- Maximum length
- 131 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 6 ft
Main harbour of Marie-Galante, at Grand-Bourg on the island's south-west coast, about 24 miles south-south-east of Marina Bas-du-Fort.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Easy approach by day with good shelter. The harbour was dredged to about 2.5 metres; Navily gives 2 metres for visitors. Many fish traps make a night entry awkward. Yachts can lie alongside the quay or anchor north-east of the green buoy in about 3.5 metres. VHF 9.
Practical
Navily lists 80 berths. A small basin is set aside for yachts. Customs clearance at the Grand-Bourg customs office, 8 rue du Fort, by appointment only, phone +590 590 97 54 49. Provisioning in the town.
Ashore
Grand-Bourg is the island's main harbour town, with shops for provisioning. The Grand-Bourg anchorage is 0.2 miles to the north-west and Anse Ballet 1.7 miles to the north.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 15.88017, -61.31697 (15°52.81'N 61°19.02'W)
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- Maximum draught
- 6 ft
- Maximum length
- 131 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Port de Grand-Bourg lies at 15°52.81'N 61°19.02'W, that is 15.88017, -61.31697 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Port de Grand-Bourg accept?
Port de Grand-Bourg accepts boats up to 131 ft.
Which VHF channel for Port de Grand-Bourg?
Port de Grand-Bourg answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Port de Grand-Bourg?
Port de Grand-Bourg is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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