Porto Montenegro doubles marina berths

Porto Montenegro is the visionary marina and homeport that integrates full yacht and superyacht services with a vibrant waterfront village, in the heart of one of the Mediterranean’s most picturesque nautical regions. Porto Montenegro is undertaking an important expansion plan, doubling the marina’s available berths from 245 to 490. Read More

Five new superyacht berths in Nanny Cay

Walcon Marine has recently been back to Nanny Cay in the British Virgin Islands to renew a relationship that stretches back over thirty years. This time Walcon installed five superyacht berths each capable of taking yachts up to 40 metres in length. With the annual risk of hurricanes, the environment in the Caribbean is a challenging one. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona launches new concept

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona has launched an innovative concept in marina services for superyacths aiming at providing first-class services at highly competitive rates whilst delivering an unforgettable customer experience. ‘My Mooring Package’ combines attractive discounts and free use of services. Read More

Video of rogue wave in Italy

Last week, several rogue waves hit the Italian shores around Sanremo. At around 4 pm, waves came crashing over the seawalls in Sanremo. This video taken from the stern of a superyacht in Sanremo, shows how an unfortunate passerby on a motorcycle was swept into the sea. Read More

Port of Barcelona approves Marina Port Vell transformation

Marina Port Vell announces that the Board of Directors of the Port of Barcelona has approved the refurbishment of Marina Port Vell and an overall size expansion. This approval provides Marina Port Vell the opportunity to act on worldwide interest from yacht owners and captains to secure homeport and transient berthing needs. Read More

C&N Marinas wins contract for Ermioni Marina, Greece

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has been appointed to operate the new Ermioni Marina, south of Athens, which is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. The marina will accommodate 127 yachts up to 65m in length, and will provide the high quality facilities and service standards that visitors to a C&N marina expect. Read More

Plans for unprecedented civic-corporate alliance in Barcelona

Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona—set to become one of the world’s most elite superyacht destinations and, through its transformation, the pre-eminent home port in the Mediterranean—held its second Annual Press Conference and Luncheon on 20 September 2012 during the Monaco Yacht Show, which  SuperYachtTimes.com attended. Read More

Viaduct Marina in downtown Auckland launches new website

With the expected influx of Superyachts visiting New Zealand for the summer season the Viaduct Marina in downtown Auckland has launched a new user-friendly website. The website is designed for simple navigation which includes essential links to provide a comprehensive marine service for visiting craft. Read More

Cala Ponte Marina to join Camper & Nicholsons Marinas network

The new Cala Ponte Marina will join Camper & Nicholsons’ international network when it opens in southern Italy next summer. Comprising 320 berths from 5m to 25m, Cala Ponte is located near Bari in the Apulia region, which borders the Adriatic to the east and the Ionian to the south east. The marina lies below the cliff-top town of Polignano a Mare, an ancient city of narrow alleys and traditional architecture. Read More

Two superyacht berths at one inclusive price

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is now offering a unique pairing of superyacht berths at one attractive price. The berth package includes berths from 30m to 100m at Grand Harbour Marina in Malta and Port Louis Marina in Grenada, and for the first time, providing yacht owners with the opportunity to own sister-berths in two key central homeports. Read More

VGM opens several yachting businesses within its premises

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona faces its fourth winter season offering a wider range of services and facilities to attend to the needs of superyachts. Customers of will now find several newly opened yachting businesses within its premises, including a yacht chandlery, a scaffolding specialist company and a technical engineer office. Read More

Gruppo Mirabella appoints Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to operate the new Marina di Pinetamare

Gruppo Mirabella SG, the large scale Italian construction company involved in real estate, resort development and management, announced the appointment of Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (CNM), a world leader in luxury marina management, to operate Marina di Pinetamare situated on the Domitia Coast in southern Italy.Read More

Double win for Alcaidesa Marina

Alcaidesa Marina was opened in 2010 and is located in the natural Bay of Gibraltar. The marina offers 325 deep water berths. Its modern facilities, which include a 75 tonne boat hoist, comprehensive boatyard services, fuel sales, sympathetic security, makes Alcaidesa Marina a destination of choice for all types of users. Read More

Free dockage to transient vessels at New York Harbor

In celebration of its recent superyacht dock expansion, The Newport Yacht Club & Marina is now offering one free night of dockage to transient vessels over 80 feet when they stay for three nights. With 18 new superyacht berths available, the marina can cater to yachts up to 250 feet, with a maximum draft of 8 feet. Read More

Complimentary berthing at Almouj Marina in Oman

The Wave, Muscat, has announced that its award-winning Almouj Marina is now welcoming boats and is offering complimentary berthing special ahead of its Autumn grand opening. With the first 120 berths now complete, Almouj Marina is being developed with state-of-the-art facilities by The Wave, Muscat. Read More

Last minute berths available at Portland Port for the Olympics

Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is taking shape as the superyacht hotspot this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages still available to superyachts. Only a couple of weeks ago Portland welcomed the stunning Lürssen 87 metre superyacht Ace. Read More

Racing Yacht Maserati arrives in Marina Ibiza for special event

Yesterday VOR70 Maserati moored on Marina Ibiza's main pontoon to take part in the 'Sail & Drive Experience. Marina Ibiza - Maserati', an event in which only a privileged few will have the unique experience of racing with the yacht's crew, as well as test driving the Italian firm's exclusive models – one of which, the GranTurismo Sport. Read More

60 Metre superyacht berth for sale in Cap d'Ail

Peter Insull's Yacht Marketing has been appointed as Central Agent for the sale of a superb 60 metre berth in the Port of Cap d'Ail, France. This 60m x 11m berth is ideally positioned within a few steps of Monaco and only minutes from Nice airport by helicopter. The lease runs until 2027 in Cap d'Ail. Read More

London’s most glamorous new superyacht marina

Royal Docks 2012 are now offering superyacht berths in a brand new location: London's Victoria Docks. Situated in the heart of the Olympic East End, some of the world's most impressive superyachts will soon be arriving at the Royal Victoria Docks. Superyacht concierge company, MGMT, will provide a complete range of services. Read More

Free berth for all new Cheoy Lee Riviera customers

Cheoy Lee Riviera is guaranteeing all new customers of its Alpha, Bravo, Global and Serenity series yachts a free berth in the Italian port of Sanremo Porto Sole or Cannes Old Port. As part of the European dealer’s goal to make yacht ownership as simple as possible, the berths are worth between € 30,000 and € 40,000. Read More

Porto Montenegro looking for Marketing Manager

Porto Montenegro are recruiting for a sales-oriented Marketing Manager with at least 5-8 years of marketing experience in the marina, real estate and/or luxury industry. This role involves working closely with both the Marketing and Sales teams with the key responsibilities including contributing to the annual marketing plan. Read More

Maserati sail and drive experience at Marina Ibiza

On the 30th of June and the 1st of July owners of moorings at Marina Ibiza, along with some privileged clients of Maserati Barcelona, will enjoy a unique experience going sailing on board Racing Yacht Maserati and test driving the Italian firm's exclusive models, one of which is being presented for the first time in Spain. Read More

The Golden Fleet makes Porto Montenegro its Homeport

Porto Montenegro today announced that it had signed a 30 year lease with the “Golden Fleet” to make Porto Montenegro its homeport. The Golden Fleet comprises the Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey and will move from their current homeport of Nice to Porto Montenegro, continuing a landmark year for Porto Montenegro. Read More

Lusail Marina celebrates first anniversary

Doha’s Lusail Marina celebrates turning one in June by inviting guests to enjoy one-month complimentary berthing at the stunning Mourjan Marinas IGY-managed facility, located in Lusail City. The anniversary marks the end of a successful first year for Lusail Marina, which welcomed its first yacht in June 2011. Read More

Cesme Marina wins Best Tourism Investment of the Year award

Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina is pleased to announce winning the latest in a succession of awards. Following victory at the 2011 Real Estate Awards at ArkiPARC and being named “Best Marina” by the Dünya Newspaper and Deniz News Agency, the marina has now been awarded “Best Tourism Investment”. Read More

Port Louis Marina prepares for busy summer

Port Louis Marina experienced their busiest summer yet in 2011 and is already looking forward to repeating and improving upon its success this coming season with their highly competitive “low season” rates now available. Camper & Nicholsons’ Caribbean flagship marina in Grenada is open year round. Read More

New yacht painting service at Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona

Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona’s technical area has set up a painting division to provide clients with a permanent, agile and high quality yacht painting service, thanks to an agreement with the Spanish company ADP. Since March, the new yacht painting service offers a wide array of solutions. Read More

Superyacht berth in Cap D'Ail listed with Edmiston

Edmiston's Alex Busher has listed a 60 metre berth for sale, with 15 years remaining on the lease. Centrally located in the Mediterranean, Cap D’Ail is an ideal embarking and disembarking port with excellent transport links through Nice airport and Monaco heliport. The superyacht berth is listed at € 5,900,000. Read More

Launch of Purobeach Porto Montenegro

Porto Montenegro has unveiled Purobeach Porto Montenegro,  a collaboration between the Mediterranean's premier yacht homeport and Europe's hippest beach club operators. The 64 metre pool features vast day beds, cabanas, a Purobeach boutique, plus a lounge area with two bars and two roof top terraces. Read More

Two 50 metre superyacht berths for sale in Porto Imperia

Torrance & Co and SuperYachtsMonaco have been appointed Joint Central Agents for the sale of two adjacent 50 metre berths in the popular new Porto Imperia, located close to the French Riviera. These Italian superyacht berths have a lease until December 2062 and are very keenly priced at € 2,550,000 each. Read More

Marina discounts in Mallorca

IPM Marina Port de Mallorca, STP-Servicios Técnicos Portuarios (Harbour Technical Services) and Marina Palma Cuarentena have put in place a joint loyalty plan by launching a discount programme for their customers. With this initiative in place and with more competitive pricing, this group of companies hopes to help deseasonalize the recreational sailing sector in Mallorca and keep large and super luxury yachts on the island all year round. Read More

Destination Olympics: Portland Port rolls out the red carpet for superyachts

Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is set to become a superyacht hotspot this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available. Portland Port, situated at the end of a peninsula off the Dorset coast, has partnered up with MGMT to offer a bespoke service for superyachts. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas adopts new management system

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has chosen HavenStar, the leading marina management system, to support its international management services division as it embarks on a world-wide expansion programme. The agreement follows installation of HavenStar at Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina in Grenada and Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas appoints new manager in Limassol

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and F&S Marinas have announced that they have appointed Paul Sorrell as General Manager of the marina in Limassol, Cyprus. Paul's recent positions include Marina Manager at Al Bandar Marina, Abu Dhabi, Harbour Master at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Marina Manager at Cabarita Point, Sydney Harbour. Read More

Yas Marina announces 2012 Formula 1 berth prices

Yas Marina, operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and one of the premier marinas in Abu Dhabi, is proud to announce their 2012 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Grand Prix berthing tariffs. Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island and located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read More

Free berthing for superyachts at Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers superyachts free berthing days during spring months for the second consecutive year. The campaign mainly focuses on those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will enable them to prepare for the summer charter season. Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina now official port of entry

Karpaz Gate Marina, part of the all-new Karpaz Bay Resort in Northern Cyprus - one of the most luxurious resorts in the Eastern Mediterranean – is now an official Port of Entry. All marine vessels can now officially enter Northern Cyprus at Karpaz Gate Marina following the recent approval of Port of Entry status earlier this month (1 Feb). Read More

Superyacht berth for sale in Port Vauban, Antibes

Jeroen Minnema of Ocean Independence has listed a 23 metre by 6 metre berth (number 14) for sale in Port Vauban in Antibes, France, with an asking price of € 385,000. This berth, located 200m from the beach and 300m from the old town, is well sheltered from winds and spray. The berth is only for sale due to family circumstances and the lease ends on 31/12/2021. Read More

IGY Newport Yacht Club and marina expansion complete

IGY Marinas announces that it has completed the megayacht berth expansion project at the Newport Yacht Club & Marina in New York Harbor. The undertaking has substantially increased the number of berths at the marina available to mega yachts (vessels over 80 ft) by 50%, with 18 megayacht berths now available in addition to the 154 standard slips. Read More

Port Adriano will host first Mallorca Superyacht Days

From April 28 to 30, the first ‘Mallorca Superyacht Days’ will take place at Port Adriano. The event will be attended by the island’s main brokers. For 3 days about 30 superyachts for sale or charter will be on show with Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons International, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson and Ocean Independence. Read More

Overmarine sets up Balearic headquarters at Marina Ibiza

Mangusta has chosen Marina Ibiza as the site of its Balearic headquarters, to be run by Michl Marine. The Overmarine Group, builders of Mangusta yachts, have selected Marina Ibiza as the ideal location for presenting and displaying their boats. Marina Ibiza, Overmarine and Michl Marine are currently at the Boot Dusseldorf show. Read More

Real progress at Olympic berthing venue

Marina Projects have confirmed to SuperYachtTimes.com that plans for superyacht berthing in the Royal Docks in London which will coincide with the Olympic Games 2012, are now well advanced. The launch of the facility was made in September and already four superyachts of sizes between 42 and 65 metres have reserved their berths. Read More

Expansion plans at Porto Montenegro

On course to becoming the largest and most advanced marina in the Mediterranean, today Porto Montenegro announced today three major development projects and the creation of two strategic partnerships in 2012. The first is the start of the next phase in the planned marina expansion from 185 to 370 berths. Read More

Mandalina Marina almost ready to take 100 metre+ superyachts

Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia is close to finish the construction works on an enlargement project. Added to operational part of marina with 367 berths for yachts up to 80 metres, the new mega yacht capacities consist of 79 berths adjusted to accommodate the yachts of up to 140 metres LOA.  Read More

Yas Marina releases attractive new annual berth rates

Yas Marina has released attractive new annual berth rates, which include a F1TM Grand Prix berth. Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina opened in 2009 and has 143 yacht berths from 8 metres to 90 metres, with additional visitor berthing for superyachts up to 150 metres. Read More

Completion of YCCS Virgin Gorda with debut of new clubhouse

Victor International and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) have announced the completion of the highly anticipated Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda (YCCS VG) in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands (BVI) with the grand opening of the new clubhouse. The clubhouse is the final element to be unveiled at YCCS VG. Read More

Cairns Marlin Marina expanded by 20 percent

The Cairns Marlin Marina has expanded with the completion of the new G Finger and Sailfish Quay pontoon  to the world-class marina. The new state-of-the-art G Finger wharf, built at a cost of almost $2 million, is the first project completed under an accelerated $23 million of capital works program being undertaken by Ports North. Read More

New international brands find their way to Port Adriano

Port Adriano has sent us some new images showing the development of this new marina, located just 30 minutes by car from Palma de Mallorca. Extension work at Port Adriano, designed by Philippe Starck, included a new underground car park, and a new shopping area featuring some prestigious international nautical brands. Read More

CNFE appointed at Oceania Point Marina in Huizhou, Guangdong, China

Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE) is pleased to announce that they have been appointed by Financial Street Holdings, one of China’s leading developers, to carry out the commercial and operational studies, and design, for the Oceania Point Marina in Huizhou, Guangdong, China, located 47 miles from Hong Kong. Read More

Yarmouth Harbour’s historic pier opened to superyachts

Yarmouth Harbour has announced that superyachts, both sail and power, will be able to dock at the end of their pier, one of the oldest and longest wooden piers in the UK, from January 2012. The pier is currently best known as the visiting stop for the famous paddle steamer; Waverley, and the SS Balmoral. Read More

New marina meets wintering demand in eastern Mediterranean

Karpaz Gate Marina, the eastern Mediterranean’s newest superyacht marina, located on the stunning Karpaz peninsula of Northern Cyprus, is fast becoming the region’s most desirable over-wintering destination. The marina’s brand new facilities, competitive prices and mild winter climate make the marina and resort an attractive destination. Read More 

Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina wins award

Camper & Nicholsons’ Cesme Marina won “Best Marina of the Year” at the “Golden Anchor Awards” in Istanbul on Saturday. The marina is thrilled to have received the acknowledgement, after only one year of operation. Cesme won the award ahead of eight other marinas due to the highest standard of facilities and services for its customers. Read More

Berth in Cap d'Ail for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship

H. Taylor Craig of Moran Yacht & Ship have just listed a rare 20 metre berth for sale in Cap d'Ail. Cap d'Ail enjoys a privileged position on the Cote d'Azur, located at the gateway to Monte-Carlo and only a short drive from Nice and Italy. Berth No. 57 in front of Marriott Hotel measures 20 x 5 metres. The asking price of the berth is € 700,000. Read More

IBC shipyard and Marina Casa de Campo team up

For the first time, IBC shipyard and Marina Casa de Campo, participated together in one of the most important events of the nautical industry, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2011. IBC shipyard is the only shipyard specialized in services for yachts and superyachts, established and operating professionally in Dominican Republic and its surroundings since 10 years. Read More

Jeanneau first international brand at Karpaz Gate Marina

Sea-Alliance Group (SAG), the management company at Karpaz Gate Marina, part of the all-new Karpaz Bay Report in Northern Cyprus, has confirmed that it has secured an arrangement with Jeanneau, the international marine brand. SAG will broker sales of Jeanneau yachts from the heart of the luxury marina which is now open. Read More

Rare 50 metre superyacht berth for sale in Cap d'Ail

Fraser Yachts have just listed a rare 50 metre berth for sale in Cap d'Ail. Cap d'Ail enjoys a privileged position on the Cote d'Azur, located at the gateway to Monte-Carlo and only a short drive from Nice and Italy. The berth measures 50 x 10 metres, and the asking price of berth number 6 is € 4,500,000. Read More

Marina Port Vell's premiere press conference

Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, which is set to become one of the world’s most elite superyacht destinations and the pre-eminent home port in the Mediterranean through a radical transformation, held its premiere Press Conference and Luncheon during the Monaco Yacht Show which was attended by over 75 media and business leaders. Read More

Another 30 metre berth sale at Grand Harbour Marina

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has announced the second sale in 2011 of a 30m berth at its flagship, Grand Harbour Marina, Malta. Concluding the sale during the Monaco Yacht Show, the UK-based buyer cited Malta’s unique package of benefits as the reason behind the purchase, including its central Mediterranean location. Read More

Gunwharf Quays attracts growing number of superyachts

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour, Land Securities’ £200 million retail, restaurant and leisure waterfront destination at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour in the UK, is attracting a growing number of superyachts, such as superyacht Leander G, to its high quality marina, dominated by the 170 metre Spinnaker Tower. Read More

Technomarine awarded the main pontoon contract for Almouj Marina

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the appointed marina management company of Almouj Marina at The Wave, Muscat, has welcomed the announcement by The Wave that Technomarine has been awarded the main pontoon contract for their marina within the development. Technomarine specializes in custom marina systems Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona introduces new services and facilities

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona introduces new services and facilities to continue catering for the needs of superyachts. The specialised marina announced at the Monaco Yacht Show that its helipad has full operational capacity, allowing yachts owners to reach the marina quickly, more comfortably and in complete privacy. Read More

Interview: Superyacht Marina Porto Montenegro

Located in the World Heritage Bay of Kotor, Europe's largest and most protected natural harbour, Porto Montenegro is a purpose-built, nautical community that offers guests tax and duty free fuel, onsite customs and immigration, crew club, squash and tennis courts, bowling, fashion boutiques, restaurants, crew bar and more. Read More

Robert Inwards appointed to Camper & Nicholsons Marinas’ berth sales team

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (C&N Marinas) has announced that Robert Inwards has joined its highly successful berth sales team. Robert Inwards has specialised in the sale of premium berths for over 10 years as a Director of Inwards Marine, where he has worked closely with C&N Marinas to conclude several sales, including most recently, the sale of a 60m berth at Port Louis Marina in Grenada, West Indies. Read More

Mourjan Marinas IGY extends its reach into Spain with key partnership

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the manager of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, today announced a strategic partnership with Marina Barcelona 92 (MB′92), a Barcelona-based operator of marinas, to manage the branding, sales and marketing of the high-end Port Tarraco Marina in north eastern Spain. Read More

IGY forms strategic alliance with ADM Yacht Consulting

Island Global Yachting, Ltd. and ADM Yacht Consulting announces a strategic alliance to support the development of the nautical sector China’s emerging yacht market. The strategic partnership marries a leading global resource in the marina development and services sector with a strong Chinese firm committed to the growth and development of its nautical sector. Read More

Alcaidesa Marina to open a brand new boat lifting facility

Alcaidesa Marina, the 600 berth marina located in the sheltered waters of Algeciras Bay and only ten minute’s walk from Gibraltar airport, prepares to open a brand new boat lifting facility with a 70 ton hoist and service centre. The opening of this facility in November 2011 will add to the range of first class services and facilities for vessels and their crew. Read More

Wintering in Porto Montenegro

There are a whole host of reasons why wintering in Porto Montenegro should be considered by every superyacht captain. From the operational benefits of berthing and running maintenance tasks throughout the winter, to tax benefits, to a wonderful social opportunity for keeping crew happy. Regardless of the astoundingly beautiful scenery. Read More

Art colony in Porto Montenegro village

Porto Montenegro has introduced the first onsite art colony project in cooperation with students from the Faculty of Fine Art in Cetinje. Between 8th – 14th August this year ten aspiring artists have been given the opportunity to express their creativity on the walls surrounding Tara, a new residential building currently under development. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas forms joint venture to drive expansion in China

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (C&N) has reached an agreement with First Eastern Investment Group (First Eastern), a pioneer of direct investments in China, that sees the formation of a Joint Venture to develop the marina sector in China and Asia. First Eastern will also be investing £4.2 million in C&N through the purchase of new shares. Read More

Qatari Diar and MB92 announce acquisition of Port Tarraco Marina

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, an international leader in sustainable development, announced today the purchase of the Port Tarraco Marina in North Eastern Spain through its subsidiary Qatari Diar Marina Tarragona (QDMT). The high-end Port Tarraco Marina is located in Tarragona, Spain, approximately 95km south of Barcelona. Read More

Long-term berth opportunities at Porto Montenegro

Located in the World Heritage Bay of Kotor, Europe's largest and most protected natural harbour, Porto Montenegro is a purpose-built, nautical community that offers guests tax and duty free fuel, onsite customs and immigration, crew club with fitness centre, squash and tennis courts, bowling, fashion boutiques, restaurants, crew bar and more. Read More

Red Sea resort towns are expanding and ready for superyachts

El Gouna and Taba Heights, two luxurious resort towns on the Red Sea, are growing to provide the perfect mooring for yachts of all sizes. Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna is a prestigious anchorage for both visiting and resident yachts in the Red Sea. Due to unprecedented demand for space, the marina now provides mooring for superyachts. Read More

Porto Montenegro launches pop-up retail concept

Regarded as "the new port of cool" by the Financial Times, Porto Montenegro is stepping up a gear this July with the launch of a pop-up retail concept, supplementing the existing retail offering. Fashion brands will consist of swimwear designer Heidi Klein, Irwin & Jordan, Vilebrequin, Wolf & Badger and Carolina Bucci. Read More

The new Marina di Cala del Sole offers opening promotion

Marina di Cala del Sole is the new marina in Licata, on the southern coast of Sicily. Modern and equipped for a five-star service, Marina di Cala del Sole represents the new concept of the marina, an integrated system of sea, water-front and surrounding area, rich in art, and culture. Sicily and the splendid baroque town of Licata. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to manage Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi

Aldar, an Abu Dhabi based property development investment and management company, today announced the appointment of Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (CNM), to operate Yas Marina on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Located at the heart of Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas appoints Sales & Marketing Director

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas (CNM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Fraser as Sales & Marketing Director. Nick Maris, CNM CEO said, “We are very pleased to welcome Kurt to Camper & Nicholsons Marinas during an important time in the company’s growth. Kurt has a great deal of international experience". Read More

IGY Marinas signs management agreement with Marina Papagayo

IGY Marinas has announced the addition of Marina Papagayo to its global network of premier yachting destinations. Marina Papagayo, located on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica is part of the acclaimed five-star residential resort community of Peninsula Papagayo. This state-of-the-art, full-service marina offers a wide array of nautical services. Read More

Rally welcomed at new luxury marina in Northern Cyprus

Last week more than two hundred people visited Karpaz Gate Marina (KGM), the new luxury marina in Northern Cyprus, ahead of its official launch later this summer. The marina owners, Karpaz Bay Resort Ltd, and the management company, Sea-Alliance Group, welcomed more than 60 yacht owners who were participating in the EMYR. Read More

Croatia opens new superyacht marina for 2011 season

Superyachts get a new hot-spot in Mediterranean for this season with new 79 mega yacht berths in Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club. Croatia’s first mega yacht marina is based deep in Sibenik bay, 5 NM from the open sea that enables easy and safe access to mega yachts up to 140 meters in length. It is situated in scenic town of Sibenik. Read More

IGY Newport Yacht Club & Marina to undergo superyacht expansion

Continuing its effort to provide the highest level of service and convenience to their worldwide marina clientele, IGY has announced significant mega yacht expansion plans at the Newport Yacht Club & Marina. The expansion will substantially increase the number of berths available to superyachts (vessels over 24 metres / 80 ft). Read More

New luxury marina set to welcome yacht rally ahead of launch

Karpaz Gate Marina (KGM), the new luxury marina in northern Cyprus is approximately 90% complete and will be launched, on schedule, at the beginning of June. Ahead of its official launch, the marina management team has announced that it will be welcoming yachts which are participating in the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR). Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas in cooperation agreement with BR Marinas of Brazil

Today, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, the global marina group, and BR Marinas of Brazil, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the growth of luxury marinas in Brazil. The key purpose of the partnership is the development of C&N Marinas in Brazil, and in technology exchange and marketing promotion. Read More

New Marina consultancy team In Asia Pacific

Marina Projects Ltd and Mott MacDonald Hong Kong team up in a new partnership which offers a seamless collaboration between marina consultancy and maritime – coastal engineering expertise. Marina developers and investors can now benefit from a comprehensive and unrivalled consultancy service available throughout the Asia Pacific region. Read More 

Superyacht Service Rostock introduced in the Baltic

The Baltic Sea has always been appreciated as a cruising area and is recently developing more and more into a real travel destination for yachts. Being an inland sea bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Europe, and the Danish islands, the Baltic Sea is characterised by minimal tides, smooth surface and a low salt content. Read More

Burgess offers superyacht berths for 2012 Olympic Games in London

A limited number of premium superyacht berths at ExCel London, a 2012 Olympic Games venue, can now be secured through Burgess.In partnership with ExCel, Burgess is offering a select number of exclusive berths for large yachts adjacent to the ExCel Centre in London’s Royal Docks. Read More

Oneglia Port: Downton superyacht berths in Imperia

The Imperia-Oneglia port is situated in the scenic town of Imperia, between Genoa and Monaco. The area is described as one of the most attractive parts of the Ligurian coast and a highly recommended Cote d’Azur nautical and glamour destination. The port is now managed by Imperia Yacht, a company owned 100% by the city of Imperia. Read More

Vilamoura Marina wins best marina in Portugal award

Vilamoura Marina was awarded winner in the category for the Best Marina in Portugal at the BTL Portugal Trade Awards 2011, organised by Publituris. This award shows professional recognition of the marina’s quality and services, and is a surplus value for Vilamoura, the Algarve and Portugal. The management of this marina invested. Read More

Anticicipation Builds ahead of opening of the first luxury marina in northern Cyprus

With less than eight weeks to go until the soft-opening of Karpaz Gate Marina, the first-ever luxury marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), anticipation has been building among yachting enthusiasts around the world, including those who have signed up to be among the first to use the marina’s berthing facilities. Read More

Crew and captains enjoy Vilanova Grand Marina – Ski Weekend

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona organised a skiing weekend for captains and crew in Baqueira Beret, in the Catalan Pyrenees. Over 30 people signed up for this activity to discover one of the most beautiful valleys of the Pyrenees, located just over three hours drive from Vilanova, and share a good time with friends and new acquaintances. Read More

ONE 15 Marina Club adds 66 new berths to current 204

ONE°15 Marina Club had announced the completion of its 3rd Phase marina pontoons expansion in time to host the Singapore Yacht Show taking place from 8 to 10 April, 2011. This expansion sees an additional 66 berths being added to the 204 already completed in Phase 1 and 2, and fulfils the Club’s promise to its members for a 270-berth marina. Read More

Political situation in Egypt prompts C&N withdrawal from Hurghada

In the light of the recent political unrest in Egypt, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has suspended its operational management of Hurghada Marina and handed back the running of the facility to its owners. Read More

Karpaz Gate Marine appoints Harbour Master

Karpaz Gate Marina Ltd, the new luxury marina based in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, has filled the key management position of Harbour Master ahead of the marina’s forthcoming completion and soft-launch in May. The new recruit, Captain Deniz Akaltan, will officially take responsibility for the management of the marina from May. Read More

Island Global Yachting announces new elements to loyalty program

Update: The future of yachting in Tunisia and Marina Bizerte

In this article the Managing Director of Morley Yachts, Tim Morley updates us on the current situation for yachts in Tunisia, as well as the development of Marina Bizerte. We acknowledge that there have been some issues with security in Tunisia since the start of the recent revolution and changing political landscape. Read More

Cairns Marlin Marina untouched by Cyclone Yasi

Cairns Marlin Marina is open for business and fully functional after Cyclone Yasi vented it's wrath on Far North Queensland last week. The Marina is part of Cairns and the surrounding area that is fully open for business having weathered the storm and returned to blue skies and tropical breezes. Cairns Marlin Marina was evacuated. Read More

New General Manager for Cesme Marina

Cesme Marina in Turkey is pleased to announce the appointment of new General Manager, Kemal Saatçioğlu after a highly successful construction programme and initial operational season. Cesme Marina, a joint venture between Camper and Nicholsons Marinas and leading Turkish investment company, IC Holding, opened in June 2010, and has since enjoyed high berth occupancy and growing levels of visitor interest.Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina launches its Spring promotion and offers free berthing days

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona is offering one-week free dockage this Spring to yachts visiting the marina. This new commercial campaign is particularly targeting those superyachts coming back from the Caribbean in search of a facility that will allow them to prepare for the summer charter season. Read More

Porto Montenegro: From naval base to superyacht marina

Proclaimed by the New York Times as the “new port of cool”, Porto Montenegro is a stunning, state-of-the-art marina, that has everything on offer. With almost 200 berths accommodating yachts of all sizes, tax and duty free fuel, gourmet restaurants and luxury residences, this nautical community is certainly the place to be. Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina announces plans for hotel and beach club

Owners of the soon-to-be-completed Karpaz Gate Marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), part of the Karpaz Bay Resort, have announced plans for a new luxury hotel and beach club on the site. The proposed plan would see a high-class beach hotel constructed above the beach club, just east of the marina. Read More

Marina CostaBaja welcomes superyachts to the Sea of Cortez

Seasoned boaters of today are clearly aware of world renown full-service state of the art marinas around the globe. Owners, captains and crew have their favorite honey holes to drop the hook, favorite dockmasters who are above and beyond reliable and favorite enchanting marina’s, whether large or small boutique size. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina reaches € 12.5 million in berth sales

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, a superyacht marina in the Mediterranean, has announced that it has reached € 12.5 million in berth sales since it started operating in April 2009. The moorings sold represent approximately 50% of the water surface for sale and occupancy during its second winter season has exceeded expectations. Read More

Sunrise Harbor Marina completes dredging in time for season

WESTREC Marinas has announced the recent completion of its month long dredging project at Sunrise Harbor Marina. More, the marina has upgraded electrical pedestals giving yachts additional 208 and 480 3-Phase power. These enhancements to the already well established facility add considerable megayacht capabilities. Read More

Palmas del Mar Yacht Club joins Island Global Yachting

Island Global Yachting (IGY) announces the addition of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club, PR, expanding its Caribbean network of luxury yachting destinations. Located in Puerto Rico's southeastern coast, just 45 minutes from San Juan, The Palmas del Mar Yacht Club is a state-of-the-art superyacht marina in the Caribbean. Read More

Opening of Mandalina Marina &Yacht Club in summer season 2011

With symbolic movement of the excavators’ joystick, the CEO of NCP Group - Prgin Goran and his business partner, CEO of Turkish company Dogus Group - Husnu Akhan announced the start of the construction for the project worth around 17 million euros. This happened on the opening day of the Adriatic Boat Show. Read More 

Berth sales innovation by Morley Yachts

Morley Yachts - one of the leading companies offering the sale of marina berths in the Mediterranean - announces a new way of securing a home for your yacht. Responding to the current market situation, Morley Yachts has come up with a plan to offer yacht owners an imaginative solution to meet their needs perfectly. Read More

Island Global Yachting offers two new value-driven Caribbean berthing offers

Island Global Yachting (IGY), one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced the release of two new, innovative and value-driven berthing offers, never before matched in the superyacht industry. Read More

Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina sells 60m berth with Inwards Marine

Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina have announced its four berth sale this year, a 25 year license of a 60 metre superyacht berth. The sale was concluded with the assistance of Inwards Marine Ltd. Danny Donelan C&N Regional Sales Manager said, “Knowledgeable owners are recognizing the advantages of Grenada". Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina Barcelona launches a programme of crew sport activities

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona has launched a programme of sport and leisure activities for captains and crew staying at its facilities during autumn and winter. The marina, in its commitment to ensure the maximum satisfaction of its guests, will organise monthly activities. Read More

Dubai Creek Marina offers new opportunity to berth yachts

Dubai Creek Marina, Dubai’s leading full service marina situated on the banks of the stunning Dubai Creek, has announced new opportunities for vessels of up to 165 feet to berth at their world-class facility. The award winning marina at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, currently has limited spaces amongst its capacity of 121 berths. Read More

Cesme Marina official opening ceremony

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas have announced that Cesme Marina in Turkey was officially declared open by Mr Binali Yıldırım, the Minister of Transport, at a formal ceremony on Friday 30th July. The day-long event included a dignatories’ lunch, followed by a Ministry of Transport Sailing event and awards ceremony. Read More

Salamanca Group buys Barcelona marina

Salamanca Capital Investments, the Mayfair based investment advisory business and part of the Salamanca Group, has announced Salamanca’s acquisition of Barcelona Marina. Known locally as Marina Port Vell, the Marina dominates the heart of Barcelona. Read More 

Berths sold at Port Louis Marina, Grenada

Port Louis Marina on the beautiful island of Grenada continues to grow from strength to strength with recent berth sales and ongoing development. Port Louis Marina invites mid size yachts to superyachts of 90m (300 feet) to berth in the marina in several ways; by buying a long term berth license for 30 years, on an annual contract. Read More

BWA and Vilanova Grand Marina become preferred partners

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona and BWA Yachting, announce today they have signed a multi-year service and marketing agreement. The collaboration provides the opportunity for captains, crew and guests to experience the facilities of the Vilanova Grand Marina, designed specifically to accommodate superyachts. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina offers free mooring days

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona have launched a sensational commercial campaign for winter season. Following the great acceptance of its previous promotion, the marina offers free mooring days, depending on the length of the stay, to those superyachts that choose to moor in its premises as from September. Read More

Marina Santa Marta signs agreement with Island Global Yachting

Island Global Yachting (IGY), one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced the addition of Marina Santa Marta to their global collection of IGY destinations. Read More

Neil Wilson hired at two San Diego superyacht companies

Neil Wilson was recently hired for the dual role of marina manager for Fifth Avenue Landing, LLC, a boutique megayacht marina located in downtown San Diego, and director of business development for Marine Group Boat Works, LLC, a superyacht repair facility located in Chula Vista, Calif. with a new location in Los Cabos. Read More

Free berth incentive and new website for Puerto Tarraco

Puerto Tarraco’s commercial manager Javier Fornieles informs us that the company has just launched a brand new website. The new website features extensive information on the marina, available services, leisure activities and reservations. Puerto Tarraco is one of the most modern, safest and most comfortable Marina’s in Europe for superyachts.

Berth for 45m superyacht for sale in Golfe Juan by Inwards

Peter Murray Kerr of Inwards Monaco tells SuperYachtTimes.com, that the company has just been appointed central agents for the sale of a 45 metre berth in Port Camille Rayon, Golfe Juan. The berth is located on the outer wall and with leeway it can moor a superyacht up to a length of 49.50 metres. Read More

Freedom Maritime to open chandlery in Porto Montenegro

Porto Montenegro, the luxury marina village in Tivat, Montenegro, is pleased to announce its partnership with France-based Freedom Maritime to establish a full-service yacht chandlery in Porto Montenegro. Freedom Maritime chandlery will be operated in partnership with Compositeworks. Read More

IGY Signs New Marina - Boston Yacht Haven

Island Global Yachting (IGY), has announced the addition of Boston Yacht Haven to their global collection of marinas. Boston Yacht Haven is a comprehensive modern marina offering 100 newly-renovated berths – accommodating vessels up to 300 feet – along with an acclaimed 10-room boutique hotel. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina to manage sales directly in a strategic turn

Vilanova Grand Marina has entered a new phase in its business strategy coinciding with its first anniversary, and will be managing sales and marketing directly with its own resources. As from today, the marina’s professional team, led by General Manager Ignacio Erroz, will be in charge of the commercialization of moorings. Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina to become most significant refit centre in the East Mediterranean

Karpaz Gate Marina, an exclusive new development that will open up the stunning, undiscovered Karpaz peninsula of Northern Cyprus, is progressing well. Currently under construction and project managed by Sea-Alliance Group Ltd, Karpaz Gate’s offering is to be enhanced significantly to provide the very best repair and refit facilities. Read More

Marina development forms key component of Abu Dhabi’s tourism strategy

Abu Dhabi is determined to grow its marine and yachting industries as a key component of a wider tourism strategy, says His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), ahead of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) set to take place in next month. ADTA has thrown its full support behind ADYS. Read More

Luxury marina village offering free residence with superyacht slip

Porto Cupecoy is offering mega yacht slips for purchase at its new marina village, opening in December 2009, which will be the only resort-style marina catering to mega yachts on St. Maarten in the Caribbean. To celebrate the launch of these slips, Porto Cupecoy is offering a free residence with the purchase of a mega yacht slip. Read More 

Morley Yachts listed as central agent for Marina Bizerte, a new luxury mediterranean marina

Sales of the 900 berths in a purpose built luxury marina on the beautiful Tunisian Mediterranean coastline are underway with Morley Yachts. Marina Bizerte promises huge cost savings to owners, an unrivalled central Mediterranean location, and state of the art, modern facilities. The construction is guaranteed to be completed by May 2011. Read More

Moorage dilemma solved for Pacific Northwest

Over twenty years ago, the shortage of moorage for larger vessels, drove entrepreneurs and avid boaters, Steve Thorpe-Doubble and Terry Petras, to look for a solution to the increasing demand. Twenty years and millions of dollars later and you’ll find they’ve come up with an answer to the demand for moorage: Chemainus Quay & Marina. Read More 

SuperYacht Port feature: Port St. Charles, Barbados

Situated on the island Barbados, Port St. Charles is a luxury residential marina with waterfront properties. There is a breakwater facility which includes 6 berths for yachts from 60-250’ LOA, with a maximum draft of 13.5ft. Outside the breakwater, Port St. Charles maintains three serious moorings suitable for boats in excess of 300 feet. Read More 

Croatia’s first dedicated superyacht marina

Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club is situated in town of Sibenik, between two national parks – Kornati and Krka in Middle Dalmatia. Sibenik County is the most attractive part of Adriatic coast and the most recommended Croatian nautical destination, chosen as the “world’s number one sailing destination” by National Geographic magazine. Read More 

Fraser Yachts to promote Vilanova Grand Marina

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona has reached an agreement with Fraser Yachts to promote the marina amongst its clients worldwide. Both companies have agreed to work together in positioning Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona as a reference marina for elite yachting in the Mediterranean. Read More

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona opens its doors in April

Vilanova Grand Marina, the new marina conceived and designed exclusively for superyachts, will open for business at the beginning of April 2009, just after attending the Antibes Yacht Show. The marina goes to Antibes pursuing its mission to become a key player within the superyachts international market. Read More

Phase One of Marina Completed by Dubai Maritime City

Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced a major milestone in the project’s development; the completion of phase one of its marina comprising 44 berths. A total of 1,000 berths are set to be featured within Dubai Maritime City. Read More

Brandy Marine manages Marina at Dominican Republic Luxury Resort

Brandy Marine International, L.L.C. of Sarasota, FL, has joined an internationally recognized line-up of partners/developers whose brands are synonymous with luxury – Ritz-Carlton, Trump, Troon Golf, Nicklaus Design, PGA Champions Tour and Alta Bella Hotels – at the luxury Cap Cana resort on the spectacular eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Read More

Marina Papagayo opens in Costa Rica

The new full-service, five-star Marina Papagayo was a thriving hub of nautical activity and excitement as mega-yachts began gliding into the docks at Costa Rica’s finest luxury marina on the Pacific coast during its official opening Monday, Dec. 15. The marina, with an initial 180 wet slips, welcomed several yachtsmen who had reserved slips. Read More

Brandy Marine International to Manage Costa Rica's Marina Papagayo

Brandy Marine International, L.L.C. of Sarasota, FL, USA, has been selected to manage the new, state-of-the-art, full-service Marina Papagayo located at the exclusive resort development at Peninsula Papagayo on the northwestern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, one of the hottest new travel destinations in the world. Read More

'Green' megayacht marina at Old Port Cove opens to the public as Winter Season arrives

Phase II of marina renovations at Old Port Cove’s south basin in North Palm Beach, FL were completed this week just in time to welcome seasonal boaters back to South Florida. This completes Old Port Cove’s $22 million two-year renovation. “This is a very exciting time for us and our clients as well,” said Old Port Cove Holdings President. Read More