Pointe du Bout Marina
Point du Bout anchorage · Trois-Îlets marina
14°32.9'N 61°03.7'W
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for good holding on sand/mud in 3–8m. Marina entrance traffic is constant — maintain clear approach channel. Charter boats departing and arriving require vigilance. Set anchor firmly; sand/mud mix may require extra scope.
About This Anchorage
Pointe du Bout is the principal charter sailing hub on Martinique's western coast — home to a well-equipped marina, major charter company bases, fuel dock, chandlery, and a frequent ferry connection to Fort-de-France city. The marina sits at the tip of the Trois-Îlets peninsula, providing excellent infrastructure for visiting cruisers in need of fuel, water, provisioning, and repairs. The outer anchorage east of the marina offers a usable alternative to the busy marina berths, with good access by dinghy to all facilities. The Hotel Bakoua and surrounding resort area creates a pleasant waterfront environment. The ferry dock sees constant traffic from the regular vedette service crossing to Fort-de-France — a 15-minute crossing that makes visiting the capital straightforward without moving the boat. Several restaurants and bars in the marina complex cater to the charter sailing community.
Protected From
N · NE · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring in outer area; marina berths available — contact capitainerie VHF 9
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Do not anchor in marina approach channel; respect charter boat traffic; ferry approach channel clear at all times; speed limit 3 knots in marina zone.
Hazards
- !Very heavy charter boat traffic — vessels departing and arriving throughout the day; maintain vigilant watch
- !Ferry wake — vedettes create significant wash in the outer anchorage area
- !Marina approach channel — do not anchor in the marked channel
- !Peak season crowding — outer anchorage fills with overflow from the marina; arrive early
Skipper's Tips
- →Call the capitainerie on VHF 9 in advance to check berth availability — the marina can accommodate visiting yachts if space permits
- →The ferry to Fort-de-France from the pontoon costs €6.50 round trip and takes 15 minutes — use it for major provisioning runs
- →Ship chandlery at Point du Bout stocks most common spares — plan any maintenance stops here before heading south
- →The outer anchorage at Anse Mitan (0.3nm west) is quieter with the same ferry access if this area is too crowded
- →Diesel barge may be available in season — check with capitainerie; otherwise fuel dock inside marina
Facilities
Multiple restaurants and bars in the marina complex. Chandlery on site. Supermarket within walking distance. Charter company offices with provisioning services. Full marina facilities including showers, laundry.
Nearest provisions: Pointe du Bout Marina chandlery and supermarket (0.1nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
December–May. Busiest charter base in Fort-de-France Bay — infrastructure is excellent but the area is always active with boat traffic. Best for provisioning and maintenance stops.
Recommended Anchor Types
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