Anchorage

Rocher Créole

Shelter
N, NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Forbidden

Rock islet 0.7 NM north of Grand Case bay, inside the Saint-Martin national nature reserve, with reserve mooring buoys and no anchoring.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Anchoring is forbidden; use the reserve buoys. Yellow buoys take boats up to 50 feet and 15 tonnes, white buoys up to 35 feet and 8 tonnes with priority for commercial partners. Sand, rock and weed bottom, sheltered from north round to south-east. Approach slowly, swimmers and feeding turtles.

Practical

About 8 buoys, free by day, from sunrise to sunset. Night mooring needs a reserve authorisation requested at least three working days ahead. Landing on the islet is forbidden, as are fishing, drones, towed sports and hull cleaning.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.11713, -63.05608 (18°7.03'N 63°3.36'W)
Country
St. Martin
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Maximum length
49 ft
Fees
Free
Services
Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys
Boaters' rating
3.3/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Rocher Créole lies at 18°7.03'N 63°3.36'W, that is 18.11713, -63.05608 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Rocher Créole sheltered from?

Rocher Créole is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Rocher Créole?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Rocher Créole.

What boat length does Rocher Créole accept?

Rocher Créole accepts boats up to 49 ft.

How do boaters rate Rocher Créole?

Rocher Créole is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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