Mouillage

Little Lameshur Bay

4.1U.S. Virgin IslandsUS Virgin Islands
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden

Bay with a beach on the south coast of St. John within Virgin Islands National Park, just west of Great Lameshur Bay.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sheltered from west round through north to east and south-east, open to the south and south-west. Sand bottom. Anchoring is prohibited: in Virgin Islands National Park it is only allowed in the two designated anchorages, offshore Francis Bay and off Lind Point.

Practical

5 NPS moorings, white with blue stripes, for boats up to 60 feet, about 18 metres. Overnight use from 5 pm to 7 am costs USD 26 a night, paid before the night at the station on the VIERS dock in Great Lameshur Bay, with no more than 7 consecutive nights in one bay and 30 nights a year.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.31794, -64.72647 (18°19.08'N 64°43.59'W)
Country
U.S. Virgin Islands
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden
Maximum length
59 ft
Fees
Paid
Services
Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating
4.1/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Little Lameshur Bay lies at 18°19.08'N 64°43.59'W, that is 18.31794, -64.72647 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Little Lameshur Bay sheltered from?

Little Lameshur Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Little Lameshur Bay?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Little Lameshur Bay.

What boat length does Little Lameshur Bay accept?

Little Lameshur Bay accepts boats up to 59 ft.

How do boaters rate Little Lameshur Bay?

Little Lameshur Bay is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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