5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina Fort Louis — at a glance
35 boats are available to book from Marina Fort Louis. The fleet is 25 catamarans and 10 sailing boats. The most common models are Dufour 44 (5), Leopard 50 (5), Leopard 42 (4), Leopard 45 (3), Leopard 46 (3) — 17 models in all. Built 2022–2026, 12.7–19.8 m long, 3–5 cabins, up to 12 guests.
The marina
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), under 10 km from the base as the crow flies; St Barthélemy Airport (SBH) is about 30 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Marigot page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Catamarans 25 boats
- Sailing boats 10 boats
Ports near Marigot
Sandy Ground (1 boat · 2 km) · Anse Marcel (1 boat · 7 km) · All boats in St. Martin (French)
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of boats can I charter from Marina Fort Louis?
35 boats are available to book from Marina Fort Louis: 25 catamarans and 10 sailing boats. The most common models are Dufour 44, Leopard 50, Leopard 42, Leopard 45.
How many boats are based at Marina Fort Louis?
All 35 charter boats in Marigot are based at Marina Fort Louis.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 2 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
35 of the 35 boats from Marina Fort Louis are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Marina Fort Louis?
The nearest airport is St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), under 10 km away as the crow flies; St Barthélemy Airport (SBH) is about 30 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.