Before the 1970s, Mersin was used to be a stop in scheduled sea voyages of Turkey.

[citation needed] But after the maritime operators shortened their cruise destinations, Mersin is no more a stop in scheduled voyages.

The old marina, which was actually a part of the Mersin Harbour, is found to be insufficient for yacht traffic.

In 2006, the operating rights were awarded to ERS İnşaat company within the scope of a build-operate-transfer project.

The total length of the marina berth is 2,500 m (8,200 ft), which enables the mooring of 500 yachts.