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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Mayotte.

Mayotte (French: Collectivité départementale de Mayotte), is an overseas collectivity of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these two.

Mayotte is located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The territory is geographically part of the Comoro Islands, but has been politically separate since the 1970s. The territory is also known as Mahoré, the native name of its main island, especially by advocates of its inclusion in the Union of Comoros.

Charts

NGA

61311 Plans in the Comoros and Mayotte (France)

Weather

Tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November).

Sources for weather information:

• Weather-Forecast.com - Mayotte

Passages

• South East Asia to South Africa

Islands

This section does not apply for most islands; if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list small islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors).

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

(21/10/07) It is now mandatory to enter Mayotte through the main pass in the north, M'Zamboro. This pass is well marked/lit and the chart is accurate (WGS 84) making arrival at any time of day possible. Entry through any other pass is strictly forbidden. Departure is permitted by any pass.

Yachts should anchor (or pick up a mooring) in "Bay de Pamanzi" (Dzaoudzi), and notify the Port Captain of your arrival. All formalities are handled ashore - Port Captain, Immigration (Police aux Frontiers), and Customs (Douanes) - in that order - (no fees are charged). Clearance is possible on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Basic French is required as the officials do not normally have any English. All boats, whether French or not, must clear in. You may only move from your initial anchorage/mooring once clearance has been completed.

Port Control: VHF 09 or 16, Ph: 02 69 601033, Fax: 02 69 601381.

Visit Customs the day before departure from Mayotte for outward clearance.

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Immigration

French "Overseas Territory" visa regulations apply. Nationals of Western European countries, Argentina, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and the United States do not require visas for stays of up to 30 days. All other nationalities require a visa (obtained in advance).

Customs

• Yachts may remain for up to six months in Mayotte.
• Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
• PETS: Animals arriving must have valid rabies vaccination and health certificates.

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

• Malaria - prophylaxis is recommended.

Security

Details?

Berthing

Ports

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Note: Please indicate which ports are a port of entry.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The small Yacht club in the end of Pamanzi Bay is a very social place with good Friday evening BBQs. The bar is often filled with well informed locals that are more than willing to share and assist with local information. The Yacht Club has a well-stocked bar (no food), laundry machines, showers, internet access and water. Purchases are handled on a "card" system.

The club has a drying wall and haul-out facility.

Anchorages

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Yacht Services and Repairs

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it.

Also see each Port.

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

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Water

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Electricity

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Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

List transportation to other countries, or islands.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Mayotte Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Mayotte at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

• Indian Ocean Crossing Notes by Tony Herrick

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