- Maximum length
- 50 ft
- Maximum draught
- 7 ft
Fishing harbour and town quay of Deshaies, in the north-west of Basse-Terre, at the head of the bay where yachts lie on buoys or at anchor.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Deep bay open to the west, sheltered from the trade winds but exposed to northerly swell, which can make it uncomfortable. Gusts come down off the high ground near the cliffs. Entry and anchoring by night are allowed. Navily gives 15.5 m and 2.3 m draught as limits at the quay.
Practical
Berthing at the quay only when there is room. Water at 4.50 euros per m³ and shore power at 1.50 euros per kWh, fuel also at the quay. Boats can stay up to 5 days alongside for repair work. 32 paying buoys in the bay. No laundry in the village.
Ashore
The Jardin botanique de Deshaies, a 7 ha estate once owned by the comedian Coluche and opened as a garden in 2001, is on the hill above the village. Grande Anse beach starts 1 nm north.
Story
Deshaies has been the main filming location of the BBC series Death in Paradise since 2011, playing the fictional town of Honoré. The presbytery of the village church serves as the police station.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 16.30479, -61.79608 (16°18.29'N 61°47.76'W)
- Town
- Deshaies
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- Maximum draught
- 7 ft
- Maximum length
- 50 ft
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Port de Deshaies lies at 16°18.29'N 61°47.76'W, that is 16.30479, -61.79608 in decimal degrees.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Port de Deshaies.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
What boat length does Port de Deshaies accept?
Port de Deshaies accepts boats up to 50 ft.
How do boaters rate Port de Deshaies?
Port de Deshaies is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
The free boat navigation app
Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.
