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Anchorage in St John

Johnson’s Reef

Location 

A large and dangerous coral reef located north off Trunk Bay on the northern side of St John island in the Caribbean. Yacht cruises in the area should be wary of its location as it is often easy to miss despite its size. 


Navigation 

There are no moorings or places to anchor around Johnson’s reef. Approaching is possible with good weather when the water is calm. Some of the buoys on the N and S sides are lit. In the past, many boats have been stuck here. Snorkelling is not common in the area and interested visitors should be wary of frequent traffic from other vessels. 

Johnson's Reef
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Provisioning 

This mooring spot is not ideal for provisioning. 

General Information

While sailing past the north coast of St John you will get the chance to see Johnsons Reef from a distance. The beaches on this part of the coastline are all very popular and much better suited to snorkelling, diving and experiencing the rich underwater marine life on offer in St John’s. For a chance to see turtles, head to Maho Bay further E. 

Yachts available in Johnson’s Reef

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EVERLONG

Captain Nationality USA
Flag BVI
From $46,000 / week
4 cabins
60 ft
Sunreef Yachts
6 guests
2 crew
Built: 2025
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28 reviews
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SIP SIP

Captain Nationality South Africa
Flag BVI
From $33,500 / week
3 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
6 guests
3 crew
Refit: 2020, 2023
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Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi

Sky

Captain Nationality
Flag United States
From $58,500 / week
4 cabins
84 ft
Azimut
10 guests
Refit: 2022
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51 reviews
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SOMMER

Captain Nationality American
Flag USA
From $23,000 / week
3 cabins
50 ft
Leopard
6 guests
2 crew
Built: 2022
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58 reviews
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EVENSTAR

Captain Nationality American
Flag BVI
From $39,000 / week
4 cabins
55 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2025
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88 reviews
Scuba Onboard
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LE REVE L620 ESSENCE

Captain Nationality US
Flag BVI
From $42,000 / week
3 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
6 guests
2 crew
Built: 2017
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116 reviews
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OCEAN VIBES

Captain Nationality South African
Flag Cayman
From $73,000 / week
4 cabins
75 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
3 crew
Built: 2020
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HIRAYA

Captain Nationality South African
Flag BVI
From $31,000 / week
4 cabins
52 ft
Bali Catamarans
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2026
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Jacuzzi

CHILLAXIN

Captain Nationality
Flag USA
From $85,000 / week
4 cabins
90 ft
Ocean Alexander
8 guests
4 crew
Built: 2021
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Jetski
Jacuzzi

MISS CHRISTINE

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $165,000 / week
5 cabins
157 ft
Trinity Yachts
11 guests
Refit: 2024
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Jetski

HALCYON

Captain Nationality French
Flag VALLETTA
From €70,000 / week
4 cabins
78 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
4 crew
Built: 2024
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Jacuzzi

ACCIDENTAL SUCCESS II

Captain Nationality South African
Flag Bahamas
From $95,000 / week
5 cabins
92 ft
Sunseeker
6 guests
4 crew
Built: 2024
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GITANE

Captain Nationality
Flag Turkish
From €45,000 / week
4 cabins
121 ft
Turkish shipyard
9 guests
Refit: 2024
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33 reviews
Scuba Onboard
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Hazel Della

Captain Nationality South Africa
Flag USA (BVI Reflagging in process)
From $20,500 / week
3 cabins
51 ft
Leopard
6 guests
2 crew
Refit: None
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Jetski
Jacuzzi

Amaryllis

Captain Nationality South African
Flag Cayman Islands
From $980,000 / week
6 cabins
257 ft
Abeking & Rasmussen
12 guests
23 crew
Refit: 2016
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