Anchoring and clearance in Manila

The Manila Yacht Club for visiting yachts, anchoring outside the basin, fees and ports of entry.

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Manila Yacht Club

The Manila Yacht Club for visiting yachts

The club describes itself as a members-only yacht club in Manila Bay, established in 1927.

Address2351 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, City of Manila, Metro Manila 1000

Marina entrance14°33.865'N, 120°58.833'E

RadioVHF channel 72

Contactmarina@myc.org.ph

FormsVisiting Yacht Form and Yacht Exit Clearance form, both on the club website

On siteThe club lists on-site yacht lifting, utilities and fuelling services

Manila Yacht Club website, 2026.

Berth or anchor

Berths and anchoring at the club

The Maritime Review, 30 September 2016The club is in a closed basin behind a typhoon-proof breakwater. Visiting yachts up to 60 feet may moor inside the basin. Yachts above 60 feet may anchor outside the basin and transfer by dinghy or service boat to the clubhouse.

Southeast Asia Pilot, undatedThe marina has floating berths up to a maximum of 30-metre vessels in depths of 7 to 14 metres, a travel lift and a slipway.

Southeast Asia Pilot gives VHF channel 16 for the club. The club gives channel 72.

Fees

Visiting yacht fees at the club

Mooring or berthing fee

US$ 4.5

Per foot of overall length, per week, from the club's Visiting Yacht Form. The club may raise fees without notice.

Commercial operators

The club's Visiting Yacht Form says the club will not permit commercial operators to enter into a casual berthing agreement.

Security deposit

US$ 750

Due on arrival. The club uses the deposit to settle marina fees and other charges.

Clearance

Ports of entry and yacht entry rules

Luzon ports of entry

Asia Pacific Superyachts lists Subic Bay or Port of Manila as the port of entry for Luzon. It says its staff travel to the ports for clearances.

Coast Guard proposal, 2024

International Boat Industry reported on 1 May 2024 that the Philippine Coast Guard wants foreign-flagged private yachts to pass inspection before they reach resorts or islands. It also wants a port of entry in each region.

A large yacht at Port of Manila

Gulf Times reported in 2012 that a 42.5 m yacht docked at the Port of Manila.

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