Asia Pacific Marina News coming to Monaco
Baa Atoll in the Maldives
The mood throughout Asia Pacific and the superyacht industry is increasingly upbeat with news of changing regulations favoring visiting yachts and new high standard marinas on the horizon. Representing a dozen plus superyacht agencies, Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) members are excited and looking forward to sharing news at the APS Stand DS73 (in the air-con Darse Sud Tent) at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 to be held September 23 to 26.
“It’s exciting to return to Monaco once again and we are looking forward to sharing news of the growth and new developments in Asia Pacific’s tropical cruising paradises-including those of Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and more”, enthuses APS director & co-founder, Gordon Fernandes.
“We are thrilled to discuss how Asia Pacific regions will enhance the worldwide marine tourism industry with revised charter license laws along with changes that will make it so much easier and less costly for more superyacht to visits. The Asia Pacific area is more accessible than ever. We have details of new high standard marinas that support superyacht visitors. In fact, development plans in Phuket include the deep-water marina project at Sapam Bay, which covers more than 61,000 square meters of waterfront and has government and provincial support.”
Welcoming superyachts to a high standard marina in the Indian Ocean’s dot on the world map is Seychelles, reports APS Seychelles GM Vincent Didon. “Seychelles represents luxurious and untouched frontiers for vessels and the Eden Island Marina offers an unparalleled berthing experience for all sizes, including superyachts up to 120 meters. The marina itself forms a part of Eden Island, with access to a host of services and amenities right at the marina edge with many more a short stroll from your berthing location.”
Moving on to the Maldives is the Zamani Islands Superyacht Marina featuring the first official superyacht marina and yacht club, spanning an expansive 60,000-square-meter marina with 120 total berths (accommodating yachts over 30 meters and dockside moorings up to 200 meters). Also in August 2026 the Uligan Yacht Marina (Haa Alifu Atoll) signed its official land lease to formalize an international-standard recreational and commercial yacht hub. It was built to initially accommodate about 18 vessels simultaneously with integrated customs and immigration services for incoming international marine traffic.
Yacht Marina @ CROSSROADS
“The Yacht Marina @ CROSSROADS offers an impressive 30 berth quay, complete with world-class facilities and exclusive concierge services”, reports Mohamed Hameed, heading up APS Maldives. Catering for vessels from 10 to 60 metres, the marina has limited access for vessels up to 60 feet of length, but the superyacht docks are fully operational.
An example of Asia Pacific’s coming new marinas can be found in Sri Lanka, enthuses Priyantha Perera, director of APS Sri Lanka. “As of August 2026, the Colombo City Marina project at Port City Colombo is under active construction with an anticipated completion target around 2027. Major milestone developments have recently advanced the site, including high-profile luxury real estate launches and new strategic enterprise approvals by the Sri Lankan cabinet.”
With a highly trained local labour force and a rapidly growing network of Five-Gold-Star and Superyacht Ready marinas like those in Singapore and Malaysia, the region easily rivals Western luxury hubs, remarks APS co-founder Captain Scott Walker. “From the iconic bays of Phuket, Thailand, to the untouched marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, Asia Pacific regions provide an exclusive, deep-water "blue water" experience. This unique combination of natural beauty, cultural depth, and modern infrastructure has firmly established this area as the world’s premier emerging superyacht destination.”
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