Anchorage

Caye Verte

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

Islet just off Orient Bay, inside the Saint-Martin national nature reserve, where anchoring is forbidden.

  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

No anchoring around Caye Verte: the seabed is seagrass and coral used by feeding turtles. Proceed at slow speed, the area is full of swimmers and turtles. Orient Bay anchorage lies 0.3 NM to the south.

Practical

Landing on the islet is forbidden to protect nesting seabirds; going ashore is tolerated only on the west beach, outside the reserve. Fishing, drones, towed sports, jet skis, pets and hull cleaning are banned. Diving only with an operator authorised by the reserve.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.08943, -63.01222 (18°5.37'N 63°0.73'W)
Country
St. Martin
Shelter
Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Seagrass
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Caye Verte lies at 18°5.37'N 63°0.73'W, that is 18.08943, -63.01222 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Caye Verte sheltered from?

Caye Verte is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Caye Verte?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Caye Verte.

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