🇧🇧 Port St. Charles, Barbados

Port St. Charles Marina

Port St. Charles Marina sits on Port St. Charles, Barbados — part of the Lesser Antilles cruising network. The basin geometry and depth support superyacht arrivals. On-site or adjacent customs clearance is available.

Port St. Charles, Barbados, Barbados

10 ft

Approx. depth

82/100

AI docking

75

Hurricane (island)

Port St. Charles

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

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

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Port St. Charles Marina Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Live docking-condition assessment for Port St. Charles Marina in Port St. Charles, Barbados, Barbados — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.

37
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert

Navigating into a tropical wet slip at Port St. Charles Marina in Barbados, Caribbean requires careful piloting through changing coastal cuts. Our real-time data engine shows wind speeds at 10 mph from the ESE alongside a incoming flood tide. Because this region features localized approach depths, our proprietary algorithms have factored in a localized coral and sandbar hazard to calculate the current AI Docking Difficulty Score at 37/100.

For captains navigating vessels over 40 feet or drafts deeper than 5 feet, approaching during an incoming high tide is highly recommended to ensure maximum hull clearance. Note that Port St. Charles Marina is designated as an Official Port of Entry, so plan your clearance paperwork accordingly. Utilize local visual piloting markers and maintain a strict watch on your depth sounder while transitioning past the channel markers.

This Caribbean marine assessment is dynamically compiled by WetSlipFinder by cross-referencing live local satellite data, regional wind alerts, and historical tidal baselines. We provide cruising captains with absolute clarity before making landfall.

Always confirm conditions with the Port St. Charles 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 Port St. Charles Marina, Port St. Charles, Barbados

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Plan your visit to Port St. Charles Marina

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    Cruising to Port St. Charles Marina, Barbados

    Port St. Charles Marina is one of the working marinas serving Port St. Charles on Barbados, Barbados. As part of the Lesser Antilles cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between Port St. Charles and the wider Caribbean basin.

    Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to Port St. Charles around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers customs, fuel dock, superyacht, 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 Barbados marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full Barbados marina directory.

    Port St. Charles Marina — frequently asked questions

    Where is Port St. Charles Marina located?
    Port St. Charles Marina is in Port St. Charles on Barbados, Barbados, in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean.
    Does Port St. Charles Marina have a fuel dock?
    Yes — Port St. Charles Marina operates an on-site fuel dock. Call ahead during peak season and weekends to confirm hours and fuel availability.
    How do I contact the dockmaster at Port St. Charles 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 Port St. Charles Marina?
    Port St. Charles Marina currently scores 82/100 on our AI docking conditions model, which blends approach geometry, prevailing trade winds, basin surge, channel currents, and traffic density at Port St. Charles.
    Is Port St. Charles Marina hurricane protected?
    Port St. Charles Marina is not specifically rated as a hurricane hole. Barbados's overall hurricane preparedness score is 75/100 — review your storm plan before the season.