Thirty-six of the 134 marina transactions in our database are in Florida. The next closest state has twelve.
That gap tells the whole story. 8,436 miles of coastline, year-round boating weather, and a population that won't stop growing. But the deal volume isn't just geography — it's money. Institutional capital has decided Florida marinas are the best risk-adjusted play in the sector, and based on what we're seeing, they're probably right.
Florida Marina Pricing
Florida has the widest price-per-slip range in the country, reflecting the diversity of its markets:
- Southeast Florida (Palm Beach to Miami): Palm Beach Shores at $463K/slip. Boathouse Marine Center in Pompano at $88K/slip. Prime Marina Miami at $132K/slip. The premium end, driven by superyacht demand and international buyers.
- Stuart / Treasure Coast: Harborage Yacht Club in Stuart at $72K/slip. More affordable than Palm Beach with strong cruising access.
- Florida Keys: Faro Blanco in Marathon at $540K/slip. Perry Marina in Key West at $103K/slip. Extremely supply-constrained — no new permits being issued.
- Northeast FL: St. Augustine Marine Center at $19.8M (Monument Marine). Growing institutional interest as Southeast FL gets priced out.
- Ponce Inlet / Space Coast: Sea Love Marina at $22M. Emerging market for operators priced out of the Keys.
Active Buyers in Florida
Based on our acquirer leaderboard, the most active Florida buyers include:
- Safe Harbor Marinas: The largest operator in the state. Recent FL deals: Rybovich ($372.5M), Lauderdale Marine Center ($341.2M), Harborage Yacht Club ($21.6M).
- Suntex Marinas: Aggressively expanding in Florida — Faro Blanco ($40M), Prime Marina Miami ($14.7M), Conch Harbor and Garrison Bight in Key West.
- PORT 32: Focused on dry storage and tech-forward marina operations. Their $80M Palm Beach Gardens facility (471 slips) opens in 2026.
- Local operators: Family offices and regional investors competing for sub-$15M deals.
Key 2025-2026 Florida Transactions
Recent deals that define the market (view details on our transactions page):
- Loggerhead Marina Portfolio (23 marinas): The largest Florida-heavy portfolio deal in recent history. Platform-scale transaction demonstrating institutional appetite.
- Rybovich Superyacht Marina, West Palm Beach: $2B+ mixed-use redevelopment planned around Safe Harbor's superyacht facility.
- Riviera Beach Marina Village: $481M public-private waterfront development selected for 80 acres of city-owned waterfront.
Check our whispers page for deals that haven't closed yet.
Hurricane Impact on the Florida Market
Hurricanes are the wildcard in Florida marina valuations. Recent storms have had two effects:
- Destroyed supply: Damaged marinas that haven't been rebuilt further constrain available slips
- Insurance costs: Rising premiums are squeezing margins for smaller operators, accelerating sales to better-capitalized institutional buyers
- Rebuild premium: Post-storm rebuilt marinas with modern, hurricane-rated infrastructure command premium pricing
The net effect: hurricanes accelerate consolidation. Smaller operators sell; larger platforms with insurance reserves and capital rebuild and expand. We've watched this cycle play out three times since Ian. Every major storm produces a wave of listings 6-12 months later from owners who can't afford to rebuild.
2026 Outlook
Our view on what's ahead for Florida marinas:
- Continued price appreciation: Population growth + constrained supply = higher slip rates and asset values
- More institutional capital: Florida remains the top target for PE-backed platform acquirers
- Mixed-use development: Marina-adjacent residential and commercial development will drive the next wave of premium deals
- Dry storage growth: Tech-forward dry storage facilities like PORT 32 are gaining share as an alternative to traditional wet slips
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