Explore: Mayreau
General Info
Mayreau lies west of the Tobago Cays. It is the smallest (1 1/2 square miles) of the inhabited Grenadine Islands, with a population of about 250 people. The island is rimmed by magnificent sweeping white sandy beaches. The café lined colourful village street leads upwards to the church and a rewarding view of Tobago Cays. There are a small village store and numerous cafes.
Position: 12° 38’10″N, 61° 23’52″W (Saline Bay)
Position: 12° 38’51″N, 61° 23’26″W (Saltwhistle Bay)
Docking
The main anchorage is at Saline Bay, but it can get busy here if a cruise ship is in. Anchor off the beach at the southern end – holding is good.
Salt Whistle Bay, further to the north, is a beautiful anchorage with several beach bars and moorings for visiting boats. It is however popular with charter boats, so space is tight. The anchorage is in the northeastern part of the lagoon.
Be sure to double-check the strength of any mooring as failures have been reported here (see comments at bottom of page). The cost of mooring (fees collected by the Mayreau Marina Man) is $65 EC per night or 3 nights for $150 EC.
Dingy and outboard theft occurs here so be sure to lock and lift your most valuable item on board.
Security Notes:
Source: Caribbean Safety and Security Net
- December 2017: Unsecured dinghy and outboard stolen from the back of a yacht – Salt Whistle Bay.
- April 2017: Unsecured dinghy and outboard stolen from the back of a yacht in the middle of the night – Saline Bay.
- December 2016: A local boat boy in a speedboat, very drunk, circled moored yachts at speed, finally deliberately ramming a yacht and putting a hole in its side. The boat boy was later apprehended by police and charged – Salt Whistle Bay.
- October 2016: Charter boat left unlocked and burgled while guests ashore for dinner.
- April 2016: Two charter guests were robbed by a man with a machete when returning to their boat – Salt Whistle Bay.
Last updated: December 2017.
