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Clearance

Arriving yachts should contact Harbour Control on Channel 16 for berthing instructions, or tie up at the tug dock in the container port if arriving between 0800 and 1700 (Mon-Fri). Outside of these times, anchor in the anchorage, fly the Q flag and then dinghy ashore during working hours.

Check in with the Port Capatain (who may also assign an anchoring place) and Customs (both offices are in the Container Port). Immigration is a short walk down the main road. If they are busy, advise them that you are from a yacht and you will be taken directly to the correct official.

A yacht must not be moved without prior permission from the Port Captain. When clearing out, one must come alongside the tug dock.

Last updated September 2008

American Samoa Government
Dept of Port Administration, Harbor Division - Pier Section, P.O. Box 639, Pago Pago
Tel:+1-684-633-4449, Fax:+1-684-633-1667

Docking

The holding in the harbour is poor and it is advisable to anchor with two anchors and not leave the yacht unattended for long periods. It is best to anchor a distance away from the cannery to avoid the occasional smells that are emitted when they open the pressure cookers. Long term resident yachts have moorings so bear that in mind when anchoring nearby.

The best holding is between the small boat wharf and the the end of the bay, on the south side, in 35 to 80ft.

Dinghy landing is now more difficult since the dock near the Seaside Market has been fenced off and locked. The dock to the east is very crowded and is often also locked.

Anchoring here is free for the first 7 days.

Last updated June 2009.

Yacht Clubs

Pago Pago Yacht Club
Utulei, C/o PO Box 1507, Pago Pago 96799
Tel:+ 684 633 2465, Fax:+ 684 699 5005
jagoeke@samoatelco.com
Lunch and Happy hours daily.

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