After a challenging year for many in the tourism industry in Australia, Coral Sea Marina are delighted to have been announced as Runner-Up in the ACREW Superyacht Business Awards 2020, in the category of Best Australasian Marina.
The Superyacht Business Awards is a global awards programme where captains and crew select the best businesses working in the superyacht sector. ACREW believe the most efficient and reliable way to discover the best businesses in superyachting, is to ask their consumers – the captains and crew.
The Best Superyacht Marina Award recognises selected marinas for providing the best standard of services and facilities to visiting yachts. Through the voting process marinas are celebrated for their willingness to assist Superyacht guests; ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Whether a home port or a destination marina, the recipients of these awards are loved and appreciated by crew.
Coral Sea Marina Resort is located at the heart of the Whitsundays on Australia’s Queensland coast offering wet berthing and superyacht facilities for vessels up to 80m/ 5m LAT. Offering unprecedented access to the cruising grounds of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea Marina has invested heavily in superyacht infrastructure over recent years to secure their position as marina of choice for yachts visiting the Whitsunday region.
Joscelyn O’Keefe, Marketing Manager at Coral Sea Marina explains “Coral Sea Marina is the only 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Marina in Queensland and we aim to always deliver memorable experiences that reflect quality and value. This is our first year entering the ACREW Superyacht Business Awards and we are delighted with the recognition as Runner-Up. A special mention should go to our industry partners Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard as winners in this category.”
With a focus on continuous improvement, visiting captains and crew in 2021 will benefit from upgraded superyacht facilities at Coral Sea Marina Resort. In January 2021, the marina will launch its exclusive Lookout Lounge available for private marina guests and superyacht crews. This nautically themed, contemporary venue overlooking the marina and Whitsunday islands is ideally located to for crew to relax at the end of their day. With an expansive balcony with ocean views, high-speed WiFi, pool table and a comfortable lounge area the venue is designed with relaxation in mind.
New superyacht storage has been built to accommodate the requirements of visiting crew and the poolside events at the Coral Sea Marina Resort’s newly refurbished hotel are a favourite for crew downtime. In addition, on-berth pump out, high-flow diesel and a fleet of courtesy cars make any stay at Coral Sea Marina a breeze for captains and crew.
Despite the challenges 2020 has presented the captain and crew of SY Adix, Three Rivers and MY Keri Lee III to name a few, have spent time at Coral Sea Marina this year and enjoyed the very best the marina has to offer.
Contact the team at Coral Sea Marina today – marina@csmr.com.au
