Yachts can anchor in front of Castries Town or in Vigie Creek. See comments at bottom of the page from cruisers who have tried anchoring off Castries town - the bottom is reported to be very foul.
Vigie Creek (near GFL Charles Airport)
The facilities at Vigie are somewhat run down but basic yacht repair and replenishment facilities may be available. There is little space here however for anchoring and it can be rolly in northerly swells.
Castries Harbour
The main advantage of the Harbour anchorage is its close proximity to the capital of St Lucia. Note that there may be up to five cruise ships in port and anchoring may not be suitable during busy cruise ship periods.
When entering Castries Harbour, it is necessary to avoid the shoal that extends to the west of Tapion Peak. Vigie Hill has a light that flashes twice every 10 seconds, allowing you to easily identify the harbor at night.
Last updated: October 2017.
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