Vessels arriving in the territorial waters of Slovenia from abroad may land only at the docks of the international border crossings in Koper, Piran and in Izola (seasonal border crossing). Upon mooring the vessel, the vessel, its crew, and the passengers must be registered with the border authorities. The following documents are needed for the procedure: the original documents for the vessel (proof of ownership of the vessel or authorization for its use), the captain's certificate of qualification to operate the vessel and identity documents of people on the vessel.
 
Visitors with permanent residence abroad may temporarily import a private vessel which is registered abroad exempt from paying customs duties. In the event that the yacht certificate is not valid they may apply for an examination at the Koper Harbourmaster. When the vessel which is taken by land  enters the teriritorial waters of Slovenia it must be registered with the Maritime Administration of the Republic of Slovenia or with the Customs Office. 

The Piran bay attracts lovers of sailing. Rental of sailing boats is available at the coast, you will need a document regarding your qualifications to operate it or you can hire an experienced conductor together with a sailing boat. There are sailing schools and trips by sailing boats available. Many Slovene lovers of the sea obtained their first sailing experience on lakes – there are clubs organizing  courses for boat conductors, navigator courses and sailing schools far from the sea shore as well.

The Piran bay is a friendly starting point for excursions across the Adriatic. On the Slovene coast of the Adriatic there are modern marinas in Portorož, Koper and Izola (in Izola there is also a special Yacht Center for technical services) available to the nautical tourist – they all received the Blue Flag European sign for ecology. All marinas provide fuel supply, and the fuel stations are also at public piers in Piran and Izola. All through the year two marine border crossings are open in Koper and Piran, and from May to October the border crossing in Izola.
 
Marina Portorož
Portorož is Slovenia’s largest marina. Access to the marina is through a 3.5 meter deep and 22 metre wide channel. There are 650 moorings for yachts and other tourist vessels, 300 docking slips on shore, 100 spaces for boats in indoor hangers. It can accommodate vessels up to 24 metres in length with drafts up to 3.5 metres. The marina’s technical services include all types of repair and maintainance of vessels, engines, electronic equipment, masts and sails. Launching and rising of vessels is done with three mobile lifts with capacities of  20, 30 and 50 tonnes and two fixed lifts with 5 and 7.5 tonne capacities.
At the marina there are stores of food supplies, nautical and sports equipment, two restaurants, a beauty parlour, sports facilities for tennis and golf.
Marina Portorož
Cesta solinarjev 8
6320 Portorož
tel.: ++386 5 676 11 00
fax: ++386 5 676 12 10
e-mail:
 
Marina Izola
Approaching Marina Izola from the sea, the right basin has eight docks for larger vessels and the left has four docks for smaller boats. Altogether, there are 650 offshore moorings available for boats from 8 to 30 meters long with drafts up to 4.5 meters, and  50 docking slips on shore. All docks are equipped with water and electricity. The marina offers maintainace and repairs of the vessels, engines and electronic equipment as well as the installation and repair of hydraulic equipment and the repair and fabrication of tarpaulins, awnings, etc.
A 50-ton mobile lift, a trailer for vessels up to five tonnes, and a crane for masts are all available.
The marina also offers a fuel station, laundry, marine supplies shop and parking spaces for 600 cars.
Marina Izola
Porting d.o.o.
Tomažičeva 10
6310 Izola
tel.: ++386 5 640 02 50
fax: ++386 5 641 83 46
e-mail:

Marina Koper
Marina Koper is located immediately beside the picturesque old town core. There are 70 offshore moorings (for boats up to 15 meters long , maximum draft of 3.5 metres) and 30 docking places for boats at the docks. At your disposal are connections for water, electricity, and a number of technical services – repairs and mantainance of vessels, engines, etc – a 50 tonnes mobile-lift and 4 tonnes fixed-lift are also available for  launching and the hoisting of vessels..
There is a fuel station in immediate vicinity, containers for the disposal of used oil and  parking places for 50 cars.
Marina Koper
Kopališko nabrežje 5
6000 Koper
tel.: ++386 5 662 61 00
fax: ++386 5 662 61 61
e-mail:

Luka Koper Passenger Terminal
Despite construction work still underway, the passenger terminal at Port Koper is open to tourist cruise ships in the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. Click here to learn more about the ships and their itineraries.

Luka Koper, d.d.
Vojkovo nabrežje 38
6501 Koper
Slovenia
Tel.: ++386 5 66 56 100
Fax: ++386 5 639 5020
 
Catamaran Prince of Venice
From March to October or the beginning the November, the Prince of Venice, a 39-meter catamaran runs between Venice and the Slovene coast.  It cruises at 29 knots per hour and has seating for 303 passengers. It reaches Venice in two hours and passengers can get refreshments in a bar, and shop in a Duty-Free shop.
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Portoroz/Piran - Venice - Portoroz/Piran
Venezia Lines  ... By far the fastest in the Adriatic
Venezia Lines' high speed passenger catamarans are capable of cruising speeds of 40 nautical miles. This means passengers arrive in Piran harbour in 2 hours 15 minutes. Norwegian built, Venezia Lines' vessels are safe, comfortable and reliable. On board facilities include the Venezia Lines Lounge, well stocked bar, duty free and onboard entertainment.
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Hydrofoil Service between Trieste, Piran, Poreč and Rovinj
A high season boat service connecting Trieste, Piran, Poreč and Rovinj, operated by Trieste Lines, a subsidiary of Italian sea carrier Ustica Lines, will be running between 24 April and 21 September. Two hydrofoils will run every day except Mondays; twice a day from Trieste and twice a day in the opposite direction, from Rovinj, stopping at the Piran pier. Tickets can be purchased—upon presentation of a valid photo ID—from the Atlas Express agency in Portorož and the Tourist Information Office in Piran not later than 30 minutes before departure.
Click here to learn more about the timetable and fares.