Superyacht marinas are more than just a place to park your boat: They offer a premium world of convenience and leisure for owners, charterers and crew alike, in some of the most coveted cruising destinations in the world. Top requirements include large berths for yachts of up to 250 feet, private yacht clubs dreamed up by starchitects, opulent spas, crew facilities, docking, fueling and charging facilities, not to mention a raft of gastronomic eateries, bars, clubs and casinos. From the only Four Seasons Private Marina in the world to Saudi Arabia’s first superyacht destination, here are seven of the latest and greatest superyacht marinas around the world.
Best feature: The only Four Seasons Private Marina in the world Often compared to popular yachting destinations along the French and Italian Rivieras, the Sea of Cortez was coined “the aquarium of the world” by Jacques Cousteau, and is home to more than 900 different species of fish. The Four Seasons Private Marina, located on Mexico ’s East Cape of Los Cabos, brings the group’s celebrated approach to hospitality to the world of yachting. The marina village includes the East Cape’s first nightclub and lounge, and Delphine beach club created in collaboration with Michelin-star chef Ludo Lefebvre and Fabien Cerato.
Berths : Yachts up to 250 feet Best feature: Saudi Arabia’s first superyacht destination Penned by yacht designer Luca Dini, NEOM’s Sindalah Island marina provides a scenic gateway to the biodiverse Red Sea. Set to open by the end of 2024, Sindalah pairs world-class cuisine, shopping and wellness with a beach club, yacht club, spa, and hotels including the first Marriott Autograph Collection and Luxury Collection hotels in Saudi Arabia. Berths: 86 up to 246 feet Best feature: The top birdwatching in the Algarve is in Vilamoura’s Environmental Park Situated in the Algarve’s exclusive Golden Triangle, Vilamoura is Portugal’s largest marina.
In January, the Group broke ground on its all-new development, Nova Marina, an extension of its facilities aimed at strengthening Portugal’s “fast-growing” superyacht sector. Due to open this year, three pontoons will be equipped with 68 berths specifically designed for large yachts. Berths : 68 up to 130 feet Best feature: Private championship golf course Shell Bay, located just north of Miami, is a 150-acre private enclave with a yacht marina, a 60-key boutique resort, 108 private residences, and the first new private golf club in the Miami area in more than 20 years.
The waterfront development provides a clear path straight out to the Atlantic for yacht owners and charterers alike, including catamaran snorkel tours and deep-sea fishing excursions. The chef at Shell Bay can even prepare guests’ fresh catches cooked to their culinary liking. Berths : 48 slips Best feature: Private beach, spa and amphitheater Though technically not new marinas, D-Marin’s acquisition of Marina degli Aregai and Marina di San Lorenzo in January 2024 signals the demand for more yacht berths in the area.
Located along the Riviera dei Fiori, a 36-mile stretch of coastline known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the two marinas are well placed to capture yachts cruising the nearby coveted stops of Cannes and Monaco, as well as the exclusive coastal towns of Sanremo and San Lorenzo al Mare. Berths : Marina degli Aregai 961 for yachts up to 164 feet; Marina di San Lorenzo 268 for yachts up to 130 feet. Best feature: First boutique facility branded by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Just a short tender ride from Agios Nikolaos and with views across the sentinel-like island of Spinalonga, Elounda Hills — set to open in 2026 close to the chic fishing village of Elounda — is heralded as the largest private marina in Greece .
Located in the sought after Mirabello Bay, on Crete’s famously terraced northeast coast, the marina’s robust breakwater design provides year-round protection and long-term berthing facilities. Berths : 50 in the basin, 5 seasonal for yachts up to 295 feet Best feature: Yacht Club designed by Zaha Hadid Architects The Bahamas has long been a favorite cruising ground for yachts, beloved for its clear shallow waters, island-hopping opportunities and proximity to Florida’s coast. Habacoa, in South Abaco, is set to become the largest superyacht marina in North America when it opens in late 2027.
Alongside a 25,000-square-foot members-only Yacht Club, 40 of the 79 oceanfront and cliffside residences will each have a private boat slip of up to 100 feet. Berths : 150 up to 200 feet.
