For visiting boats
Cairns Marlin Marina is the floating marina in the heart of Cairns city on Trinity Inlet, run by the port authority Ports North and the gateway to cruising on the northern Great Barrier Reef. It has 261 berths for cruising yachts, the reef tourism and game-fishing fleets, and superyachts up to 140 m. Book through the Cairns Seaport Operations Office or online before arriving. The Esplanade lagoon, shops and restaurants are a short walk away, the airport is about ten minutes by road and the city's marine and superyacht refit precinct about five.
- Guest berths
- book through the Cairns Seaport Operations Office or the online marina booking form (separate superyacht booking form); permits needed for contractor work, liquid transfers and waste removal
- Berths
- 261
- Limits
- length up to 140 m
- Position
- 16°55.15′ S 145°46.91′ E (-16.91923, 145.78191)
- Phone
- +61 7 4052 3866
Services and facilities
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