Grenada
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Grenada Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Grenada.
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| Capital: | St George's  12°03′N, 61°45′W
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| Language: | English |
| Currency: | East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) |
| Timezone: | UTC-4 (No DST) |
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Grenada is a group of three larger islands (Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique) and several tiny islands in the Caribbean, or West Indies. It lies just northeast of Trinidad and Tobago, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is famous for spices and is known as the Spice Isle, being a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa.
Grenada is a popular turning point for cruisers to either return back up the Caribbean chain or to turn westward towards Panama.
Climate & Weather
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
The Grenada Cruiser's VHF net is hosted from Monday through Saturday at 7:30 in the morning.
It uses a powerful repeater and can be heard from Trinidad to Carriacou. It uses channel 66 international. Cruisers can also use it to hail other cruisers over long distances.
This is an active net and is linked to the Grenada Cruisers Facbook page
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Arrival/Departure procedures
The Q flag should be flown on arrival and the following documents must be prepared for clearing in:
- Ship's registration papers
- Clearance document from your last port.
- Passports
- Health declaration
- 4 crew lists
- A list of ship's stores
When clearing in, obtain a cruising permit from Customs if you intend sailing around Grenada. The cruising permit is valid for one year and becomes invalid if you leave Grenada. Upon return, you must obtain a new cruising permit. Clearance must be obtained for both sailing around the coast and departure from Grenada.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Visas are not required by citizens of the EU, Commonwealth (except for Pakistan, who require a visa), United States, Japan, Bulgaria, Chile, Iceland, Israel, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela. All others require visas, although a visa-free stay may be granted on arrival if continuing on to another destination within 14 days.
Customs
- Firearms and ammunitions MUST be declared on arrival. These will either be sealed on board in a suitable locker or held in custody until your departure.
- All prescription medication must be declared on arrival.
- "Yacht in Transit" applies to the import of parts, etc., (form C14 from Customs).
- PETS: The Chief Veterinarian Officer must be notified in advance of your arrival. A Health Certificate issued by a Veterinarian within two weeks of travel must be produced, together with and Import Permit before animals can be landed. Cats to be vaccinated against rabies, feline-rhinotracheitis, feline infectious-peritonitis and calicivirus. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies within 6 weeks prior to arrival, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza. Online forms. For further information call the Veterinary and Lifestock Office - Ph: (473) 440-3195 or Fax (473) 440 4191.
Fees and Dues
- Boat tax
- Up to 40' = EC$50
- Up to 60' = EC$75
- Clearance fees
- Environmental levy (per person) = EC$12.50
- Navigation Aid levy = EC$45
- Overtime charge (clearing outside office hours) = EC$40
Restrictions
- Anchoring is not allowed at Grand Anse Beach
- Lobstering and spearfishing is prohibited
Health and Security
Health
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Security
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Islands in the Group
- Grenada
- Carriacou
- Petit Martinique
Berthing Options
Ports
- Clarkes Bay
- Hillsborough (Carriacou) (Port of entry)
- Petit Martinique
- Prickly Bay ( L’Anse Aux Epines) (Port of entry)
- Secret Harbour (Mt Hartman Bay)
- St Davids (Port of entry)
- St George's (Port of entry)
- True Blue Bay
- Le Phare Blue Bay
Anchorages
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Offshore Islands
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Yacht Services and Repairs
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
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Things to do Ashore
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Transportation
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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References & Publications
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