Welcome to Rivière-Sens Marina
Between sea and mountains
Accessible toute l’année, la Marina de Rivière-Sens offre une
position exceptionnelle pour votre mouillage.
Ideally located along the “Great Caribbean Highway” in Rivière-Sens, in the municipality of Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe, it stands out as a true gem of southern Basse-Terre. Nestled between the sea and the majestic Caribbean Mountains, facing the historic Fort Delgrès and the iconic La Soufrière volcano, the marina enjoys a remarkable setting that blends natural beauty with rich cultural heritage.
Whether you are sailing across the Caribbean or looking for a peaceful and secure anchorage, Sud Ancrage invites you to drop anchor in a place where history and nature meet.
It's history
Successively managed by the Gourbeyre Town Hall, the Basse-Terre Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
the SMRBT, the Basse-Terre regional mixed syndicate, the CCSBT community
of the communes of southern Basse-Terre, a new private manager is
maintenant l'opérateur de cette structure.
Société Sud Ancrage, a simplified joint stock company, manages by delegation
de service public la Marina de Rivière-Sens depuis 2010.
Dragage et réfection des pontons 2011 - 2012
delivery at the end of 2014
Start of 2011 works
Work carried out by Sud Ancrage
After obtaining all the required authorisations for the dredging of the marina basin, the replacement of pontoons, service pedestals and other facilities, and following the mandatory public tender procedures, Sud Ancrage carried out the following works:
Restoration of the marina channel breakwater riprap
Dredging of the marina basin
Demolition and removal of damaged concrete pontoons
Supply and installation of new pontoons
Replacement of main and secondary mooring chains
Replacement of mooring buoys
Securing of pontoons with access gates equipped with badge systems
Renovation of public lighting and electrical installations
Renovation of plumbing systems
Development of parking areas
Renovation and extension of the harbour master’s office
Following an extended period of works due to the damage caused by storms Philippe, Fiona and Tammy in 2022,
Sud Ancrage is pleased to announce that Rivière-Sens Marina is now fully ready to welcome boaters for the new season.
Available Services
Plan d'eau
330 Berths
Depth: up to 2.50 m / 8.3 ft
Illuminated pontoons
Water and electricity available at the berth
Secure access to pontoons
Illuminated pontoons
Water and electricity available on the quayside
Secure access to pontoons
Ponton d'accueil
jusqu'à 25m / 83pied
Harbour master's office
Wifi access
Photocopying service available
Clearances douanière - Ordinateur disponible
Display of detailed marine weather forecasts
Lounge area
Commande de taxi
Location de voiture
Informations touristiques
PRM access available
Mail and parcel reception
(for boaters / liveaboards only)
Other services
Technical area
Marina users’ restrooms
Nearby
Shipchandler
Fuel station
The Only Marina in Southern Basse-Terre
We do everything we can to make your stay at Rivière-Sens Marina as enjoyable as it is memorable.
OPENING HOURS
Reception
Monday Tuesday Thursday
8h00-13h00 / 14h00-18h00
Wednesday and Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dock staff
Monday to Friday
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7h30-10h30 / 16h30-18h00
ADDRESSES
Sud Ancrage - Capitainerie
Rivière-Sens Marina
97113 Gourbeyre
GUADELOUPE
GPS system coordinates
15.9824436 North
-61.7118263.16 West
CONTACTS
VHF: Channel 9
Reception
+590 590 86 79 43
+590 690 57 97 00
Dock staff
Responsable
Elie: +590 690 65 85 54
Xavier: +590 690 47 43 67
Jude: +590 690 47 88 67
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