UPDATE, JUNE 9, 2025: IGY Savannah Harbor Marina officially cut the ribbon last week. Its inner basin slips were already nearly entirely booked for the summer season before the grand opening. Read on for our original article. Savannah, Georgia already attracts megayacht owners and crew seeking service and refit, along with rich cultural experiences. Come…
UPDATE, NOVEMBER 26, 2024: Nova Marina is officially open for business. Read on for our original article. The Algarve coast of southern Portugal rightfully has a reputation as the sunny coast. Its beaches attract holiday-goers in summertime, as do its hidden bays and surfing spots. Soon, superyacht owners will be able to dock their…
Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage is a 15-year-old Florida facility attracting megayachts and smaller yachts making their way to the Gulf Coast along the Okeechobee Waterway. It recently joined the fold of Integra Investments, becoming its 10th marina acquisition. Unchanged, however, are the slips and amenities visitors have come to appreciate. Under the management of…
For several years, Puerto Rico has been courting megayacht visitors. The government has been on a mission to diversify its economy, attracting further visitors than cruise-ship passengers and traditional tourists. Thanks to a newly signed contract with the government, Safe Harbor Marinas will develop a purpose-built San Juan superyacht marina. The first phase should be…
Visitors to Hilton Head, South Carolina go there for more than just golf. Harbour Town Yacht Basin has attracted yacht and megayacht owners for years. There’s further good reason to book a slip. The marina, with its iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, has received South Carolina Clean Marina Program certification. It recognizes the efforts the facility…
A fire broke out overnight at the well-known Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Although fire fighters were still on the scene after daylight, the marina building is destroyed. Local media reports don’t indicate exactly when the fire began. Thus far there’s also no official statement from fire officials, either. However, video from residents (below) reveals the…
The master-planned Williams Island community in Florida is attractive to yacht owners due to its proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway as well as Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Slip holders and owners of transient yachts at the Williams Island Marina now will benefit from the management services of Oasis Marinas and the ownership of Integra Investments….
For decades, marinas and fuel docks around the world have used dish soap to address minor fuel spills. As part of an ongoing focus on better environmental stewardship, Marina Ibiza in Spain is testing a device that uses a product deemed safe for the water and marine life. It’s the first facility in Spain to…
While Costa Rica has long attracted sportfishing enthusiasts, legislation from 2021 has led to strong showings among foreign-flagged superyachts. They’re why not only will Marina Bahia Golfito double its number of slips, but also create waterfront villas and condos, along with further boutiques and restaurants. The marina, under IGY Marinas management since 2017, is 45…
The Yachting Capital of the World has a new address for superyacht service. Port 32 Fort Lauderdale has opened its doors along the famed Marina Mile. Constructed entirely for large luxury yachts, the facilities sit on the New River. This therefore makes it a quick car ride from the international airport, plus Fort Lauderdale’s downtown…
