If you’re thinking of cruising to the Bahamas, here’s some bad news. The entry fees for some boats entering the Bahamas will go up, particularly for larger boats, starting Jan 1. The new fees were just posted on the official Bahamas websites. The last time the fees were adjusted was in 2003.
The current fees are:
Boats up to 35 feet: $150
Boats over 35 feet: $300
The new fees, starting Jan. 1:
For boats staying in the Bahamas for up to three months:
Boats up to 34 feet: $150 (the same)
Boats 35-99 feet: $300 (the same)
Boats 100-149-feet: $500
Boats 150-200 feet: $800
Boats over 200 feet: $1,000
These fees include a cruising permit and a fishing permit and a departure tax for up to three people. Each additional person will have to pay $20 for the departure tax. The fee is valid for a second re-entry for 90 days.
For boats staying more than three months:
Boats up to 34 feet: $300 a year
Boats 35-99 feet: $600 a year
Boats 100-149 feet: $1,000 a year
Boats 150-200 feet: $1,600 a year
Boats over 200 feet: $2,000 a year.
If you want to stay longer than 12 months, you need to make special arrangements with Bahamas Customs and Immigration. Read more:
http://bahamas.com/faq/enteringexiting-policies
