina staff, and the excellent facilities and services. When I return to Cyprus, it will certainly be at this marina.