English Harbour - Money

Where is English Harbour?

English Harbour is a natural harbour in the extreme south of Antigua. Renowned as "the centre for boating" on the island, it has several protected bays which offer a variety of anchoring and moorage options as well as haul out facilities. The harbour is named for the Royal Navy, which established its base here during the eighteenth century. There are a variety of historic buildings in the bay including Nelson's Dockyard, the former British Navy base. In 2016 Nelson's Dockyard became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has restored buildings and other artifacts from the colonial period.

English Harbour is a short walk from the neighbouring Falmouth Harbour.

This port is a well-known hurricane hole.

English Harbour Entry Notes or Cautions

Entering English Harbour during daylight is straightforward if you favour the Berkeley Point side of the channel (referred to on some charts as Barclay Point). On the Fort Charlotte side there is a reef.

A clear navigation channel must be maintained from Fort Berkeley to the inner harbour. Yachtsmen are requested not to obstruct the free passage of vessels to and from the inner harbour. The channel is now marked with red and green buoys

English Harbour Cruiser Highlights

Marinas; chandlery; boatyard; active cruising community; provisioning; bars and restaurants; bus and taxi service; hiking; sightseeing.

Cruising guides, apps and happy-hour chitchat can all be good sources of information for sailors in the Caribbean. Tune into the English Harbour Cruiser Net at 09:00 on VHF Channel 06, daily.

English Harbour Position:

17° 00'24"N, 61° 45'49"W (harbour entrance)