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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

Destiny

Captain Nationality
Flag United States
From $46,000 / week
4 cabins
80 ft
Ferretti
8 guests
Refit: 2022
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A-PLAN

Captain Nationality
Flag Jersey
From €85,000 / week
4 cabins
79 ft
Sunreef Yachts
9 guests
4 crew
Built: 2025
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Jacuzzi

ARABELLA

Captain Nationality American
Flag United States
From $125,000 / week
10+ cabins
157 ft
Palmer Johnson
36 guests
6 crew
Refit: 2000
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3 reviews

QUEST

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $14,995 / week
3 cabins
57 ft
Simonis
6 guests
1 crew
Refit: 2022
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43 reviews
Booked 14 times with us
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Perfect Moon

Captain Nationality UK
Flag BVI
From $50,000 / week
5 cabins
65 ft
Moon Yacht
10 guests
3 crew
Built: 2025
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Olympus

Captain Nationality
Flag US
From $89,000 / week
5 cabins
96 ft
Selene
10 guests
Built: 2023
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30 reviews
Scuba Onboard
All Included

SEMPER LUX

Captain Nationality United Kingdom
Flag BVI
From $74,000 / week
4 cabins
77 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
4 crew
Built: 2019
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VIVA LA VIDA

Captain Nationality Dutch
Flag Cayman Island
From $93,000 / week
4 cabins
79 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
4 crew
Built: 2022
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LUNA

Captain Nationality
Flag Greece
From €7,000 / week
3 cabins
42 ft
Lagoon
6 guests
Built: 2025
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58 reviews
All Included

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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7 reviews
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SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL

Captain Nationality American
Flag USA
From $33,000 / week
4 cabins
72 ft
Fountaine Pajot
8 guests
2 crew
Refit: 2023
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86 reviews
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TEDAVI

Captain Nationality Scottish
Flag BVI
From $27,000 / week
4 cabins
51 ft
Fountaine Pajot
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2022
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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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71 reviews
Booked 5 times with us
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RUMAWAY

Captain Nationality American
Flag USA
From $23,000 / week
4 cabins
53 ft
Royal Cape
8 guests
2 crew
Refit: 2024
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43 reviews
All Included

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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