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Overview

Pacquereau Bay is an anchorage located on the east side of St. Thomas Harbor. This bay is well protected and less noisy. It is smaller but great for those who need a quiet place to anchor their boats. When you visit the Virgin Islands with a bucket list, add Pacquereau Bay to the top of your list. This anchorage delivers pristine water and white sandy beaches that leave you in awe every time.

Navigation

Pacquereau Bay is only 3 km and nine minutes away from St. Thomas Cruise Ship Port. A great advantage if you are looking for a quick stopover from your ship. Take a boat tour of St. Thomas and visit nearby attractions like the historic island of Hassel, Blackbeard Beach, Secret Harbor Beach, where you get to visit nature or just have a restful day.

Where to Anchor

For small boats, this is a great place to drop your, anchor, if you’re worried about the swells from cruise ships and larger boats.  Pacquereau Bay is 0.35 km long and has a good current for paddle boarding and swimming. This bay has a boat ramp and can be reached by boat, car, or by walking.

General Information

St Thomas Bay is a popular cruise ship stop and as a result, it is always crowded. Pacquereau Bay offers tourists an opportunity to enjoy a lounge on the beach in peace and quiet. Plan to have a swim in its clear turquoise waters, or dare to get your blood pumping with various watersports. Renting a kayak, paddle boards, pedal boats or snorkeling equipment and diving into the beach at Pacquereau Bay is truly an unforgettable experience.

Pacquereau Bay, Photo by Austin Cox (Courtesy: Pinterest)

Beaches

Morningstar Beach

Swim in crystal clear waters with turtles and sting rays at Morningstar beach. The only access to this beach is by boat as it is bordered by private properties.

Places to Eat

Sunset Cove Poolside Bar & Grill

Serving American style food, this restaurant gives a healthy portion of pasta, chips and seafood, leaving you wanting more.

Places to Stay

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove

Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove is a resort on Pacquereau Bay, St. Thomas. It is made up of beautifully painted 2- and 3-bedroom villas set on a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This upscale resort is well known for the amenities it provides, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a café, a convenience store, a poolside restaurant, and a bar are only a few of the things patrons enjoy.

Belleview Horizon Villa

This quaint villa gives a truly excellent view of the bay. It has a beautiful well-equipped kitchen, a clean and well-maintained pool, and the furnishings are just right for a comfortable holiday. The service is excellent and the villa is close to popular attractions.

Pacquereau Bay, Photo by S. L. Adams (Courtesy: Instagram)

Yachts available in Pacquereau Bay

Sea Monkeys

Captain Nationality
Flag BVI
From $15,000 / week
3 cabins
45 ft
Fountaine Pajot
6 guests
Built: 2022
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39 reviews
Booked 16 times with us
All Included

Tryst

Captain Nationality South Africa
Flag BVI
From $51,000 / week
5 cabins
65 ft
Moon Yacht
11 guests
3 crew
Built: 2024
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24 reviews
Booked 8 times with us
All Included

Bavarian Bliss

Captain Nationality SA
Flag USA (BVI Reflagging in process
From $20,000 / week
4 cabins
48 ft
Bali Catamarans
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2023
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Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi

CORAL OCEAN

Captain Nationality British
Flag Marshall Islands
From €495,000 / week
6 cabins
239 ft
Lurssen
12 guests
22 crew
Refit: 2022
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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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28 reviews
All Included

TORTUGA

Captain Nationality USA
Flag USA
From $21,000 / week
3 cabins
46 ft
Lagoon
6 guests
2 crew
Built: 2020
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44 reviews

ONE PLANET

Captain Nationality French
Flag French
From €68,000 / week
4 cabins
77 ft
Sunreef Yachts
8 guests
4 crew
Built: 2023
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33 reviews
Booked 14 times with us
Scuba Onboard
All Included

Hazel Della

Captain Nationality South Africa
Flag USA (BVI Reflagging in process)
From $21,500 / week
3 cabins
51 ft
Leopard
6 guests
2 crew
Refit: None
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29 reviews
Scuba Onboard
All Included

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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All Included

NEHALENNIA

Captain Nationality
Flag USA
From $46,000 / week
5 cabins
59 ft
Fountaine Pajot
10 guests
Built: 2027
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50 reviews
All Included

Elysian

Captain Nationality
Flag USA
From $32,000 / week
4 cabins
55 ft
Bali Catamarans
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2021
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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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Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi

TCB

Captain Nationality American
Flag Jamaica
From $175,000 / week
5 cabins
164 ft
Trinity
10 guests
Refit: 2022
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Booked 9 times with us
All Included

Serenity

Captain Nationality South African
Flag United States
From $23,000 / week
4 cabins
48 ft
Dufour
8 guests
2 crew
Built: 2022
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22 reviews
Booked 5 times with us
Jacuzzi

LISA OF THE SEAS

Captain Nationality Ireland
Flag USA
From $42,500 / week
5 cabins
67 ft
Fountaine Pajot
10 guests
3 crew
Built: 2020
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