Marina· Sint Maarten (Dutch side)· Leeward Islands

Bobby's Marina (Philipsburg)

18° 1.2′ N · 63° 2.6′ W

Full-service marina and boatyard in Great Bay, Philipsburg, with a high-speed fuel dock and the Saba/St Barths ferries alongside - the main yacht facility on the Dutch side outside the lagoon.

Practical

Juancho Yrausquin Blvd, Philipsburg. Call the dockmaster on VHF 16/69 just before arrival. Tel +1 721 542 2366; dock@bobbysmarina.com. Marina office Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat-Sun 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Berths for all sizes with 110/220 V power and water, wi-fi, showers, 24-hour security. Fuel dock: diesel and gasoline (high-speed dispensers), water and ice, Shell oils. Boatyard (haul-out and storage) Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; lift capacity not published - ask. A 2017 noonsite comment questioned a 3.8 m draft limit - confirm draft before entering. Ferries to St Barths (Great Bay Express) and Saba/Statia/St Kitts (Makana) depart here.

Best for

Fuel, haul-out and a berth in Philipsburg