- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Large bay on the south-east side of St. John, with the small settlement of Coral Bay and its harbour at the head.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from every sector except the south-east, the side it opens to. Hurricane Hole, the northern arm, belongs to the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, where anchoring is prohibited, so drop the hook in Coral Harbor itself.
Practical
Anchoring is allowed, with a dinghy pontoon according to Navily. Bars and restaurants line the road at the head of the harbour.
History
The St. John slave revolt began here on 23 November 1733, when enslaved Africans took the Danish fort of Fortsberg above Coral Bay. They held most of the island for about six months.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.34109, -64.71120 (18°20.47'N 64°42.67'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 2.4/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Coral Bay lies at 18°20.47'N 64°42.67'W, that is 18.34109, -64.71120 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Coral Bay sheltered from?
Coral Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Coral Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Coral Bay.
How do boaters rate Coral Bay?
Coral Bay is rated 2.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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