Visit the Dockmaster’s office to arrange exit papers and pay fees on check out.If you’re looking for an unforgettable trip that combines history, culture, and natural beauty, look no further than Havana. Payments for the marina and its services must be made in US dollars with a credit card.
Certain officials and marina personnel are known for asking for “gifts” or US dollars.Any satellite phones onboard will be wrapped up in plastic and taped and not permitted for use during your stay in Cuba.Once in the marina, a visit to the dockmaster’s office is necessary to check-in.Īll crew will have to go ashore to the Customs/Immigration office to have their photo taken. Put your fenders at least 1 foot higher on your vessel than normal, rigged on the port side. You will need a bowline, a stern line and at least one breast spring line.Ĭlearance formalities are completed at the Customs dock (in Spanish with very little English spoken), after which a yacht is assigned a place in the marina.Īll officials will want to come on board. It is located just past the flag poles (but you can also stop anywhere along the seawall). The Clearance Dock is built on an island which forms part of the entrance channel into the marina. If you don’t receive an answer, don’t worry, it’s highly likely the authorities are aware you are coming and will be ready to receive you. You will be given precise instructions and it helps if you write these down and read them back to the marina. If you receive an answer, you may be asked:
Using the correct VHF procedure will assist with a better understanding. 16 as the Harbourmaster who answers and can speak English, operates with a hand-held VHF. It has been reported that it’s best to wait until you are fairly close to the Marina before calling them on VHF Ch.
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16 and 77 (US boats should switch to international frequencies to get full power). Most visiting yachts try and enter at the large Hemingway Marina as the officials are used to dealing with foreign boats and are friendly and efficient. See Cuba Formalities for detailed information on clearing into and out of Cuba. The red side-channel marks can drift slightly and can be slightly behind the reef so don’t be tempted to get too close to the marks.