Blue Lagoon - General Info
ALERT: The island nations of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were the worst affected by Hurricane Beryl at the start of July 2024. The Grenadines were particularly hard hit. Read this update from Doyles Guides on how the islands are recovering and what to expect if visiting this season (November 2024).
Where is Blue Lagoon?
Blue Lagoon is surrounded by palm trees and this area, with its lovely beach, provides a very pleasant anchorage. The marina and hotel were completely refurbished during 2014.
La Soufrière volanco on the northern end of St. Vincent erupted on Friday April 9, 2021. 16,000 people had to be evacuated and falling ash was felt on all neighbouring islands. See this news report for the details.
Entrance Notes or Cautions for Blue Lagoon:
When arriving in St. Vincent, Blue Lagoon, there are two channels to choose from:
- The lit marked channel to Blue Lagoon Bay has a depth of 2.5-2.8m. The sea bed is soft sand. This is the only choice for a night entry. For those yachts affected by draft restrictions, or those not wishing to make an entrance during the hours of darkness, there are a number of moorings close by suitable for waiting before entering.
- A deeper channel (south or reef channel) does exist, however, this should only be used during daylight as it is very narrow. A local pilot is recommended and this can be arranged via the marina office at US$20 per passage per yacht. The passage through the reef is done at the owner’s risk and the marina accepts no responsibility for pilotage.
- Currently, boats with a draft of 6.5ft or more cannot enter the market channel at low tide.
At night or in difficult conditions, there is plenty of room to anchor outside the marina and there are mooring buoys not far away. The maximum length here is 80ft and boats of that size will need pilot assistance.
Position:
13° 07’40” N, 61° 11’40″W (marina)
Last updated: March 2023
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Latest marina prices reported by World ARC support team:
Electricity is charged at a daily rate of $55.49xcd and the water is metered at 30 cents and a gallon.
Longer term dockage can be arranged at a discounted rate through the hotel\marina reception. Dockage fees are catamarans $3.48\foot and monohulls $2.32 per foot per day.
Visited recently and the total refurbishment of the building/restaurant/hotel etc is nearly completed. Port of Entry now – 24hr security. The contact details are wrong above +1 784 458 4308 for main reception.
Posted on behalf of Jim Rolt:
At first sight, late in the afternoon, Blue Lagoon can look rather abandoned. There are several wrecks dotted around the edge of the lagoon, and the whole place has the general air of a building site.
However, on closer inspection and in business hours only, the marina is open and being refurbished.
It’s a small marina with a few pontoon berths which seem to contain mostly catamarans, but there are plenty of mooring buoys and space to anchor, the latter being free.
Diesel and petrol are available at the pontoon, as is water, which is charged by the tankful. Free wifi is available near to the pontoons/marina office.
There are a bar and a very small mini market, a sail loft, but no sign of the oft rumoured customs and immigration facility. There is also a restaurant and hotel which are currently undergoing refurbishment.
No gas (propane) here, but showers are available and you can use the dinghy pontoon without charge close outside the office.
Security appears good with uniformed guards on shore apparently 24/7. Entry between the lit port and starboard markers to the east is straightforward with a minimum of 2.6m when I crossed at half tide.