Ocean Marina Jomtien is Southeast Asia's largest marina — and the gateway to yachting in the Gulf of Thailand. With 455 wet berths, 100 trailer boat berths, and hardstand capacity for 30 boats, the marina accommodates everything from compact day-sailors up to luxury 75-metre superyachts. Located on Sukhumvit Road at Na Jomtien, 15 minutes south of central Pattaya, the marina has expanded from 200 berths in 2011 to its current scale, claiming the regional top-spot title and winning the "Best Marina Berth Facilities in Thailand" award at the Robb Report Thailand Best of the Best Yachting Awards.
For the directory, Ocean Marina earns its place because it's the infrastructure backbone of Pattaya's yachting and sailing scene. Without Ocean Marina, the Top of the Gulf Regatta wouldn't run; SailBreeze wouldn't have its training base; yacht charters out of the Gulf of Thailand would be far harder to book; and Pattaya's claim to be a regional sailing hub would collapse.
What's there
| Facility | Capacity / Detail |
|---|---|
| Wet berths | 455 — fully equipped, double-protection wave breaker |
| Trailer boat berths | 100 |
| Hardstand | 30-boat capacity for boatyard / dry storage |
| Maximum yacht size | 75 metres |
| Power & water | All berths fully connected |
| Fuel dock | On-site |
| Travel-lift / boat hoist | Yes — for hardstand transfers |
| Boatyard services | Repair, maintenance, antifouling, refits |
| Customs / immigration | International yacht clearance facilities |
| Marina office | Berthing, billing, support |
| Restaurants + cafés | On-site dining for boat owners and visitors |
| Yacht brokerage | Sales, charters, third-party agents |
The double-protection wave breaker is structurally significant — it's why even superyachts choose Ocean Marina over open-water anchoring. Gulf of Thailand storms can be sudden; the wave breaker creates genuinely safe harbour.
Position in regional yachting
Ocean Marina's regional context:
| Marina | Country | Berths |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Marina Jomtien (this venue) | Thailand | 455 wet + 100 trailer + 30 hardstand — largest in SE Asia |
| Phuket Boat Lagoon | Thailand (Phuket) | ~200 |
| Royal Phuket Marina | Thailand (Phuket) | ~190 |
| One°15 Marina Singapore | Singapore | ~270 |
| Marina at Keppel Bay | Singapore | ~168 |
| Sutera Harbour Marina | Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu) | ~104 |
By raw capacity, Ocean Marina dominates. Some marinas claim larger numbers including dry storage; Ocean Marina's wet-berth count alone is regional top.
Sport-related activity hosting
Ocean Marina hosts:
Top of the Gulf Regatta — Asia's premier annual sailing regatta, drawing 80–100 boats and 500+ sailors each year, run jointly with Royal Varuna Yacht Club and other partners. Multiple classes (keelboats, multihulls, dinghies). Held typically end-April / start-May. Significant economic and cultural anchor for Thai sailing.
Charter fleets — bareboat and crewed yacht charters depart Ocean Marina regularly. Destinations include Koh Samet, Koh Chang, the entire Gulf of Thailand cruising ground, plus Andaman crossings via the southern route.
SailBreeze Sailing School — based at Ocean Marina (covered separately as its own venue page). RYA + ITC certifications, 20+ years operating, the most experienced sailing school in Thailand.
Yacht broker network — multiple international brokers operate from the marina, handling new and used boat sales, charter management, and crew placement.
Powerboat events + cruises — periodic poker runs, cruise rallies, and powerboating events run from the marina.
How non-yacht-owners use the marina
The marina isn't only for boat owners. Non-yacht visitors can:
- Watch Top of the Gulf Regatta — the racing is publicly accessible from the marina and Royal Varuna; spectator-friendly
- Take SailBreeze sailing courses — RYA/ITC certifications open to public
- Book a charter — bareboat (with appropriate licenses) or crewed half-day, day, or multi-day cruises
- Dine on-site — marina restaurants and cafés are open to walk-in customers
- Walk the marina — public access to the harbour walkway; great for sunset photography
- Yacht shopping — for serious buyers, the brokerages welcome inquiries
Pros
- Largest marina in Southeast Asia — 455 wet berths
- Accommodates 75m superyachts — rare in the region
- Award-winning facilities — Robb Report Best Marina Berth Facilities in Thailand
- Top of the Gulf Regatta host — Asia's premier annual sailing event
- SailBreeze training base — RYA-certified sailing school on-site
- Yacht charter hub — easiest place in Thailand to charter a boat for the Gulf
- 15 min south of Pattaya — accessible, not remote
- Storm-safe with double wave breaker
- Customs / immigration for international yacht clearance
- Public access for non-boat visitors (walking, dining, regatta spectating)
Cons
- Berth pricing reflects premium position (฿฿฿฿)
- Membership not required but boat owners face waitlist for the most desirable berths
- Na Jomtien location — 15 min from central Pattaya by Bolt
- Not a substitute for sailing experience — you still need crew/training to actually go sailing
- Storm-season anchorage demand can outpace supply in peak typhoon weeks
- Local dining more limited than central Pattaya — fewer F&B options on the marina-adjacent strip
Best for
- Yacht owners cruising the Gulf of Thailand
- International yachties needing storm-safe berth + customs
- Charter customers wanting bareboat or crewed Gulf cruises
- Sailing students enrolling at SailBreeze
- Top of the Gulf Regatta participants and spectators
- Yacht buyers / brokers
- Marine industry professionals (refits, maintenance, surveying)
- Photographers — sunset marina light is spectacular
Not best for
- Casual day-tripper tourists wanting one-stop watersports (try Jomtien Beach instead)
- Bareboat charter customers without ICC/IYT licensing (need crewed option)
- Budget travellers without yacht-related interest
Quick reference card
- Category
- Marina + yacht charter + sailing infrastructure
- Address
- Ocean Marina Yacht Club, 274/1-3 Sukhumvit Rd, Na Jomtien, Sattahip 20250
- Berth capacity
- 455 wet + 100 trailer + 30 hardstand
- Max yacht size
- 75 m
- Hours
- 24/7 marina access; office daytime
- Award
- "Best Marina Berth Facilities in Thailand" (Robb Report)
- Major event
- Top of the Gulf Regatta (annual)
- On-site
- SailBreeze school, multiple brokers, restaurants, fuel dock
- Public access
- Yes — for visitors, dining, regatta spectating
- From central Pattaya
- ~15 min south by Bolt
- Best for
- Yacht owners, charter customers, sailing students, regatta attendees
How to visit
For yacht owners: contact the marina office via oceanmarinajomtien.com for berth availability, pricing, and reservations.
For sailing students: book directly with SailBreeze (the on-site sailing school) for RYA/ITC certification courses.
For charter customers: most charter operators have websites; the marina has a directory of approved charter brokers.
For regatta spectators: check Top of the Gulf Regatta dates (typically end-April / start-May) and arrive at Ocean Marina or Royal Varuna for the racing programme. Spectator access is free at most public-facing events.
For casual non-boat visitors: drive or Bolt to Ocean Marina for sunset walks, marina-side dining, and harbour photography. The walk along the berth pontoons is one of Pattaya's least-visited but most-rewarding sunset experiences — the contrast between yachts at the dock and Gulf-of-Thailand sky is striking.
For travellers planning a Pattaya sailing-focused trip, the canonical itinerary stacks Royal Varuna Yacht Club (Pratamnak — prestige club), Ocean Marina Jomtien (Na Jomtien — infrastructure + charter), SailBreeze (Ocean Marina — training), and Clubloongchat (Na Jomtien Beach — kite/wing/wind/SUP) into a four-anchor sailing ecosystem covering every level from absolute beginner to international yachtsman.