Anchorage

Îlet à Cochon

3.6GuadeloupeGuadeloupe
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden

Mooring field off Îlet à Cochon at the entrance to Pointe-à-Pitre harbour, run by Marina Bas-du-Fort, 0.5 miles south-west of the marina.

  • Water
  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys
  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Since January 2023 the former anchorage has been a buoy field: book in advance with the marina at dockmaster@marinaguadeloupe.com or on VHF 9. Well sheltered, open only to the south-east.

Practical

31 paying buoys for boats up to 20 metres, on a weed bottom. Fresh water and the marina services, fuel included, are a short tender ride away. Phone +590 590 93 66 20.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
16.21802, -61.53794 (16°13.08'N 61°32.28'W)
Country
Guadeloupe
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Maximum length
65 ft
Fees
Paid
VHF channel
9
Services
Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating
3.6/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Îlet à Cochon lies at 16°13.08'N 61°32.28'W, that is 16.21802, -61.53794 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Îlet à Cochon sheltered from?

Îlet à Cochon is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds.

Can you anchor at Îlet à Cochon?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Îlet à Cochon.

What boat length does Îlet à Cochon accept?

Îlet à Cochon accepts boats up to 65 ft.

Which VHF channel for Îlet à Cochon?

Îlet à Cochon answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Îlet à Cochon?

Îlet à Cochon is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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