Visiting yachts are only permitted to moor in specific locations in BIOT Chagos Archipelago.
Most anchorages offer little protection. However, Ile Fouquet is a well-protected anchorage in south-east winds. This is the one favoured by most cruisers.
The following anchorages may be permitted for visiting yachts:-
Peros Banhos, Ile Diamante
Northwest of a line stretching roughly the full length of Diamante.
N (Diamante) 5 deg S 15.17 / 71 deg E 46.63
S (Diamante) 5 deg S 15.94 / 71 deg E 45.56
Peros Banhos, Ile du Coin
Southwest of a line from mid-Anglais to two-thirds down Ile du Coin.
N (Anglais) 5 deg S 26.30 / 71 deg E 45.52
Mid (Ile Coin) 5 deg S 26.67 / 71 deg E 45.76
S (Ile Coin) 5 deg S 26.87 / 71 deg E 46.46
Peros Banhos, Fouquet
South of a line from mid-Mapou du Coin to East end of Fouquet.
Outer W 5 deg S 27.60 / 71 deg E 47.79
Outer E 5 deg S 27.40 / 71 deg E 48.75
Last updated: September 2025
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