Anchorage

Baie des Petites Cayes

Shelter
SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Forbidden

Small bay on the north coast of French Saint-Martin, 0.7 NM north-east of Anse Marcel, inside the Saint-Martin national nature reserve.

  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Anchoring is forbidden except on patches of bare sand, which are hard to reach among rock and seagrass, and the reserve advises against using this bay. Sheltered only from south-west to south-east.

Practical

Reserve rules apply: no fishing or collecting, no drones, towed sports, jet skis or hull cleaning, and no walking under the cliffs.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.12322, -63.03154 (18°7.39'N 63°1.89'W)
Country
St. Martin
Shelter
Sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Seagrass
Boaters' rating
2.6/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Baie des Petites Cayes lies at 18°7.39'N 63°1.89'W, that is 18.12322, -63.03154 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Baie des Petites Cayes sheltered from?

Baie des Petites Cayes is sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Baie des Petites Cayes?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Baie des Petites Cayes.

How do boaters rate Baie des Petites Cayes?

Baie des Petites Cayes is rated 2.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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