Orange Beach Marina

What Orange Beach Marina does

Orange Beach Marina is a full-service, family-owned marina facility located at 27075 Marina Road in Orange Beach, Alabama, operating 161 wet slips that accommodate vessels up to 130 feet in a fully protected harbor with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico at Perdido Pass and the Intercoastal Waterway. Founded in 1978 in collaboration with the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club and acquired by Bluewater Yacht Sales in 1982, the marina was completely rebuilt between 2005 and 2008 after Hurricane Ivan damage, resulting in modern facilities including covered slips for large sportfishing vessels — a scarce offering on the northern Gulf Coast.

The business operates through multiple integrated revenue streams: recurring slip rentals (monthly and annual terms), fuel sales from a 6-bay fuel dock carrying ValvTect Marine Fuel, retail operations across the Dock Store and The Shop at Fisher's, restaurant operations (Fisher's Upstairs, Fisher's Dockside, and Shipp's Dockside Grill), fishing charters (offshore and inshore), boat and yacht sales via Bluewater Yacht Sales, and yacht and engine repair through on-site partner Saunders Yachtworks. The marina serves recreational boaters, sportfishing enthusiasts, and yacht owners across the Gulf Coast, Southeast Alabama, and Northwest Florida. Technology infrastructure is limited to a standard online slip reservation portal and marina-wide Wi-Fi; the core competitive position is built on geographic location, protected harbor facilities, and the on-site tournament ecosystem anchored by the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club's seven annual events.

The marina is owned and operated by Bluewater Yacht Sales as a family-owned private business with a small core staff of approximately 6 employees (including General Manager Simms Harrison and Harbor Master Richard Malone). Most on-site services are delivered through long-standing partner tenants rather than direct employees, making the operating model asset-light at the corporate level while leveraging a dense physical ecosystem. The marina has received multiple industry awards, including Power & Motoryacht Top 25 Marinas recognition and consecutive Marinalife Best Large Marina awards.

Name

Orange Beach Marina

Legal name

Orange Beach Marina

Website

https://orangebeachmarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange Beach Marina is a family-owned full-service marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, operating 161 slips for vessels up to 130 feet and serving recreational boaters and sportfishing enthusiasts through on-site charters, boat sales, repair, retail, and restaurants on the Gulf Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Slip Rentals: Short-term (monthly rates) and long-term (annual rates) dockage for boats up to 130 feet, including covered and open slips in a fully protected harbor.
2. Fuel Sales: 6 Bay Fuel Dock with ValvTect Marine Fuel for fueling services to marina guests and transient boaters.
3. Retail Operations: Dock Store and The Shop at Fisher's selling nautical clothing, apparel, sunglasses, flip flops, supplies, drinks, ice cream, and souvenirs.
4. Yacht & Engine Repair Services: On-site marine service provider Saunders Yachtworks offers major engine repair and traditional shipyard crafts.
5. Boat & Yacht Sales: Bluewater Yacht Sales operates boat and yacht sales including new sales, brokerage sales, and engine/boat service.
6. Fishing Charters: Charter fleet offering inshore and offshore fishing trips with various operators.
7. Restaurant Operations: On-site restaurants including Fisher's Upstairs, Fisher's Dockside, and Shipp's Dockside Grill.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orange Beach Marina operates a full-service marina facility with 161 wet slips (covered and open) for vessels up to 130 feet, available on monthly and annual terms in a fully protected harbor on the Gulf of Mexico. On-site amenities include a 6-bay fuel dock, two retail stores, three restaurants, yacht and engine repair through Saunders Yachtworks, and boat sales through Bluewater Yacht Sales. Charter fishing trips and seven annual sportfishing tournaments through the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club round out the on-water offering for recreational boaters and serious anglers.

Product overview

Orange Beach Marina is a full-service marina facility offering a unified portfolio of boating and waterfront services. The core offering centers on 161 wet slips accommodating vessels up to 130 feet with covered and open options. On-site services include boat/yacht sales through Bluewater Yacht Sales, yacht and engine repair via Saunders Yachtworks, and fishing charters with multiple vessels. Retail amenities include the Dock Store and Fisher's restaurant complex. The marina hosts the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club with seven annual tournaments. All services are integrated within a single marina complex accessible from the Gulf, TennTom, Intercoastal Waterway, Mobile and Pensacola Bay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Dock Store: Fully-stocked retail store offering nautical clothing, apparel, sunglasses, flip flops, supplies, souvenirs and more.
• The Shop at Fisher's
• Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina
• Shipp's Dockside Grill
• Bluewater Yacht Sales

Products and services

• Boat Slip Rentals Wet-slip dockage in a fully protected harbor accommodating vessels up to 130 feet, offered as covered or open slips on monthly (short-term) and annual (long-term) terms. Includes ValvTect marine fuel, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour surveillance, laundry and shower facilities, and pet-friendly amenities for recreational boaters and sportfishing vessel owners.
• Dock Store and The Shop at Fisher's
• Bluewater Yacht Sales (Boat & Yacht Sales)
• Saunders Yachtworks (Yacht & Engine Repair)
• Fishing Charters
• Mobile Big Game Fishing Club Tournaments
• Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina Restaurants On-site restaurant complex completed in 2013 featuring two kitchens and distinct menus under Fisher's Upstairs and Fisher's Dockside. Commended as one of the top 100 eateries in the South. Shipp's Dockside Grill offers fast-casual counter-service dining.
• Fuel Dock Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saunders YachtworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1959, Saunders Yachtworks is the premier marine service provider on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Located on-site at Orange Beach Marina, they provide full-service marine repair including major engine repair and traditional shipyard crafts.
• Bluewater Yacht SalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluewater Yacht Sales has been in business since 1972 and bought Orange Beach Marina in 1982. Located above the Dock Store, they specialize in new sales, brokerage sales and engine/boat service, representing Jupiter Marine, Regulator Marine, Albemarle, Pioneer, and Bulls Bay.
• Mobile Big Game Fishing ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mobile Big Game Fishing Club is located within the Marina and hosts 7 annual big game fishing tournaments, including two of the five largest sport fishing tournaments in the United States. Established in the late 1960s, the club was instrumental in the marina's founding in 1978.
• Coldwell Banker Seaside RealtyminorOthersReal estate brokerage office located on-site at Orange Beach Marina.
• EXP Realty - Seaside Realty (Angelo DePaola)minorOthersReal estate brokerage office on-site at the marina serving Alabama and Florida markets.
• Coldwell Banker Commercial Gulf SouthminorOthersCommercial real estate office operating on-site at the marina.
• Fisher's Upstairs & Fisher's DocksidecoreOthersOn-site restaurants completed in 2013, housing two kitchens with distinct concepts. Fisher's was commended as one of the top 100 eateries in the South. Located within the Orange Beach Marina complex.
• Shipp's Dockside GrillminorOthersFast-casual dining restaurant located at the marina offering counter service with family-friendly cuisine.
• ValvTect Marine FuelminorOthersMarine fuel brand available at the 6-bay fuel dock at Orange Beach Marina.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bahia Mar Marina: Large, full-service deepwater marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL with slip rentals, fuel, on-site yacht services, restaurants, and retail. Comparable because it offers a similarly integrated, destination-style marina experience to recreational and sportfishing boaters.
• Pirates Cove Marina: Full-service marina in Destin, FL on the Gulf Coast offering slip rentals, fuel, on-site boat sales, charters, and dining. Comparable as a direct Gulf Coast competitor serving the same sportfishing and recreational boating customer base.

Others

• Marinalife: Marina directory and booking platform that publishes the annual 'Best Marina' awards Orange Beach Marina has won. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler — it shapes boater discovery, direct bookings, and marina reputation — and is the awarding body for several of Orange Beach's recognition wins.
• Saunders Yachtworks: Premier Gulf Coast marine service provider (founded 1959) that operates on-site at Orange Beach Marina and also runs its own locations. Comparable as the engine/yacht repair and shipyard partner embedded in the marina's value proposition.
• Bluewater Yacht Sales: Gulf Coast boat dealer (founded 1972) and parent company of Orange Beach Marina since 1982. Comparable as the exclusive on-site boat and yacht sales channel and one of the principal Jupiter/Regulator/Albemarle/Pioneer/Bulls Bay dealers in the region.

Regional players

• The Wharf Marina: Marina and mixed-use entertainment/dining destination in Orange Beach, AL. Comparable as a regional marina neighbor in the same city, with slip rentals plus an integrated retail, dining, and entertainment base — competing for the same Orange Beach boating customer.

Broad incumbents

• Suntex Marina Investors: Owns and operates a large portfolio of U.S. marinas across the Southeast, Gulf, and beyond. Directly comparable business model — slip rentals, fuel, ship store retail, and on-site service partners — but at a multi-property, multi-region scale rather than a single trophy asset.
• IGY Marinas: Global luxury marina operator with deepwater berthing, yacht services, and resort-style amenities. Comparable because it serves large yachts and offers the full suite of marina services (dockage, fuel, repair, concierge) that Orange Beach Marina provides to its 130-foot sportfishing customers.
• Westrec Marinas: Marina management and consulting firm operating and advising premier marinas across the U.S. Comparable because it manages full-service marinas with similar amenities and service mixes, but as a third-party operator rather than an asset owner.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina owner/operator with a national portfolio of full-service marinas. Comparable because it offers the same integrated mix of slip rentals, fuel, service, retail, and dining at a national scale, but operates broadly rather than specializing in the Gulf Coast sportfishing niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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