Antigua Port Authority • National Parks Authority (NPA) • Marine Customs

Antigua Yacht Cruising Permit & Harbour Fee Calculator

Estimate cruising permits, harbour dues, Nelson's Dockyard National Park fees, and official port clearance charges for visiting sailboats, catamarans, and superyachts in USD and EC$.

Total length from bow to stern in feet

Designated port of entry and designated mooring waters

Permit duration requested from Marine Customs

Total number of souls aboard for Immigration head dues & Park entry

Days using regulated park mooring balls or managed harbour anchorage

Official port tariffs quoted interchangeably in USD and EC$

Yachting Regulations in Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua is universally celebrated sailing capital of the Caribbean. Visiting foreign yachts, cruisers, and superyachts must clear inward and outward through the official Marine Customs and Port Authority ports of entry.

Key Harbour Dues & Requirements:

  • Cruising Permit: Mandatory for all foreign pleasure vessels navigating Antigua and Barbuda territorial waters. Tiered according to vessel Length Overall (LOA):
    • Up to 40 ft: approx US$ 40 / month (EC$ 108)
    • 41 to 60 ft: approx US$ 75 / month (EC$ 202.50)
    • 61 to 80 ft: approx US$ 150 / month (EC$ 405)
    • 81 to 100 ft: approx US$ 300 / month (EC$ 810)
    • Superyachts (> 100 ft): US$ 600+ / month (EC$ 1,620+)
  • Nelson's Dockyard National Park Dues: Vessels anchoring or berthing within the National Park boundaries (English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour) pay National Parks Authority (NPA) preservation fees.
  • eSeaClear Portal: Skippers can pre-submit crew manifests and vessel information through the Caribbean eSeaClear electronic customs system before arrival at St. John's, English Harbour, or Jolly Harbour.

📊 Antigua Statutory Payroll & Tax Breakdown Matrix

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