Marina

A marina (from Spanish [maˈɾina], Portuguese [mɐˈɾinɐ] and Italian [maˈriːna]: "related to the sea") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.

Fee-based services such as parking, use of picnic areas, pubs, and clubhouses for showers are usually included in long-term rental agreements.

Visiting yachtsmen usually have the option of buying each amenity from a fixed schedule of fees; arrangements can be as wide as a single use, such as a shower, or several weeks of temporary berthing.

Harbor shuttles (water taxis) or launches, may transfer people between the shore and boats moored on buoys.

Facilities offering fuel, boat ramps and stores will normally have a common-use dock set aside for such short term parking needs.