- Shelter
- N, NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay of Grande Anse on the west coast of Martinique, between Cap Salomon and Pointe Lézarde, in the commune of Les Anses-d'Arlet. Sand and weed, sheltered from north through east to south-east.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The prefectoral order of 26 January 2022 sets eighteen buoyed zones off Grande Anse and the bourg. Inside all of them speed is limited to 3 knots and anchoring is banned: the inshore water is split between mooring-buoy fields, no-anchoring zones, swimming areas closed to motor craft and short access channels to the beach. Anchoring is only possible outside the zones, beyond the yellow cross marks. One of the swimming zones along the beach holds an underwater snorkelling trail.
Practical
The Anses d'Arlet organised mooring zone is closed until 31 December 2026 by order no. 2026.00033: no vessel may use its moorings. When it reopens, the Espace Sud police rules of 18 August 2015 apply: boats up to 25 m, fee paid in advance, at least a quarter of the buoys kept for visitors and heads usable only with a holding tank. Dinghy pontoon and beach.
Ashore
A coastal trail links Grande Anse with Anse Dufour and the Anses-d'Arlet bourg, about a mile to the south.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 14.50298, -61.08986 (14°30.18'N 61°5.39'W)
- Country
- Martinique
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 49 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Grande Anse d'Arlet lies at 14°30.18'N 61°5.39'W, that is 14.50298, -61.08986 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Grande Anse d'Arlet.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Grande Anse d'Arlet sheltered from?
Grande Anse d'Arlet is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Grande Anse d'Arlet?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Grande Anse d'Arlet.
What boat length does Grande Anse d'Arlet accept?
Grande Anse d'Arlet accepts boats up to 49 ft.
Which VHF channel for Grande Anse d'Arlet?
Grande Anse d'Arlet answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Grande Anse d'Arlet?
Grande Anse d'Arlet is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
L'app de navigation bateau, gratuite
Cartes marines officielles, météo marine, GPS et 50 000+ ports et mouillages avec avis. Tout en une seule app, prête à embarquer.
