Cable Beach Marina is envisioned as a future Monaco-style destination in The Bahamas, offering a world-class yachting experience surrounded by some of the most breathtaking waters in the world. Situated just off South Florida—the boating capital of the world—The Bahamas is already recognized as one of the top boating regions, known for its shallow crystal-clear blue waters, white and pink sand beaches, and unmatched proximity to the largest concentration of mega yachts globally. This elevated direction is gaining momentum, as the Bahamian Government and the Ministry of Tourism continue to invest heavily in international exposure by attending major global boat shows, including the iconic Monaco Yacht Show. With growing attention and strategic support, Cable Beach Marina is steadily emerging as a premier luxury yachting and lifestyle destination in the Caribbean.
Cable Beach Marina is an exciting proposed marina and condominium development set along the stunning shoreline of Brown’s Point, also known as Go Slow Bend, in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas. This ambitious project is designed to bring luxury living and world-class marina amenities to one of the most breathtaking waterfront locations in the region. With plans for 140 mega-yacht slips and four elegant condominium towers, each rising fourteen stories high, the development will offer a total of 288 expansive residential or hotel units, each approximately 6,400 square feet. The project also includes over 200,000 square feet of commercial retail space across the lower levels, creating a vibrant and dynamic destination for residents and visitors.
Brown’s Point is considered one of the most picturesque vantage points in The Bahamas, making it an ideal setting for a development of this scale. The waterside portion of the property boasts roughly 1,250 feet of waterfront and spans approximately 1.374 acres. To accommodate the marina, a harbour and short channel will be dredged, and an estimated eighteen acres of land will be reclaimed using dredged fill placed behind steel sheet piling. Nearby, an existing 300-foot-wide entrance channel already connects vessels from the open ocean into Goodman’s Bay, offering a natural gateway directly in front of the site. To ensure a calm, serene marina environment, an outer break wall will be positioned along the shallow bank, reducing wave energy and protecting the harbour basin. The marina itself will extend to this break wall, helping to create smooth, protected waters for boaters.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Booth Monaco Boat Show 2022
Cable Beach Marina offers some of the most breathtaking views in all of The Bahamas. Combining stunning scenery with a world-class luxury marina, it’s the ideal location for four condominium/hotel towers, each featuring seventy-two upscale units on the upper floors. The two lower levels of each tower are planned to accommodate a total of 204,800 sq. ft. of commercial, retail, and restaurant space, making Cable Beach Marina a premier destination in the region.
Land Reclamation: The project site currently sits on a privately owned strip of land, encompassing over one acre of surveyed property with approximately 1,250 feet of waterfront. Most of the project’s land will be created through the reclamation of roughly eighteen acres of filled land.
This brings the total cost to build all proposed eighteen acres of land and a fifteen foot deep dredged marina harbour, turning basin, and channel to approximately $45.72 million BSD.
Break-Wall: Brown’s Point occasionally experiences wave activity coming from the north, moving southward toward the shore. On most days, the waves are minimal, but during storms or strong northern weather, they can build over the shallow bank. Installing a seawall at the start of this bank will effectively dissipate wave energy, preventing buildup and ensuring a calm, protected harbor within the project area at all times.
Break-Wall Construction
The break-wall at Cable Beach Marina can be built using various materials, though steel sheet piling is preferred for its ability to penetrate deeply into the rock. Boulders can be placed in front of the steel to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the wall; however, if the break-wall is correctly positioned, these boulders may not be necessary. The wall is planned to extend approximately 2,400 feet, and if constructed solely with steel sheet piling, the estimated cost is $4.8 million BSD.
Utilities
Reliable power and water are critical for Cable Beach Marina, given the high demands of mega yachts, superyachts, condominiums, and commercial spaces. Access to a nearby power substation is expected to be feasible due to the proximity of major resorts. Electrical pedestals for marina slips will range from 50 AMP to 400 AMP at 480V, with an average cost of $8,000 BSD per slip. With 140 mega yacht slips planned, the total estimated cost for all pedestals is approximately $1.12 million BSD.
Water access will be available along the roadway, with reverse osmosis also being a viable option. Sewage infrastructure will be limited to roadside and condominium areas; no sewage lines are planned along the piers unless government approval is granted for pump-out only services.
Marina & Finger Pier Design
Cable Beach Marina will feature a blend of North American and European design elements. In many European marinas, crew and guests can access vessels directly by car. This design is complemented by a break-wall that protects roads, vessels, and the harbor. Vessels are typically backed into slips, with no side-access piers; stern ramps connect to the road, and the bow is secured with anchors, providing both functionality and safety.
European Style Marina
In North America, fixed docks made of wood or concrete are more common because they simplify docking. Wooden piers are particularly advantageous, as they offer some flexibility when vessels make contact. These finger piers provide convenient side access between the dock and the vessel. However, crew members often need to transport large amounts of provisions along the dock—sometimes covering hundreds or even thousands of feet—to reach the vessel.
North American Marina Design
Cable Beach Marina will combine the best of both North American and European concepts, offering drivable access to all vessels alongside finger piers at each slip. This design ensures that captains, crew, and guests prefer provisioning and staying at Cable Beach Marina over other regional options. The cost to provide drivable access will primarily be included in the land reclamation expenses, though additional roads and parking areas will still need to be constructed.
Finger Pier Construction
The estimated cost to build the finger piers is $500 BSD per linear foot. With an average vessel length of 150 feet, each finger pier is expected to cost approximately $75,000 BSD. With 140 planned mega yacht slips, the total construction cost for all large-vessel finger piers is estimated at $10.5 million BSD.
Condominium, Hotel, and Commercial Center
Browns Point offers picturesque views of Cable Beach, Long Cay, Silver Cay, and the evening sunset, making it ideal for a luxury condominium and hotel complex above premium commercial space that overlooks one of the region’s finest marinas. A key feature is the ability for owners to purchase a yacht slip alongside a condominium, a strategy commonly used in mega yacht markets such as Albany and Hurricane Hole on New Providence.
Construction estimates for the four proposed towers, leveraging economies of scale, are $325 BSD per square foot. Each tower will include 72 residential units at 6,400 sq. ft. each, along with 51,200 sq. ft. of retail space across two lower levels. Factoring in all supporting infrastructure, the cost per tower is approximately $166.4 million BSD, bringing the total for all four towers to roughly $665.6 million BSD—with $599 million for residential units and $66.56 million for commercial space. Commercial space could also be consolidated to one floor and distributed between buildings as connectors, if desired.
