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| - | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soufrière%2C_Saint_Lucia Soufrière] is a port of entry to [[St Lucia]]. The small town is in a large beautiful bay. The whole bay is Sea park and anchoring is prohibited to protect fragile the coral. There are, however, several laid moorings where one can tie for 40 XCD (about $25 USD) for 2 nights. Find a free mooring and secure your boat, an attendant comes with a launch and collects the fee. Do not be deceived by the free roaming young men who will rush to assist you. Any assistance, no matter how trivial, cost a minimum of10 XCD . | |
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If you want to snorkel you must purchase a permit for for 3 XCD, the coral reefs are full of small fish; some parrot fish, large schools (over 600) of tiger fish, sponges, coral formations, etc. But the visibility is not like the [[Aegean_Sea|Aegean's]], it is less than 5 m (16 ft.). | If you want to snorkel you must purchase a permit for for 3 XCD, the coral reefs are full of small fish; some parrot fish, large schools (over 600) of tiger fish, sponges, coral formations, etc. But the visibility is not like the [[Aegean_Sea|Aegean's]], it is less than 5 m (16 ft.). | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
The approaches to Soufrière are straightforward. | The approaches to Soufrière are straightforward. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
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''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|St. Lucia]]''. | ''For entering/exiting procedures also see [[St_Lucia#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|St. Lucia]]''. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | There are many small coves where the ''Sea Park'' has laid moorings. Consult the diagram obtained | + | There are many small coves where the ''Sea Park'' has laid moorings. Consult the diagram obtained from their office. |
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Image:Saint_Lucia1.jpg| Soufrière Bay<br />''Click for larger view'' | Image:Saint_Lucia1.jpg| Soufrière Bay<br />''Click for larger view'' | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* [http://www.geographia.com/st-lucia/lchis01.htm St. Lucia Official Guide] | * [http://www.geographia.com/st-lucia/lchis01.htm St. Lucia Official Guide] | ||
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
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Revision as of 20:20, 8 August 2015
| Soufriere
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 Satellite View of Soufrière - Click for larger view |
Soufrière is a port of entry to St Lucia. The small town is in a large beautiful bay. The whole bay is Sea park and anchoring is prohibited to protect fragile the coral. There are, however, several laid moorings where one can tie for 40 XCD (about $25 USD) for 2 nights. Find a free mooring and secure your boat, an attendant comes with a launch and collects the fee. Do not be deceived by the free roaming young men who will rush to assist you. Any assistance, no matter how trivial, cost a minimum of10 XCD .
If you want to snorkel you must purchase a permit for for 3 XCD, the coral reefs are full of small fish; some parrot fish, large schools (over 600) of tiger fish, sponges, coral formations, etc. But the visibility is not like the Aegean's, it is less than 5 m (16 ft.).
Local Weather
See St Lucia.
Charts
See St. Lucia.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Soufrière are straightforward.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Soufriere is a port of entry to St Lucia. You can tie temporarily to the main dock while clearing the formalities.
For entering/exiting procedures also see St. Lucia.
Berthing Options
You must go to a mooring. Right next to the customs is the office if the Sea Park where you can obtain a diagram of their moorings.
Find a free mooring and secure your boat, an attendant comes with a launch and collects the fee (about 40 XCD).
Anchorages
There are many small coves where the Sea Park has laid moorings. Consult the diagram obtained from their office.
 Soufrière Bay |
 The Customs Dock at Soufrière |
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- At the town of Soufrière there is a fuel station, you have to carry cans
- Water
- Water is available at the town dock, if your hose is long enough (30 meters or so)
- Electricity
- N/A (Not Available)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
A visit to Piton Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage is a must. It is a truly unique place.
The place I have enjoyed the most is the Botanical Gardens near Soufrière. It is full of exotic tropic flowers of many colors and shapes. Soufrière is a run down but picturesque town with many old colonial buildings. The walk through the town however, is not pleasant. You are hassled all the time by people who want to sell you fruits, bread, take the garbage, sign you up for a tour, use their taxi etc. These people are at the dock, the streets, and in the sea with various boats. --Istioploos
In addition to the gardens there are two near-by attractions: the waterfalls, the volcano. The waterfalls are not very impressive but the walk through the thick rainforest to reach them is rather enjoyable. In the volcano there are a lot of sulfur deposits, hydrogen sulfide fumes, and a phenomenon that I have never seen before: pools of boiling black water, a real witches' brew. Sea water seeps into the volcano. Then the water, mixed with carbon and other minerals, boils and bubbles out from fissures in the crater. It is quite impressive.
 Exotic Flower in the Botanical Gardens |
 Sulfur Spring in the Volcano |
 Old House in Soufrière |
Grocery & Supply Stores
There are some modest stores in the town of Soufrière.
Eateries
The Hummingbird restaurant next to Soufrière serves good meals are reasonable prices and has a breathtaking view of the Pitons. However watch out for the dingy minders at the restaurant dock. They are out for blood!
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
?
Garbage Disposal
There are bins near the dock.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Ask at the Hummingbird restaurant.
Transportation
See St. Lucia.
Routes/Passages To/From
See St Lucia.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Soufriere at the Wikipedia
- St. Lucia Official Guide
References & Publications
See St Lucia.
Personal Notes
- The town is run-down but picturesque with many old colonial buildings. The walk through the town however, is not pleasant. You are hassled all the time by people who want to sell you fruits, bread, take the garbage, sign you up for a tour, use their taxi, etc. These people are at the dock, the streets, and in the sea with various boats. This is very tiresome and it negates the enjoyment of a really stunningly beautiful place. The steep Pitons, covered with thick rain forest, come all the way down to the green ocean and to small beaches of very fine sand. --Istioploos 13:16, 15 April 2008 (MDT)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- February 2005 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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