- Maximum length
- 45 ft
- VHF channel
- 12
- Maximum draught
- 623 ft
Harbour of La Désirade on the island's south coast, the arrival point for the ferries from Saint-François, 11.6 miles to the west.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south: only the south coast of the island is inhabited, and the north coast is exposed to the Atlantic. The Anse du Souffleur anchorage is 1.8 miles to the east. Harbour office on VHF 12.
Practical
Fuel is available. Navily gives a maximum length of 14 metres. The tourist information office is in the harbour office building at Beauséjour, phone +590 590 84 61 39.
Ashore
The Grand Nord trail starts at Beauséjour and reaches the rocky north coast in under 2 hours; avoid it in heavy rain or big seas. Iguanas, agoutis and tropicbirds live on the island. The beaches of Fifi and Fanfan are on the south coast.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 16.30232, -61.07258 (16°18.14'N 61°4.35'W)
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- Maximum draught
- 623 ft
- Maximum length
- 45 ft
- VHF channel
- 12
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Port de La Désirade lies at 16°18.14'N 61°4.35'W, that is 16.30232, -61.07258 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 12 before entering.
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What boat length does Port de La Désirade accept?
Port de La Désirade accepts boats up to 45 ft.
Which VHF channel for Port de La Désirade?
Port de La Désirade answers on VHF channel 12.
How do boaters rate Port de La Désirade?
Port de La Désirade is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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