- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay with a beach on the south coast of St. Thomas, east of the entrance to Charlotte Amalie harbour.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from north-west round to east, open to the south, so swell from south-east to south-west reaches it. Sand bottom: local guides advise anchoring on sand for the best holding.
Practical
Anchoring is allowed according to Navily. No moorings, pontoon or water; beach ashore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.31318, -64.90802 (18°18.79'N 64°54.48'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Frenchman Bay lies at 18°18.79'N 64°54.48'W, that is 18.31318, -64.90802 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Frenchman Bay sheltered from?
Frenchman Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Frenchman Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Frenchman Bay.
How do boaters rate Frenchman Bay?
Frenchman Bay is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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