: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities
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Marina comes straight from Latin, where it means simply "of the sea". At a modern marina, sailors can acquire whatever they need for their next excursion, or they can tie up their boats until the next weekend comes along. Some even imitate John D. MacDonald's famous detective hero Travis McGee, who lives on his boat in Miami and rarely leaves the marina.
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Of course, the ideal setup would to have a smaller Riva, such as the new 27-foot Iseo in a slip, with a Riva apartment overlooking the marina.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Isla Bella Beach Resort’s contemporary décor, sprawling terraces, private marina, and onsite spa are just a few reasons to choose this modern luxury resort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The shrine looks out to Hondarribia’s fishing port, with boats resting on the sea, which connects to a marina.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Red Sea Global Elsewhere in the island resort will be more luxury residences, at least some of which will be made from timber, as well as a market, retail spaces, entertainment areas, a golf course, and a 115-berth marina.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2025
Isla Bella Beach Resort’s contemporary décor, sprawling terraces, private marina, and onsite spa are just a few reasons to choose this modern luxury resort.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
The shrine looks out to Hondarribia’s fishing port, with boats resting on the sea, which connects to a marina.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Red Sea Global Elsewhere in the island resort will be more luxury residences, at least some of which will be made from timber, as well as a market, retail spaces, entertainment areas, a golf course, and a 115-berth marina.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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marina
noun
ma·ri·na
mə-ˈrē-nə 
: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts
Geographical Definition
Marina
geographical name
Ma·ri·na
mə-ˈrē-nə
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 19,718
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