Visiting Bridgetown by yacht

Where yachts anchor at Bridgetown, one sailing event and how guests arrive.

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Anchorages

Where yachts anchor

From the 2026 Barbados Port Inc. Yacht Masters Guide.

Carlisle Bay

Anchorage is permitted only at Carlisle Bay, on the south coast, and only yachts under 150 ft are accommodated. Foreign yachts anchor after inward clearance, north of the Bandstand and near the Boat Yard.

Deep Water Harbour

Yachts enter only with permission from the Signal Station, which gives instructions on how to proceed.

Port St Charles

Western coast, near Speightstown. Two offshore mooring buoys take yachts over 250 ft (Port St Charles).

Moorings along the west coast

Request a mooring in writing from the Harbour Master Office, by letter or email, with vessel specifications and the position you want. Barbados Port Inc. lists Speightstown North and South (10.5 m deep, up to 150 m), Gibbs Bay North (14.3 m, up to 45 m), Gibbs Bay South (20 m, up to 45 m) and Fairmont Royal Pavilion (20 m, up to 91 m).

Events

Barbados Sailing Week

The organiser, the Barbados Cruising Club, lists 15 to 21 January 2027. Its event page says more details are coming.

Getting here

Air

Grantley Adams International Airport

It is the only airport in Barbados. The Government of Barbados lists daily nonstop flights to London, Toronto, New York and Miami. Immigration has an office at the airport.

Sea

Port of Bridgetown

Yachts clear in at the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. Call the Signal Station on VHF channel 12 before you approach.

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