Marina· St Croix· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)

Green Cay Marina

17° 45.6′ N · 64° 40.1′ W

A 154-slip Blue Flag marina in a sheltered lagoon three miles east of Christiansted, attached to Tamarind Reef Resort. It is the closest marina to Buck Island and a recognized storm refuge for the north shore.

Practical

Coordinate from GoToStCroix's marina listing (OSM maps the basin at 17.7592 N, 64.6687 W). Takes vessels to 100 ft with 8 ft draft alongside; diesel and gasoline, potable water, 110/220 V shore power, showers, laundromat, two restaurants and a beach (GoToStCroix). Marina guests get the resort pool, tennis, gym and beach, free kayaks and snorkel gear, and 20 percent off rooms (marina site). Office hours 8 am to 6 pm per the marina site (OSM lists Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and weekends 8 am to 3 pm; call to confirm). Phone 340-718-1453, GCMarina@tamarindreefresort.com. Coast Pilot (1982 survey of the Southgate Pond basin): breakwater on the west side of the entrance, 10 ft reported in the entrance channel and 8 to 10 ft in the basin; between Green Cay and the shore there are only 6 to 18 ft with numerous coral heads, so follow the marked approach. Rates: verify locally.

Best for

Slip, fuel and a short hop to Buck Island

Season

Year-round; reported as good storm protection