Marina Industry News Fall & Winter 2024

Cruising News

New Legendary Marina Coming Next Year

Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay, located in Nassau in The Bahamas, is scheduled to open in 2025. This world-class marina will offer slips accommodating vessels up to 220 feet and a dry storage facility for vessels up to 55 feet that can withstand wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, and offer exceptional amenities and a dedicated staff. Visit legendarybluewatercay.com

Suntex Expands West Coast Holdings

Premier marina owner and operator, Suntex Marinas, is growing its Channel Islands Harbor properties with the purchase of Marine Emporium Landing in Oxnard, CA. As one of the most visited locations on the harbor drawing almost one million guests per year, the 12-slip marina accommodates vessels 30 – 100’ and offers whale watching, sportfishing, event charters and on-site retail. Go to suntex.com 

Norwest Marine Acquires New England Marina

As part of a strategic initiative to bolster its coastal marina portfolio, Norwest Marine recently announced the acquisition of Connors & O’Brien Marina, located nearby in Pawcatuck, CT. The combined facilities of Norwest Marine and Connors & O’Brien Marina offer more than 200 slips, as well as winter storage for up to 500 boats. For updates, go to norwestmarine.com 

Big Plans Announced for Baltimore Yacht Basin

The up-and-coming south Baltimore region, known as Baltimore Peninsula, is transforming into a premier waterfront destination. Investment group BYB Prop Real Estate Partners and co-owner of Flohom, a luxury floating-home startup, recently acquired Baltimore Yacht Basin with plans to renovate the marina and expand facilities. The marina will have a total of 150 slips and house upscale Flohom vessels for short- and long-term rentals for residential and commercial use. Visit baltimoreyachtbasin.com

Celebrate 25 Years of Marinalife with our Readers' Choice Awards Winners

For over a decade, Marinalife hosted the annual Best Marina Contest where nationwide boaters vote to honor top transient destinations that exemplify world-class service. As we approach our 25th anniversary in 2025, we decided to revamp our contest and launch our 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, expanding to exciting new categories. Winners will be announced next year and featured in the magazine's 25th Anniversary special edition.  

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Upcoming Boat Shows

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, FL
October 30 – November 3, 2024

USVI Charter Yacht Show
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
November 8 – 11, 2024

St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
St. Petersburg, FL
January 23 – 26, 2025 

Miami International Boat Show
Miami, FL
February 12 – 16, 2025 

Palm Beach International Boat Show
Palm Beach, FL
March 20 – 23, 2025