- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Western part of the Simpson Bay lagoon on the French side, 1.9 NM west of Port La Royale, an enclosed anchorage with sand bottom.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached through the Sandy Ground bridge from Marigot Bay or the Dutch bridges from Simpson Bay, all opened at set times. Sheltered from every direction, sand bottom. Baie Nettlé is 0.8 NM to the east.
Practical
Landing pontoon according to Navily. Shops, chandleries and boatyards are spread around the lagoon shores, a tender ride away.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.06283, -63.11969 (18°3.77'N 63°7.18'W)
- Country
- St. Martin
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Grand Étang de Simsonbaai lies at 18°3.77'N 63°7.18'W, that is 18.06283, -63.11969 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Grand Étang de Simsonbaai sheltered from?
Grand Étang de Simsonbaai is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Grand Étang de Simsonbaai?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Grand Étang de Simsonbaai.
How do boaters rate Grand Étang de Simsonbaai?
Grand Étang de Simsonbaai is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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