🇸🇽 Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

Port la Royale Marina

Port la Royale Marina sits on Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten — part of the Leeward cruising network. On-site or adjacent customs clearance is available.

Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL)

15 ft

Approx. depth

80/100

AI docking

45

Hurricane (island)

Marigot

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

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

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Port la Royale Marina Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Live docking-condition assessment for Port la Royale Marina in Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL) — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.

37
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert

Navigating into a tropical wet slip at Port la Royale Marina in Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Caribbean requires careful piloting through changing coastal cuts. Our real-time data engine shows wind speeds at 10 mph from the ESE alongside a slack low 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 la Royale 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 la Royale 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 la Royale Marina, Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

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Plan your visit to Port la Royale Marina

Cross-reference docking risk, weather, fuel, hazards, fishing, and navigation — purpose-built tools for Marigot, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten boaters.

WalkableDockside dining within walking distance of Port la Royale Marina.

Marina fuel docks near Port la Royale Marina

No marina fuel docks found within 5 miles of Port la Royale Marina.

Restaurants within walking distance of Port la Royale Marina

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Other marinas on Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

Cruising to Port la Royale Marina, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten

Port la Royale Marina is one of the working marinas serving Marigot on Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL). As part of the Leeward cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between Simpson Bay and the wider Caribbean basin.

Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to Marigot around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers catamaran, 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 Saint Martin / Sint Maarten marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full Saint Martin / Sint Maarten marina directory.

Port la Royale Marina — frequently asked questions

Where is Port la Royale Marina located?
Port la Royale Marina is in Marigot on Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL), in the Leeward region of the Caribbean.
Does Port la Royale Marina have a fuel dock?
No — there is no on-site fuel dock at Port la Royale Marina. The nearest fuel options on Saint Martin / Sint Maarten are listed in the "Nearby fuel docks" panel above.
How do I contact the dockmaster at Port la Royale 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 la Royale Marina?
Port la Royale Marina currently scores 80/100 on our AI docking conditions model, which blends approach geometry, prevailing trade winds, basin surge, channel currents, and traffic density at Marigot.
Is Port la Royale Marina hurricane protected?
Port la Royale Marina is not specifically rated as a hurricane hole. Saint Martin / Sint Maarten's overall hurricane preparedness score is 45/100 — review your storm plan before the season.