Europe’s top marina operator, MDL Marinas, is thrilled to announce that it has joined forces with French marina operator Sagemor to provide its annual berth holders with special cruising opportunities from 1st April 2013. This completely unique package sees MDL’s annual berth holders join “Passeport Escales” to gain access to free visitor nights at a further 54 marinas on the North-West coast of France – all within their annual berthing fee.
(from left) Glidas Mottais, Mike Gates, Arnauld Devys, Jon Eads, Nicolas Gonzales and Xavier Labouret
This deal, which was signed at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show, sees MDL’s Freedom Berthing network grow to 70 marinas in the UK, France, Spain and Italy, opening up the largest cruising network offered by any European marina operator – reaffirming MDL’s clear market leader position.
All of MDL’s annual berth holders will be able to take advantage of the scheme which is an easy-to-use, fully automated online system. It works as a reciprocal programme where berth holders check out of their marinas and choose another marina to stay at from the network. The only condition of the scheme is boaters must check out on leaving.
Signing of the contract - Jon Eads (left) and Arnauld Devys
Dean Smith, Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, commented: “We have been working hard to expand our European marina portfolio and we are delighted to have signed a deal with Sagemor. The private marina operator has a collection of wonderful marinas to explore in some beautiful and interesting areas of France, from Granville on the Normandy Coast right round to Port Médoc in the Gironde.
“This is fantastic news for our customers, with our annual berthing package just getting bigger and better every year. It also immediately opens up brilliant cruising opportunities for our annual berth holders to carry out their boating freely and effortlessly without any additional bills to worry about.”
The established scheme will be backed by MDL’s proven experience, knowledge and professionalism, and will not only give MDL customers a very simple solution to cruising, but will also give owners access to discounts and offers at local tourist destinations and places of interest during their stay.
