Top 10 Marinas in Taiwan
Taiwan is a compact island with an outsized coastline. The main island alone offers more than 1,600 kilometres of sea margin, and the offshore territories — the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Strait, the Matsu Islands near the Chinese coast, the volcanic Orchid Island (Lanyu) and Green Island (Lüdao) off the east coast — extend that range considerably. The sailing character divides neatly: the western coast faces the shallow, typhoon-tested Taiwan Strait; the eastern coast confronts the deep Pacific, with swells arriving unimpeded from thousands of kilometres away. Taiwan's marina network has grown steadily since the 2000s, with typhoon-resistant structures becoming the standard after successive devastating storms.
Fulong Yacht Club, New Taipei
The Fulong area on Taiwan's northeast coast, near the scenic Fulong Beach, hosts a small but active sailing club and mooring area. The approach from the Pacific is open and exposed; the bay provides limited shelter. The northeast monsoon, which blows persistently from October to March, channels strongly here and makes Fulong a challenging but exhilarating base for reaching and running passages along the north coast. Jiufen, the historic gold-mining hilltown above Keelung, is within easy reach by road.
Keelung Harbour Marina, Keelung
Keelung, Taiwan's primary northern port, handles significant commercial traffic, but a sheltered corner of the harbour is dedicated to smaller pleasure craft. Visiting yachts can arrange short stays through the port authority; the facilities are primarily functional rather than scenic. The position is strategic for passages around the northern tip of Taiwan — Cape Fugui, the northernmost point at about 25.3 degrees north — and for transiting the Luzon Strait toward the Philippines. The night market in Keelung city is among Taiwan's most celebrated.
Danshui (Tamsui) Boating Area, New Taipei
Where the Danshui River meets the Taiwan Strait at the northern tip of the Taipei metropolitan area, a modest marina serves as the closest sea access for Taiwan's capital city. The riverine approach is tidal and narrow; draft is limited to around 1.5 m. The appeal is cultural: Danshui's colonial Fort San Domingo, the Victorian-era missionary compounds, and the waterfront promenade give the area genuine character. This is a departure point for day sails along the northwest coast, and for passages toward the Matsu Islands.
Gaoxiong (Kaohsiung) Yacht Wharf, Kaohsiung
Taiwan's largest city and most important industrial port dedicates a well-equipped section to leisure sailing. Kaohsiung's typhoon season infrastructure is exemplary — the harbour is enclosed and the swing basin provides ample room to manoeuvre in deteriorating conditions. The yacht wharf holds around 200 berths with a fuel dock, maintenance area, and sailing club. Zuoying District, adjacent to the marina area, houses the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. Offshore, the Penghu Archipelago is about 50 nautical miles to the west.
Chengqing Lake Sailing Club, Kaohsiung
In the northern part of Kaohsiung city, Chengqing Lake is an inland reservoir that hosts a sailing club focused on dinghies and small keelboats. The enclosed, freshwater environment makes it the most reliable training venue in southern Taiwan regardless of weather conditions in the strait. The lake's position within a large park, with mountains to the east, makes racing days scenic by any standard.
Penghu Yacht Marina (Magong), Penghu
The Penghu Archipelago, known internationally as the Pescadores, is the most striking offshore sailing destination in Taiwan. The 90-plus basalt islands range from flat lava plateaus ringed with white sand to spectacular sea-carved arches and columns. Magong, the principal city, has a marina with around 150 berths; facilities include a fuel dock and basic maintenance capability. The Taiwan Strait current runs strongly through the channels between islands — up to 5 knots in the main passages — and wind strengths exceed 30 knots regularly in winter. Summer is calmer and the water visibility is outstanding.
Chiayi County Fishing Harbour, Budai
On the central-west coast of Taiwan, at Budai in Chiayi County, a designated small craft area within the fishing harbour accommodates visiting yachts. The approach requires careful attention to shoaling and the active commercial fishing traffic. The adjacent Aogu Wetlands are a significant migratory bird habitat; the coast here is one of the flattest and most agricultural in Taiwan, contrasting sharply with the mountains visible to the east. It serves as a staging point for passages between Kaohsiung and the north.
Taichung Harbour Yacht Area, Taichung
Taiwan's second industrial port maintains a leisure boating area sheltered behind the harbour's outer breakwater. Taichung faces the Taiwan Strait and the prevailing northeast monsoon keeps conditions sporty from October to March. The surrounding area — Taichung city is one of Taiwan's liveliest cultural cities — is accessible by taxi or MRT. The marina primarily serves local club members; visitor berths are available by advance arrangement with the harbour authority.
Suao Port, Yilan
Suao, at the southern end of Yilan County, is the first significant shelter for vessels rounding the northeast cape of Taiwan from the Pacific side. The port is partly commercial and partly a fishing harbour; a small area accommodates yacht traffic. Draft to around 2.5 m is manageable. The cliff-lined Suhua Highway, which hugs the coastline south from here toward Hualien, is one of Taiwan's most dramatic roads — from the water the same coastline appears even more imposing: 500-metre cliffs falling straight to the deep Pacific.
Hualien Small Boat Harbour, Hualien
On Taiwan's rugged east coast, Hualien provides the only well-protected yacht berths between Suao to the north and Taidong to the south. The Taroko Gorge — where the Liwu River cuts through 2,000-metre-high marble cliffs over a distance of about 19 kilometres — begins just north of the city and is accessible by road or by hiking. Offshore, the water deepens quickly; bonito and yellowfin tuna are caught within a few miles. Orchid Island (Lanyu), 90 kilometres to the south, is a significant offshore objective for Taiwanese cruisers.
Explore on the map
Taiwan's sailing grounds combine dramatic Pacific swell coasts, sheltered strait crossings, and the extraordinary island scenery of the Penghu Archipelago. Use the interactive map to locate all marinas listed here and plan your passages. Whether you are crossing the Taiwan Strait, navigating the Penghu channels, or heading south toward Orchid Island, the map shows depth contours, typhoon anchorages and marina positions across the full island group. Taiwan on the map gives you the complete maritime picture from Keelung to Eluanbi Cape.