Antigua
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Antigua & Barbuda Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Antigua and Barbuda.
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| Capital: | Saint John's 17°6′N, 61°45′W
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| Language: | English |
| Currency: | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
| Timezone: | UTC-4 |
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Overview
Antigua is ideal for cruising, with constant trade-winds, and many harbours to explore. The sister island of Barbuda has long, shell laden beaches.
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Cruising the region
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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.
Approaches
Details?
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in.
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.
Ports and Popular Stops
- 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 Ports & Stops
Anchorages
Antigua
Barbuda
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
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