Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
3.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is Queensland’s northernmost marina and one of Australia’s premier nautical destinations. Located in Port Douglas, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors come from all over the world to experience the renowned and pristine northern reef, the wonders of the Coral Sea, the Daintree Rainforest, local Indigenous history and culture, and lush tropical Far North Queensland. With 135 berths available for permanent and visiting vessels and a focus on providing a comprehensive service for boats and crew, the marina welcomes superyachts up to 50 metres in length. For boaters, tourists and locals alike, the marina hosts some of Port Douglas’ most popular bars and restaurants including Barbados, Lure, and Hemingway’s Brewery where you can sample a refreshing locally brewed craft beer.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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3.5
91 reviews
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Very good
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Bron R
Melbourne, Australia442 contributions
Sept 2022
The Marina is lovely, a short walk from Macrossan Street, with views over the water of all the yachts and other amazing boats moored there. We kept going back to Hemingway's Brewery, we loved it, such a relaxed vibe, good food and drinks and great service. I can recommend the Gin Paddle!
Written 22 September 2022
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Thank you so much for the positive rating Bron. We're happy that you're happy, and we're looking forward to your next visit to Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to the team at Hemingway's!
Written 25 September 2022
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Grubble
Glen Innes, Australia86 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Great spot to visit especially if you haven’t chosen your tours - all the companies in one spot. Some cute little markets, an ice creamery and a pub! All your needs in one spot! Stunning views of the boats and water.
Written 30 June 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to review our marina, we love to hear that you are happy with our great staff, facilities and services. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon!
Written 3 July 2023
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OrganicAnni
Murwillumbah, Australia103 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
Marina Mirage Shopping Centre is well due either a demolish or a revamp. Most of the centres shops are empty.
It's a shame as the Marina is the set off point for a number of Sailing and Snorkelling tours and is missing the opportunity to capture those tourist's looking to top off the day with a meal and drink in nautical atmosphere.
It's a shame as the Marina is the set off point for a number of Sailing and Snorkelling tours and is missing the opportunity to capture those tourist's looking to top off the day with a meal and drink in nautical atmosphere.
Written 26 August 2012
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robynk2765
Brisbane, Australia14 contributions
Terrible, worn out building, vacant shops, expensive food places. Boats leave for trips to the reef.
Disappointing for port Douglas visitors.
Disappointing for port Douglas visitors.
Written 21 July 2012
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MIA1968
SYDNEY128 contributions
Jan 2011
Whilst staying in Port Douglas for 8 days in January, we met lots of tourists from USA, JAPAN, GERMANY, ITALY to name a few. And all of them shared the same thoughts as us....'OMG what happened to Marina Mirage".
1/3 of shops are empty/for lease. Its earily quiet. On the day we went there specifically to collect/pay for tickets on the Quicksilver Reef tour, there was not a soul around except for the shop staff.
Most of the shops that are opened are not worth venturing into anyway. But on saying that, there are some great souvenir shops & a great store that hand paints tiles used as fridge magnets & mugs - great for personalising a gift. We bought lots from this store as its local.
The icecreamery/cafe is gone/for lease.
The place seemed so run-down it needs a facelift/reno. One of the tourists told me that the toilets were absolutely filfthy, like they hadn't been cleaned for months!!! Luck we didn't need to use them.
DON'T BOTHER GOING.....YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON ANYTHING - EVEN THE MARINA IS TATTY & OLD....AND THE WATER WAS MUDDY/DIRTY LOOKING ON THE DAY WE WENT!!
Seriously the people/company that own this joint should be ashamed of themselves to let it go so badly.....as its one of the attractions to Port Douglas!! But I bet that the Macrossan St vendors are happy about this place being so bad....as it brings everyone to them instead!!!
1/3 of shops are empty/for lease. Its earily quiet. On the day we went there specifically to collect/pay for tickets on the Quicksilver Reef tour, there was not a soul around except for the shop staff.
Most of the shops that are opened are not worth venturing into anyway. But on saying that, there are some great souvenir shops & a great store that hand paints tiles used as fridge magnets & mugs - great for personalising a gift. We bought lots from this store as its local.
The icecreamery/cafe is gone/for lease.
The place seemed so run-down it needs a facelift/reno. One of the tourists told me that the toilets were absolutely filfthy, like they hadn't been cleaned for months!!! Luck we didn't need to use them.
DON'T BOTHER GOING.....YOU ARE NOT MISSING OUT ON ANYTHING - EVEN THE MARINA IS TATTY & OLD....AND THE WATER WAS MUDDY/DIRTY LOOKING ON THE DAY WE WENT!!
Seriously the people/company that own this joint should be ashamed of themselves to let it go so badly.....as its one of the attractions to Port Douglas!! But I bet that the Macrossan St vendors are happy about this place being so bad....as it brings everyone to them instead!!!
Written 1 February 2011
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Sherridan63
Sunbury, Australia208 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Never tire of walking on the jetties to look at all of these fabulous boats, then enjoying a drink at Hemingway's or even breakfast at Lure.
Written 29 April 2019
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Thanks for your lovely review, we are always happy to hear that our visitors enjoy their experience at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Thank you for visiting!
Written 29 April 2019
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RVai
New Delhi56 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Visited the marina twice. Once to board the vessel for our trip to the great barrier reef. There is a microbrewery and a place for breakfast / lunch. Great views
Written 23 April 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to review our marina, we love to hear that you are happy with our great staff, facilities and services. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon!
Written 28 April 2019
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Liss_77
Ipswich, Australia11 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
My partner and I, along with our 2 year old son, spent almost 5 months sailing the Queensland coast in our catamaran and visited many beautiful destinations.
Unfortunately, Port Douglas wasn't one of them. I first visited Port Douglas 20 years ago when it was a snobbish and upmarket resort town - I didn't like it then and I don't like it now.
We spent 3 nights at the over-priced and run-down marina. The attached shopping complex (which caters mainly to tourists doing boat trips to the outer islands and reefs) was three quarters empty (half seemed in a constant state of renovation) and the shops that were open all stocked the same souvenir items and over-priced resort wear. We didn't eat at the cafe / restaurant, but the menu seemed over-priced as well.
The main street is pretty, with lovely landscaped gardens and rows of eateries, and there is a charming little church on the beach / river, but that was as good as it got.
Watch out for the sandflies, especially in still, humid weather!
Unfortunately, Port Douglas wasn't one of them. I first visited Port Douglas 20 years ago when it was a snobbish and upmarket resort town - I didn't like it then and I don't like it now.
We spent 3 nights at the over-priced and run-down marina. The attached shopping complex (which caters mainly to tourists doing boat trips to the outer islands and reefs) was three quarters empty (half seemed in a constant state of renovation) and the shops that were open all stocked the same souvenir items and over-priced resort wear. We didn't eat at the cafe / restaurant, but the menu seemed over-priced as well.
The main street is pretty, with lovely landscaped gardens and rows of eateries, and there is a charming little church on the beach / river, but that was as good as it got.
Watch out for the sandflies, especially in still, humid weather!
Written 15 December 2015
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tracey61_60
Melbourne, Australia34 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
I loved shopping here as it has such a large variety of clothes and souvenirs, I picked up a summer dress here that everyone wants at home but can't get it in Melbourne only in Queensland,so that's a bonus. Friendly staff always,
Written 13 May 2014
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tracey61_60
Melbourne, Australia34 contributions
Love shopping here, plenty of bargains, friendly staff, great for souvenir shopping, for clothes shopping, water sports, booking tours, found everything I was looking for and if I couldn't the staff didn't hesitate in helping me, everything you need in one spot.
Written 15 January 2014
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