Fiji

Nawi Island Marina

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<p><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island Marina</a>, the all-new yachting destination in Fiji is nearing completion, and is set to open its doors for business later this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230650/image/large-57b2327f9e911a59d78ca3378ee2a58a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230650"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island Marin</a>a is situated in the lush, idyllic Savusavu Harbour and will be home to 132 fully serviced berths, 21 of which are dedicated for superyachts up to 85-metres in length. The marina is strategically nestled between three islands – Nawi, Korovesa and Nawi Lailai – to provide year-round mooring. Unlike most other Fijian marinas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island</a> is fully rated to qualify for cyclone insurance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230652/image/large-b3f3e99f4ff63cfbef870ba18ca3f9c4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230652">The marina will be world-class and brimming with outstanding amenities, including a yacht club, swimming pool, retail shops, Marina condos and access to extensive service facilities. These service facilities will be found “minutes away from Balaga Bay” at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island</a>’s boatyard. The boatyard will be home to a dry dock, hard-standing facility and long-term dry storage. It also boasts the largest Marine Travel lift – 75 tonne capacity – in Fiji.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230651/image/large-40d5d5883119cf4c604fd349bba80841.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230651">The region itself is a hive of activities and the marina boasts some of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty on its doorstep. The Vuadomo waterfall is said to be the local's hot spot, as it's the perfect place for freshwater swimming. The Fijian sea is, of course; crystal clear and the surrounding inlets are adorned with silky beaches.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230649/image/large-96b9f1340bd437ad8dd1a4232a6cd600.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230649">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island</a> development is committed to preserving this natural beauty and is working to make a positive change, both for the environment and for the local communities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island Marina</a> will provide a number of direct and indirect employment opportunities, which will only grow as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Marina</a> and its facilities do.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230648/image/large-4c5d15ca50135f247e6b86220a4e5c30.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230648"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island</a> has stated that it's also working to continually "empower local community-based socio-economic initiatives to protect culture, heritage and the natural environment while generating equitable economic benefits."</p><p>For those looking to berth at the marina, Savusavu Airport is just 10 minutes away from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nawi Island Marina (Company)">Nawi Island</a>.&nbsp;</p>

First look at Nawi Island Marina

Nawi Island Marina will be home to 132 fully serviced berths and is set to open later this year.