
Portonovi marina, a symbol of quality and top service on the Adriatic coast, will soon be able to accommodate luxury passenger ships up to 140 meters in length and with a capacity of up to 200 passengers. This significant novelty will additionally position Herceg Novi as a prestigious destination on the tourist map.
"Portonovi is an indispensable part of the local community and at the resort we continuously strive to contribute to the development, improvement and promotion of the offer of both the resort and Herceg Novi. The decision of the competent board that Portonovi (Gat 1) can meet the requirements as a commercial marina intended for passenger traffic is a confirmation of our commitment to make this one of the most prestigious and desirable destinations to visit. Expanding the offer of our Portonovi marina opens numerous opportunities, both for tourism and for establishing new business relationships, development, but also promotion of ideas, as well as valorization of this area. I believe that in 2025, with this great news, as well as numerous other activities of Portonovi resort, we will successfully continue to position Herceg Novi on the world map and attract more guests to this part of Boka," said Rashad Aliyev, executive director of Portonovi.
In the coming period, Portonovi marina will work on harmonizing with the ISPS international code of safety standards, which will further improve its status as a top destination.
"We are pleased with the continuous development of Portonovi and the multi-year cooperation that we have. Portonovi marina has been attracting a lot of attention since its opening, and the new possibility of accepting luxury passenger ships allows guests of Herceg Novi and Portonovi to arrive more easily. Passengers of these high-class sea hotels will be able to enjoy both the facilities of the resort and the exploration of the natural beauties of Vrbanj and Orjen, visit the old town of Herceg Novi, the island of Mamula, the Blue Cave and other numerous attractions. For the municipality itself, this is of great importance in the future, not only in positioning it as a destination, but it will also have multiple economic effects," said Stevan Katić, president of Herceg Novi municipality.
"Portonovi marina has 238 berths and until now could accommodate yachts and superyachts up to 120 meters. The year behind us has been very successful and we have recorded high occupancy throughout the year, and growth trends are expected in the next year as well, with the big change we are introducing by introducing the reception of luxury ships up to 140 m in length. Portonovi marina is the venue for regional and international regattas, and from 2022 it holds the "5 Gold Anchor" accreditation, which ranks it among the world's best marinas. We are particularly proud of the great recognition that Portonovi Marina received earlier this year, when it won the award for the best international marina in 2024, which The Yacht Harbor Association (TYHA) awards to marinas that meet the highest professional, operational and environmental standards, in terms of infrastructure and services they provide to users", reminded Novica Radojičić, manager of Portonovi marina.
The expansion of Portonovi Marina's offer is another confirmation of Portonovi commitment to providing a superior experience to its guests, as well as a contribution to the improvement of the local community and the promotion of Herceg Novi on the global tourist scene.
Find more information about Portonovi marina on the Portonovi website.