With the ever-increasing size of yachts, from superyachts to megayachts and now gigayachts (technically anything over 220 feet in length), yachting destinations such as The Bahamas are becoming increasingly challenging to berth a yacht due to the shallow waters. The world’s largest yachts are often relegated to staying on anchor for lack of deep water marinas that can accommodate their size. But the new Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina sought to remedy the problem by creating an ideal deep-water superyacht marina on Paradise Island, Nassau.
The right superyacht marinas in the Bahamas are designed to make docking comfortable, secure, and within arm’s reach of luxury amenities for guests and crew to enjoy– including comprehensive on-site services and facilities. Hurricane Hole has achieved this goal with ample size for superyachts up to 420 feet and a state-of-the-art marina which is a holiday destination by itself.
What Size Yachts Can Dock at a Marina in The Bahamas?
The new superyacht marina at Paradise Landing was designed to accommodate anything from a small center console to large superyachts. The marina offers up to 92 slips that include both fixed concrete and floating docks and allows for the berthing of boats up to 420 feet in length, making it one of the best marinas for superyachts in The Bahamas.
The marina boasts a 240-foot turning basic, a 14.5-foot low-tide maximum depth, and a 70-foot bridge clearance range. The marina is protected from currents and provides a comfortable and safe way to berth a superyacht in the lap of luxury and convenience.
Superyacht Marina Amenities
One of the features that make for a great superyacht marina is the on-site amenities. The state-of-the-art Hurricane Hole Marina provides ample amenities and services to visitors and slip owners. Among the most notable on-site amenities include:
Multiple dining options, including a poolside bar and grill and a fine dining restaurant coming soon
Luxury swimming pools
Exclusive beach club and golf course membership
A gourmet grocery store, Sawyer’s Fresh Market, will provide everyday luxury items, organic produce, a deli, and dockside delivery services – slated to open in summer 2023
Fitness center
World-renowned Atlantis Resort and Casino is across the street.
Concierge services include everything you need, including tour reservations, local theater bookings, massage therapist reservations, local transportation, and much more.
Comprehensive services such as boat detailing and cleaning, dive services, mechanical maintenance, and Bahamas’ cruising permits and registration renewals
Reliable single and three-phase power
High-speed internet
24-hour staffed security
Laundry facilities
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing has all the luxury amenities you’d expect from the best deep-water superyacht luxury marinas in The Bahamas.
The many fixed concrete and floating slips are available for rental, with prices varying from in-season to out-of-season. Dockage rates are based on daily, prepaid monthly, prepaid three months, prepaid annual, and tender dock availability. Slips can access single and 3-phase power outlets with pedestals every 50 feet. In-slip fueling is coming soon.
Reserving Your Slip at Hurricane Hole at Paradise Landing
You can reserve your slip at the Hurricane Hole Marina at Paradise Landing today to secure your voyage destination, opening up Paradise Island, Nassau, and the whole of The Bahamas for enjoyment and relaxation. Slip rental is available, as well as slip ownership at the prestigious Hurricane Hole Marina for residential real estate buyers.
Look no further than the Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing for a deep-water, state-of-the-art marina with luxury amenities to start your Bahamas holiday adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bahamian superyacht marina landscape is concentrated in Nassau and Paradise Island, with the broader archipelago offering limited infrastructure for large vessels. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina on Paradise Island is the primary purpose-built superyacht facility in the Bahamas, with Albany Marina on New Providence's southwestern coast serving the Albany luxury residential development's resident fleet. Atlantis Marina on Paradise Island accommodates some larger vessels in connection with the resort. Outside Nassau, the Exumas offer anchorage-based access without dedicated marina infrastructure for superyachts, and the Abacos provide some facilities for smaller charter vessels.
A superyacht marina is specifically engineered to accommodate vessels in the 24-meter-plus category with deep-water basins, wide turning areas, high-capacity shore power, dedicated large-vessel dock infrastructure, and the service ecosystem required by professional crew-managed vessels. Standard marinas are designed for recreational boats and are limited in depth, berth length, power availability, and service quality. Hurricane Hole's 14.5-foot depth, 420-foot maximum slip length, 240-foot turning basin, 480V three-phase power, and comprehensive service platform represent the defining characteristics of a purpose-built superyacht facility as distinct from a general-purpose marina.
The Bahamian superyacht market has expanded significantly, driven by record visitor arrivals of nearly 10 million in 2023, growing ultra-high-net-worth interest in the country as a residential and investment destination, and the development of world-class infrastructure at Hurricane Hole that brought new capability to the Nassau market. The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, launched in 2023 and growing to over 80 vessels in its second year, reflects the increasing commercial importance of the charter yacht segment in the Bahamian economy. The combination of favorable tax environment, proximity to the US, and improving marina infrastructure has attracted an expanding fleet of superyachts to Nassau as a seasonal home port.
Albany is a luxury residential development on the southwestern coast of New Providence featuring a marina, beach club, golf course, and hotel alongside private villas and estates. Albany Marina serves the residential community's vessel owners primarily on a membership basis and does not have the operational depth of Hurricane Hole in terms of Port of Entry status, in-slip fueling, or the full commercial service ecosystem of Paradise Landing. The two facilities serve overlapping but distinct segments: Albany caters to private estate owners based at the development, while Hurricane Hole serves the full superyacht market including transient charter vessels, private vessels on any schedule, and long-term resident programs.
Atlantis Marina is embedded within the Atlantis Resort complex and serves vessels docked primarily to access the resort's amenities including the casino, water park, and hotel facilities. Its depth, turning space, and berth length configurations are more constrained than Hurricane Hole's, and it does not offer in-slip fueling, Bellingham floating docks, or Port of Entry customs clearance. Atlantis Marina provides convenient resort access but lacks Hurricane Hole's operational depth for professional superyacht programs. For charter operations and vessels requiring the full infrastructure of a purpose-built superyacht facility, Hurricane Hole is the appropriate choice in Nassau.
Superyacht marinas contribute to the Bahamian economy through multiple channels: direct marina fees and services revenue, crew and guest spending on provisioning, dining, accommodation, transportation, and tourism activities, employment of Bahamian nationals in marina and service provider roles, and the multiplier effect of high-net-worth visitor spending in the broader Nassau economy. Hurricane Hole's Paradise Landing development has created over 200 jobs at Carnivale Bahamas alone, plus employment through Sawyer's Fresh Market, Quality Care Pharmacy, Anachronist Wellness, and the broader marina operation. The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, hosted partially at Hurricane Hole, generates economic activity across multiple Nassau sectors.
Global superyacht marina trends include the growing size of the superyacht fleet at 30-meter-plus, driving demand for larger berths and deeper basins; increasing environmental regulation requiring low-sulfur fuel, shore power capability, and waste management infrastructure; growing integration of commercial services including provisioning, dining, and health facilities within the marina footprint; and rising security expectations from ultra-high-net-worth clients. Hurricane Hole's redevelopment anticipated these trends by providing deep-water capacity to 420 feet, high-capacity shore power, in-slip fueling reducing generator use, the full Paradise Landing commercial ecosystem, and advanced AI security infrastructure.
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is the governmental body responsible for maritime safety, vessel registration, and regulatory compliance for Bahamian-flagged vessels worldwide. The BMA conducts vessel surveys, issues certificates, and enforces Bahamian flag state obligations under international maritime conventions including SOLAS and MARPOL. Vessels registered under the Bahamian flag benefit from the BMA's established reputation as a responsible flag state registry recognized by port authorities worldwide. The BMA's offices are in Nassau, and its proximity to Hurricane Hole facilitates administrative matters for Bahamian-flagged vessels based at the marina.
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) represents Bahamian marina operators and marine service providers, advocating for the industry with the Bahamian government, promoting The Bahamas as a yachting destination internationally, and coordinating industry events including the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina is an active ABM member and participates in the association's promotional activities including representation at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The ABM maintains a comprehensive directory of Bahamian marinas and marine services and provides cruising resources for visiting vessels.
The superyacht industry's presence in The Bahamas both benefits from and bears responsibility for the health of the natural environment that makes the destination exceptional. Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina institutionalizes this responsibility through its support of the Bahamas National Trust, environmental management protocols covering waste, emissions, and biodiversity, and its encouragement of responsible anchoring, no-discharge compliance, and reef-safe practices among its guest community. The growing global emphasis on sustainability within the superyacht industry aligns with the conservation needs of the Bahamian marine environment, creating a shared interest in protecting the reefs, seagrass beds, and fish populations that are the foundation of the Bahamian yachting experience.
