Inside Marina Cap Cana: The Caribbean’s Safest and Most Stunning Sportfishing Hub

Where world-class engineering meets the world’s best billfish waters.

Marina Cap Cana is a state-of-the-art port for billfish anglers to chase their blue marlin dreams. | Justin Hoffman

Cap Cana is a 30,000-acre neighborhood located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. Found within, and only a ten-minute drive from the Punta Cana International Airport, is the Marina Cap Cana—a stunning build set on the fish-rich waters of the Caribbean Sea.

As I quickly learned during my visit for the 2025 Cap Cana Classic, Marina Cap Cana isn’t just the home base for one of the world’s premier billfish tournaments, it is a bucket list destination for all saltwater anglers.

Team 'Priceless' returns to Marina Cap Cana after a day spent chasing the Caribbean Sea's hard-fighting billfish. | Justin Hoffman

Marina Cap Cana serves as the epicenter of the Cap Cana fishing community and is recognized as one of the safest marinas in the Caribbean.

A Marina Built for Blue Marlin Dreams

A bird's eye view of Marina Cap Cana. | Hector de Jesus

Currently housing 172 operational boat slips, which can accommodate small sportfishing boats to large yachts up to 250 feet in length, the Marina Cap Cana is state-of-the-art beauty and advanced engineering excellence.

View of Dock B at Marina Cap Cana | Justin Hoffman

Designed with both performance anglers and luxury travelers in mind, it’s a world-class home port for the international billfishing anglers that visit each year.

Why It’s the Safest Marina in the Caribbean

Team 'Lasik' docked at Marina Cap Cana the evening before the 2025 Cap Cana Classic. | Justin Hoffman

Praised as the safest marina in the Caribbean thanks to its inland construction that protects boats during hurricane season, the Marina Cap Cana also boasts a controlled depth of nine feet throughout.

Amenities abound at the marina, giving visitors plenty of options when not out chasing blue marlin. Customs and control are headquartered here, and fuel, dock electricity, bathrooms and showers, and water and ice delivery service are all accessible and available, to name just a few.

Marina Cap Cana defines safety, efficiency and hospitality. Everything an international angler might need is available dockside, from maintenance to provisions.

The Social Hub of Cap Cana Fishing

Dinner, cocktails, and live music at Capitania on the night before the 2025 Cap Cana Classic. | Justin Hoffman

The Marina Cap Cana is far more than a place to tie up—it’s the social epicenter for anglers, tournament teams, and visiting families staying at the Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana.

The Capitania building buzzes with activity during tournament week, as rules are reviewed, judges analyze video submissions, and crews gather to share stories from the water.

Ushering in the 2025 Cap Cana Classic was an evening of live music, delicious food, and bottomless drinks. This was held under the setting sun (and later twinkling night stars) dockside at the Capitania. It was an opportunity to make new friends (and for returning competitors rekindle old ones) and talk fishing, but most importantly, feel like a part of the Cap Cana family.

Whether you’re visiting for a major events or a casual dockside evening, Marina Cap Cana blends the sophistication of a world-class harbor with the charm of a small fishing town.

A Marina That’s an Icon of Caribbean Craftsmanship

Marina Cap Cana is an example of how design, community, and passion can come together in a destination built around fishing. From its hurricane-safe harbor, to state-of-the-art slips, and network of skilled professionals, it represents the pinnacle of Caribbean sportfishing infrastructure.

Marina Cap Cana - your home away from home. | Justin Hoffman

As I walked the docks during the 2025 Cap Cana Classic, it was easy to see why the world’s top billfish captains and anglers call this place home.

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