🇻🇮 Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
American Yacht Harbor
American Yacht Harbor sits on Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands — part of the Leeward cruising network.
Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands
16 ft
Approx. depth
86/100
AI docking
55
Hurricane (island)
Red Hook
Harbor
Amenities & utilities
- Transient
- Fuel dock
Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights
American Yacht Harbor Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights
Live docking-condition assessment for American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.
Safe approach conditions
Navigating into a tropical wet slip at American Yacht Harbor in U.S. Virgin Islands, 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 American Yacht Harbor 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 American Yacht Harbor 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 American Yacht Harbor, Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Marina fuel docks near American Yacht Harbor
- On-site
American Yacht Harbor (on-site fuel dock)
Red Hook, U.S. Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands
Restaurants within walking distance of American Yacht Harbor
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Cruising to American Yacht Harbor, U.S. Virgin Islands
American Yacht Harbor is one of the working marinas serving Red Hook on U.S. Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands. As part of the Leeward cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between Charlotte Amalie and the wider Caribbean basin.
Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to Red Hook around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers transient, fuel 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 U.S. Virgin Islands marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full U.S. Virgin Islands marina directory.