Grenada — Prickly Bay & South Grenada

Port Louis Marina

Port Louis · The Lagoon marina

12°03.2'N 61°44.9'W

Depth

48m

Bottom

mud

Alarm Radius

60m

Holding

Good

Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius

60m

60m in the lagoon anchorage area on soft mud. Marina berths do not use anchor alarm — pick up designated berth only. Set alarm conservatively in soft mud — ensure anchor is properly set with engine test.

About This Anchorage

Port Louis Marina (Camper & Nicholsons / IGY Marina) is Grenada's newest and most comprehensively equipped marina facility, located in the protected Lagoon just north of St. George's. The marina offers 160 berths for yachts up to 300 feet, with full shore power (110V and 220V), water, high-speed WiFi, security, showers, laundry, grey and black water discharge, and the Victory Bar & Grill on-site. Customs and Immigration are located at the marina — contact VHF 14 (Capitainerie) before arrival. This is an official port of entry for Grenada. Port Louis is the closest marina to St. George's Carenage and the capital's excellent provisioning, markets, and historic waterfront. The Lagoon anchorage area provides the best-protected overnight stop on Grenada — completely calm in all conditions. Foodland Supermarket is directly opposite the marina entrance for major provisioning.

Protected From

N · S · E · W · NE · SE · SW · NW

Exposed To

None (fully sheltered)

Anchoring Rules

Anchoring fee
Marina berth fees apply; anchorage in outer lagoon area — contact marina; Customs/Immigration: Mon/Wed/Fri 0800–1600
Permit required
No
Mooring buoys
Not available

Restrictions: Contact VHF 14 before entering the Lagoon — narrow entrance requires coordination. Official port of entry — Q flag and customs clearance mandatory for first arrival in Grenada. Marina berths by reservation only.

Hazards

  • !Narrow lagoon entrance — call VHF 14 before entering; commercial and ferry traffic uses same channel
  • !Customs and Immigration not open daily — Mon/Wed/Fri only 0800–1600; plan arrival accordingly
  • !Soft mud holding in anchorage area — set anchor carefully with engine test; can drag in soft spots

Skipper's Tips

  • Port Louis is the most convenient entry point for Grenada — Customs/Immigration on-site, full facilities
  • Call VHF 14 (Capitainerie) well before arrival — marina will assign berth and coordinate lagoon entry
  • Dinghy to St. George's Carenage (1nm) for the colourful waterfront, markets, and historic fort district
  • Foodland Supermarket directly opposite the marina — best provisioning on Grenada, free delivery to dock for large orders
  • Victory Bar & Grill is the main social hub at Port Louis — good food and frequent cruiser events

Facilities

Water Fuel Restaurant Provisions WiFi

Victory Bar & Grill on-site. Foodland Supermarket opposite marina (Mon–Thu 0730–2000, Fri–Sat 0730–2200). Multiple restaurants in St. George's (1nm by dinghy).

Nearest provisions: Foodland Supermarket (opposite marina) (0.1nm)

Best Months & Season

Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Year-round fully protected marina. No seasonal restrictions. Busiest December–April. Reserve berths well ahead in peak season.

Recommended Anchor Types

Rocna/Manson Supreme (mud penetration)Spade anchorBruce/claw

Set Your Anchor Alarm to 60m

In Grenada's trade wind anchorages, SE swell and squalls can drag anchors at night. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — alerting you the moment your anchor starts to drag.

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