Yacht Club Port de Plaisance

What Yacht Club Port de Plaisance does

The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance is a full-service luxury marina in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, operated by Marine Management and Consulting NV (MMC NV) under the BluWater Destination brand. Founded in 1991 and expanded with a Phase 2 in 2001-2002, the facility offers 90+ slips accommodating sailing and motor vessels from 40 to 260 feet LOA, with roughly half of the berths configured as Mediterranean-style mega-yacht slips. The marina is fully ISPS-certified, supplies multi-voltage shore power (220/380/480V 60 Hz single or 3-phase), ultra-low-sulfur diesel, reverse osmosis water, and high-speed WiFi. Located inside Simpson Bay Lagoon with dual-bridge access to both Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin, it positions itself as the primary home port for cruising the Leeward Islands and USVI/BVI.

The company generates revenue through five primary streams: core dockage (structured as daily 1-7 night, weekly 8-29 night, and monthly 30+ night packages with progressive discounts and deposit requirements), metered utilities (electricity, reverse osmosis water plus a 6% admin fee), ancillary services (yacht clearance, provisioning, transport, fuel, laundry, waste removal, business services), nautical and repair services (facilitated through partnerships with marine tradespeople and St. Maarten Shipyard), and on-site car rental and container storage. The marina also operates a "Beyond Dockage" concierge service — positioned as the first such offering in the Caribbean — covering reservations, provisioning, transport, and lifestyle needs. Pricing is largely transactional and seasonal, with peak rates from November through April and publicly listed captain's monthly car-rental rates ranging from $700 to $1,200.

The customer base spans mega-yacht owners and captains (up to 260 ft), professionally crewed charter yachts, and individual cruising sailboat owners. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the marina website's online rate calculator and reservation system, phone, email, and word-of-mouth within the yachting community. The marina sits within an integrated resort ecosystem that includes the Princess Port de Plaisance Hotel by Wyndham (offering discounted rates to marina guests), Princess Casino, and the Country Club at Port de Plaisance (gym, spa, tennis, pool — free access for marina customers), all operated under the BluWater Destination portfolio. The company is privately held under MMC NV with a lean disclosed headcount of 7, suggesting outsourced operational labor and shared services with sister entities.

Name

Yacht Club Port de Plaisance

Legal name

The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance, a BluWater Destination

Website

https://portdeplaisancemarina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Full-service luxury marina in Sint Maarten operating 90+ slips for vessels 40-260 feet, with ISPS certification, on-site fueling, provisioning, concierge services, and integrated BluWater Destination resort amenities serving mega-yacht owners, captains, and crews.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina dockage services
• Yacht berthing facilities
• Boat slip rentals
• Yacht concierge services
• Marine fuel bunkering

Headquarters

HQ city

Cole Bay

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Dockage/Slip Rental: Core revenue from renting 90+ slips to sail and motor-powered vessels from 40' to 260' LOA. Rates structured as daily (1-7 nights), weekly (8-29 nights), and monthly (30+ nights) packages with progressive discounts. Berthing agreements, line handling, and tender assistance included.
2. Marina Services & Concierge: Fees for yacht clearance, provisioning, transport arrangements (car rentals, water taxis, VIP transfers, airport escorts), fuel (ULSD diesel and gasoline), laundry, waste removal (pump-out, certified waste oil removal), and business services (translator, meeting rooms, courier).
3. Utilities (Metered): Electricity and reverse osmosis water are metered separately and not included in dockage rates. Admin fee of 6% applied on net charges.
4. Car Rental Services: On-site car rental agency offering compact, midsize, and SUV vehicles at monthly captain's rates and seasonal pricing (November through April). Container rental space for 20ft and 40ft containers also available.
5. Nautical & Repair Services: Revenue from facilitating repairs, divers, hull cleaning, refrigeration, AC, electrical, sail repairs, and day worker services. The marina hosts marine tradespeople and has partnerships with external service providers like St. Maarten Shipyard.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance operates a full-service luxury marina inside Simpson Bay Lagoon in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, providing 90+ berths for sail and motor vessels from 40 to 260 feet LOA with drafts up to 16 feet. The core dockage offering is bundled with the complimentary Beyond Dockage concierge service, multi-voltage shore power, ISPS-certified 24-hour security, reverse osmosis water, bunkering, provisioning, nautical repairs, transport arrangements, and on-site car rentals for captains and crew.

Product overview

The Yacht Club at Port de Plaisance is a full-service luxury marina offering a core marina dockage service with 90+ slips accommodating vessels from 40 to 260 feet. The facility provides integrated on-site amenities including the Beyond Dockage concierge service, Princess Port de Plaisance Hotel by Wyndham, Princess Casino, and Country Club with fitness facilities. Additional services include shore power (220-480v), fuel bunkering (ULSD and diesel), yacht provisioning, nautical repairs, transport/car rentals, container storage, and high-speed WiFi. The marina operates within Simpson Bay Lagoon accessible via Simpson Bay Bridge or Sandy Ground Bridge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Dockage Services Full-service marina providing 90+ slips accommodating sail and motor-powered vessels from 40 to 260 feet LOA with drafts up to 16 feet, including Mediterranean-style berths configured for mega-yachts. Berthing packages are structured as daily (1-7 nights), weekly (8-29 nights), and monthly (30+ nights) plans with progressive discounts.
• Beyond Dockage Concierge Services First-in-Caribbean complimentary concierge service coordinating yacht clearance, provisioning, transport arrangements (car rentals, water taxis, VIP transfers, airport escorts), reservations, care services, and fitness/lifestyle support for docked vessels and their crews.
• Yacht Fuel and Bunkering Services On-site bunkering service supplying ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and diesel for yachts at competitive prices, supporting vessels at berth with metered delivery.
• Yacht Provisioning Supply service delivering top-quality provisions including meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, wines, spirits, ice, and grill rentals to docked vessels.
• Nautical and Repair Services Marine repair and maintenance services including sail repairs, electrical work, refrigeration, watermaker/black water service, hull cleaning, divers, navigators, and access to marine tradespeople on-site and through partner shipyards such as St. Maarten Shipyard.
• Transport and Ground Services Transportation arrangements for vessels and crew including floating raft rental, water taxi, golf cart services, airport transfers, VIP taxi services, and car rentals at competitive rates.
• Captain's Car Rental Service On-site car rental service offering compact, midsize, and SUV vehicles with monthly captain's rates, peak-season pricing (November-April), off-season pricing (May-October), and a promotional weekly KICKS rate, including a 15% discount off rack rate for marina customers.
• Container Rental Storage container rental for 20ft and 40ft containers, typically used to store vessel masts, sails, gear, or spare parts during long-term berthing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water depth of 17 feet at low tide accommodating vessels with drafts up to 16 feet
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BluWater DestinationcoreOthersBluWater Destination is the parent brand and affiliation under which The Yacht Club at Port de Plais operates. The marina is marketed as 'a BluWater Destination,' signifying integration within a portfolio of luxury marine and hospitality properties in the Caribbean.
• St. Maarten ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe marina references St. Maarten Shipyard as a boatyard service provider for personnel assistance and vessel repairs, indicating a co-service relationship for marine maintenance and repair needs not directly handled by the marina's in-house tradespeople.
• Princess Port de Plais Hotel by WyndhamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe on-site hotel affiliated with Wyndham Hotels offers discounted rates for marina customers, providing crew and captain accommodation. The hotel features full suites with lagoon or garden views, and is part of the integrated resort ecosystem at Port de Plais.
• Princess Casino at Port de PlaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the Caribbean's largest casinos located on-site at Port de Plais, offering slots and table games (poker, blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette). Available to marina guests as part of the leisure and entertainment ecosystem.
• The Country Club at Port de PlaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site country club offering a five-star gym, luxurious health and beauty spa, French salon, seven tennis courts (night-lit), pool, and poolside restaurant. Free gym access is provided to marina customers as a dockage perk.
• Simpson Bay Bridge AuthoritycoreOthersThe Simpson Bay Lagoon entrance channel is monitored by the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority. The bridge opening schedule governs vessel access to the marina from the Dutch Side, with scheduled openings throughout the day. Special bridge openings are available upon request.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IGY Marinas: Island Global Yachting operates a global portfolio of luxury marinas catering to superyachts, including multiple Caribbean locations. Directly comparable as a premium mega-yacht marina operator competing for the same transient and seasonal customer base.
• Bobby's Marina: Long-established Sint Maarten marina also inside Simpson Bay Lagoon, serving mega-yachts and crewed vessels with full-service dockage. Direct local competitor for the same captain and owner network.
• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: Operates a portfolio of premium international marinas including several Caribbean locations. Comparable as a developer and operator of high-end yacht harbours targeting superyacht clientele.
• Port Louis Marina: Grenada-based luxury marina with superyacht berths and integrated resort amenities (hotel, retail). Directly comparable as a Caribbean superyacht marina combining dockage with lifestyle/amenity services.
• Tortola Marine Management (Road Town Marina): BVI-based marina operator with Road Town and other facilities serving Caribbean mega-yacht traffic. Comparable as a regional full-service marina operator in the same cruising grounds.
• Falmouth Harbour Marina: Antigua mega-yacht marina that is a regular winter-season destination for the same Caribbean superyacht cruising circuit. Comparable in customer base and seasonality profile.
• Marina Casa de Campo: Dominican Republic luxury resort-integrated marina serving superyachts. Comparable as a Caribbean premium marina attached to a hospitality/amenity ecosystem targeting the same HNW customer.
• Simpson Bay Marina: Adjacent mega-yacht marina located inside the same Simpson Bay Lagoon in Sint Maarten. Directly comparable offering — premium dockage, fuel, concierge and provisioning — competing for the same transient superyacht traffic in the same harbor.
• Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: BVI-based full-service marina and boatyard catering to superyachts transiting the Caribbean charter circuit. Comparable in scale and customer base as a Caribbean mega-yacht destination marina.

Emerging players

• Porto Montenegro: Mediterranean luxury superyacht marina with integrated resort and residences. Comparable as a destination marina pursuing the global mega-yacht segment with full-service amenities, though it serves the Adriatic rather than Caribbean cruising.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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