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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

140′ AB

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Flag usa
From $130,000 / week
5 cabins
140 ft
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10 guests
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VOYAGE 480

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Flag BVI
From $17,200 / week
4 cabins
48 ft
VOYAGE yacht
6 guests
Built: 2017
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13 reviews
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DO MORE

Captain Nationality South Africa
Flag Cayman
From $44,000 / week
5 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
10 guests
3 crew
Refit: 2024
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41 reviews
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GET ALONG

Captain Nationality USA
Flag St. Vincent and The Grenadines
From $31,300 / week
5 cabins
57 ft
Royal Cape
10 guests
2 crew
Built: 2020
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Booked 5 times with us
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C’EST LA VIE

Captain Nationality South African
Flag US
From $52,900 / week
4 cabins
67 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
3 crew
Built: 2022
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29 reviews
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SEAHOME

Captain Nationality South African
Flag Jamaica
From $42,000 / week
5 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
10 guests
3 crew
Built: 2016
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SPECTRE

Captain Nationality South African
Flag USA
From $49,950 / week
4 cabins
95 ft
Princess, UK
8 guests
4 crew
Refit: 2025
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Jacuzzi

SLEEPOVER

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $65,000 / week
4 cabins
112 ft
Westport
8 guests
4 crew
Refit: 2021
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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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31 reviews
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Sara

Captain Nationality American / Canadian / Polish
Flag USA
From $12,000 / week
3 cabins
46 ft
Leopard
6 guests
2 crew
Refit: 20202023
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Belldia

Captain Nationality Italian / Uruguayan
Flag Maltese
From $94,000 / week
4 cabins
78 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
Built: 2025
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60 reviews
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RIPPLE

Captain Nationality American
Flag USA
From $33,000 / week
4 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
3 crew
Refit: 2023
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5 reviews
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Stella Mare

Captain Nationality South African
Flag USA
From $37,000 / week
4 cabins
55 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2025
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7 reviews
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Elation

Captain Nationality American
Flag British Virgin Islands
From $21,000 / week
5 cabins
52 ft
Lagoon
10 guests
2 crew
Refit: 2025
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90 reviews
Booked 5 times with us
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TRU NORTH

Captain Nationality South African
Flag BVI
From $56,000 / week
4 cabins
67 ft
Fountaine Pajot
8 guests
3 crew
Built: 2021
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