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Langkawi is a haven for yachties. At least four mooring locations are available, three of which are full-fledged marinas with modern international-class facilities. The marinas at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and Rebak Marina on the island of Pulau Rebak Besar have made their presence felt for quite some time. Rebak Marina has been expanded and now has a range of repair facilities as well as a dry dock. It is a safe place to leave the boat while visiting Langkawi. A latest addition, which is the newly developed Langasuka Boat Club is located about just behind the breakwater near Padang Mat Sirat. It provides a number of safe moorings and a few essential services for boats on transit to or from Thailand.

In Kuah, there is a small dock for yachts and small boats just towards the rear of the Jeti Pelancongan (Tourism Jetty) near the Al-Hana Mosque. The dock currently charges about RM70 per week for sailboats and RM19 per week for dinghy (Tel: 04-969 8300). Plans for a tripper boat dock in 2007 may reduce the size of the anchorage.

The December 2004 Tsunami, which caused a 'shadow wave' to hit certain parts of the island caused some serious damage to pontoons and berth at Rebak Marina and Telaga Harbour. All of of these have since been fully repaired. The Bass Harbour, which fronts Kuah Jetty allows anchoring for yachts.

This world-class 205 berth marina is on the south-east of Langkawi island close to Kuah town. It is conveniently accessible to the island's duty-free shops, administrative and business facilities. The marina accommodates mega-yachts up to 60m with a low tide depth of 3 meters. Pontoons have direct electricity, fuel and water supply and offer high-speed wi-fi internet.

The facilities and services available also make the marina an ideal destination for transient, and home base yachts of various sizes including mega yachts. The on-water activity and yachts berthed at the harbour provide picturesque background to the harbour, creating a lifestyle and attracting tourism. Telaga Harbour Park is the one and only such harbour town within the region.

The Rebak Marina is located on Pulau Rebak Besar as part of the facilities provided by the Rebak Marina Resort. This beautiful and quiet marina was built on the site of a former mangrove swamp in the centre of the island. It is connected by 15-minute ferry to the main island of Langkawi and well protected from the elements. Minimum depth 2.5 metres.