A key aspect of a marina in a remote location is its reliability. The last thing you want on your yacht voyage is to be unable to meet servicing needs such as 3-phase power to provide ample electricity for all of your equipment.
The new Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina has been designed to meet the highest standards, including providing reliable three-phase power to yachts docked within the marina. Larger boats including superyachts require more power than single-phase power outlets can provide. The new marina is therefore outfitted with reliable 3-phase power to provide the power consumption that a berthed superyacht requires between voyages.
Bahamas Marinas with Single and Three-Phase Power
The Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing on Paradise Island provides both single- and three-phase electricity to ensure that any yacht that is docked at one of the 92 slips available can get the power requirement they need between voyages.
The deep-water marina can berth yachts of up to 420 feet, and many of these superyachts require 3-phase power while docked whereas smaller yachts only need single-phase power. The new marina supports both of these power options all year round.
Deep-Water Marinas With Reliable Power in The Bahamas
Superyachts can struggle to find a deep-water marina in The Bahamas especially because the area is known for its shallow waters. Finding a deep-water marina perfect for superyachts can be even more difficult when 3-phase power sources are required to effectively power a yacht while it is docked in the marina.
The Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island boasts not only the deep-water needed to comfortably berth superyachts (14.5 ft at low tide) but it also supplies single- and three-phase reliable power outlets needed for a docked yacht.
Best Marinas for Guests and Crew in The Bahamas
Apart from the newly designed marina at Paradise Landing that accommodates superyachts thanks to the deep-water design, the 240 ft turning basin, and the reliable single- and 3-phase power, the marina is among the best in The Bahamas because of its luxury amenities, comprehensive services, and safety among other things.
The Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island, Bahamas is a yachtsmen’s dream for both marina guests and crew. Some of the most notable features of the new marina include the following:
Approved Port of Entry with on-site Bahamas customs and check-in
Maximum low tide depth of 14.5 ft
Turning basin of 240 ft
70 ft bridge clearance
Single- and three-phase power with electrical pedestals every 50 ft
Amperage ranges from 50 amps to 400 amps
Captains and crews are treated well with an exclusive gym, swimming pool, lounge, and poolside bar and restaurant.
The services at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina include:
24-hour security
High-speed internet with direct fiber connectivity
On-site concierge
On-deck delivery of groceries and other supplies
Pump-out services
Laundry facilities
Amenities include luxury swimming pools, a gourmet grocery store, exclusive golf and beach club membership, and fine dining both poolside and at the soon-the-be-launched pan-Latin restaurant. A fitness center is available and a world of shopping is just a few steps away at the Atlantis Resort & Casino.
Reach out today for marina reservations and dockage rates or call 242-603-1950 for more information on slip ownership as a The Residences of Paradise Landing real estate investor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three-phase power distributes electrical load across three conductors simultaneously, enabling much higher power delivery than single-phase systems at the same amperage rating. Large superyachts running multiple air conditioning systems, desalination plants, bow thrusters, and full hotel load require three-phase power to manage their electrical demands without overloading any single circuit. Single-phase power at 125V or 240V is adequate for smaller vessels and household-type loads, but superyachts with complex electrical systems depend on the greater capacity and load balance that three-phase delivers. Hurricane Hole's 480V three-phase service at up to 400 amps covers the full range of demand from the marina's largest vessels.
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina offers a comprehensive range of shore power configurations from pedestals spaced every 50 feet along the dock structure. Available configurations include 480V three-phase at up to 400A for the largest vessels, 240/208V 100A three-phase for mid-range power requirements, 125/220V 100A and 125/220V 50A single-phase configurations, and 125V 30A service for smaller vessels. This range covers vessels from 35-foot motor yachts on standard shore power to 420-foot superyachts requiring continuous high-amperage three-phase service for full hotel load operation without generator use.
When a superyacht can connect to sufficient shore power to meet its full electrical demand, it can shut down its diesel generators, eliminating the continuous fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and emissions that generator operation produces during a marina stay. For a large superyacht with generator fuel consumption of hundreds of gallons per day, replacing generator operation with shore power during an extended Bahamian stay represents meaningful cost savings. For neighboring vessels and marina residents, the reduction in generator noise and exhaust improves the marina environment. Hurricane Hole's high-capacity shore power is specifically designed to enable generator-off marina stays for the largest vessels.
Three-phase power at meaningful capacity is relatively uncommon across The Bahamas' 96-plus marinas. Most smaller marinas throughout the Family Islands provide only single-phase 30A or 50A service adequate for smaller recreational vessels, with no three-phase capability. In Nassau and Paradise Island, Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina is the primary facility offering high-voltage three-phase service up to 480V 400A. The limited availability of three-phase power at major working capacity is one of the factors that differentiates Hurricane Hole from competing Nassau-area facilities and is a primary reason large superyachts choose Hurricane Hole over alternatives in the area.
Power incompatibilities between a vessel's shore power connection and the marina's pedestal supply can be addressed through shore power transformers and converters, which adapt the marina's voltage and phase configuration to the vessel's requirements. Most modern superyachts have isolation transformers and power management systems that can handle the conversion between European 400V three-phase and US 480V three-phase standards and manage single-to-three-phase conversion. Hurricane Hole's power team can advise on compatibility for specific vessels, and the marina's ship-to-shore fiber connectivity option supports direct high-bandwidth connection for vessels with specific communication infrastructure requirements as well.
Power pedestals at Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina are spaced every 50 feet along the dock structure, providing a connection point within close reach of any vessel berth throughout the 6,100 linear feet of dockage. The 50-foot spacing is designed to ensure that vessels of any length can connect to shore power from the nearest pedestal without excessive cable runs that introduce voltage drop. Multiple pedestals may serve a single large vessel occupying a long berth. The consistent spacing is part of the marina's rebuilt electrical infrastructure installed during the comprehensive redesign completed in late 2022.
Ship-to-shore fiber connectivity is a direct high-bandwidth wired internet connection available on request for vessels at Hurricane Hole that require dedicated, reliable internet bandwidth beyond what shared Wi-Fi can provide. The service is arranged by emailing slips@hurricaneholemarina.com in advance of arrival. It is particularly relevant for vessels whose communications systems, entertainment platforms, or remote operations require consistently high bandwidth. The fiber option is an extension of Hurricane Hole's standard high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure and represents an unusual level of connectivity sophistication for a Caribbean marina facility.
A large superyacht in port with guests aboard typically runs hotel load comprising air conditioning for all guest and crew spaces, water heating, refrigeration and freezer systems, lighting, entertainment electronics, water treatment and desalination systems, and other service systems. A 200-foot superyacht in warm Bahamian conditions may draw 400 to 800 kilowatts of power continuously when guests are aboard and all systems are operating. The very largest superyachts can draw considerably more. Hurricane Hole's 480V 400A three-phase service can deliver approximately 330 kilowatts per phase, covering the needs of vessels in the upper range of the superyacht market.
European vessels are typically built to 400V three-phase 50Hz standards, while North American shore power infrastructure uses 480V three-phase 60Hz or 240/208V standards. This voltage and frequency difference requires transformer conversion for European vessels connecting to North American shore power. Most modern European superyachts have built-in isolation transformers and automatic power management systems that handle this conversion. Hurricane Hole's power team can advise on any specific compatibility requirements for European-flag vessels arriving at the marina. The marina's technical staff is experienced in accommodating the electrical requirements of international vessels from multiple flag states.
Connecting to shore power allows vessels to shut down their diesel generators, eliminating the continuous combustion emissions, particulate matter, and noise that diesel generator operation produces during marina stays. Over an extended Bahamian season for a large superyacht, the reduction in generator hours can represent a meaningful reduction in fuel consumption and associated emissions. Hurricane Hole's environmental management framework includes air quality and noise control objectives as stated components of its operating approach. Providing high-capacity shore power that enables generator-off stays is therefore both a commercial advantage and a contribution to the marina's environmental performance.
