Oranjestad lies in the southwestern coast of the island. The old part of the town is well restored and has many attractive houses from its colonial past.
Cruisers report that this is an interesting, safe and friendly island with much less traffic than St. Martin, however, there are currently no moorings for yachts.
Statia welcomed its first (small) cruise ship in December 2012. The Lower Town pier has been extended and commercial traffic relocated.
If entering at night, cruisers recommend heading straight for the weak (3)15s white leading light on top of the old fort. This is difficult to make out against the street lights. Keep the Green Fl. buoy to starboard. It marks the end of the commercial pier and keeps you safely away from two big unlit cans South of it.
There are no mooring balls available for visiting yachts. Mooring balls near the harbour are either private (which will not hold the weight of a yacht) or dive-only moorings. All yachts coming in must anchor in the zone designated on the map.
Note: The mooring balls for the small tugs have 20m+ of floating line so use caution, especially at night!
17° 28.7'N, 062° 59.25'W (bay)
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