🇦🇬 English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

Nelson's Dockyard Marina

Nelson's Dockyard Marina sits on English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda — part of the Leeward cruising network. The basin geometry and depth support superyacht arrivals. On-site or adjacent customs clearance is available.

English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda

9 ft

Approx. depth

84/100

AI docking

55

Hurricane (island)

English Harbour

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

  • Superyacht
  • Customs
Fuel dock
Restaurant
Pet friendly
30 AMP
50 AMP
100 AMP
Fresh water
Pump-out
Hurricane-rated

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

44
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert
Maneuvering

Use slow controlled approach

Stay alert for tight fairways and cross-currents

Nelson's Dockyard Marina is in a tropical cruising region. Confirm customs paperwork, approach depths, and local piloting markers with the dockmaster before arrival.

Always confirm conditions with the Nelson's Dockyard Marina dockmaster on VHF 16 / 68 before final approach. AI assessments supplement — never replace — local knowledge.

Marine weather at the slip

Wind, tidal current, tide, visibility, and a one-glance boating safety score.

Live Marine Weather, Tide & Docking Conditions for Nelson's Dockyard Marina, English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

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Plan your visit to Nelson's Dockyard Marina

Cross-reference docking risk, weather, fuel, hazards, fishing, and navigation — purpose-built tools for English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda boaters.

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Marina fuel docks near Nelson's Dockyard Marina

No marina fuel docks found within 5 miles of Nelson's Dockyard Marina.

Restaurants within walking distance of Nelson's Dockyard Marina

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Cruising to Nelson's Dockyard Marina, Antigua and Barbuda

Nelson's Dockyard Marina is one of the working marinas serving English Harbour on Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda. As part of the Leeward cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between English Harbour and the wider Caribbean basin.

Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to English Harbour around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers superyacht, customs, with customs clearance available on or near the dock. For real-time wind, tide, swell, and harbor entry guidance, use the live marine weather panel above and the AI docking score to gauge difficulty before you commit to the channel.

Looking for fuel, provisioning, or a backup slip? Check the nearby fuel docks and other Antigua and Barbuda marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full Antigua and Barbuda marina directory.

Nelson's Dockyard Marina — frequently asked questions

Where is Nelson's Dockyard Marina located?
Nelson's Dockyard Marina is in English Harbour on Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, in the Leeward region of the Caribbean.
Does Nelson's Dockyard Marina have a fuel dock?
No — there is no on-site fuel dock at Nelson's Dockyard Marina. The nearest fuel options on Antigua and Barbuda are listed in the "Nearby fuel docks" panel above.
How do I contact the dockmaster at Nelson's Dockyard Marina?
Hail on VHF 16 on approach and switch to the marina's working channel for slip assignment.
What is the AI docking score for Nelson's Dockyard Marina?
Nelson's Dockyard Marina currently scores 84/100 on our AI docking conditions model, which blends approach geometry, prevailing trade winds, basin surge, channel currents, and traffic density at English Harbour.
Is Nelson's Dockyard Marina hurricane protected?
Nelson's Dockyard Marina is not specifically rated as a hurricane hole. Antigua and Barbuda's overall hurricane preparedness score is 55/100 — review your storm plan before the season.