Mustique yacht charter guide — anchoring, ashore and etiquette
Mustique is a privately-owned island of around 100 villas, most of them owned or rented by people you've heard of. Charter yachts are welcome, but you visit on Mustique's terms — pick up a mooring in Britannia Bay (anchoring is not permitted), pay the mooring fee, and check in with the harbourmaster before going ashore.
The moorings are colour-coded by yacht size. Your captain will point you to the correct one. Fees in 2026 run around US $200 per night for a 45-50ft yacht and include use of the dinghy dock.
Ashore — Basil's Bar is the headline stop, right on the beach with a legendary sunset happy hour. The Cotton House has an excellent lunch. There's a small deli for provisions and a boutique or two. Beyond that, most of the island is villas.
Etiquette matters. No drone photography over villas, no beach parties, no loud music from the yacht at anchor, and be respectful when walking — many roads are private. Follow those and you'll get a warm welcome; ignore them and you'll be asked to leave.
Best combined with a night in Bequia to the north and Tobago Cays to the south. See /destinations/mustique for our full page on the island.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you anchor at Mustique?
- No — anchoring is prohibited. All yachts pick up a colour-coded mooring in Britannia Bay and pay the fee to the harbourmaster.
- How much is a mooring at Mustique?
- Around US $200 per night for a 45–50ft yacht in 2026. Larger yachts pay more; the harbourmaster will direct you to the right ball.
- Do I need to book Basil's Bar?
- Not for drinks. Book dinner and the Wednesday Jump-Up if you want a table — it fills up in season.
- Can I photograph villas or use a drone?
- No. Drones are banned island-wide and photographing villas is a fast way to be asked to leave.