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Rodney Bay is over a mile long, with a man-made causeway at its northern end that connects Pigeon Island to the mainland and protects the whole bay.
Within the bay is a large, completely protected inner lagoon, accessed via a man-made channel between Reduit Beach and the town of Gros Islet. This lagoon is the home of Rodney Bay Marina. It is also ARC's Caribbean home.
With its full-service facilities- all the berths feature water and electricity (220 volts, 50 cycles) with transformers available-Rodney Bay Marina is one of the best anchorages in the Caribbean.
Most yachts tie up at the Marina, while others choose to either anchor inside the lagoon (dredged to 8-10 ft) or to the southeast of Pigeon Island off Reduit Beach-one of St Lucia's finest beaches and home to the St Lucian Hotel and the St Lucia Yacht Club. Anchorage is also available off the town of Gros Islet.
Rodney Bay Marina (VHF16) is an official port of entry to St. Lucia, and you will be greeted by a pleasant and efficient Customs officer. If you're planning to anchor out, you must clear in at the Marina, using one of the two Customs slip opposite the Customs office. These are located approximately two-thirds of the way down the outer dock and marked by yellow posts. Use of a Customs slip is free of charge . The Customs office is usually open daily from 8am to noon and 6 to 9pm.
The Marina also features a 50-ton hoist and room for 150 yachts on a long-term storage. In addition, a well stocked chandlery, a bank, showers and bathroom facilities are available. The complex and the surrounding area offer sailors a machine shop, paint shop, fibreglass repair shop sail making and GRP shop, and mechanical workshop. Visitors can also take advantage of the many fine restaurants, shops and hotels in the vicinity.
