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    Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina GPS coordinates: 25º 43.34 N | 79º 17.45 W

    Visiting boaters must clear Customs and Immigration at the nearest designated Port of Entry. As you enter each port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify Customs of your arrival. Only 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. US citizens must present a passport. Before leaving The Islands Of The Bahamas, be sure to surrender your copy of the immigration card at the last Bahamian port you visit.

    If you have a firearm on board (shotguns and handguns only) you must declare it with Bahamian Customs. You must provide the serial number, name of the manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. While you are allowed to have a firearm on your boat, you cannot remove it. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. In cases of emergencies, which require your departure by air, you must notify Bahamian Police or Customs. They will accompany you to retrieve the firearm and present you with a receipt. Upon your return to the island, Bahamian Police or Customs will escort you to your vessel and return your firearm.

    The following fees will be applied to boats staying in The Bahamas for up to 3 months:

    • Boats up to 34 feet: $150
    • Boats 35-99 feet: $300
    • Boats 100-149 feet: $500
    • Boats 150-200 feet: $800
    • Boats over 200 feet: $1,000

    The fees cover both a cruising permit and fishing permit, as well as the departure tax for up to three people. Each additional person will be charged a $20 departure tax. The fee is good for a second re-entry within a 90-day period.

    • Boats up to 34 feet: $300 annually
    • Boats 35-99 feet: $600 annually
    • Boats 100-149 feet: $1,000 annually
    • Boats 150–200 feet: $1,600 annually
    • Boats over 200 feet: $2,000 annually

    For stays longer than 3 months

    For a stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.

    Please note that Attendance Fees, Fishing Permit, Transportation and Overtime fees are all included in the price of the cruising permit. The only additional fees would be for additional departure tax if there are more than 3 persons at a cost of $20 per additional person.

    It is illegal to tip government employees. Boaters are asked to report if they are ever asked for these types of payments to the local marina manager or dockmaster.

    We recommend all pleasure and charter vessels download the following letter from the Comptroller of Customs outlining all of the required Customs fees and service charges to have with you when checking into customs. If you receive any differing information upon entry into The Bahamas please inform a Senior Customs Official or the local dockmaster.

    For digital submission of forms and on-line pleasure vessel clearance visit Click 2 Clear information page.