• Overview map showing the location of Rendezvous Bay on Anguilla.

    Island Overview Map

    Get your bearings around Rendezvous Bay and the surrounding coast.
  • Sailing catamaran and swimmers in turquoise water off the sandy beach at Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla.

    Marina & Waterfront

    Small waves wash onto Rendezvous Bay’s beach while swimmers linger between the sand and a sailing catamaran offshore.
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  • Stern view of a sailing catamaran motoring toward a sandy shoreline backed by low vegetation.

    Harbor Approach

    With sails tucked away, a cruising catamaran leaves a light wake toward the long sweep of sand ahead.

Why This Harbor Matters

Rendezvous Bay gives an Anguilla cruise a reason to pause on the island’s southern shore. For sailors and powerboaters, its attraction is the combination of a beach-lined bay and a shoreside visit with a character of its own. Come with time to enjoy the sand and the afternoon, rather than expecting a stop built around dockside errands.

The beach is the thread that holds the visit together. Lunch at the SunShine Shack can become the center of the day, with the boat trip providing the change of scene. There is pleasure in keeping the plan that simple: a meal, some time outdoors and no need to fill the afternoon with a succession of attractions.

Music gives Rendezvous Bay another dimension. Bankie Banx’s Dune Preserve is associated with Moonsplash, connecting this stretch of shoreline to Anguilla’s cultural life. A visit can be as much about spending time in a place with its own gathering spots and traditions as it is about looking back at the boat from the beach.

Rendezvous Bay serves a different purpose from Road Bay, Anguilla’s yacht-clearance destination. Treat it as a visit to arrange after entry formalities, with the permissions and conditions for your vessel settled before committing to a stay. That leaves the bay free to be what you came for: time ashore on Anguilla’s south coast.

Harbor Snapshot

Country Anguilla
Region Northern Leeward Islands · Anguilla
Harbor Type South-coast bay
Primary Cruising Role Beach-focused anchorage visit
Best Known For Rendezvous Bay beach and Dune Preserve
Protection Partial shelter; exposed to swell entering from the southeast
Provisioning Provisioning assistance through local yacht agents; arrange ahead
Fuel & Water Availability at the bay unverified; confirm arrangements before arrival
Customs & Immigration Yacht clearance at Road Bay / Sandy Ground
Typical Stay Day visit or overnight, subject to conditions and permit requirements
Cruising Importance A south-coast complement to an Anguilla cruise

Cruising Highlights

At-a-glance features that define the cruising experience at this harbor.

A beach-centered visit

A beach-centered visit

  • Explore Anguilla’s southern shoreline
  • Leave room for time on Rendezvous Bay beach
  • Make a meal ashore part of the visit
  • Keep the day’s plans unhurried
Music and island character

Music and island character

  • Discover the story of Dune Preserve
  • Connect the shoreline with Bankie Banx
  • Explore the bay’s Moonsplash association
  • Check the program for a music-focused outing
Prepare the boat visit

Prepare the boat visit

  • Arrange Anguilla entry before moving on
  • Match permissions to your vessel and plans
  • Account for marine park restrictions
  • Choose the visit around current conditions
Make the day work

Make the day work

  • Carry the supplies you need aboard
  • Arrange shore access before relying on it
  • Plan your return to the boat
  • Leave flexibility for the next passage

Explore Rendezvous Bay

Two enamel mugs on a wooden cockpit table overlooking a sailboat, low sandy coastline and water in golden evening light.
Two enamel mugs on a wooden cockpit table overlooking a sailboat, low sandy coastline and water in golden evening light.
Two adults in blue and coral swim shirts floating beside a boat’s stern ladder, with a sandy beach behind them.
Two adults in blue and coral swim shirts floating beside a boat’s stern ladder, with a sandy beach behind them.
Gray inflatable dinghy on a sandy beach, with its outboard raised and a sailboat offshore.
Gray inflatable dinghy on a sandy beach, with its outboard raised and a sailboat offshore.

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Discover the natural next stops for your cruise, whether you are looking for customs clearance, protected anchorages, marina services, or planning your next passage.

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Road Bay Harbor

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Crocus Bay

Crocus Bay gives an Anguilla cruising visit a clear purpose: spend time at the waterfront, then explore the neighboring coast on a smaller craft. Its appeal lies in a beach-centered day ashore and afloat, with local excursion operators connecting the bay to Little Bay.

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Blowing Point Harbor

Blowing Point Harbor

Blowing Point Harbor serves as Anguilla’s primary maritime gateway, providing ferry connections, customs and immigration services, and convenient access between Anguilla and neighboring Saint Martin.

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Marigot Harbor

Marigot Harbor

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Rendezvous Bay Harbor Collection keepsake

Harbor Collection

Celebrate This Harbor

Every harbor tells a story. Create a personalized Harbor Collection keepsake to remember your time in Rendezvous Bay, from moments on the water to a favorite stop ashore and the people who shared the journey.

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  • Harbor Name
  • Year Visited
  • Coordinates (Optional)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find practical answers to common questions about visiting Rendezvous Bay, including harbor facilities, shoreside services, trip planning, and what boaters should confirm before arrival.

Can I clear into Anguilla at Rendezvous Bay? +
No. Plan yacht clearance at Road Bay in Sandy Ground. The Anguilla Tourist Board directs private boats and yacht charters there for Customs and Immigration and requires a local yacht agent for entry.
Can I plan an overnight stay in Rendezvous Bay? +
An overnight stay needs confirmation for your particular vessel and anchoring location. A local yacht agency lists overnight anchorage in the bay, but that is separate from government marine park moorings, which are day use only. Ask your agent and the relevant authorities to confirm the permitted arrangement before including a night here.
Where can we have a beach lunch? +
The SunShine Shack is a beachfront option between Anguilla Great House and Aurora. Its menu centers on grilled food, making it a straightforward focus for a meal ashore. Check current service before the visit.
What is the connection between Rendezvous Bay and Moonsplash? +
Moonsplash is associated with Bankie Banx and his Dune Preserve venue on Rendezvous Bay. That musical connection is part of what gives this shoreline its identity. Check the current event program if you want to time the trip around a performance.
Can we walk through Rendezvous Bay Hotel as our shore access? +
Do not assume that route is public access. The hotel describes its eastern-end lane as private and gated. Arrange access directly with the property if you intend to use it.
Who can help arrange supplies for our Anguilla visit? +
AXA Yacht Services offers provisioning and yacht-support services in Anguilla. Contact the operator with the supplies you need and your planned location. Agree availability, delivery arrangements and costs directly rather than assuming a service is available at the beach.

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