Arrival by Sea
Approach by the eastern channel of the commercial port, identified by the Feu de Saint-Pol, then call the harbour office on VHF Channel 9 for a visitor berth. Access is possible by day and night and in all weathers. The channel is shared with commercial traffic of the Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque.
Facilities Afloat
Electricity at 220 V / 10 A and drinking water are on the pontoons. There are toilets, a laundry, selective waste sorting, equipment trolleys and free Wi-Fi, with codes from the office. A hoist helps people with reduced mobility on board.
A grey and black water pump-out and a fuel station open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, are on site, along with a free public slipway.
Marine Services
The technical area has a 30-tonne travelift and a dry stack of 40 places for maintenance stops.
Office Hours
15 October to 31 March: Monday to Saturday 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:30. April: Monday to Saturday, to 18:00. 1 May to 14 September: every day 08:00–20:00. 15 September to 14 October: Monday to Saturday, to 18:00.
Ashore
The promenade, restaurants and beach of Malo-les-Bains are a short walk across the Grand Large footbridge. Dunkerque town centre and its railway station, with TGV services, are inland.
Nearby Cruising
Gravelines, Calais and Boulogne are to the west, and Nieuwpoort and Ostend on the Belgian coast to the north-east. Boulogne-sur-Mer Marina puts Dunkerque 42 miles from Boulogne. The Port of Dover marina names Dunkerque among the French harbours within easy sailing distance of Dover.
Across the Channel
Ramsgate and Dover are the Kent harbours for passages to Dunkerque.
Skipper's Notes
VHF 9, telephone +33 3 28 63 23 00. Visitor pontoon for about 25 boats among 250 berths. Fuel 24 hours. Shore power 10 A. Summer office hours every day 08:00–20:00.
Contact and booking
Ask for a visitor berth on VHF Channel 9 or by telephone on +33 3 28 63 23 00.
Frequently asked questions
What VHF channel does the Port du Grand Large use?
Channel 9.
How many visitor berths does the Port du Grand Large have?
A visitor pontoon for up to 25 boats, in a marina of 250 berths.
Is fuel available at night in Dunkerque?
Yes. The fuel station at the Port du Grand Large is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Can I enter the Port du Grand Large at night?
Yes. The marina is reached directly from the sea by the eastern channel, by day and night and in all weathers.
What are the summer office hours?
From 1 May to 14 September, every day from 08:00 to 20:00.