There is an ambulance, dentist, pharmacy, banks, post office, ferry port, shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the marina. There is also a border crossing point in town that is opened all year. The nearest general hospital is in Dubrovnik (120 km) and the nearest airport is Dubrovnik Airport in Ćilipi, 140 km from Korčula.

Frequent daily ferries connect Korčula Town with the mainland town of Orebić on Pelješac peninsula. There is also a seasonal ferry line operating from June to September, which connects Korčula Town with the following towns: Rijeka, Dubrovnik, the town of Drvenik on the Makarska Riviera and Ancona in Italy. There is also a daily catamaran service to Split, as well a daily ferry service from Vela Luka (40 km away) to Split. Korčula Island is also connected to Vela Luka and other settlements on the island by local bus lines.

Caution is required when approaching the marina from the east as there are few shoal patches nearby. In the approach from the south, the safest route is by rounding the Sestrice and Stupe Velike lighthouses from the north. When approaching from Hvar through the Peljašac Channel, the marina is sighted after rounding the red lighthouse, which serves as a landmark, and the whole of the peninsula. During summer storms, the western part of the town harbour should be avoided.