Marina· La Cruz de Huanacaxtle· Mexico

Marina Riviera Nayarit (La Cruz)

20° 44.9′ N · 105° 22.5′ W

The big modern marina behind a full breakwater in the fishing village of La Cruz, the 'funky cruiser heaven' of Banderas Bay. Cruisers base here for its shipyard, fish market, Sunday market and live music, and the jump-off seminars for the South Pacific.

Practical

Coordinate is the marina entrance per Noonsite (20 44.92'N, 105 22.50'W). 351 slips from 31 to 400 ft on 17 docks (14 for rent). Call the harbormaster on VHF 16 on arrival; harbormaster@marinarivieranayarit.com, tel +52 329 295 5526 ext 102; reception ext 104, info@marinarivieranayarit.com; address Marlin No. 39. Easy entry between the breakwaters; well-marked channel. Winter rates November 2025 to May 2026 (USD per ft per day, plus 16% tax): 31 to 51 ft $1.10 daily, $1.02 on a weekly basis, $0.96 on a monthly basis; 57 to 71 ft $1.53 / $1.36 / $1.28; 91 to 400 ft $2.29 / $1.98 / $1.73. Summer June to October 2026: 31 to 51 ft $0.59 / $0.57 / $0.54. Charged on slip size or boat length, whichever is greater; catamarans and trimarans by quote. Water $3.50 per cubic metre, electricity $0.30 per kWh (plus tax); 110/220/440 V, 30/50/100 A. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Fuel dock (gasoline and marine diesel), pump-out, launch ramp, 150-ton Travelift, 24-hour security with CCTV, seafood market on site. Laundry pickup and Wednesday propane refills (announced on the VHF 22 net).

Best for

Full-service cruiser marina and hurricane-season storage base