Marinas Market Report 2026

The marinas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.99 billion in 2025 to $20.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of recreational boating activities, expansion of coastal tourism, increased ownership of yachts and leisure boats, development of waterfront real estate, availability of marina service facilities.

The marinas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart port technologies, rising focus on environmentally sustainable marinas, expansion of luxury marine tourism, growing demand for automated marina management, increasing integration of digital payment and booking systems. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of smart marina infrastructure, rising demand for premium marina services, growing adoption of digital docking management systems, increased focus on sustainable marina operations, development of integrated waterfront facilities.

The expansion of urbanization is expected to stimulate the growth of the marina market in the coming years. Urbanization refers to the movement of people from rural regions to urban centers, resulting in the development and expansion of cities. This trend is accelerating as more individuals relocate to metropolitan areas in search of better job prospects and higher living standards. The marina market supports urbanization by developing waterfront infrastructure that enhances urban lifestyles, promotes tourism, and attracts residential and commercial investment in coastal and riverfront cities. For example, in April 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that between 2023 and 2024, the population living in U.S. metropolitan areas grew by nearly 3.2 million, representing a 1.1% increase. Therefore, growing urbanization is helping drive the marina market.

Companies in the marina market are increasingly developing advanced mobile applications to expand services and improve user experience. A marina app is a digital platform designed to offer boaters access to marina-related services and information. For instance, in July 2023, D-Marin, a Turkey-based marina management company, launched The D-Marin app, a premium platform that serves as a central hub for personalized services such as real-time berth booking and renewal, remote check-in, and secure digital payments. The app integrates a Smart Pedestal feature that allows users to monitor their energy and water consumption and connects with autonomous boat sensors to track vessel conditions such as tide, temperature, battery levels, and location. By serving both long-term and visiting customers, the app enhances convenience, safety, and overall yachting experiences.

In September 2025, Premier Marinas Limited, a U.K.-based marina operator, acquired Boatfolk Marina Group Limited for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was intended to expand Premier Marinas’ presence along the U.K. coastline, consolidate premium marina operations, and improve service offerings for recreational boaters. Boatfolk Marina Group Limited operates 11 marinas across strategic coastal locations, providing berthing, boatyard services, and related marine support for leisure boating communities.

Major companies operating in the marinas market are IGY Marinas, Suntex Marinas, Westrec Marinas Management Inc., Oasis Marinas LLC, Coastal Marina Management LLC, Trident Marina Group LLC, Brewer Yacht Yard Group Inc., Camper And Nicholsons Marinas, Island Global Yachting LLC, Marina Management Services Pvt Ltd, Marinas International Inc., Morningstar Marinas LLC, F Marina, Bellingham Marine, Marinetek India Pvt Ltd, Meeco Sullivan The Marina Company, SF Marina Systems AB, Poralu Marine Inc., Walcon Marine Ltd., EZ Dock Inc., Martini Alfredo S p A, Cubisystem.

North America was the largest region in the marinas market in 2025. The regions covered in the marinas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the marinas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The marina market includes revenues earned by entities by providing concrete floating docks, wood floating docks, metal floating docks, and plastic floating docks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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