Manchioneel Bay, the sheltered anchorage on Cooper Island’s west side, offers a blend of eco-conscious elegance and nautical ease. The bay features around 30–40 mooring balls managed by Cooper Island Beach Club’s Moor‑SeaCure, fitting vessels up to roughly 60 ft. Many are on a first‑come basis, but some orange balls at the southern end are reservable via BoatyBall starting around 7 am. Arriving by late morning or early afternoon is key to securing a buoy, as they tend to fill quickly.
The bay’s sandy seabed (anchoring outside the mooring field only) provides good holding, while the surrounding seagrass beds—notably protected by conservation efforts—add to the marine-rich environment . The sheltered cove makes for calm swimming and snorkeling, with popular spots like Cistern Point and Carvel Bay nearby—stellar for turtle and ray sightings.
Onshore, the eco‑friendly Beach Club delights visitors with facilities including a restaurant, rum bar, brewery, coffee box, dive shop, boutique, and dinghy docks. Guests can relish sustainable Caribbean‑style cuisine, a vast rum selection, and vibrant sunsets—all lending Cooper Island a laid‑back yet refined BVI anchorage experience.
Have you counted or do you know the exact number of first-come, reservable, and day-use mooring balls? Or is there something missing? Submit a suggestion.
Manchioneel Bay, the sheltered anchorage on Cooper Island’s west side, offers a blend of eco-conscious elegance and nautical ease. The bay features around 30–40 mooring balls managed by Cooper Island Beach Club’s Moor‑SeaCure, fitting vessels up to roughly 60 ft. Many are on a first‑come basis, but some orange balls at the southern end are reservable via BoatyBall starting around 7 am. Arriving by late morning or early afternoon is key to securing a buoy, as they tend to fill quickly.
The bay’s sandy seabed (anchoring outside the mooring field only) provides good holding, while the surrounding seagrass beds—notably protected by conservation efforts—add to the marine-rich environment . The sheltered cove makes for calm swimming and snorkeling, with popular spots like Cistern Point and Carvel Bay nearby—stellar for turtle and ray sightings.
Onshore, the eco‑friendly Beach Club delights visitors with facilities including a restaurant, rum bar, brewery, coffee box, dive shop, boutique, and dinghy docks. Guests can relish sustainable Caribbean‑style cuisine, a vast rum selection, and vibrant sunsets—all lending Cooper Island a laid‑back yet refined BVI anchorage experience.
Have you counted or do you know the exact number of first-come, reservable, and day-use mooring balls? Or is there something missing? Submit suggestions.
onaBall allows boater to post updates to about the availability of mooring balls in a area.