Port St. Charles - Docking

Port St. Charles Docking

Anchoring

Anchoring just off the marina is possible and easiest for formalities.

Other anchorages are in the Speightstown or the Holetown area. These are open anchorages and unprotected from swells, but are pretty. Speightstown has a number of shops, bars, and restaurants, but it’s a small township of about 1000 people.

Another option is Carlisle Bay in Bridgetown.

Moorings

There are 2 buoys for boats over 250ft to rent outside the harbor. Check with the Dockmaster.

Whilst this is a secure place to leave your boat, this is a private residential port complex and there are no facilities outside the marina apart from the nice yacht club.

Marina

There is a small mega-yacht resort marina with 6 visitor berths for yachts up to 200 feet all with water and electricity. No toilets, showers or laundry. There is also a high end (expensive) restaurant inside the breakwater with a dinghy dock that cruisers can use.

Garbage is collected daily for incineration only.

Safety in the lagoon is of utmost importance at Port St. Charles. The following regulations must be observed whenever possible:

• The lagoon is a no wake zone. Travel at 3 knots or slower.
• Do not leave engines running in the lagoon.
• No waste discharge overboard.
• While snorkeling in the sea, you should use a diving flag.
• Fishing is not permitted in the marina.
• Fish may only be cleaned at the fuel dock.
• Life rings are provided around the lagoon for emergency use only. Do not remove them from their location.
• All persons using water sports equipment are required to use life jackets at all times.
• No swimming between moored boats and the dock or climbing onto resident boats.
• Be careful with small children, there is no lifeguard at the marina.
• No swimming around the breakwater.

Last updated:  December 2025