Experience

Tin Can Bay Marina

TIN CAN BAY MARINA

TIN CAN BAY QLD

Set on the calm waters of Tin Can Bay, d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina offers a relaxed marina experience on the edge of the Great Sandy Straits. With modern marina facilities, friendly local service and a laid-back coastal atmosphere, it is a popular destination for visiting boaties, holidaymakers and the local community.The marina offers 172 wet berths, a full-service boatyard and 24/7 fuel, providing everything needed for convenient stopovers or longer stays on the water. Onsite accommodation includes 10 waterfront villas, along with an onsite restaurant and the convenience of an easy walk to the Tin Can Bay town centre.

TIN CAN BAY MARINA, TIN CAN BAY QLD

Set on the calm waters of Tin Can Bay, d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina offers a relaxed marina experience on the edge of the Great Sandy Straits. With modern marina facilities, friendly local service and a laid-back coastal atmosphere, it is a popular destination for visiting boaties, holidaymakers and the local community.The marina offers 172 wet berths, a full-service boatyard and 24/7 fuel, providing everything needed for convenient stopovers or longer stays on the water. Onsite accommodation includes 10 waterfront villas, along with an onsite restaurant and the convenience of an easy walk to the Tin Can Bay town centre.

Services and Facilities

Tin Can Bay Marina offers secure wet berths, 24/7 fuel, a full-service boatyard with hardstand and maintenance services, a well-stocked chandlery, modern marina amenities and waterfront dining, all in one convenient location.
Wet Berthing

Tin Can Bay Marina offers 172 wet berths suitable for monohull and multihull vessels, with berth lengths ranging from 9m to over 20m. Berths are available for both short-term and long-term stays. 

The full-service boatyard at d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina is equipped with a 30T travel lift, hardstand facilities and access to a trusted network of skilled marine contractors. From antifouling and routine servicing through to repairs, refits and detailing, everything your vessel needs is available on site. Click here to find out more.

Each of our 10 waterfront-facing villa suites sleeps up to four guests and features two spacious bedrooms. Villas include a luxurious bathroom with shower and double vanity, an internal laundry with washing machine and external clothesline, and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stovetop, fridge, and a microwave. Enjoy open-plan living and dining that flows onto a private balcony with waterfront and marina views. Guests are just minutes from local cafés and restaurants, or can relax by the tropical, lagoon-style saltwater pool with BBQ facilities and lush gardens.

24/7 Fuel is available with dock staff available 7 days a week to assist with refuelling, berthing and vessel support as needed.
Your one-stop shop for all boating needs, conveniently located on the hardstand. The chandlery is well stocked with everything for boating, including the latest electronics and LED lighting, as well as bait, ice, and fishing tackle.

Right on the water’s edge, enjoy a quiet beer or a fantastic meal while gazing across the marina. Marina Grill Now Open – See more

Within easy walking distance, or via our courtesy car, the Tin Can Bay town centre provides everything you need. Enjoy a friendly local shopping precinct featuring a supermarket, fresh bakery, butcher, news agency, chemist, post office, doctor’s surgery, takeaway food, cafés, and a variety of clothing and gift stores.

Tin Can Bay Villas.
Luxury marina accommodation.

Our 10 waterfront-facing Villas sleep up to four guests. Enjoy open-plan living and dining that flows onto a private balcony with waterfront and marina views. Guests are just minutes from local cafés and restaurants, or can relax by the tropical, lagoon-style saltwater pool with BBQ facilities and lush gardens. Each Villa includes;

  • 1 x queen bedroom
  • 1 x twin single bedroom
  • 1.5 bathrooms
 

Complete with a large luxurious bathroom with shower and double vanity, laundry with washing machine and external clothesline and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stovetop, sink, fridge and microwave. 

Ready to start your journey with d’Albora?

Tin Can Bay Marina Tenant Directory

Accommodation

Tin Can Bay Villas

Boatyard & Marine Servicing

T Heikkinen – Mechanic

Broker

Antko Investments Pty Ltd

Chandlery

C C J & E L Rippon

Dining

Marina Grill

Marine Detailing

TCB BOAT CARE

Marine Services

Lionel Allison – Maintenance

Shipwright Services

Tin Can Bay Shipwrights

Contact & Location

d’Albora member and guests services are open 7 days a week 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Image of Tin Can Bay Marina and Tin Can Bay form the air

Tin Can Bay Marina

Tin Can Bay Marina, Emperor Street, Tin Can Bay QLD, Australia

Plan your visit

Tin Can Bay Marina FAQs

Find answers about berthing, fuel, boatyard services, waterfront accommodation, dining and things to do around Tin Can Bay.

Accommodation, dining and visitors

Is accommodation available at Tin Can Bay Marina?

Yes. Tin Can Bay Villas provides 10 self-contained, two-bedroom waterfront villas overlooking the marina. Each villa accommodates up to four guests and includes one queen bedroom, one twin bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, internal laundry and private balcony. Guests can also enjoy a lagoon-style saltwater pool, barbecue facilities and landscaped gardens. The villas can be booked by boating and non-boating visitors.

Is there a restaurant at Tin Can Bay Marina?

Yes. Marina Grill offers relaxed dockside dining with views across the marina, serving breakfast and lunch to marina guests, villa guests, local residents and other visitors. Members of the public can visit participating businesses at the marina, while operational areas may have restricted access. Tin Can Bay town centre is also within easy walking distance and provides shops, cafés and essential services. Restaurant opening days, hours and menus should be checked before visiting.

Berthing and boating

Where is d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina?

d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina is located on Emperor Street in Tin Can Bay, Queensland. Set on the sheltered waters of Tin Can Bay near the Great Sandy Strait, the marina is within easy walking distance of the Tin Can Bay town centre, local shops, cafés and essential services.

Can visiting boats book a berth at Tin Can Bay Marina?

Yes. Tin Can Bay Marina offers casual berthing for visiting boats, subject to availability and vessel requirements. Short-term and long-term berthing options are available. Boaters should provide their vessel’s length, beam, draft and preferred arrival dates when enquiring.

What size boats can berth at Tin Can Bay Marina?

The marina has 172 wet berths suitable for monohulls and multihulls. Berth lengths range from 9 metres to over 20 metres. Berth availability depends on the vessel’s complete dimensions, so owners should contact the marina before arrival.

Does Tin Can Bay Marina accommodate catamarans and multihulls?

Yes. Wet berths suitable for both monohull and multihull vessels are available. Owners should provide the vessel’s length, beam and draft when requesting a berth so the marina team can confirm a suitable space.

Is Tin Can Bay Marina suitable for an overnight stop or longer stay?

Yes. The marina accommodates both short-term and long-term stays. With wet berthing, 24/7 fuel, a full-service boatyard, marine supplies, waterfront accommodation and onsite dining, it is a convenient base for an overnight stop, vessel maintenance or a longer visit to Tin Can Bay.

Can Tin Can Bay Marina be used as a stopover when cruising the Queensland coast?

Tin Can Bay Marina provides many of the facilities required by cruising vessels, including casual berthing, 24/7 fuel, boatyard services, marine contractors, a chandlery, accommodation and dining. Skippers should plan their passage using current navigational information and consider their vessel’s specifications, tides, weather and Great Sandy Marine Park zones.

Is fuel available at Tin Can Bay Marina?

Yes. Fuel is available from the marina’s fuel jetty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dock staff are available seven days a week during marina operating hours to assist with refuelling, berthing and vessel support.

Boatyard and marine services

Does Tin Can Bay Marina have a boatyard?

Yes. d’Albora Tin Can Bay Marina has a full-service boatyard equipped with a 30-tonne travel lift and hardstand facilities. The boatyard supports routine vessel maintenance as well as more extensive repairs and refit work.

What boat maintenance and repair services are available?

Services available through the boatyard and onsite marine businesses include antifouling, routine servicing, mechanical and electrical work, vessel maintenance, repairs, refits, boat detailing and shipwright services. The marina is also home to marine contractors and a boat brokerage. Availability should be confirmed with the marina or relevant business before arrival.

Is there a chandlery at Tin Can Bay Marina?

Yes. The onsite chandlery is located near the hardstand and stocks a range of boating and fishing supplies, including marine electronics, LED lighting, bait, ice and fishing tackle. Contacting the chandlery beforehand is recommended when looking for a particular product or replacement part.

Things to do around Tin Can Bay

Can visitors see dolphins near Tin Can Bay Marina?

Tin Can Bay is known for visits from wild Australian humpback dolphins. Supervised dolphin viewing and feeding experiences are operated locally through Barnacles Dolphin Centre. Because the dolphins are wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed. Visitors should check current times, conditions and participation arrangements with the operator before attending.

What can visitors do around Tin Can Bay?

Popular activities include fishing, sailing, kayaking, foreshore walks and birdwatching around Tin Can Inlet and the Great Sandy Strait. Bait, ice and fishing tackle are available from the onsite chandlery. Tin Can Bay can also be included in a wider Cooloola Coast itinerary with Rainbow Beach and Great Sandy National Park. Visitors heading onto the water should check current fishing regulations, marine park zones, weather and boating conditions.

Hours and enquiries

How do I book a berth or request a boatyard quote?

Casual berthing and boatyard enquiries can be submitted through the Tin Can Bay Marina page. Include the vessel’s length, beam, draft, weight and required dates, together with details of any maintenance or repair work needed. d’Albora member and guest services are open seven days a week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, although public holiday hours should be confirmed before visiting.