Camper & Nicholsons Marinas

What Camper & Nicholsons Marinas does

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd is a privately held UK company (incorporated in England and Wales, headquartered in London) that operates luxury marinas and provides marina development consultancy services worldwide. The company traces its origins to 1782, making it one of the oldest yachting brand names, and has specialised in marina and waterfront development for over 50 years. It owns and operates three marinas: Grand Harbour Marina in Malta (set against a UNESCO World Heritage backdrop), Port Louis Marina in Grenada (Caribbean), and IC Cesme Marina in Turkey (over 394 berths for yachts up to 60 metres LOA).

The company's product set is organised around two pillars. The first is owned-marina operations, encompassing year-round berthing, ancillary hospitality and marina-village services, and the sale of berths as long-duration assets. The second is a business consultancy division with three service modules: Feasibility and Design, Construction and Commissioning, and Marina Operations, delivered to marina developers, investors, and waterfront owners globally. Notable consultancy references cited in the source data include Yas Marina (Abu Dhabi), Sanya Serenity Marina (China), St. Katharine Docks (London), Dubai Harbour, and Limassol Marina (Cyprus). Asia-Pacific is served through a regional subsidiary, Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE), a joint venture with First Eastern Investment Group operating from Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring marina berthing subscriptions at owned marinas, one-time berth sales (effectively real-estate transactions at Grand Harbour and Port Louis), and professional-services fees from consultancy mandates. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the company's website (online booking and berth sales), email newsletters, and direct enterprise sales for consultancy engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; berth booking is handled through website inquiry and consultancy fees are scoped per project. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or public listing.

Name

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas

Legal name

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd

Website

https://cnmarinas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1782

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd owns and operates three luxury marinas in Malta, Turkey, and Grenada, and provides marina development consultancy services to clients in over 25 countries, under a heritage brand dating to 1782.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London, London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marina Berthing Services: Revenue from providing luxury yacht and superyacht berthing facilities at owned marinas including Grand Harbour Marina (Malta), Port Louis Marina (Grenada), and IC Cesme Marina (Turkey). Services include year-round berthing for yachts up to 60 metres LOA at Cesme Marina.
2. Berth Sales: Sale of marina berths at owned properties including Grand Harbour Marina and Port Louis Marina.
3. Business Consultancy Services: Comprehensive marina consultancy services including feasibility studies, marina design, construction and commissioning, and marina management. Services provided to clients in over 25 countries worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas owns and operates three luxury marinas (Grand Harbour Marina in Malta, Port Louis Marina in Grenada, and IC Cesme Marina in Turkey) providing berthing and related services to yacht and superyacht owners. The company also sells marina berths outright and delivers end-to-end marina business consultancy — feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and operational management — to developers, investors, and independent marina operators worldwide.

Product overview

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas operates as both a marina owner/operator and a global marina consultancy. The company owns and manages three luxury marina properties: Grand Harbour Marina (Malta), Port Louis Marina (Grenada, Caribbean), and IC Cesme Marina (Turkey). Complementing these owned assets, the company offers business consultancy services through modules covering Feasibility and Design, Construction and Commissioning, and Marina Operations. The consultancy division has delivered projects worldwide including Yas Marina (Abu Dhabi), Sanya Serenity Marina (China), St. Katharine Docks (London), Dubai Harbour, and Limassol Marina (Cyprus). A regional subsidiary, Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE), serves the Asia-Pacific market through Hong Kong and Shenzhen offices. Secondary services include berth sales and online berth booking. The company was established in 1782 and has provided marina services in over 25 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE): Regional joint venture providing marina development, design, and consultancy services throughout Asia via Hong Kong office
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Products and services

• Grand Harbour Marina Owned and operated luxury superyacht marina located within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Grand Harbour, Malta. Provides world-class berthing facilities and services for yachts and superyachts visiting the central Mediterranean.
• Port Louis Marina Owned and operated luxury superyacht marina in the Lagoon near St. George's, Grenada, providing berthing for yachts and superyachts visiting the Caribbean and Grenadines.
• IC Cesme Marina Owned and operated full-service marina in Cesme, Turkey, offering over 394 berths for yachts up to 60 metres LOA. Features a port-village atmosphere with dining, retail, and events.
• Feasibility and Design Services Marina and waterfront development consultancy covering feasibility studies, master planning, and design services for new marina developments. Sold to developers, investors, and waterfront developers globally.
• Construction and Commissioning Services Consultancy service overseeing marina construction projects from build through to commissioning and operational handover. Sold to developers and investors undertaking marina development.
• Marina Operations Services Operational management and excellence services for independent marina operators, including day-to-day management, staff training, and performance optimisation. Sold to independent marina operators seeking tailored operational support.
• Book A Berth Online berth reservation system allowing yacht owners to book temporary or long-term berthing at the company's marina locations in Malta, Turkey, and Grenada.
• Berths For Sale Marina berth ownership and sales service offering purchasing opportunities at the company's marina locations, including Grand Harbour Marina and Port Louis Marina.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew annual occupancy from 13% to 87% in under 3 years at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• First Eastern Investment GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Eastern Investment Group is the owner of Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE), providing a well-established network and resources for developing premium marinas and related real estate in the fast-growing yachting and waterfront development markets of Asia. CNFE works in conjunction with Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to offer globally renowned services throughout Asia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IGY Marinas: Island Global Yachting operates one of the world's largest networks of luxury and superyacht marinas. Directly comparable as a global owner/operator competing for the same HNW berth customers and consultancy mandates.
• D-Marin: Mediterranean-focused marina operator with a portfolio across Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Croatia. Direct competitor in the eastern Mediterranean superyacht marina segment where IC Cesme competes.
• MDL Marinas: UK-headquartered operator of a network of premium marinas across the UK and Mediterranean. Closely comparable business model combining owned/managed marinas with berth-sales and operational services.
• Porto Montenegro: Luxury superyacht marina and waterfront resort in the Adriatic. Comparable as a flagship superyacht destination marina competing for the same HNW berth customers and Mediterranean cruising traffic.
• Westrec Marinas: US-based marina management and ownership platform serving yacht clubs and premium marinas. Comparable as a third-party marina operator/manager model overlapping with C&N's consultancy arm.
• Marina Projects: UK-based specialist marina and waterfront consultancy offering feasibility, design, and operational services. Direct competitor to C&N's consultancy division in the same client base.

Others

• Camper & Nicholsons (Yachts): Sister heritage brand under the Camper & Nicholsons name, focused on yacht brokerage, charter, and management. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but shares the 1782 heritage brand and overlapping HNW clientele.
• Burgess: International yacht brokerage and management group serving superyacht owners. Same customer cohort as C&N Marinas and frequently co-located at the same premier marina destinations.
• Fraser Yachts: Global yacht brokerage, charter, and management firm serving superyacht owners. Comparable in serving the same HNW owner segment and Mediterranean/Caribbean geographies, though not a marina operator.

Broad incumbents

• Sunseeker: British luxury motor yacht builder serving the same HNW owner base. Adjacent rather than competing in marinas, but provides useful valuation context for the broader luxury yacht ecosystem in which C&N Marinas operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camper-&-nicholsons-marinas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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