Herm Harbour

Ideal for dropping off passengers above half tide. It’s a busy little port due to the constant comings and goings of the Travel Trident ferry.

Approximate Position: 49∘28.3′ N,2∘27.6′ W
(Visitor Buoys/Anchorage area outside)

Anchoring: Some visitors’ buoys are outside the harbour, while the sandy seabed makes for good anchoring at other times. Local boats often dry out on the beach, usually accompanied by a visit to the popular Mermaid Tavern.

Mooring: No charge for mooring. To remain overnight, permission from the harbour administration office or White House Hotel is required. The sandy harbour beach is recommended where there are good ground chains and space for 30 boats.

Shell Beach

This east-facing three-quarter mile stretch of fine sand forming the north-east point of Herm is as close to the Caribbean as the British Isles gets. The sand consists of millions of tiny shell fragments, giving it a shimmering white colour. Very popular in high summer, it has a well- stocked beach café selling food & refreshments. Strong currents exist in places, so be wary.

Approximate Position: 49∘28.9′ N,2∘26.7′ W

Anchoring: Good holding ground in South West-North West winds. Possible to edge north along Shell Beach at high water (with echosounder) for another anchoring spot South East of La Pointe du Gentilhomme. For boats able to take the ground, it’s possible to dry out on the large sandy beach, but explore by dinghy first.

Belvoir Bay

Just to the south of Shell Beach, Belvoir is another good, safe bay. The small cove is much steeper and sheltered from most winds, making it an ideal anchorage.

Approximate Position: 49∘28.5′ N,2∘26.8′ W

Anchoring: A very picturesque little cove on the east side of Herm, steeply shelving but levels out to a shoal at Low Water.

Rosaire

A pleasant place to anchor close to Rosaire steps, though usually crowded in high season.

Anchoring: Anchor in the lagoon in 3 to 4.5m of water with a sand and shingle bottom. Near the eastern side, avoid vraic (seaweed) which can impede anchor hold. Yachts wishing to take the ground may do so north of the ‘lagoon’. Mooring of boats/dinghies at the Rosaire landing (covers after half flood) is not permitted, but tenders can be manhandled up to rocks above HW mark.