D-Marin, the selection of premium marinas, is strengthening its presence across the Mediterranean, showcasing a marina model that delivers long-term economic, environmental and tourism value to coastal destinations.
Operating 26 marinas across nine countries, D-Marin serves more than 50,000 customers annually and provides over 14,000 berths. The addition of Marina Palma Cuarentena in Mallorca in 2025, offering 70 superyacht berths, further strengthens the company’s position as a leading player in the European marina sector.
Last year marked one of the most transformative years in D-Marin’s history, driven by strategic expansion, major redevelopment milestones, and continued investment in digital innovation and sustainability. The company also received multiple industry awards across Europe, recognising its commitment to customer experience, sustainability and innovation. Guided by its brand philosophy, “Feels like yachting should feel,” D-Marin continues to redefine the premium marina experience through effortless service, intuitive customer journeys and a strong sense of belonging across its destinations.
D-Marin CEO Oliver Dörschuck said: “At D-Marin, we believe marinas should be far more than places to dock, so we focus on making every visit effortless, beautiful, and human while driving sustainable growth and innovation. Our brand philosophy continues to elevate service standards across the Mediterranean, and we are building a selection of marinas that is intuitive, connected, and ready for the future.”
D-Marin’s expansion into Spain through the acquisition of Marina Palma Cuarentena not only adds 70 berths for superyachts up to 70 metres, but also strengthens connectivity between France, Italy and Spain. The group’s Happy Berth Days programme further supports flexible cruising, enabling annual berth holders to explore multiple destinations across the D-Marin group.
Community integration remains a key focus for the group, supporting local economies through job creation, tourism growth, and partnerships with regional businesses and events. D-Marin’s summer events programme transforms its destinations into vibrant lifestyle hubs during the peak yachting season, offering more than 70 curated cultural, sporting and social experiences for yacht owners, captains, crew members and local communities.
Dean Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of D-Marin, said: “We want our marinas to be vibrant places where guests and local communities can connect and enjoy their time by the sea. Docking at a D-Marin marina is only one part of the experience; the moments created on shore are just as important in making every visit memorable.”
D-Marin is also continuing to invest significantly in the long-term development of its destinations across the Mediterranean, including a €52 million investment programme over 25 years at Camille Rayon, a €20 million sustainable redevelopment project in Livorno, and a planned investment of more than €10 million to create a premium modern marina facility in Pylos focused on digitalisation and innovation.
Digital innovation remains central to D-Marin’s strategy, with the D-Marin app now used by 93 percent of annual berth holders to manage bookings, contracts and real-time updates. More than 2,500 Smart Pedestals and 10,000 Smart Sensors support operations across the D-Marin marinas, providing insights into mooring loads, vessel movement, energy and water use, weather conditions and security.
These technologies improve operational efficiency and safety while supporting D-Marin’s commitment to seamless customer experiences, offering greater transparency, predictable costs and effortless control over marina services. The progress builds on more than €10 million invested in transformational IT solutions in recent years, helping deliver one of the most advanced digital marina experiences in the region.
Sustainability remains a defining pillar of D-Marin’s strategy. The company has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it among the top two percent of companies globally. D-Marin has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 22 percent since 2021 and continues to target a 42 percent reduction by 2030 in line with the Science Based Targets initiative. The company now operates 5 MW of installed solar capacity across Turkey, Croatia and Italy, while continuing to invest in renewable energy development. More than 15 tonnes of waste were managed last year, with 30 percent recycled, contributing to a 13 percent reduction in waste over the past three years. Marine debris systems, including Jellyfishbot and DPOL®, removed more than five tonnes of floating waste from Mediterranean waters. Biodiversity initiatives have also expanded through the installation of Biohuts at additional marinas in Croatia, Greece and Italy. D-Marin also maintains 26 Blue Flag marinas and continues to strengthen partnerships with WWF, HELMEPA, CSR Hellas and the Ecocean Biohut programme.
Customer satisfaction continues to grow, with D-Marin achieving a Net Promoter Score of 62, the highest in its history. This reflects the combined impact of hospitality-led service, digital enhancements, infrastructure upgrades and the continued rollout of the company’s brand philosophy across all customer touchpoints.
By combining high-quality infrastructure with destination-led experiences, D-Marin continues to help coastal destinations attract international visitors while creating long-term economic value. As the group expands across the Mediterranean, it remains focused on shaping the future of marina experiences through hospitality, innovation and sustainability.
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