Marinas.com Boaters' Choice Awards
Honoring the best of where bow meets berth
The Marinas.com Boaters' Choice Awards celebrate marinas, yacht clubs, and shipyards that consistently deliver outstanding experiences for the boating community, setting high standards in hospitality and service.
History of the Boaters' Choice Awards
Now in its 8th year, the Boaters' Choice Awards, hosted by Marinas.com and Dockwa, recognize top-rated marinas based on customer reviews. Each year, more marinas qualify, reflecting the industry's evolving commitment to excellence and service.
FAQs
What types of businesses can be named a Boaters' Choice?
Every marina, yacht club, and service yard listed on Marinas.com is considered for the 2024 Boaters' Choice Awards. The 2024 Boaters' Choice winners meet a given set of criteria which demonstrate exemplary service to the boating public.
To find your marina's profile, click here and enter the business name in the search box. If you have trouble finding your business, or your business is not listed and you believe it should be, please contact us.
What criteria determines the 2024 Boaters' Choice Award winners?
The marinas, yacht clubs and shipyards that earn the designation of 2024 Boaters' Choice must meet the following criteria by 12:01 AM on December 9, 2024:
- The marina's Marinas.com profile has 3 or more reviews in 2024
- The reviews on the marina's Marinas.com profile average to a 4-star rating or higher
The marinas, yacht clubs and shipyards that earn the Elite Fleet tier of Boaters' Choice must meet the following criteria by 12:01 AM on December 9, 2024:
- The marina's Marinas.com profile has 10 or more reviews in 2024
- The reviews on the marina's Marinas.com profile average to a 4.7-star rating or higher
What if my marina meets the criteria but missed the cut-off date?
Keep up the good work! Maintaining a 4-star rating throughout the next year will put you in good shape for the 2025 Boaters' Choice Awards.
How can I improve the likelihood of being named Boaters' Choice in the future?
To improve your Marinas.com rating, visit our Marina Blog for tips on how on how to create the best possible boater experience, both at your marina and online, and remember to ask your guests year-round for reviews.
What does my marina get if named a 2024 Boaters' Choice winner?
As a Boaters' Choice winner, you are one of the top 2% highest-rated marinas in the United States. We'll help you promote your win by featuring your marina on our Boaters' Choice page, and promoting it through our social media channels.
To help you promote your win yourself, we can provide you with a Boaters' Choice “badge” to place on your website.
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