Calliaqua Bay
Calliaqua anchorage · Calliaqua Bay
13°08.28'N 61°11.40'W
Depth
3–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Fair
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for fair holding in sand/mud in 3–10m. Larger alarm radius accounts for the more exposed position and fair holding. Verify anchor is set firmly with engine test. Prefer Blue Lagoon for overnight.
About This Anchorage
Calliaqua Bay is a working fishing community bay on the southeast coast of St. Vincent, convenient to Argyle International Airport and offering a transit anchorage for sailors arriving by air for crew changes or departing after a Grenadines passage. The bay itself is more open than Blue Lagoon or Villa Beach — exposed to SE winds and swell — and is primarily used as a temporary stop rather than a destination anchorage. The local fishing village of Calliaqua has small shops and rum bars, and the bay provides good views of the volcanic interior of St. Vincent. Argyle International Airport, SVG's main airport, is only 3nm away by water taxi or car, making this bay convenient for crew logistics. The anchorage is workable in settled NE trade conditions but the open SE exposure makes it unsuitable in southerly swell.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- Yes
Restrictions: Cruising permit required for SVG. Avoid anchoring in the bay entrance or near fishing boat routes.
Hazards
- !SE and southerly exposure — bay is uncomfortable in southerly swell or strong SE winds
- !Fair holding only — verify anchor set with engine test before leaving boat unattended
- !Airport approach path overhead — aircraft noise during approach to Argyle
Skipper's Tips
- →Calliaqua Bay is useful for crew changes at Argyle Airport — water taxi service available to the dock
- →Prefer Blue Lagoon (2nm west) for overnight stays — much better shelter and facilities
- →Small Calliaqua village shops stock basic provisions — useful for last-minute items
- →The bay gives excellent views of the volcanic mountainous interior of St. Vincent — impressive backdrop
Facilities
Local rum shops and small grocery stores in Calliaqua village. No restaurant for visiting sailors. Nearest services at Blue Lagoon Marina (2nm W).
Nearest provisions: Calliaqua village shops (0.3nm) or Blue Lagoon Marina (2nm W) (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
December–May in settled conditions. Use primarily as a crew change or transit stop — not a destination anchorage. Blue Lagoon is far preferable for overnight.
Recommended Anchor Types
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