Captain Oliver's Marina

Captain Oliver's Marina is located in Oyster Pond bay on the east coast of Saint-Martin, right on the border between the French and Dutch sides of the island – the shore is French while the water is considered Dutch. The marina forms part of the Captain Oliver's hotel and resort complex and has historically had space for up to around 150 boats.

Entry into the bay is only recommended in fine weather, and the bay is regarded as a genuine hurricane hole. The approach should follow a specific landmark and continue through a marked channel with green and red buoys, with coral reef to avoid on the starboard side of the entrance. The harbour office has historically monitored VHF channel 67 as a working channel. Be aware that the marina and its resort were badly damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and although reconstruction was at one point reported to be underway, travellers' own accounts suggest the property has not returned to full operation since.

Because of this uncertain operating status, concrete facilities such as shore power, water, fuel or showers cannot currently be confirmed – so check for up-to-date information before planning a stop.

Around the bay you will historically find a number of hotels and restaurants, and the well-known Dawn Beach lies right next to the entrance itself. Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side, is about a ten-minute drive away.