d'Albora Pier 35 Marina

About d'Albora Pier 35 Marina

d'Albora Pier 35 sits on the lower Yarra River in Port Melbourne, close to the West Gate Bridge and within practical reach of the CBD. The marina combines 77 wet berths for vessels up to approximately 38 metres with 304 undercover dry-stack spaces. What stands out to us is the contrast between compact wet-marina scale and major dry-storage capacity, backed by fuel, a working yard and a city-side location.

Casual and long-term wet berthing are complemented by protected dry stack for suitable powerboats. Showers, bathrooms, a guest lounge and onsite parking support members and visitors, while boat-ramp access helps trailer crews under current procedures. Dry-stack acceptance depends on length, beam, height, weight and hull form, and launch arrangements should be understood before signing. The facility is about convenience, but it still relies on accurate handling information.

The full-service boatyard offers hardstand and access to marine tenants handling haul-outs, mechanical servicing, antifouling, repairs, detailing and shipwright work. Fuel is available 24 hours, with dock staff assisting seven days a week during operating hours. Yacht-brokerage support is available through the network. Pier 35 Bar and Grill adds relaxed waterfront dining, making it easy to meet crew or finish a day on the bay without leaving the precinct.

The lower Yarra provides a direct route into Port Phillip Bay, opening trips towards Williamstown, St Kilda and destinations around the wider bay. It is also a commercial port environment. Skippers must stay alert to shipping, port directions, restricted areas, current notices and sometimes brisk river traffic. Weather on Port Phillip can change rapidly, so the convenience of a waiting berth should never override a conservative return plan.

Our take is that Pier 35 works especially well for Melbourne owners who want storage, servicing and city access tied together. The dry stack protects smaller powerboats, while wet berths and the boatyard serve larger or more complex craft. Confirm handling limits, berth utilities, parking and river procedures before arrival. For owners prepared to navigate an active port, Pier 35 offers a remarkably complete base close to central Melbourne. The result is useful for both spontaneous day trips and carefully planned maintenance periods.

Services

Pier 35 Marina provides 77 wet berths for vessels up to approximately 38 metres and 304 undercover dry-stack spaces for suitable powerboats. Casual and longer-term options depend on dimensions and availability. Showers, bathrooms, a guest lounge, onsite parking and boat-ramp access support customers, while dry-stack launch and retrieval operate under the marina's current scheduling and handling rules.

The full-service boatyard includes hardstand and marine specialists for haul-outs, mechanical servicing, antifouling, detailing, repairs and shipwright work. Fuel is available 24 hours, with dock assistance during staffed hours seven days a week. Pier 35 Bar and Grill provides waterfront dining, and yacht-brokerage services are available through d'Albora's network.

Supply length, beam, draft, air height, displacement and power requirements before booking. Dry-stack customers should confirm forklift limits, launch notice and weather cancellations. Yard work needs a written scope covering haul-out, hardstand, labour, materials and contractors. Check parking and ramp conditions, and follow current Port of Melbourne notices and commercial-traffic requirements when navigating the lower Yarra. Larger yachts should also verify turning room, depth and any timing restrictions associated with port traffic before committing to an arrival window.

Ideal for

Melbourne yacht and powerboat owners seeking wet berthing, high-capacity undercover dry stack, fuel and boatyard support close to the CBD and Port Phillip Bay.

What we love

• Undercover dry-stack storage for 304 suitable powerboats.
• Wet berths serving larger vessels up to approximately 38 metres.
• Twenty-four-hour fuel and a full-service working boatyard.
• Guest amenities, parking and waterfront dining onsite.
• A lower-Yarra position connecting the city with Port Phillip Bay.

To keep in mind

The approach passes through an active commercial-port environment. Confirm dry-stack handling limits and launch scheduling in detail. Monitor shipping, port notices and Port Phillip weather before every movement.