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Christmas Cove
✨ Hidden gem
Tucked into the south side of Great St. James Island just east of St. Thomas, Christmas Cove is one of the most popular anchorages in the USVI — and for good reason. You'll drop the hook in calm, clear water with easy holding, and the famous floating pizza boat, Pizza Pi, is usually anchored right here to sort out your dinner. The setting is relaxed and sociable, with a steady mix of boats swinging at anchor against a backdrop of lush hillside.
Based on AIS data
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Marinas and anchorages near Christmas Cove · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays
- Fullest around 20:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 14:00
- 66% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~17h · max recorded 27 boats
Plan a Passage
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20 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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