The moment you enter this world, your cares slip away.

One of only seven marinas across the world to have been awarded the coveted Platinum Anchor accreditation under the Global Gold Anchor Scheme, Soldiers Point Marina provides boat owners a state-of-the-art home base.

A floating concrete walkway/pontoon system - the only 316 stainless steel marina in Australia, built by Bellingham Marine - affords easy access and secure mooring.

All berths are numbered at each end for easy recognition on arrival, and fully serviced with power, filtered water, two telephone lines, network ISP dial up computer links, free to air digital TV, wireless internet and Foxtel.

Within the pontoon system are several well-appointed guest lounges ensuring your stay ashore is comfortable. Staff and crew at the marina take immense pride in their "can do" attitude to guarantee a memorable boating experience. Nothing is too much trouble.

General manager Darrell Barnett and Guest Services Manager Carmen Holden meet and greet every customer without exception.

Complimentary airport drop off and pick up is available, along with valet service and luxury Lexus courtesy cars if you wish to explore the local region. V-assist technology provides customers with a tag for their car and boat so that the marina is notified via text of a customer's pending arrival so that staff can be ready and waiting to greet boaters with a smile and take care of their luggage and tend to their requests.

Concierge can turn on the air conditioning and have the vessel brought round to the fuel wharf, fuelled, pumped out, started and ready to set off as soon as you arrive.

Fresh coffee and the newspapers can be delivered to your boat in the morning, or chilled hand towells and a refreshing cocktail at sundown.

The marina is home to three award-winning eateries - The Point Restaurant, The Deck Café Restaurant & Bar and The Boat Shed Soldiers Point. Enjoy a quick bite before cruising off, or settle in for a long lunch or dinner taking in fabulous waterfront views.

Those wanting a taste of the boating life can dip their toe in the water with a SailTime charter aboard either the 35ft luxury Swift trawler Independence or a 38ft Jeanneua sailing yacht Liberty.

SailTime, which operates out of the marina along with a community of other local boat-related businesses, is an unbeatable way to explore local waterways without the traditional expense of boat ownership.

The marina also boasts a unique sense of style featuring commissioned sculptures dotted around the pontoon and land, which can be booked for open air weddings on the water.

Soldiers Point Marina is located on Sunset Boulevarde, minutes from the heart of Nelson Bay. For more information ring 02 4982 7445 or visit www.soldiersptmarina.com.au.