Rodney Bay is the yachting center of Saint Lucia. The bay is over a 1.6 kms (one mile) long with a man-made causeway at the northern end that connects Pigeon Island to the mainland.
Anchoring is possible off Reduit Beach, Gros Islet or Pigeon Point and the Marina is the most convenient port of entry into Saint Lucia. Dinghy and outboard theft is prevalent in these anchorages, so be sure to haul your dinghy and outboard out of the water and lock them to the boat at night. See the St. Lucia Security page for more info.
There is very limited or no anchoring possible in the lagoon.
There is a dinghy pontoon near the town where a helpful local will keep an eye on your dinghy for a few EC. Be sure to tip when you come back to your dinghy. There is also a dinghy dock at Pigeon Island.
Within the bay is a large, completely protected inner lagoon, accessed via a narrow channel. This lagoon - known as Rodney Bay Marina - is dredged to 13ft (4 meters) in the main channel and at the main docks, so yachts with a very deep draft should proceed with caution.
Mooring buoys may be available in the lagoon next to the marina, enquire in advance with the marina.
Rodney Bay Marina is an official port of entry and also the ARCs (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) Caribbean home. It has the island’s only boatyard for pleasure craft with haulout facilities for yachts up to 75 tons. The boatyard is part of the same organization as the Marina with a range of workshops and repair services.
The marina is a "five-star" facility. Yachts are encouraged to contact Rodney Bay Marina on VHF prior to entering the channel, to get information on possible obstacles on the approach and to arrange for a slip.
There are six wide floating docks with individual finger slips, two concrete docks which are quite high with a pile approximately four meters from the end of the finger for blow/stern lines and one super yacht dock which is a solid pier with high concrete fingers.
The town is a 20-minute walk from the marina and the beach 15 minutes further on.
Recycling facilities are available. Other refuse should be tied securely in bags, and placed in the blue container at the back of the car park in Rodney Bay Marina, near the main entrance. Oils and fuels should be disposed of properly at the Boat Yard. Your concern for the environment helps.
Last updated: April 2025
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