MARINA BAS DU FORT 🇬🇵 GUADELOUPE – SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
16° 13.3266′ N 061° 31.7816′ W
Welcome aboard to Marina Bas du Fort in sunny Guadeloupe — a proud sponsor of Ocean Posse! We hope you enjoy the calm waters, helpful harbor staff, and safe approach into this beautiful port. May your stay here enrich your maritime journey, fuel your adventure spirit, and renew your love for the sea. Fair winds, bright stars, and enjoy Guadeloupe !
Discounts for Ocean Posse members:
-High Season: 10% discount on the first visit.
-Low Season: 15% discount on the first visit, and 10% on every subsequent passage.
-Hauling Out: 10% discount on the first haul-out.
Reservations are subject to availability.
Amenities
Reception & Assistance
• Physical, telephone, and VHF (Channel 9) reception
• Assistance with docking provided by port officials
• Warm welcome for check-in and customs formalities
Customer Support
• Information on prices, contracts, and marina amenities
• Guidance and referrals to local professionals and service providers
• Invoicing for visiting boats, long-term berths, and Technical Area usage
On-Site Facilities
• Marina shop with nautical and leisure items
• Daily weather reports and related maritime information
• Mail and correspondence handling for yachtsmen and management
Marine & Technical Services
• Dedicated Technical Area for repairs and short-term maintenance
• Professional assistance and support from the harbor master and team of 4 agents
Harbor Master Office
• Patient, professional, and welcoming staff always ready to assist
• Available daily (Low season: 07:30–18:30 | High season: 07:00–20:00)
• Emergency on-call service outside office hours
SAFE APPROACH
MARINA BAS DU FORT – SAFE APPROACH
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La Réserve Cousteau / îlets Pigeon (Bouillante, Basse‐Terre)
Turquoise waters, vibrant coral, turtles, and excellent snorkeling & diving. A marine protected park with reefs full of life. Anchor off and explore under-water gardens.
Les Saintes archipelago (especially Terre-de-Haut & Terre-de-Bas)
Charming villages, colorful houses, sheltered bays, great food, and peaceful anchorages. The view from Fort Napoléon is worth the climb. Anchor in the bay, then paddle, snorkel or explore on foot.
Pain de Sucre (Les Saintes)
A beautiful sand islet / shallows / reef area near Les Saintes, perfect for snorkeling, relaxing, and enjoying calm water whilst anchored linguing under the sun.
Grande-Terre beaches: Sainte-Anne, Caravelle, Pointe des Châteaux
Wide sandy beaches, good sailing / windsurf spots, scenic views, coastal markets and colors. Pointe des Châteaux is great for dramatic coastline, sea breezes, sunrise.
Basse-Terre rainforest & waterfalls (La Soufrière, Chutes du Carbet, Cascade aux Écrevisses)
When you need a break from salt spray, drop anchor, take a tender/shuttle to hike the jungle, swim in waterfalls, see volcano geology.
Bouillante thermal springs & hot-sea interaction
Anchored bays with nearby hot springs (where volcanic activity warms the rocks/sea), great for a soak, relaxation after diving or long sails.
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
This shallow bay with many islets is good for protected sailing, exploring mangroves, anchoring in calm water, relaxing in nature away from more exposed anchorages.
Deshaies
A picturesque town on the northwest of Basse-Terre, used as a safe harbour / stop for yachts. Good provisioning, calm anchorages, botanical gardens nearby, local culture & food.
Anse-à-l’Eau / Baie Olive and other small coves & mangroves
Explore smaller bays, mangrove forests, hidden coves by kayak or tender, enjoy peaceful nature, birds, shallow waters.
Pointe de la Grande-Vigie & northern cliffs
For dramatic scenery. Cliffs, wind, ocean pounding. Beautiful on approach by boat, interesting coastal hikes once ashore. Useful waypoints when rounding northern Grande-Terre.
