Anchorage· Ray Caye· Other Caribbean
Ray Caye Moorings (formerly Hatchet Caye)
16° 28.0′ N · 88° 4.1′ W
A resort island just inside the barrier reef off the Victoria Channel with well-maintained visitor moorings, the Lionfish Grill, a pool open to day visitors and a dive shop running trips to the Silk Cayes and Gladden Spit.
Practical
Position: the resort's published waypoint N16 28.010 W88 04.102 (Ray Caye mooring page). Call on VHF 11 when you are on your way. Resort rates (US$, taxes included, page undated): mooring outside the channel US$15 per night, inside the channel US$25; dock up to 50 ft US$29 per night, over 50 ft US$3 per ft per night; dock power up to 30 amps US$40 per night; dock water US$2 per gallon. Yacht Warriors counts five outer balls in 25-40 ft and an inner reef mooring via a marked channel (under 3 ft draft), paid at the Pirate Reef dive shop; the Moorings eGuide (2025) lists 10 buoys on the SE and NW sides at US$15, no anchoring, somewhat exposed. Anchoring is hard - deep water and coral ridges. Dinner at the Lionfish Bar & Grill by reservation only (WhatsApp +501 664-2484). Fresh bread and ice for sale. The Pirate Reef dive shop runs trips to the Queen (Silk) Cayes and, in season, whale-shark tours; a licensed guide is required. Resort phone +501 523-3337.
Best for
Secure mooring next to the outer reef
