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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

Jetski
Jacuzzi

EALU

Captain Nationality South African
Flag St. Vincent & The Grenadines
From $99,600 / week
5 cabins
132 ft
Northcoast
10 guests
7 crew
Refit: 2024
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43 reviews
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SUN GODDESS

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $21,000 / week
3 cabins
53 ft
Royal Cape
6 guests
2 crew
Refit: 2023
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Jacuzzi

ASPEN ALTERNATIVE

Captain Nationality USA
Flag Cayman Islands
From $199,000 / week
5 cabins
164 ft
Trinity Yachts
10 guests
Refit: 2022
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61 reviews
Jetski
Jacuzzi
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NAUTI NICKEL

Captain Nationality American
Flag BVI
From $112,000 / week
5 cabins
80 ft
Sunreef Yachts
10 guests
5 crew
Refit: 2024
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Jacuzzi

KEFI

Captain Nationality American
Flag St. Kitts & Nevis
From $175,000 / week
6 cabins
150 ft
Christensen
12 guests
9 crew
Refit: 2026
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6 reviews
Jetskis: 2

NO SHORTCUTS

Captain Nationality American/South African
Flag USA
From $65,000 / week
4 cabins
112 ft
Westport
8 guests
6 crew
Refit: 2022
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Jacuzzi
Scuba Onboard

BLUE MOON

Captain Nationality South African
Flag Cayman Islands
From €395,000 / week
6 cabins
198 ft
Feadship
12 guests
Refit: 2021
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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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Jetski

LADY GRACE

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $35,000 / week
3 cabins
92 ft
Westport
6 guests
Refit: 2025
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32 reviews
Scuba Onboard
All Included

SEAHOME II

Captain Nationality South African
Flag TBD
From $61,000 / week
5 cabins
65 ft
Lagoon
10 guests
3 crew
Built: 2025
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Jetskis: 3
Jacuzzi

Chakra

Captain Nationality Greek
Flag St Vincent & the Grenadines
From €495,000 / week
10+ cabins
282 ft
Devonport
24 guests
Refit: 2025
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5 reviews
Scuba Onboard
All Included

DAYDREAM

Captain Nationality
Flag BVI
From $29,000 / week
4 cabins
62 ft
Leopard
8 guests
2 crew
Refit: 2022
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Jetski

Mangusta 105′

Captain Nationality British
Flag Cayman Islands
From $65,000 / week
4 cabins
104 ft
Mangusta
10 guests
4 crew
Refit: 2015
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60 Prestige

Captain Nationality
Flag US
From $20,000 / week
3 cabins
60 ft
Prestige Yachts
6 guests
Built: 2017
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Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi

NEVER ENOUGH

Captain Nationality American
Flag Cayman Islands
From $110,000 / week
5 cabins
140 ft
Feadship
10 guests
Refit: 2019
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