Ocean World Marina

What Ocean World Marina does

Ocean World Marina is a privately held, full-service marina and boatyard complex located in Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, operating since 2006. The facility is described as the only full-service marina on the Dominican Republic's north coast, serving transient cruisers, long-term slip renters, and visiting yachts transiting the established Florida–Bahamas to Puerto Rico/Eastern Caribbean route. Core infrastructure includes 70,000 gallons of fuel storage, a 100,000-gallon fresh water system, and haul-out capability for vessels up to 60 feet and 60 tons delivered through a partnership with Maritima del Atlantico.

The marina generates revenue across multiple streams: slip rentals (transient and long-term), marine fuel and water sales, boatyard haul-out services, and on-site ancillary hospitality including the Ocean World Terrace restaurant, a liquor store, and concierge provisioning. Guest access is facilitated through published rate cards and direct reservation channels via WhatsApp and VHF radio, reflecting the communication norms of the cruising community.

Operationally, the business is integrated with the adjacent Ocean World Adventure Park, a marine and dolphin park, enabling cross-traffic between marina guests and tourist visitors. The operating headcount falls in the 11–50 employee range, consistent with a single-location marina operation. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or multi-property expansions are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Ocean World Marina

Legal name

Ocean World Marina

Website

https://oceanworldmarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean World Marina is a privately held full-service marina in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, serving transient cruisers, long-term slip renters, and yachts with slips, fuel, haul-out, F&B, and provisioning on a single north-coast location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Boat Yard Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fresh Water Supply & Potable Water Delivery Coordination (TLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Marina slip rentals
• Boat yard services
• Vessel fuel and dockage
• Yacht maintenance services
• Marine concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Plata

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marina Slips and Dockage: Vessel dockage and slip rental services for yachts and cruisers, including electrical and utility hookups.
2. Fuel Sales: Sale of premium diesel and gasoline to vessels, with 70,000 gallon storage capacity.
3. Boat Yard and Maintenance Services: Haul-out services and comprehensive maintenance services through partner Maritima del Atlantico.
4. Ocean World Terrace Restaurant and Liquor Store: On-site restaurant and liquor store operated as part of the Ocean World Marina Complex.
5. Concierge and Support Services: Laundry services, shuttle services, mail/package handling, car rental assistance, and hotel reservations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ocean World Marina operates a full-service marina and boat yard in Playa Cofresi, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. It provides wet slips with multi-voltage electrical hookups and fresh water, pump-out services, premium ultra low sulfur diesel and gasoline (supported by 70,000 gallons of fuel storage), haul-out and boat yard maintenance through partner Maritima del Atlantico, and on-site amenities including the Ocean World Terrace restaurant and liquor store, 24/7 security, laundry, and concierge support.

Product overview

Ocean World Marina operates as a single unified offering—a full-service marina and boat yard complex—rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product is the Marina Services, which provides wet slips with comprehensive utilities (electrical power at multiple configurations, fresh water, pump-out). This core is supplemented by add-on services including Premium Diesel and Gas fuel operations, Ocean World Terrace restaurant/liquor store, Haul Out Service and Boat Yard services (both via Maritima del Atlantico), Dolphin Park, Repairs and Maintenance, Laundry Services, Security Services, and Concierge Services (reservations, mail handling, shuttle, car rental). The services are co-located at the Playa Cofresi, Puerto Plata property and operate as an integrated marina complex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maritima del AtlanticocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMaritima del Atlantico is the boat yard partner providing haul-out services for vessels up to over 60 feet and 60 tons, as well as comprehensive maintenance services. This partnership extends the marina's capabilities beyond dockage to full-service boat yard operations.
• Ocean World Adventure ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean World Adventure Park (including Dolphin Park) is part of the broader Ocean World complex adjacent to the marina, offering marine mammal experiences and entertainment for marina guests and visitors.
• Ocean World TerraceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOcean World Terrace is a restaurant and liquor store operated as part of the Ocean World Marina Complex, providing dining options for marina patrons and cruisers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Rodney Bay Marina: Full-service marina in Saint Lucia operating under the IGY brand, with slips, fuel, and provisioning for transiting yachts. Directly comparable service mix to Ocean World for cruisers on the Eastern Caribbean route, but a different geography.
• Tortola Marine Management: Marina and boatyard operator in Road Town, Tortola (BVI) offering slips, haul-out, and yacht services. Comparable on the boatyard and slip rental lines, serving the same BVI/Eastern Caribbean cruising traffic.
• Palm Cay Marina: Marina and yacht club community in Nassau, Bahamas, providing slips, fuel, and concierge to cruising yachts on the Florida-Bahamas corridor. Comparable service mix to Ocean World and a relevant reference point for the same cruising route Ocean World serves.
• Puerto del Rey Marina: Full-service marina in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, offering slips, fuel, boatyard, and concierge services to yachts and cruisers in the eastern Caribbean. Comparable operating model and customer base, but geographically distinct from Ocean World.
• Marigot Bay Marina: Boutique full-service marina and resort in Saint Lucia offering dockage, fuel, F&B, and concierge. Similar destination-style marina experience to Ocean World, serving the same Eastern Caribbean cruiser demographic.

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: Global network of luxury marinas operating across the Caribbean, Americas and Europe, providing dockage, fuel, and concierge services. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the same product category (premium yacht marina services) but operating a broader portfolio across many geographies.
• MarineMax: U.S.-based recreational marine retailer and services company offering boating sales, service, storage, and marina-adjacent operations. Comparable in the boatyard/service segment but with a much broader portfolio spanning sales, finance, and destinations.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with a portfolio of recreational boating facilities, including dockage, storage, and service. Overlaps with Ocean World on core marina operations and boatyard services but at much larger scale and U.S.-centric footprint.

Direct peers

• Marina Cap Cana: Full-service marina located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, offering slips, fuel, concierge, and F&B to yachts and cruisers. Directly comparable to Ocean World as a Dominican full-service marina competing for the same transiting yacht customers on a different coast.
• Casa de Campo Marina: Marina in La Romana, Dominican Republic, with slips, fuel, restaurants, and resort amenities serving yacht owners. Same business model and customer base as Ocean World, and the most direct in-country competitor for premium yacht dockage in the DR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ocean-World-Marina-Puerto-Plata-Dominican-Republic-100069817756134
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocean-world-marina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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