Travel to Grand Bahama by Private Boat
Grand Bahama Island welcomes you to travel to our destination by private boat. If you plan on chartering a boat or using your own personal vessel, please note the following important information.
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND MARINAS
PROTOCOLS & REQUIREMENTS FOR BAHAMAS BOATING
Please see the link below for the procedures currently required by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas for entering the country. We will continue to add details as they are announced.
UPDATE
- Order (Amendment No. 14) removes the requirement for a travel health visa for inter-island travel within The Bahamas. Click link for updated information.
TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES
For more information visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/covid-19-faqs-for-travel-to-the-us-information.html
Frequently Asked Questions – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Please note all travel protocols are subject to change.
When arriving in port, boaters should observe the following:
- Visiting boaters must clear Customs and Immigration at the nearest designated Port of Entry. Click here for advance clearing
- As you enter port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify Customs of your arrival. Customs and Immigration will come to your vessel.
- No one other than the captain is permitted to leave the boat until your vessel has been cleared.
- Everyone on board must have proof of citizenship and fill out an immigration card. U.S. citizens can present a passport or birth certificate (original or certified copy) and an official photo ID, such as a driver’s license or voter registration card.
- You must declare all firearms you have onboard with Customs. You must provide the firearm serial number and manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. Though you are allowed to have a firearm on your vessel, you cannot take it off the vessel unless you obtain a permit from the Bahamian police ahead of time. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. Any infraction of this law will be dealt with severely.
BOATING RESOURCES:
Ports of Entry and Marinas
Grand Bahama Island is home to the Flamingo Bay Marina and boaters have several options for clearing: West End, Old Bahama Bay Marina, Ocean Reef Yacht Club and Resort and Grand Bahama Yacht Club – Fueling is available at West End, Old Bahama Bay Marina and Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Also, the Freeport Harbour, although not a marina, is an official port of entry on Grand Bahama Island.