- Shelter
- N, NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Bay on the north shore of St. John within Virgin Islands National Park, next to Francis Bay, with its beach along the North Shore Road.
- Mooring buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from north round through east to south, open to the west and north-west. Sand bottom. Anchoring is prohibited; boats wanting to anchor go to the designated area off Francis Bay next door.
Practical
28 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 a fee station or through Recreation.gov, with no more than 7 consecutive nights in one bay and 30 nights a year.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.35885, -64.74739 (18°21.53'N 64°44.84'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 59 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Maho Bay lies at 18°21.53'N 64°44.84'W, that is 18.35885, -64.74739 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Maho Bay sheltered from?
Maho Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Maho Bay?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Maho Bay.
What boat length does Maho Bay accept?
Maho Bay accepts boats up to 59 ft.
How do boaters rate Maho Bay?
Maho Bay is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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