A Family owned marina
All the necessary assistance in getting your yacht charter ready is available at Palapa Marina.
Welcome from the Palapa Team
As the Director of Palapa Marina, it brings me immense joy to welcome back our cherished clients who have made Palapa Marina their home for the Winter Caribbean Season for over 30 remarkable years. Your continued trust and loyalty mean the world to us.
Valeska LuckertDIRECTOR 
As the dedicated General Manager at Palapa Marina, I oversee all operations to ensure seamless and efficient service for our valued clients, ensuring that all your requirements are met accordingly.
Kurt LuckertDIRECTOR 
As the Marina Manager of Palapa Marina, I am committed to providing you with a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout your stay. Whether it's organizing crew placement or assisting with any special requests, rest assured that we are here to support you in every way possible.
Francesca MonteroMARINA MANAGER 
As the Dockmaster of Palapa Marina, I take great pride in creating a seamless arrival of each yacht that graces our docks, ensuring a smooth transition from the open sea to the comforts of our marina.
James KenworthDock Master 
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Live life to the fullest
Welcome to Palapa Marina, your premier destination for yacht charter, berthing, and marina services in Sint Maarten. Our state-of-the-art facilities offering docking and marine services in the heart of the Caribbean. Whether you’re seeking a Sint Maarten Marina for yacht maintenance, dockage, or simply indulging in the pleasures of Caribbean yachting, Palapa Marina provides the perfect harbor for all your nautical needs. Experience the ultimate in Sint Maarten yachting at Palapa Marina
Enjoy . Explore . Discover
Palapa marina
SXM
est. 1991
- 22 Stern-to Slips
- Up to 250ft
- Draft up to 17ft
- 440v Electricity
- Provisioning
- Crew Placement
- Fuel Bunkering
- Yacht Services
- 24 Hour Security
- Restaurants
- Shops & Services
- Bars & Entertainment
About us
Palapa Marina, based in St. Maarten offers a professional and friendly environment with stern-to mooring with up to 22 Mega Yachts. Designed for Sailing and Mega Yachts ranging from 65′ to 250ft with a maximum draft of 17ft, our amenities include fuel facility at every slip, water, electricity of 220, 380, 440v single or 3-phase – 60Htz., and WiFi internet.
The marina based in Simpson Bay Lagoon has created a home away from home for the visiting yachtsman. The great location and relaxed atmosphere provides an excellent selection of dining, shopping, recreation and is only minutes away from the airport, beaches and casinos. Directly on the premises, one can find the services of Palapa Shipwright, and Electrical and Air-conditioning Repair and Parts with Permafrost.
The Scuba Shop offer a wide range of dive and water activities equipment together with full diving lessons and excursions.
Founder
Richard Luckert
Between 1977 and 1984, Mr. Richard A. Luckert served the Island of St. Maarten as the Director of the Federal Finance Department and as the acting Lt. Governor. After dedicating 20 years to the government of the Netherlands Antilles, he made the decision in 1984 to embark on a new career in real estate and project development.
0In 1987, he initiated the construction of the Palapa Center and Marina in Simpson Bay, at a time when business activity in the area was scarce. By 1990, Mr. Luckert had established the first Mega Yacht Marina in St. Maarten, which has since become a renowned yacht destination in the Caribbean due to its personalized service to visiting yachts over the past 30 years. Although he has passed away, his legacy will endure indefinitely.
“Go out and live your dreams. Everything is possible!”
Richard Luckert
OUR SERVICES
MARINA SLIPS
Mega Yacht Marina for yachts up to 250ft in length and with up to 17ft of water. Stern too docking with moorings at each berth.
FUEL BUNKERING
Fueling at every berth with low sulfur fuel. Mobil and Shell Oil products and disposal station. Black water removal Services available.
pROVISIONING
For all your provisioning needs, check out our list of the worlds top fine wine, champagnes, spirits, sodas, juices and water.
CREW PLACEMENT
Looking for crew on you are yacht or crew looking for your next position, we would be delighted and able to assist you. Palapa Crew Placement Agency
Testimonials
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The location is perfect and the marina offers a varierty of services making our very enjoyable.
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Great customer service as the team is very profesional and friendly.
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The long term rate was unbeatable.
