Protected in a sheltered inner lagoon, the Rodney Bay marina makes it safe for yachtsmen to dock there. It is located to the north of the island, with access through a man made channel between Reduit beach and Gros Islet.
The marina was built to cater to the needs of all types of yachtsmen who come to St Lucia from the smallest yacht to the mega-yacht.
The Marina has a total of 253 berthing docks each being equipped with electricity and water, a 4.5 acre boat yard which has accommodations for mega-yachts up to 280 feet with drafts of up to 15 feet.
The dry dock facility accommodates up to 120 boats on long term storage and a hoist capable of lifting up to 50 tons. There is for your convenience, an on-site workshops for wood, fiberglass, aluminum, stainless steel and bronze.
There is a welding and machine shop with well trained service men. Their wood work shop uses teak wood of the finest quality.
If you wish to refuel you can get both diesel and gas at duty free pricing.
Here are a few things offered at the boatyard complex.
* Painting – Anti-fouling and Topsides * Fiberglass * Osmosis * Carpentry * Electric Systems including generation and distribution * Engine Systems including shafting, cutlass bearings and propellers * Rigging * Sail Repairs * Through hull connections and Sea Cocks
You can find restaurants, banks with ATM facilities, car rental companies, telecommunications service, boutiques, taxi service and lots of other amenities within the marina’s complex. If you wish, you may utilize the hotels, restaurants and shopping malls in close proximity to the Marina.
The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) has made its home in the Caribbean at the Rodney Bay Marina. Every year, more than 230 yachtsmen undertake a journey of approximately 2,700 nautical miles from Spain’s Canary Islands to the shores of Rodney bay for almost 20 years. This is a clear indication of the level of professionalism within this bay.
When you get to St Lucia, there is a customs and immigration office that you must visit if you are planning to dock at Rodney Bay. It is just a few steps away.
Customs and immigration is opened daily from 8am to 6pm.You can contact the marina at (758-452-0324/0314) for more details. Their opening hours are from 8am to 6 pm.
