5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port Louis Marina — at a glance
14 boats are available to book from Port Louis Marina — 67% of the boats in St. George's (21 in all). The fleet is 7 sailing boats and 7 catamarans. The most common models are Leopard 42 (3), Leopard 45 (2), Moorings 42.3 (2), Lagoon 50 (1), Sun Odyssey 440 (1) — 10 models in all. Built 2020–2025, 12.4–15.4 m long, 3–5 cabins, up to 11 guests.
The marina
Getting there
By air. Maurice Bishop Airport (GND) is about 8 km — 15–20 minutes by taxi to Port Louis or the south-coast marinas, with direct flights from London, New York, Miami and Toronto.
St. George's before you cast off
The Carenage, the horseshoe harbour of the town, and Fort George above it; the Grand Anse beach 10 minutes south; the spice plantations and the Grand Etang rainforest inland; the underwater sculpture park at Molinière a short sail north.
Supermarkets near the Lagoon and on the south coast deliver to the marinas; the marinas have chandlers, restaurants and fuel docks.
A week from Port Louis Marina
Day 1 — St George’s → Carriacou, Tyrrel Bay (35 nm). The passage north up Grenada’s west coast to Carriacou’s main anchorage.
Day 2 — Tyrrel Bay → Sandy Island → Hillsborough (5 nm). The sandbar cay for the day, Hillsborough for customs.
Day 3 — Carriacou → Union Island, Clifton (10 nm). Into St Vincent and the Grenadines; clear in at Clifton.
Day 4 — Union → Tobago Cays (5 nm). The reef lagoon and the turtles.
Day 5 — Tobago Cays → Mayreau → Petit St Vincent (8 nm). Salt Whistle Bay, then the private-island anchorage.
Day 6 — PSV → Carriacou, Tyrrel Bay (10 nm). Back into Grenada waters.
Day 7 — Carriacou → St George’s (35 nm). The passage home.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 7 boats
- Catamarans 7 boats
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of boats can I charter from Port Louis Marina?
14 boats are available to book from Port Louis Marina: 7 sailing boats and 7 catamarans. The most common models are Leopard 42, Leopard 45, Moorings 42.3, Lagoon 50.
How many boats are based at Port Louis Marina?
14 of the 21 charter boats in St. George's are based at Port Louis Marina. The other bases in St. George's are Grenada Yacht Club (7).
How far is the airport from Port Louis Marina?
The nearest airport is Grenada Maurice Bishop Airport (GND), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Union Island Airport (UNI) is about 70 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in the Caribbean?
No formal licence is required in most of the islands, but the charter company asks for a sailing résumé and may require a skipper for the first day if experience is thin; a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page. Crewed catamarans need nothing of the guests.
When is the season?
December to April is high season — trade winds, dry weather and the highest prices; May to July is quieter and cheaper; August to November is hurricane season, when many boats are laid up and insurance limits where you can go.
What day do charters start?
Charters start any day of the week in the Caribbean, with handover around midday and return by mid-morning; the exact times are on each boat’s page.
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