With big dreams and solid ambitions, over the past 10 years, Paul Darrouzet and his team have transformed a small regional marina into a global flagship and key player in the luxury yachting world.
In a dedicated effort, Coral Sea Marina has managed to attract some of the largest yachts in the South Pacific, including 75-metre Lady E and 73-metre, Dragonfly.
Spending upwards of $25,000 a day on provisions and services, the superyachts make a big impact on the local economy.
During their stay, they also use the marina as their home port from which to explore the Whitsundays and every experience travels far and wide among the yachting community as word travels across the world to reinforce the reputation of the marina and broader region.
Known for providing a seamless professional service, superyacht captains and crew from around the world now hold the marina in high regard.
“The aim throughout the development process has been to create the Monaco of the South Pacific for superyachts,” said Paul Darrouzet.
The marina’s dedication to the industry was formally recognised last year when it officially became the Best Superyacht Marina in the international ACREW Superyacht Business Awards, after two years consecutively of being Runner-Up.
The role the organisation plays in the Australian superyacht industry has also been recognised in recent years with the marina being awarded Superyacht Industry Service Provider of the Year in both 2017 and 2021.
In addition, Paul Darrouzet, was recognised in 2017 as Australian Superyacht Industry Champion for his commitment to the growth of the industry in Australia.
5 Gold Anchor Platinum Global Marina Accreditation
ACREW Superyacht Business Awards - Best Superyacht Marina 2022
Australian Marina of the Year 2017/18, 2019/20 and Hall of Fame 2021
Superyacht Industry Service Provider of the Year 2017, 2021
ACREW Superyacht Business Awards - Best Superyacht Marina (Runner-Up) 2021
ACREW Superyacht Business Awards - Best Australasian Marina (Runner-Up) 2020
Superyacht Industry Champion 2017 - Paul Darrouzet
2021 Australasian HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence - Upscale Hotel Category (Highly Commended)
MIA Best Community Engagement by a Marina 2019/20
MIA Innovation by a Marina 2017/18
Major Tourism Attraction (Gold) - Queensland Tourism Awards 2017
Major Tourism Attraction (Finalist) - Australian Tourism Awards 2017
Major Tourism Attraction (Gold) - Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2016, 2017, 2018, Hall of Fame 2019
Best of Queensland Experiences 2018, 2019, 2021
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2020
ecoBiz Star Rated Partner 2021
Clean Marina Level III / Fish Friendly Marina
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