QUAY CHOICES
If the yacht and crew are looking for a little RnR over the winter season, there are some spectacular marinas to spend some down time in before hitting the summer season
PALM BEACH MARINA
USA
The only superyacht Marina in the Town of Palm Beach is your sophisticated gateway to the luxury Florida lifestyle. Accommodating yachts from 18m to 90m, this remarkable Florida facility offers patrons contemporary conveniences, including high-speed WiFi, concrete floating docks, expanded shore power, and state-of-the-art security systems. Guests can enjoy premium perks just steps from their slip, including personalised white-glove service and privacy, miles of exquisite beaches, fashionable shopping, nouvelle cuisine, and complimentary recreational amenities. Highlights include the newly constructed rec- centre, the oceanfront Par 3 golf course, and 13 premier tennis courts. Discover unparalleled tranquility when you dock at the Town of Palm Beach Marina.
www.townofpalmbeachmarina.com
YALIKAVAK MARINA
TURKEY
Yalikavak Marina is located in Bodrum, Turkey and was voted the 2022 World’s Best Superyacht Marina, as well as the 2020-2021 International Marina of the Year, and the 2018-2019 World’s Best Superyacht Marina and it holds the British Yacht Harbor Association’s (TYHA) 5 Gold Anchors rating. Yalikavak Marina is Turkey’s first high capacity superyacht marina ranked among the top 10 marinas in the world with its 5 Gold Anchor Platinum rating while operating under the Blue Flag and Clean Marina Certificate in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. Yalikavak Marina also supports the “UNICEF Platinum Wings” Program, which helps disadvantaged children acquire their basic rights in Turkey and around the world. With 620 berths, Yalikavak Marina offers first class services for yachts of up to 140m LOA and represents the epicentre of luxury shopping and dining in the Mediterranean, hosting over 130 brands including premium fashion retail, exclusive jewellery and accessories, Michelin starred restaurants, beach clubs, cafes, bars, health and recreation facilities, as well as a luxury hotel. Yalikavak Marina is a desired destination for more than 2 million guests from 120 countries around the world and operates 12 months a year creating jobs for over 1,000 people annually. Here, It’s all about You…
www.yalikavakmarina.com.tr
CROWN BAY MARINA
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Crown Bay, the finest marina stop in St.Thomas conveniently situated on the south side of St. Thomas, west of Charlotte Amalie, and is within an easy 10 minute reach (4 km) of the International Cyril E. King Airport; a commercial gateway to the USVI from the U.S. mainland. Crown Bay is a full-service marina with 99 berths with 16 alongside and stern-to for megayachts and yachts up to 60m. In-slip amenities include; metered water and power with 30 amp up to 100-amp American connection, together with complimentary Wi-Fi along with USDA/APHIS regulated garbage disposal an, a 96m fuel dock with high-speed dispensers; and pump-out.
www.crownbay.com
ATLANTIS MARINA
THE BAHAMAS
Rivaling the legendary marina of Monte Carlo, Atlantis Marina is the premier facility in The Bahamas. This luxury yacht harbor accommodates vessels of up to 76m, and offers a variety of yacht and fishing charter services. Guests of Atlantis Marina enjoy all the features and services of Atlantis facilities including miles of white sand beaches, multiple pools, Aquaventure waterpark, Atlantis Casino, diverse restaurants and more. With direct access from Nassau Harbour, Atlantis Marina features 63 superyacht slips. A 30m wide channel, located to the west of the north-bound Nassau/Paradise Island bridge, allowing unrestricted mast height on sailboats and easy access for power boats. Both the channel and Atlantis Marina feature a minimum water depth of 13.65m at low tide. Within a protected harbour, the largest of the 63 slips are 267m finger piers with an 11m beam, plus several lay-along-side berths with no beam restrictions.
www.atlantisbahamas.com
PORT VAUBAN
FRANCE
Port Vauban in Antibes is the ultimate destination for yacht owners seeking a premium winter berthing location. As the largest marina in Europe, Port Vauban boasts a secure and dependable environment, ensuring that all your needs are met during your stay. With a wide range of services available, you can rest assured that you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips. But that’s not all – Port Vauban is also home to a variety of exciting events throughout the year, from cultural events to international regattas. Finally, Port Vauban’s close proximity to the international airport of Nice makes it a breeze for yacht owners and their guests to get to. www.leportvauban.com
MARINA PORT VELL
SPAIN
Marina Port Vell Barcelona is a world-class marina specialised in superyachts and perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona. Originally built during the 1992 Olympic Games, it has assumed a strategic industrial role for the city and provides a great boost to the Catalan coast, being one of the first marinas in Spain to specialise in the superyacht segment. Marina Port Vell Barcelona is also located at a strategic point between the western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The facility has 74 berths and one of the longest piers in the world (400 m), which makes it an ideal destination for superyachts up to 190 metres in length. In fact, Marina Port Vell, is the only marina in the world with the capacity to host superyachts up to 190 metres in length in the middle of a large city. The marina has recently been appointed as the Preferred Marina for superyachts visiting Barcelona during the 37th America’s Cup in 2024. During the months of the competition, the marina will host dozens of superyachts visiting Barcelona for the regatta, enabling front row enjoyment of the regatta and VIP experiences in an unbeatable location.
www.marinaportvell.com
