Antigua anchorage with shore side villas

[callistov42]

I am looking for an anchorage in Antigua that has villas on the shore where my son and his family could rent the shore side villa and I could bring the boat in (5.5’ draft) and anchor for a few days. We did this at Crocus Bay, Antigua ( they stayed at Cel Blu) and it worked great!
I am not too familiar with Antigua. Suggestions of locations would be appreciated.

[alex_sauvage]

Originally Posted by callistov42

I am looking for an anchorage in Antigua that has villas on the shore where my son and his family could rent the shore side villa and I could bring the boat in (5.5’ draft) and anchor for a few days. We did this at Crocus Bay, Antigua ( they stayed at Cel Blu) and it worked great!
I am not too familiar with Antigua. Suggestions of locations would be appreciated.

Jolly Harbour has shore side townhouses with the attached dock. Not sure about depth, but there is alot of keelboats there, so 5.5 feet should be fine

[travellerw]

I second Jolly Harbor. My family joined us for Christmas there last year. We anchored out in Mosquito Cove (about 8 min dinghy ride into the villa). You should be able to easily find a spot for 5.5ft draft. However, there are mooring balls right in the harbor where you could see your boat from the villa if you want to be closer.


Deep Bay or Carisle Bay are a good day trip with the family.