Ko Kudu Yai – Phangna

Anchor in 9 to 10 meters between the two islands. There are two great hongs on the larger island both of which can be accessed by dinghy. The Southern one is very pretty while the one on the east coast is home to a colony of giant fruit bats, which can be seen rising up…

AO CHALONG anchorage

AO CHALONG anchorage

Anchor in the mud from 3-7 meters well offshore. Preferably well past the end of the long 800-meter well, or north of it, as it is used every day by speedboats, day trip catamarans and watercraft of all types, sizes and speeds. The handling power is very good and the biggest danger is other boats…

Cove Bay Anquilla

Cove Bay lies to the west of Rendezvous Bay. Although much smaller than Rendezvous Bay, it too has a perfect beach and makes a fair anchorage in settled conditions. You need to tuck up in the eastern corner to get protection from the reef off its eastern point. A fancy new dock, used mainly by…

Prickly Pear Cays – Anguilla

These cays represent many a sailor’s dreams of paradise. Geologically the are old reefs which have been uplifted to their present height of 60 feet. The sea has slowly eroded them to produce intricate rocky sculptures of fascinating design. There is a perfect creamy white beach which melts into the sea in translucent shades of…

Road Bay – Anguilla

Road Bay is charming. A peaceful anchorage fringed by a perfect powdery beach. Along the beach, you will find Sandy Ground Village, a fine collection of bars and restaurants plus a few shops. Behind the beach, there are salt ponds which support a wonderful array or egrets and wading birds, especially in the late afternoon. This…

Ko Phi Phi – Ton Sai Bay

Anchor south of red and white channel marker, well away from the numerous moorings in 10 to 13 meters. There is a small bay just inside the southern tip of Ton Sai, which is generally quieter. The tourist town of Ton Sai has everything you could ever want; there are a few quiet bars and…

Ko Hong Phang-Nga North

Anchor in the channel between the three islands in 12 meters being careful of the shallow water on the east side of the channel between Koh Yai and Koh Na Khae. Alternatively, anchor on the south side of Ko Hong in 4 to 5 meters close to a tunnel which has all-tide access leading to…