 Pointe-a-Pitre : Profile
Check in at the customs computer in the marina office and check out at the same time
if you are not changing crew or staying longer than two weeks. There is no longer
any need to see either customs or immigration.
Last updated April 2011.
This Guadeloupe's biggest town. It is a lively place with a large, well-protected harbour.
There are two hurricane holes; Port de Plaisance and Riviere Salee. The passage north through the River Salee is tricky but do-able in daylight and good conditions if your draft is less than two metres.
The yachting services here are some of the best in the leeward Islands and they are experienced in dealing with many types of yachts. The marina site has many bars and eateries with free Wifi.
Marina Bas-du-Fort
97110 Pointe-à-Pitre , Pochon SA
Tel:(0) 590 93 66 20/(0) 590 90 73 99 / 0690 35 19 19 (24hrs), Fax:(0) 590 90 81 53 , VHF Channel 09
marina@marina-pap.com
Opening Hours: Office open 0800-1700 Monday to Saturday, 0800-1230 Sunday. Reception 0800-1800 daily.
A large marina with all services. Visitors' berths are outside the office. Pick up a yellow buoy go in stern-first. Fuel dock, chandleries, boatyard with 27 ton travelift, floating dock (800 tons), most repairs can be arranged. 24hr security, WiFi and regular internet. Excellent laundry with book swap. Good supermarket and a large Casino supermarket just ten minute walk away.
Marina Grand Saline
St Francois
Tel:0590 88 47 28, VHF Channel 16
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