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Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy

Q: How do I email Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy?

Email: portdeplaisance@portdegustavia.fr.

The harbour of Gustavia, capital of St Barthélemy: quay berths stern-to on your own anchor for yachts up to 60 metres, allocated on arrival on VHF 12.

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Welcome to Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy

The Port de Gustavia is the harbour of Gustavia, the capital of Saint Barthélemy in the French West Indies. The port authority (capitainerie) manages the inner harbour quays and the anchorage outside. Yachts up to 60 metres can berth stern-to the quay on their own anchor; vessels of 25 metres and over must lay two anchors. Quay berths are allocated on arrival and are not reserved in advance.

Guide TypeHarbour Guide

TerritorySaint Barthélemy (French West Indies)

HarbourPort de Gustavia

RegionSaint Barthélemy

Telephone+590 590 27 66 97

Email[email protected]

Office Hours07:00–18:00 daily

Marina VHFChannel 12, 'Port de Gustavia'

Quay BerthsStern-to, up to 60 m

Speed Limit3 knots in the channel

WaterMetered taps on every quay

Wi-FiFree, code from the harbour office

Toilets & ShowersFor harbour users, 07:30–18:00 daily

ImmigrationThrough the Gendarmerie nationale

Arrival by Sea

Call 'Port de Gustavia' on VHF Channel 12 before entering. The capitainerie is open daily from 07:00 to 18:00. Vessels waiting for a quay berth anchor in the outer harbour (avant-port) outside buoys G1 and G2. Entry formalities are completed at the port office.

Facilities Afloat

Every quay has metered water taps. Wi-Fi is free with an access code from the harbour office.

Toilets for harbour users are open daily from 07:30 to 18:00. Sorted waste containers are on Quai Général de Gaulle and Quai de la Collectivité.

Marine Services

The harbour has its own SNSM lifeboat station. Mail for boaters can be addressed to the Capitainerie du port de Gustavia, BP 695, 97099 Saint-Barthélemy Cedex.

Ashore

The harbour is in the centre of Gustavia, with shops, restaurants and the town's provisioning close to the quays. The high season, from about December to April, is the busiest time for berths.

Immigration questions go to the Gendarmerie nationale.

Skipper's Notes

Marina VHF: Channel 12, 'Port de Gustavia'. Telephone: +590 590 27 66 97. Email: [email protected].

Before You Arrive

Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.

Contact and booking

Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.

Port de Gustavia

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy use?

Marina VHF: Channel 12, 'Port de Gustavia'.

What is the phone number for Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy?

Telephone: +590 590 27 66 97.

How do I email Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy?

Email: [email protected].

What are the office hours at Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy?

Office Hours: 07:00–18:00 daily.

Conditions

Tides

A quick look at the water around Gustavia Harbour, St Barthélemy before you set off. Always check the full forecast and tide tables.

Tide times official tables

Official tide predictions for the area. Times are local.

SHOM tide predictions

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