Superyacht Guide to Grenada

Grenada as a superyacht hub

Grenada is one of the most useful southern Caribbean bases for yachts that need more than a scenic anchorage. It combines Port Louis Marina in St George’s, established yacht-service yards, provisioning, customs and immigration support, airport access and a strong position for cruising south into the Grenadines.

Quick data for yachts

• Region: Southern Caribbean, Windward Islands.
• Main superyacht marina: Port Louis Marina, St George’s.
• Port Louis Marina capacity: 227 berths, with published capacity for yachts up to 105 metres.
• Superyacht role: berthing, guest arrivals, provisioning, customs and immigration support, seasonal base planning and onward cruising.
• Main yacht-service areas: St George’s, St David’s, Prickly Bay, Woburn and Clarkes Court.
• Main international airport: Maurice Bishop International Airport, near Point Salines in the south-west of Grenada.
• Cruising range: Carriacou, Petite Martinique, Union Island, Tobago Cays, Bequia, Mustique and the wider Grenadines.

Port Louis Marina

Port Louis Marina is the central large-yacht facility for Grenada. Located by St George’s and the Carenage waterfront, it gives yachts a practical base close to the capital, the airport, provisioning, hotels and onward cruising routes. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas publishes 227 berths and capacity for yachts up to 105 metres, with utilities including water, electricity, internet connections and 24-hour security.

Boatyards, haul-out and technical services

Grenada Marine is located at St David’s on the south-east coast and describes itself as a one-stop boatyard for repair, maintenance and storage. The yard occupies ten acres around the protected harbour of St David and supports work ranging from routine maintenance to refit projects.

Spice Island Marine Services lists haul-out, repair and maintenance, welding and custom fabrication, marine carpentry, hurricane storage, guardianage, brokerage, shipping and delivery, dinghy storage and repairs, on-site shops and other support services.

Clarke’s Court Boatyard & Marina is another important service location. It describes lift capacity for large multihulls, motor yachts and commercial vessels, with technical contractors on site for mechanical, electrical, woodwork, composite, superstructure, rigging, canvas, fibreglass and refrigeration work.

Customs, immigration and clearance

Grenada is an organised yachting jurisdiction within the southern Caribbean. The Grenada Ports Authority notes legislation and services designed to support the yachting sector, including duty-free status for vessels, a yachting desk, cruising permits and streamlined clearance procedures.

Yachts should confirm current arrival, clearance, crew-list, health, customs, immigration and port-authority requirements before arrival. The practical approach is to coordinate with the marina, captain’s agent or local authority before entering, especially when arriving from another country or planning to clear out for the Grenadines or another island state.

Why Grenada matters in a Caribbean itinerary

Grenada plays a different role from Antigua, St Maarten and St Barths. Antigua is a charter-show and early-season hub. St Maarten is a northern Caribbean service and logistics centre. St Barths is a high-profile owner and charter destination. Grenada is the southern base: more practical, more protected, and better placed for yachts looking toward the Grenadines.

For motor yachts and sailing yachts alike, Grenada can work as a joining point, a maintenance pause, a provisioning stop, a seasonal base or a quieter alternative after the busier northern Caribbean season. It is particularly useful for yachts combining guest cruising with operational needs.

Best use for superyachts

• Before a Grenadines itinerary: use Grenada for arrival, provisioning, crew logistics and final checks before cruising north.
• After the northern Caribbean season: use Grenada as a southern pause for maintenance, storage planning and quieter cruising.
• For guest trips: combine St George’s, Grand Anse, Carriacou, Petite Martinique and the Grenadines.
• For captains: confirm berth availability, clearance procedures, fuel, waste, contractors and yard slots well ahead of arrival.

Sources and useful references

• Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, Grenada.
• Grenada Marine, St David’s.
• Spice Island Marine Services, Grenada.
• Clarke’s Court Boatyard & Marina.
• Grenada Ports Authority yachting information.
• Grenada Sailing Week and local sailing calendar information.