(From left) Arthur Tay, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of SUTL Enterprise Limited, and Lee Thiam Kit, President of Genting Malaysia Berhad.
Langkawi has long traded on its natural beauty, but the Malaysian archipelago is increasingly making a case for something more ambitious: becoming one of Southeast Asia’s leading bases for luxury yachting.
That proposition is set to gain momentum with the development of ONE°15 Marina Langkawi, a new waterfront destination created through a collaboration between ONE°15 Marina, a subsidiary of SUTL Enterprise, and Resorts World Langkawi. The marina is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.
With more than 90 berths and capacity for superyachts of up to 140 feet, the project will add significant infrastructure to an island already recognised for its cruising waters, beaches and dramatic natural landscape.
A Strategic Position
Location is central to the marina’s proposition. Langkawi sits in the Andaman Sea between Singapore and Phuket, placing it naturally along one of Southeast Asia’s established cruising routes.
The island’s position within a 99-island archipelago, combined with its UNESCO Global Geopark status, gives visiting yachts access to a landscape of limestone formations, rainforest, beaches and rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity.
For yacht owners and charter operators, ONE°15 Marina Langkawi is intended to function as more than a place to berth. The marina will provide a base for island-hopping, yacht charters, sunset cruises and bespoke marine experiences, while connecting visitors with the wider hospitality, dining and entertainment offering of Resorts World Langkawi.
Building A Regional Yachting Route
The project also expands SUTL Enterprise’s regional marina network. ONE°15 Marina Langkawi will sit between the company’s existing ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore and ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket in Thailand, creating a more connected route for boaters travelling through the region.
This network approach could prove particularly significant as Southeast Asia’s luxury marine tourism sector continues to develop. Rather than operating as an isolated marina, Langkawi becomes another stop within a wider itinerary spanning three of the region’s most compelling island and coastal destinations.
For Resorts World Langkawi, meanwhile, the marina introduces another dimension to the resort’s existing tourism proposition, bringing the island’s waters more directly into its hospitality experience.
Langkawi’s Next Chapter
Beyond the yachts themselves, the development reflects a broader evolution in how Langkawi is being positioned internationally. Its duty-free status, international connectivity and established tourism infrastructure already provide a strong foundation, while its natural environment gives the destination a distinctive character that cannot easily be replicated elsewhere.
ONE°15 Marina Langkawi is therefore as much about strengthening the island’s connectivity as adding berths. By linking Langkawi more closely with established yachting destinations in Singapore and Phuket, the project aims to make the island an increasingly compelling stop for regional cruising itineraries.
When the first yachts arrive in 2027, the ambition will be clear: to position Langkawi not simply as an island to visit, but as a destination from which to explore the Andaman Sea.
