- Maximum length
- 541 ft
- VHF channel
- 12
- Maximum draught
- 22 ft
The harbour of Gustavia, capital of Saint-Barthélemy, with quay berths, a mooring and anchoring area in the outer harbour, and the island's port of entry.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach in daylight by the channel north of Gros Îlets, or from the south-east through the passage between Les Petits Saints and the coast, about 90 metres wide with 5.5 metres. Call the harbour office on VHF 12 before entering the channel. Speed limit 3 knots in the channel. Fort Gustave light, white tower with red top, marks the approach.
Practical
About 300 berths, with yachts up to 165 metres listed on Navily and 7 metres draught in the outer harbour. Water and power on the quay, fuel at the harbour station, showers and toilets. Entry and exit formalities are done online and at the harbour office. Phone +590 590 27 66 97.
Ashore
Fort Gustav, Fort Karl and Fort Oscar, built in the 18th century, overlook the harbour, and Fort Oscar now houses the gendarmerie. The Anglican church of St Bartholomew dates from 1855. Shell Beach lies 0.3 NM south of the harbour quays.
History
First called Le Carénage, the town was renamed after King Gustav III when France handed the island to Sweden in 1784 in exchange for trading rights in Gothenburg. Sweden sold Saint-Barthélemy back to France in 1878, and the town still carries the mark of the Swedish period.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 17.89680, -62.85015 (17°53.81'N 62°51.01'W)
- Town
- Gustavia
- Country
- St. Barthélemy
- Maximum draught
- 22 ft
- Maximum length
- 541 ft
- VHF channel
- 12
- Phone
- +590 590 27 66 97
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Port de Gustavia lies at 17°53.81'N 62°51.01'W, that is 17.89680, -62.85015 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 12 before entering.
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What boat length does Port de Gustavia accept?
Port de Gustavia accepts boats up to 541 ft.
Which VHF channel for Port de Gustavia?
Port de Gustavia answers on VHF channel 12.
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Port de Gustavia is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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