King Peter's Bay
Kings Bay · King Peters Bay
11°19.1'N 60°37.1'W
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for good holding on sand 4–10m. North-facing — exposed to northerly swells. Day stop or calm-conditions overnight. Similar character to adjacent Bloody Bay.
About This Anchorage
King Peter's Bay is a scenic, secluded bay on Tobago's north coast adjacent to the more famous Bloody Bay. Like its neighbour, it is backed by the Main Ridge Forest Reserve and faces north with exposure to northerly swells. The bay is slightly more compact than Bloody Bay, offering marginally better natural shelter. No facilities and minimal human presence — a wild, beautiful anchorage for those exploring Tobago's uninhabited north coast. The name reportedly derives from a Tobagonian folk tale about a local 'king' who ruled this area. Walking along the coast between King Peter's Bay and Bloody Bay (1nm east) through the forest edge is possible in settled conditions. An excellent base for Main Ridge forest birdwatching.
Protected From
S · SW · SE · W
Exposed To
N · NW · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Main Ridge Forest Reserve — no removal of wildlife or plants; no fires; carry out all rubbish
Hazards
- !Exposed to north and northwest swells — monitor forecasts carefully
- !Remote and completely self-sufficient — no facilities or help nearby
Skipper's Tips
- →King Peter's Bay and Bloody Bay together form one of the most extraordinary wilderness anchorage pairs in the Caribbean
- →Walk along the coast between the two bays for birdwatching in the forest edge — extraordinary species diversity
- →Arrive early morning and depart by early afternoon before the trade wind builds
Facilities
No facilities. Carry all provisions. Nearest services at Charlotteville 5nm.
Nearest provisions: Charlotteville village (5nm) (5nm)
Best Months & Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Year-round (south of hurricane belt). Best Jan–May settled dry season. Remote wilderness anchorage — complete self-sufficiency required.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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