Rodney Bay, Natural bay in Gros Islet Quarter, Saint Lucia
Rodney Bay features a horseshoe-shaped coastline with a constructed lagoon and a marina that accommodates 253 vessels of various sizes.
Admiral George Brydges Rodney established his fort at Pigeon Island in 1778 to monitor French naval movements from the neighboring island of Martinique.
The marina and surrounding area host the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers each December, bringing together 270 boats and 1,200 participants from different nations.
The marina provides specialized facilities with power supplies ranging from 30 to 100 amp, operating daily from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 4 PM on weekends.
The bay contains the second largest yachting facility in the Caribbean Sea, featuring 32 designated spaces for megayachts up to 285 feet in length.
Location: Gros Islet Quarter
GPS coordinates: 14.08333,-60.96667
Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:21
Saint Lucia combines volcanic landforms with tropical rainforest and coastal stretches shaped by both Atlantic and Caribbean waters. The island ranges from sea level to peaks reaching nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), creating varied environments for photography. You will find subjects that include steep mountain formations, sheltered bays and historical structures set against natural backdrops. Places like the Pitons near Soufrière show the island's volcanic past, while beaches such as Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach offer contrasts between dark and light sand. Marigot Bay and Rodney Bay serve as natural harbors that have anchored vessels for centuries. Historical sites like Pigeon Island National Landmark and La Toc Battery recall colonial conflicts between European powers. Trails such as Tet Paul Nature Trail and routes to Mount Gimie pass through vegetation that shifts with elevation. Waterfalls like Enbas Saut and Sapphire Falls lie inland, where rivers cut through rock formations. Coastal spots like Cas en Bas Beach and Grande Anse Beach show different shoreline patterns, from rocky sections to open sand.
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