Berths and clearance in Antigua

Marinas in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour, with sizes, contacts, clearance and the cruising permit. Berths are limited, so book early.

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Marinas

Berths in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour

Sources differ on most limits, so this table shows the range. Berths are limited, so book early. Marinas were busiest from December to early May in 2019. No berth rates are published.

Place	Berths	Max length	Draught	Contact
Nelson's Dockyard Marina	About 50 to 54	55 m to 91 m (200 ft in 2019)	About 4.3 to 6 m	+1 268 481 5021. National park
Falmouth Harbour Marina	60 (30 alongside, 30 stern-to) in 2009	160 to 163 m (525 to 535 ft), by source	20 ft (6 m)	+1 268 460 6054. VHF 10
Antigua Yacht Club Marina	60	53 m, 60 m or 110 m, by source	6 to 8 m	+1 268 460 1544. VHF 09 and 68. aycmarina@candw.ag
Catamaran Marina	Up to 60 (2019)	Not published	Slightly under 14 ft	+1 268 460 1503. info@catamaranmarina.com
Antigua Slipway	35 visitor berths (2019)	150 ft	Not published	+1 268 460 1056. info@antiguaslipway.com
Jolly Harbour Marina	105 slips (2009). Close to 150 boats served (Sailing Week)	Not published	Up to 15 ft can enter	+1 268 462 6042

Sources: marina websites, Antigua Sailing Week, Blue Water Sailing 2019, Yachting 2009, Dockwalk, Boat International.

Services

What the marinas offer

Falmouth Harbour MarinaAlongside and stern-to berths. Ultra-low-sulphur diesel delivered to the berth. Container storage with crane service. Wi-Fi and 24-hour security. Power is 110, 208 and 380 V three-phase (Yachting, 2009).

Antigua Yacht Club MarinaFresh water, electricity, parking and Wi-Fi. Duty-free fuel pumped to the slip (Yachting, 2009). 24-hour security, a cafe, a supermarket, shops and restaurants (Blue Water Sailing, 2019).

Catamaran MarinaStern-to and alongside berths. Water, fuel and 110, 220 and 380 V three-phase power. Hurricane cradles in the boatyard, 24-hour security and a chandlery.

Nelson's Dockyard Marina24-hour security, customs and immigration, a concierge service and marine trades (Blue Water Sailing, 2019). Anchoring fees are paid at the harbour master's office in the Dockyard.

FuelFuel is available at Antigua Slipway in English Harbour. In Falmouth Harbour it is available at the Port Authority dock, Antigua Superyacht Marina, Falmouth Harbour Marina and Catamaran Marina. At Jolly Harbour it is at Jolly Harbour Marina.

Clearance and fees

Clearance and the cruising permit

Clearance

Report to customs and immigration

The captain reports to customs and immigration on arrival. Crew and guests stay aboard until the yacht is cleared. Sources list English Harbour, Jolly Harbour and Deep Water Harbour among the ports of entry. File on eSeaClear first for faster clearance.

Cruising permit

Valid for one month

The permit is issued at clearance. Stays longer than one month need a renewal. Clear in at Antigua before you visit Barbuda.

Park fees

National Parks fees

National Parks fees apply in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour. They are paid at the Dockyard port authority office. Ask your agent for the amounts.

Duty, agents and hurricane season

Duty

Goods for yachts in transit

Goods and services for yachts in transit, including fuel and provisions for charter guests, are free of taxes and duties. A support container is a temporary import. Ask your agent about the rules for your yacht.

Agents

Yacht agents

Anchor Concierge, Antigua Yacht Services, Caribbean Concierge, Group Island Yacht Services and Jane's Yacht Services. Budget Marine is the chandler at Falmouth and Jolly Harbour.

Hurricane season

1 June to 30 November

The peak is around 10 September. Plan your crossing, yacht transport or storage before the season. Storage options are on the Refits page.

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