"We are delighted to receive the Blue Marina Awards® 2026, which recognises the Porto Cervo Marina's commitment to combining quality hospitality, sustainability, innovation and safety," says Mario Ferraro, CEO of Smeralda Holding.
Porto Cervo Marina, one of the Mediterranean's most prestigious marinas and part of the Smeralda Holding Group , confirms its position as one of Italy's leading ports in 2026, having received the Blue Marina Awards® for the fourth consecutive year in the category dedicated to superyacht marinas. "For us, excellence in nautical hospitality is built every day through the professionalism of our people and constant attention to the environment in which we operate," adds Ferraro. "This result confirms the value of the work we've done and encourages us to continue investing to meet our guests' expectations and contribute to the development of the region."
The award was presented on October 21st, during the closing ceremony of the fifth annual Blue Marina Awards®. Davide Cerea, CFO of Smeralda Holding and Marina di Porto Cervo, accepted the prize for Marina di Porto Cervo in Rome, in the New Parliamentary Groups Hall of the Chamber of Deputies. The evaluation of Marina di Porto Cervo is based on a system of over 40 performance indicators, updated annually, covering environmental sustainability, energy and climate, innovation and digitalization, tourism and hospitality, inclusiveness and accessibility, as well as safety and risk management. Marina di Porto Cervo has approximately 600 berths, can accommodate vessels up to 160 meters in length, and hosts a predominantly international clientele.
