- Shelter
- E, SE, S, SW, W
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage inside Salt River Bay on the north coast of St. Croix, within Salt River Bay National Historical Park.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Entry from the north through the narrow reef cut, with swell breaking on both sides, then a winding channel of about 6 feet, under 2 metres. Mud bottom. Sheltered from east round through south to west.
Practical
Navily lists water, a pontoon and a beach. The bay is National Park water, with restrictions on transit and anchoring: check with the NPS on +1 340 773 1460. Salt River Marina is about 400 metres west.
History
Columbus's fleet anchored off the Salt River inlet on 14 November 1493, and his landing party clashed with the inhabitants on its way back. According to the NPS it is the only known place where his men set foot on present-day US soil.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 17.77406, -64.75867 (17°46.44'N 64°45.52'W)
- Country
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.9/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Sugar Bay lies at 17°46.44'N 64°45.52'W, that is 17.77406, -64.75867 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Sugar Bay sheltered from?
Sugar Bay is sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Sugar Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Sugar Bay.
How do boaters rate Sugar Bay?
Sugar Bay is rated 4.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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