Oranjestad : Profile

Clearance

Yachts can enter either through the northern or southern opening in the reef. Aruba Port Control should be called on VHF Channel 16, who will advise where to tie up at the cruise ship dock and wait for customs and immigration officials to board the boat for clearance. It is also possible to clear in at Barcadera Harbour, which is a commercial port and the only other Port of Entry.

The correct courtesy flag is that of the Netherlands, but a request can be made for an Aruban flag. Customs and Immigration offices are by the harbour. On departure one must also come to the dock to obtain clearance out of Aruba.

Aruba Port Authority
L.G. Smith Boulevard Z/n
Tel:(297) 582-4238, Fax:297) 583-2896

Docking

Besides the marina, there are two yacht clubs where visitors may sometimes use the moorings. Down the coast from Oranjestad, near Spanish Lagoon, is the Aruba Nautical Club, which has berths, fuel, water and electricity. Members of other yacht clubs may use the facilities, but should check in advance. Between Oranjestad and Spanish Lagoon is the Bucuti Yacht Club which also has docking space and a few other facilities.

Renaissance Marina
Renaissance Marketplace 204, Oranjestad, Aruba - Dutch Caribbean
Tel:+297 588 0260, Fax:+297 588 0261, VHF Channel 16
www.renaissancemarina.com, info@renaissancemarina.com
Opening Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sat
A fully serviced marina which can take yachts up to 200 feet. Also laundry, 24hr security, bars, restaurants and pool, as well as other activities.

Yacht Clubs

Aruba Nautical Club
Balashi z/n
Tel:+297 823 793
'Varadero Caribe' is a marina for local boats next to the yacht club. It has a 30 ton travel lift which can take up to 20ft beam and 6.5ft draft.

Bucuti Yacht Club
Tel:297 8 23793

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