Marinas

Since hurricane Irma, marinas and anchorage situation on the island has changed a lot. Below is an update of what to expect.

If you proceed with the purchase of a vessel, this section will give you information as of where you may want to keep your vessel, should it be for short or long term.

From North to South, clockwise:

Pinel Island anchorage (french side)

A few yacht owners have their vessel on mooring in this little piece of paradise. While beautiful, the problem with surveying a boat down there is the lack of facilities, namely shore power and dock water. So some checks won’t be possible.

Captain Oliver’s Marina, Oyster Pond (on the border between french and dutch side)

Captain Oliver’s used to be home of both Sunsail and The Moorings, but was totally destroyed by hurricane Irma. As of March, no progress has been made for its reconstruction.

Bobby’s Marina and Yard, Philipsburg (Dutch Side)

This is where Bobby Velasquez started his business 35 years ago. The boat yard is on the premises. It’s a very busy area as close to the cruise ship dock, where more than a million passengers disembark yearly to visit the island. One stone throw from Front Street and its duty free jewelries and electronic stores.

Simpson Bay area (Dutch Side)

The beating heart of the yachting on the island.

IGY Isle Del Sol: specialized in mega yachts. Will accomodate large vessels over 100 ft.
IGY Simpson Bay Marina: recently purchased by IGY, it showcases a brand new harbourmaster building with all amenities.

Cole Bay area (Dutch Side)

Great location in terms of proximity of all marine related businesses:

Island Water World Marina: with a shipchandlery on the premises, a yard, and reasonable rates, it’s a great place to leave your vessel.
Lagoon Marina: very conveniently located also, close to all suppliers, with reasonable rates.
Port de Plaisance: high end marina, within a resort which includes a casino, it’s home for both mega-yachts and sailboats.
Blue Pearl Marina : the newly built docks are ideal for catamaran. It’s at the bottom end of the lagoon, in a shallow area, so keel boats cannot be accommodated there.

French Side of Simpson Bay Lagoon

A lot of owners like to leave their vessel on anchor in the lagoon. I would not recommend to do so without a dedicated yacht taker on site.

Marigot area (French Side)

Marina Port la Royale: was totally destroyed following hurricane Irma and was not reconstructed as of March 2026.
Marina Fort Louis: outside the lagoon, on the Caribbean side, it’s a beautiful spot – you don’t have to go through a lifting bridge to go out at sea – recently refitted from hurricane Irma damages in 2017.

Port Lonvilliers, Anse Marcel (French Side)

Dream Yacht Charters purchased the marina & settled a fleet there. It is a genuinely nice and secluded area, very was nicely renovated since the total destruction of hurricane Irma in 2017.