The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced Ocean Marina Jomtien in the Gulf of Thailand is Thailand’s first “Platinum 5 Gold Anchor Marina”. This global accreditation is the highest accolade awarded in the industry and is reserved for marinas that offer their customers a comprehensive and unique marina experience by providing unparalleled boating facilities, tailored and personalised service, and an outstanding array of high-quality amenities, reported MIA. 

With over 450 modern berths, providing safe anchorage for yachts up to 75m, full vessel maintenance facilities supported by a broad range of onsite marine trades and service providers and premium leisure facilities, Ocean Marina Jomtien is Southeast Asia’s largest marina and the gateway to yachting in the Gulf of Thailand.  

MIA President Andrew Chapman CMM has visited the marina a number of times and wasn’t surprised by the assessment outcome, explaining, “In addition to its berthing and maintenance services, this impressive marina complex incorporates a full-service resort including a 76-room hotel, an array of food and beverage options and high-quality leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gymnasium, steam rooms and saunas. Business needs can even be taken care of on the go, with access to a full range of business services, including meeting spaces.”  An independent survey of the marina’s berth holders is part of the Gold Anchor assessment, and the marina scored an impressive 97%.  

The Platinum 5 Gold Anchor accreditation will be formally presented at the 2025 Nautilus Marine Insurance Marina of the Year Awards on 6 May in Sydney. Ocean Marina Jomtien was also recognised for its environmental commitment with an International Clean Marina accreditation and has taken the Marine Sustainability Pledge.  As a favoured superyacht berthing destination, the marina has also been accredited as a Superyacht Ready Marina, one of only four accredited in Asia.  

“It’s great to see another marina being recognized in Thailand. The prestigious 5 Gold Anchor platinum honor shows that the marine industry is moving in the right direction in Thailand. Asia is growing with the number of visiting yachts and more yachts are basing themselves here on a permanent basis as more quality facilities are being established to cater for the expanding market”, comments Gordon Fernandes, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts and based in Phuket, Thailand for the past 23 years.

With over 500 wet-berths and 200 dry-berths available, Ocean Marina Yacht Club is not only the largest marina in Thailand but the biggest in the whole of SouthEast Asia, providing safe anchorage for yachts up to 75m.  Note: the marina has close proximity to Bangkok International Airport.  

Home to hundreds of yachts all-year-round that are safely moored and protected in a giant, U-shaped wave breaker, Ocean Marina at Pattaya provides full, international standard facilities and services to visiting yachts and is the only marina located on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast. Established in 1989, the largest marina resort complex in Thailand has built a reputation as one of Asia’s premier marinas and yacht clubs and is equipped with outstanding facilities and a team of talented professionals. A wide range of marine service suppliers are onsite, ensuring that all of our guests and boat owners can kick back, relax and embrace the nautical lifestyle at one of Asia’s premier destinations.

Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the international standard marina is equipped with outstanding facilities, a team of talented professionals plus a wide range of marine service suppliers onsite, ensuring that all of our guests and boat owners can kick back, relax and embrace the nautical lifestyle at one of Asia’s premier destinations.

“The Gulf of Thailand is an all-year-round destination for superyachts visiting Asia”, reports Captain Charlie Dwyer, based on Koh Samui, adding: “The exceptional marina facilities provide captains, boat owners and crews with everything they need to ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable stay in the Gulf of Thailand, offering over 380 floating berths that can accommodate all types of boats, from day runabouts and stately catamarans to superyachts of up to 75m, as well as over 200 dry-berths.”

The marina enjoys a vibrant, inclusive environment where visitors are offered a wide range of nautical lifestyle opportunities and leisure activities. Within the complex there is a 51-room boutique hotel, restaurant, meetings and seminar facilities and a sports complex. The all-inclusive marina is a second home for the region’s yachting community and a go-to-spot for visiting yachties and affluent visitors.

Yachting visitors can enjoy exploring a number of beautiful, largely undeveloped islands just a short distance away. In the North of the island the bays have a gradual run off to the water with white sand and patches of fringing reef, and in the South are impressive limestone cliffs as the land drops off sharply into the water. The waters surrounding the island are exceptionally clear, extending all the way to its neighboring island, Koh Khram Noi, located just a short distance to the north. Note: Koh Khram is an uninhabited island under the ownership of the Navy. 

A lovely little uninhibited island, 10NM West of Ocean Marina Jomtien, Koh Rin is an island with one notable beach situated in the Southeast of the island. The beach dramatically changes in width with the tides, creating unique experiences at both high and low tide. Just a few steps into the water at high tide, and you’re swimming among vibrant tropical fish. At low tide, the water recedes, and fish can be seen swimming beneath your feet. To the North and East of the island, are two smaller islands surrounded by coral that are great for a trip on a dinghy to explore.

A Secluded Paradise – and an amazing dive location! This small island boasts three gorgeous sandy coves to discover, two on the east side and a larger one on the west. The crystal-clear waters surrounding the island, along with its vibrant coral reefs, make Koh Man Wichai a fantastic spot for snorkeling. Koh Man Wichai is abundant in beautiful coral and tropical fish, making it ideal for snorkeling. Additionally, there are two captivating dive sites – “the wall” with depths ranging from 9 to 25 meters, and “The Fingers,” named after its resemblance to a human hand. The latter is also suitable for snorkelers due to its relatively shallow water and remarkable display of coral.

The area is supported by fantastic weather throughout the year, optimal wind conditions and calm, turquoise waters for those seeking amazing cruising in the Gulf of Thailand.