New World-Class Marinas in Southeast Asia

by Asia Pacific Superyachts 24 Jan 2025 07:47 GMT

New marinas catering to global visitors and superyachts will soon be driving growing interest in visiting South East Asia’s exotic and welcoming island countries. Build, and they will come, as the saying goes.

In promoting the need for new marinas, superyacht agencies have been working closely with government officials over the past decade to bring about important and necessary changes for the accommodation of luxury vessels, including a significant easing of regulations for entry and longer stays. New modern marinas are under development in the stunning cruising destinations of Phuket, Bali, Maldives and Sri Lanka. “There are now world-class marinas and accommodation in nearly every cruising region in southeast Asia, with more coming" says Asia Pacific Superyachts co-founder, Gordon Fernandes. Phuket, Thailand

Strategically positioned at the southernmost tip of the island, the new ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket, is the nearest departure point for the Phi Phi Islands. The new Phuket Marina Development is set to transform the Cape Panwa Peninsular at Ao Markham and the old deepwater seaport. The marina project will feature 171 berths for superyachts up to 200 ft, along with 25 hardstand spaces and an 80-space drystack storage unit. The integrated marina club and nautical lifestyle resort, will be equipped with a spa and wellness area and hotel facilities.

A second new dedicated marina designed for superyachts, to be named Port Macchanu, is located on Phuket’s northeast shore, less than a mile from the existing and well-known Phuket Yacht Haven. When operational, the new marina will offer berthing for superyachts ranging from 40 to 80 metres. Amenities will include onshore facilities, restaurants, shops, a gourmet supermarket and a waterfront exhibition and convention area. The marina is adjacent to the Phuket Premier Boatyard servicing yachts up to 80 feet and the new Shipyard, which can service yachts up to 60 metres.

Sri Lanka Colombo City Marina is designed to become Sri Lanka’s newest luxury maritime destination. Located at the crossroads of international maritime routes, the new marina "ideally positions Sri Lanka to become a hub for luxury yachting”, reports Priyantha Perera of Asia Pacific Superyachts Sri Lanka. The marina will offer berthing space for 243 mid-to-large-size yachts. Full-service facilities, including crew amenities, provisioning, maintenance and access to a yacht club, will be available to yacht owners.”

The marina will accommodate up to 250 mid-sized vessels within Port City Colombo, and will feature top-tier hotels, gourmet dining, upmarket retail outlets, entertainment centres and recreational spaces. The luxury marina development is expected to be positioned as the only full-service marina between Dubai and Phuket, cementing Sri Lanka’s position as a key player in South Asia’s luxury yachting market.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali's Port of Benoa is undergoing a major revamp to become the world-class luxury Marina at Benoa under the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH) project. The newly upgraded marina, strategically located in Benoa, is set to become the region's premier yachting hub, serving both international and domestic yacht owners. Amenities include a prestigious yacht club, modern yacht service and high quality fuelling station, luxury hospitality options, and commercial areas with extensive retail, office, entertainment and dining outlets.

“The first full-service yacht / superyacht marina in Indonesia will accommodate 180 yachts, including more than 50 superyachts up to 90 metres. The marina will feature a state-of-the-art yacht service area, a travel lift capable of handling vessels up to 200 tonnes, a premium fuelling station and an array of prestigious amenities”, reports Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia Director, Captain Thomas Taatjes. “The marina aims to be operational by mid-2026, and will set a new benchmark for yachting facilities in the region; one that will ensure Indonesia's growing prominence as a global yachting destination.”

Maldives

The Maldives will mark a new era with the introduction of the first superyacht marina and fully integrated resort in the Maldives. “Housing 120 berths, Atoll Estates new Zamani Islands will be an exclusive resort destination, with the Zamani Islands Superyacht Marina marking a new era for those seeking to cruise the idyllic waters of the Maldives. The pristine beauty and allure of these waters will be even more appealing to the global superyacht community with the launching of the superyacht marina in the next few years”, reports Mohamed Hameed, Director and General Manager of Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives.

“This cutting-edge project aims at transforming the superyacht experience into an exceptionally luxurious experience, and marks a major turning point for maritime luxury in the Maldives while placing it among world’s finest locations for ocean travel. The project will encompass eight islands extending 5 km into a natural lagoon, offering the country’s first Yacht Club, and a 60,000 sq m superyacht marina”, notes Hameed. Spanning across the eight islands in South Male Atoll, the Atoll Estates project will feature three distinct resorts - an Uber Luxury Resort, an Experiential Luxury Resort, and a Modern Lifestyle Resort. With a collective offering of 475 keys and the Maldives' first superyacht marina, this visionary project caters to diverse tastes and preferences, and is sure to appeal to global superyachts.

An ever-increasing number of yacht and superyacht adventurers are discovering Southeast Asia, one of the last remaining frontiers for those seeking warm and beautiful escapes, and adventure among her exotic and uncrowded islands

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