For visiting boats
Coral Sea Marina — still widely known by its old name, Abell Point Marina — is the big marina at Airlie Beach and the main mainland jumping-off point for the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. It has 520 wet berths for boats up to 80 m, with power up to 400 A three-phase, and every berth includes 15 A power, water, Wi-Fi, guest laundry, gym and the floating Ocean Club amenities. Visiting boats must book ahead; the office allocates your berth on the day and monitors VHF 09, which all boats should keep on while moving in the marina and at the fuel wharf. The fuel wharf runs 24/7 with high-flow diesel, and marine trades and a chandlery are on site.
- Guest berths
- all arrivals need a confirmed booking (phone or request form); berths from 12:00, check-out by 11:00; allocation given on arrival day; after-hours arrivals met by the night duty supervisor; A$10M P&I insurance and a signed berthing agreement required; shore-power leads tested and tagged, min 15 A
- Berths
- 520
- Limits
- length up to 80 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 09 · call sign Coral Sea Marina · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 20°15.98′ S 148°42.59′ E (-20.26627, 148.70984)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel
- Office
- marina office daily 08:00–16:30 · night duty supervisor after hours · fuel wharf 24/7
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +61 7 4946 2400
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
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- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Triple Zero (000) · Australia – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 09. Call sign Coral Sea Marina. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Coral Sea Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Triple Zero (000) · Australia 000. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.