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Yacht crew working on a quay at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis

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How yachts clear in at Port Louis, what crew need at the border, and where crew spend time ashore. Jobs in and around Port Louis are listed above.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

The airport company, Airport Terminal Operations Ltd, lists its office at the airport at Plaine Magnien.

Airport operatorAirport Terminal Operations Ltd (ATOL)

OfficeInternational Check-in Hall A, Level 1, SSR International Airport, Plaine Magnien

Phone+230 603 8000

Travel formMauritius All-in-One Travel Digital Form, at safemauritius.govmu.org

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Where yachts clear inThe Mauritius Revenue Authority says Port Louis is the only port of entry for yachts. The Ports Authority protocol allows another place only for stress of weather or other reasonable cause, or with Revenue Authority approval.

Where to lookThe Le Caudan Waterfront marina is on the harbour front. A cleared yacht may move to any other mooring place around the island.

Length of stayA foreign yacht may stay 3 months from arrival. Staying longer needs a bank guarantee or an office cheque.

At the borderPlants, animals and agricultural items are declared to the quarantine officer. Underwater fishing is prohibited and guns are detained. Currency of more than MUR 500,000 must be disclosed.

Rules

Crew and the border

Passport

Valid passport

The Passport and Immigration Office says a valid passport is needed to enter or leave Mauritius. Everyone on board produces one at clearance.

Visa

Crew on duty

The visa-exempt list on the Passport and Immigration Office site includes crew of a vessel travelling on duty or in transit to join another vessel. Check the rules for your passport.

Departure

Leaving by yacht

The yacht calls back at Port Louis. The Vessel Clearance System generates the clearance certificate.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Port Louis.

Ashore

Where crew go

Le Caudan Waterfront lists these places on the harbour front next to the marina.

Barkly Wharf and Le Pavillon

62 shops. An information kiosk is at Barkly Wharf.

Dias Pier

About 55 shops and 4 parking levels.

Caudan Arts Centre

A 430-seat venue that opened in December 2018.

Also listed

The waterfront site menu lists a casino, a gym and the Blue Penny Museum.

Le Caudan Waterfront, about-us page.

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