Gustaf III (SBH)
Caribbean
Port de Gustavia — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Located in the Caribbean for a Gustavia Yacht Charter, Port de Gustavia accommodates vessels up to 80 metres in length with a maximum draft of 5 metres. This iconic St Barths harbour experiences a high density of megayacht Med-mooring during the season.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 80 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 5 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Gateway
- SBH
- Transfer
- 10–20 min from SBH
- Peak lead time
- 6–12 months for New Year / peak holidays
- Charter region
- Gustavia
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Port de Gustavia
Berthing & mooring at Port de Gustavia
Harbour control mandatory in peak; outer anchorage + tender is the megayacht default when quay is unavailable.
Door-to-deck
Typical SBH → quay timing: 10–20 min from SBH. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 6–12 months for New Year / peak holidays. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Port de Gustavia?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark utility
Port de Gustavia Yacht Berth — Embark Guide
Door-to-deck for Gustavia: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Port de Gustavia — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 6–12 months for New Year / peak holidays. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Harbour control mandatory in peak; outer anchorage + tender is the megayacht default when quay is unavailable.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
Gateways
- SBH →
10–20 min from SBH
Typical SBH → quay: 10–20 min from SBH.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Port de Gustavia
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Port de Gustavia
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Yachts for Port de Gustavia
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Port de Gustavia.
Berth fitParty Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 135
41.15 m
From
€105,000 / week
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Berth fitParty Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 115
35.05 m
From
€63,000 / week
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Berth fitFerretti Custom Line · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI CUSTOM LINE 94
28.65 m8 guests4 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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Berth fitRIVA · Motor Yacht
RIVA 93
28.35 m6 guests4 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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Berth fitFerretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 92
28.04 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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Berth fitFerretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 88
26.82 m
From
€40,000 / week
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Port de Gustavia berthing FAQ
- Why plan a Port de Gustavia berth with Blue Ocean Club?
- Gustavia peak-week berths — we hold peak slips, anchorage fallbacks and door-to-deck transfers before you fly, with APA line-items before deposit. This is a charter berthing guide, not a marina booking desk.
- How do I embark at Port de Gustavia?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your SBH arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Port de Gustavia?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 6–12 months for New Year / peak holidays Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Gustavia.
- What does berthing cost at Port de Gustavia?
- Port de Gustavia berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the Gustavia week.
- Is yacht charter available from Port de Gustavia?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Port de Gustavia as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Port de Gustavia?
- 6–12 months for New Year / peak holidays
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Port de Gustavia?
- Typical SBH → quay timing: 10–20 min from SBH. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Colombier is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
Charter destinations near Port de Gustavia
Explore in-depth guides for the cruising grounds you can reach from this port.
Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.
Sources & citations
Official marina and tourism sources we use when verifying berth and embarkation notes. Indicative fees stay labelled as draft.
Facts last verified 1 July 2026.
Located in the Caribbean for a Gustavia Yacht Charter, Port de Gustavia accommodates vessels up to 80 metres in length with a maximum draft of 5 metres. This iconic St Barths harbour experiences a high density of megayacht Med-mooring during the season.
Around Port de Gustavia: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Colombier
Anse de Grande Saline
Île Fourchue
Petit Cul-de-Sac
Where to dine
Le Gaiac
Hotel Le Toiny fine dining.
Bonito
Gustavia hilltop dinner.
L'Isola
Italian Gustavia classic.
Taino
Christopher hotel beach dining.
Next step
Planning your charter from Port de Gustavia
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Port de Gustavia: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 80 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 5 mindicative
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Port de Gustavia. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
Port de Gustavia on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Princess Juliana International (SXM)
Clayton J. Lloyd International (AXA)
Connected
Itineraries and alternative berths
Events
Charter events based at Port de Gustavia
- Late December – early JanuarySt Barths New Year
The single most concentrated week of the global UHNW yacht calendar — anchored in the bay of Gustavia.
Charter for this event - Mid-March, annually (4 days)St Barths Bucket Regatta
The pinnacle of the global superyacht sailing calendar — chartered from the bay of Gustavia.
Charter for this event - Year-round, peaking December – AprilSt Barths Private Celebrations
Weddings, milestone birthdays, foundation galas and multi-yacht family gatherings staged from the bay of Gustavia.
Charter for this event
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