While most of your journey is spent aboard your superyacht when galivanting around the world, there are times when a respite is simply necessary. More than just providing fuel, rations and other services for the crew, these top marinas provide first-class service night and day. So next time you are out on your luxury yacht and looking for a beautiful marina to restock and re-energize, look no further than these marinas which provide distinct amenities, some in remote locals and others in beautiful tourist spots.
As the largest port in the world, Porto Montenegro is located in the UNESCO protected Bay of Kotor in southwestern Montenegro. The full-service marina and luxury residential village offers an impressive 450-berth marina as well as waterfront residences and an international retail and dining scene. From quality dining outlets with world-class gastronomy, as well as an array of sports, leisure and cultural amenities, the destination provides a year-round appeal and definitely enough space to drop anchor.
Coral Sea Marina|Resort provides guests a gateway to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef on the tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. With a total of 520 slips and the ability to dock vessels up to 260 feet, this port is best suited for adrenaline junkies looking for adventure and direct access to unparalleled cruising grounds. Boats can dock here year-round thanks to berths with 16-foot draft and are provided with first-class customer service and access to premium marina facilities like the on-site Ocean Club spa, jet-boating adventures and much more. Make sure to try the local suppliers’ fresh seafood, meats and produce which are delivered to the marina directly.
Along the mesmerizing Adriatic coast in Montenegro, Lustica Bay presents an elegant, tranquil harbor for yacht owners, sustainability built and making use of modern infrastructure. Vessels up to 147 feet will be able to dock at one of the 176 planned slips, for short to long-term options, with privileged rates for homeowners. The new port has amenities galore with a driving range and eventually a nine-hole golf course, private beach, boutique Chedi Lustica Bay hotel and spa, onsite heliport and more. Also, construction of the Port of Entry / Fuel Station is planned in the close vicinity of the marina.
With 135 slips, with 20 dedicated to superyachts up to 164 feet, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is another gem in Port Douglas, Australia. Located just a one-hour drive from Australia’s Cairns international airport, is the only spot anywhere in world where two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, meet. From grabbing a brew at the on-site brewery or a bite at other cafes and restaurants, the marina is prime for sport-fishing enthusiasts and offers a variety of adventure-packed tours.
As one of the most advanced boating facilities in the southern Caribbean, Port Ferdinand Yacht and Beach Club Residences is located on the island of Barbados. Steps from the powdery white sandy-beaches of The Platinum Coast, this marina offers 120 slips for vessels up to 90 feet. The community adjacent to the marina exudes privacy with private villas, personal chefs as well as complimentary gear for exciting activities on the water. Along with being an ideal spot to rest and recharge thanks to the marinas floating wave attenuation system, it also serves as a safe haven for the endangered hawksbill sea turtle.
Port Denarau Marina is a 20-minute drive from Nadi International Airport in Fiji and is also the hub of the integrated Denarau Island Resort. Accessed through a well-marked channel that is 5 meters deep at zero tide, it has 56 slips serving vessels up to 280 feet, 16 swing moorings and a Bellingham Marine floating jetty that can accommodate superyachts. Not only is this marina the first in the South Pacific to be accredited Fish Friendly status and a Level 3 Clean Marina, it makes provisioning easy with a new retail center, nine bars and restaurants, and also is just walking distance from several international hotels and is part of the largest retail/restaurant complex in the Nadi area.
