Berths in Bridgetown
Where large yachts berth in Barbados, the Bridgetown port charges and the clearance rules.
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Where large yachts berth in Barbados
Barbados Port Inc. has expanded its marina at Bridgetown with an additional 70 berths and a fuel dock. Port St Charles is a separate port of entry on the western coast, in the parish of Saint Peter, near Speightstown.
| Place | Berths and size | Draught and services | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St Charles, Speightstown | 6 mega-yacht berths on the offshore breakwater. The page says yachts up to 250 ft, and berth sizes up to 200 ft. Two offshore mooring buoys take yachts over 250 ft. | Draught 13.5 ft at low tide. Diesel and unleaded petrol, shore power, water, telephone lines, garbage incineration. VHF 77 or 16. Port of entry with Immigration, Customs, coastguard and police. | dockmaster@portstcharles.com, +1 246 419 1000 |
| Port of Bridgetown, Deep Water Harbour | The port accommodates vessels up to 244 m, or 293 m with bow thrusters. The Signal Station gives permission to enter and says how to proceed. | Maximum draught 11.0 m alongside. All berths supply water. Pilotage is compulsory except for naval vessels, training ships and small craft. | Signal Station, VHF 12 or 16, +1 246 434 6100 ext 4306 |
| Bridgetown marina, Barbados Port Inc. | 70 additional berths, a fuel dock, a wave attenuation system, a convenience store, a restaurant and a coffee shop. The guide gives no berth sizes. | Ask the Manager, Marine Services and Harbour Master. | marineservices@barbadosport.com, +1 246 434 6100 or +1 246 826 5317 |
Port St Charles website, Barbados Port Inc. berthing capacity page and the 2026 Barbados Yacht Masters Guide.
Clearing in and out at Bridgetown
From the 2026 Barbados Port Inc. Yacht Masters Guide.
Marine charges for yachts in Bridgetown
| Yacht length | Monday to Sunday | Each extra day | Public holiday | Public holiday extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 50 m | BBD 412.50 | BBD 110.00 | BBD 618.75 | BBD 110.00 |
| 50 to 100 m | BBD 9.35 a metre | BBD 3.30 a metre | BBD 14.02 a metre | BBD 4.95 a metre |
| Over 100 m | BBD 11.00 a metre | BBD 5.50 a metre | BBD 16.50 a metre | BBD 8.25 a metre |
Barbados Port Inc. Schedule of Charges, effective 1 June 2025. Rates are in BBD and exclude VAT. Fresh water is BBD 12.00 a tonne.
Charter and cruising rules
No work for money
The Yacht Masters Guide says no visiting yacht may charter, rent, lease or work for monetary gain while in Barbados.
Anchoring along the coast
A yacht that wants to cruise or anchor along the coast needs permission from the Customs Boarding Officer and the Harbour Master's office. Send a written request to the Harbour Master Office, by letter or email, preferably on arrival. Include the vessel specifications and the position you want. The Coastal Zone Management Unit reviews it. The Boarding Officer answers on +1 246 535 8822 or VHF channel 16.
Coast Guard
The Barbados Coast Guard answers on VHF channel 16 and by phone at +1 246 536 2948 or +1 246 536 2949.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Barbados Port Inc., Barbados Yacht Masters Guide 2026
- Barbados Port Inc., Schedule of Charges, effective 1 June 2025
- Barbados Immigration Department, Contact Us
- Barbados Port Inc., Berthing Capacity
- Barbados Port Inc., Marine Services
- Port St Charles, Berthing
- Port St Charles, Contact Us
- Government of Barbados, Ports of Entry
- Government of Barbados, Visa Information
- Government of Barbados, Customs and Excise Department
- Barbados Immigration Department, Work Permits
- Barbados Sailing Week, Barbados Cruising Club
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020, Charnocks
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, climatology
- UKSA salary guide 2025
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