In St Lucia, call 911, the national emergency number, and say you are at sea. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Hurricane season is 1 June – 30 November; it often brings heavy rain.
NOAA National Hurricane Center · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
nhc.noaa.gov (2026-10-14, intl): “The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The Atlantic basin includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of America.”
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November.”
Rules: life jackets, licence, charter
Commercial yachts (including charter boats) operating in Saint Lucia need an occasional or annual licence, priced by length.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority ▾
stlucia.org (2026-10-14): “Licenses are required for commercial yachts operating in Saint Lucia.”
Official warnings
Around Soufrière the marine park (SMMA) manages moorings and anchor zones; a permit from Customs is needed to moor at places that are not ports of entry.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority · Saint Lucia Tourism Authority ▾
stlucia.org (2026-10-14): “Soufrière Marine Management Association (SMMA) Responsible for marine park management, including moorings, anchor zones, snorkeling and diving permits.”
stlucia.org (2026-10-14): “A permit is required to moor at locations that are not designated ports of entry.”
Check the alert level of the submarine volcano Kick 'em Jenny off Grenada and observe any maritime exclusion zones.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ▾
gov.uk (2026-10-14, gov-travel): “Check the alert level of the underwater volcano ‘Kick ‘em Jenny’, located 5 miles off the coast of Grenada. Observe any maritime exclusion zones and follow the advice of the local authorities if there is increased activity or an eruption.”
Arriving by boat
Clear Customs within 24 hours of arrival; nobody may leave the yacht before clearance. Clearance points are listed at Rodney Bay Marina, Castries, Marigot Bay and Soufrière. Vessels may stay up to three months.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority · Saint Lucia Tourism Authority ▾
stlucia.org (2026-10-14): “Customs clearance must be obtained within 24 hours of arrival, and no one should leave the yacht before clearance is granted.”
stlucia.org (2026-10-14): “Vessels arriving in Saint Lucia may remain for up to three months.”
What number do I call for help at sea in St Lucia?+
In St Lucia, call 911, the national emergency number, and say you are at sea. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
Does 112 work in St Lucia?+
911 is the number the authorities in St Lucia give for emergencies at sea. Many phones also pass 112 on, but we found no official confirmation for St Lucia.
Which rescue centre is responsible for me?+
The one whose search-and-rescue area you are in — not the country of your SIM card. Near borders that can change during a trip; the VesselSOS app picks it from your GPS position.
When is the storm season in St Lucia?+
Hurricane season is 1 June – 30 November; it often brings heavy rain.
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