Pass-Ports Escales: Enjoy benefits during your stopovers in Dunkirk
The Le Vieux Cormoran marina, managed by the North Sea Yacht Club, has been a partner of the Pass-Ports Escales network for many years.
This national scheme allows member boaters to obtain free or discounted overnight stays during their stopovers in member ports.
Located in the heart of Dunkirk, our marina offers a structured welcome, modern facilities and immediate access to the city centre, making your visit a comfortable and convenient stopover.
What is the Pass-Ports Escales?
The Pass-Ports Escales is an inter-port loyalty program run by the Association of Marina Ports of France (APPF).
It allows each boater on a stopover:
to benefit from 1 to 2 free nights depending on the port,
to access an extensive network of over 100 ports in France and Europe,
to benefit from an easier welcome thanks to immediate recognition of membership.
The complete list of participating ports can be found on the official Pass-Ports Escales website.
The advantages of the Dunkirk Stopover Pass
By choosing Marina Le Vieux Cormoran, you will benefit from:
one to two free nights for boaters registered with the scheme,
full access to port services (water, electricity, wifi, toilets, renovated showers),
in close proximity to:
Dunkirk city centre,
shops and restaurants,
local nautical facilities.
Our location at Quai des Monitors, a 5-minute walk from shops , makes every step of your stopover easier.
How to use your Pass-Ports Escales?
✔ 1. Present your logbook at the port office
Upon arrival, simply present your Pass-Ports Escales booklet. The team will register your visit and stamp it with the corresponding stamp for your free overnight stay.
✔ 2. Enjoy the marina's services
During your stopover, you have access to the port facilities:
water/electricity terminals
Free Wi-Fi access
toilets and showers,
immediate proximity to transport (free DK'Bus).
✔ 3. Check out our partner ports to continue your cruise
From Dunkirk, you can plan your next steps:
Nieuport, Nieuwpoort, Blankenberge, Gravelines, Calais… All are located within a very accessible area for a day or half-day trip depending on your speed and weather.
Why choose Le Vieux Cormoran marina?
for your stopovers?
A strategic location
Located on the Dunkirk marina, our marina is an ideal stopover point for boaters sailing between the Opal Coast, Belgian ports and British cruising areas.
A community-based welcome
As a structure linked to the North Sea Yacht Club, the marina offers a warm and friendly environment.
A complete offer
Visitors benefit from functional facilities, a quiet environment and numerous nearby services (restaurants, shops, tourist sites).
Eligibility : reserved for boaters who are members of the Pass-Ports Escales.
Duration of a free stopover : 1 night in general (see conditions of the APPF network).
Frequency : 1 free stopover per year and per port.
Port office : physical reception all year round according to the times indicated on the YCMN Contact page.
👉 For any further questions:
Tel.: 03.28.66.36.62
Email: secretariat@ycmn.com
