Shelter Bay Marina: A Great Location, Marina & Community
Shelter Bay Marina: A Great Location, Marina & Community
Situated at the Western Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal, only 50 minutes away from Panama City, Shelter Bay Marina provides excellent protection and full-service amenities for vessels, including superyachts up to 320-foot LOA and deep draft vessels. The marina boasts a pristine natural setting amidst lush jungle surroundings and ensures peace of mind for superyacht owners and charter guests, with controlled access through a manned gate and 24/7 security.
Shelter Bay Marina
The opening of the 'Atlantic' bridge has greatly enhanced accessibility to Shelter Bay Marina from land. To meet increased demand, Shelter Bay Marina has upgraded amenities, buildings, and grounds to accommodate both land-based visitors and marina guests.
Marina facilities feature:
- Power options ranging from 120/240 to 480 volts
- Potable water
- Pump-out service
- Fuel bunkering
- Provisioning
- Well-stocked chandlery
- Sail loft
The adjacent boatyard offers comprehensive technical and engineering services, supported by a 100-ton Travelift.
Shelter Bay Marina
Beyond marine amenities, the Marina Hotel offers a unique and comfortable retreat, perfect for experiencing the historical and natural beauty of Colon. Guests can request transportation to Colon or Panama City. The Dock Restaurant is highly recommended, offering a Caribbean-inspired menu with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Additionally, a recent enhancement to the marina includes a newly-renovated swimming pool.
Shelter Bay Marina - Newly Renovated Swimming Pool
For boats transiting the Panama Canal, Shelter Bay Marina provides a rental service for lines, fenders, and other equipment, allowing vessels to rent and return items at marinas on the Pacific side of the canal. Advance contact is advised for this service.
Acknowledging that there's more to life than just being on the boat, Shelter Bay Marina encourages visitors to come ashore and explore all that Panama has to offer.
