🇸🇽 Simpson Bay, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
Simpson Bay Marina
Simpson Bay Marina sits on Simpson Bay, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten — part of the Leeward cruising network.
Simpson Bay, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL)
19 ft
Approx. depth
58/100
AI docking
45
Hurricane (island)
Simpson Bay
Harbor
Amenities & utilities
- Transient
- Liveaboard
Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights
Simpson Bay Marina Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights
Live docking-condition assessment for Simpson Bay Marina in Simpson Bay, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten, Saint Martin (FR) / Sint Maarten (NL) — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.
Safe approach conditions
Navigating into a tropical wet slip at Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay Marina, Simpson Bay, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
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Marina fuel docks near Simpson Bay Marina
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Restaurants within walking distance of Simpson Bay Marina
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Cruising to Simpson Bay Marina, Saint Martin / Sint Maarten
Simpson Bay Marina is one of the working marinas serving Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers transient, liveaboard. 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.