Antigua

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua is ideal for cruising, with constant trade-winds, and many harbours to explore. The sister island of Barbuda has long, shell laden beaches.

Charts

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Weather

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Passages

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Islands

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Navigation

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Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Entrance

I arrived at English Harbour on the 14th of April, and, upon finding not enough room to anchor, or tie up at the yellow buoys, dropped anchor in Falmouth Harbour. I went to English Harbour to clear in, only to be told that I would have to return to my boat as every member of the crew would have to fill out and sign the immigration form. It would be best to find a space in English Harbour to clear in, as it could be a bit of a walk and dinghy ride back to your boat if you don't have the correct forms or they are not filled out correctly.

Immigration, Visas and Customs

Immigration

• Citizens from the U.K., U.S., Canada only require proof of citizenship (i.e. a valid passport, etc.).
• An advance visa is not required for nationals of Commonwealth Countries, E.U. U.S, nor for nationals of Albania, Argentina, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.
• Visa applications can be made to: Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda, Email

Immigration will issue a visa on arrival for a maximum of 6 months (for nationals of those countries that do not require an advance visa). This visa can be extended by making timely application in St Johns (rather costly at US$100).

Crew Changes

• Crew disembarking must have an onward air ticket and must be signed off through Immigration.
• Crew arriving by air must produce (to airport immigration on arrival) a letter signed by the yacht's skipper/owner AND a certified copy of the ship's papers of the yacht he/she is joining for onward passage.

Customs

• Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival.
• Penalties for illegal drugs are extremely severe.
• Do not unload ANYTHING from the boat before the Customs inspection.
• PETS: - An Import Permit must be obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer. Your pets must have been microchipped and blood-tested for rabies at an approved laboratory. The blood test results must be forwarded to the Chief Veterinary Officer, PO Box 1282, St Johns, Antigua, West Indies. Ph/Fax 268 460 1759, Email. You will then be issued with an Import Permit for the pet.

Berthing

• Antigua
  • English Harbour (Port of entry)
  • Falmouth Harbour (Port of entry)
  • Jolly Harbour (Port of entry)
  • St. John's (Port of entry)
• Barbuda
  • Codrington (Port of entry)

Marinas

See above.

Anchorages

Antigua

• Indian Creek
• Mamora Bay
• Nonsuch Bay

Barbuda

Transportation

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Friends

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Forum Discussions

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• Antigua and Barbuda Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Antigua at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to

Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718

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• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].

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