Kralendijk : Profile

Clearance

Yachts clearing in must call the harbour master on Channel 16 (or phone (599)-717- 8151) who may request that the boat comes alongside the town pier.

Alternatively, arriving boats routinely pick up "town moorings" and proceed to Customs and Immigration. The customs office is near by and is open 24 hours a day seven days a week and no overtime is charged.

Next one must visit the immigration office which is in a new location across the street from the Phone Company and Police station. Check in at the police station if immigration is closed.

Arrivals are granted a two week visa and getting an 90-day extension is usually not a problem.

Docking

There are 40 public yacht moorings in front of the town, which are allocated on a "first come. first served" basis. They cost US$10 per night (2007). These moorings are painted red.

Contact the Harbour Village Marina for mooring assignments via channel 17 before picking up a mooring.

The main options for berthing are either in the "Yachthaven" at Harbour Village Marina or at Bonaire Nautico Marina (on pontoons or buoys). The Plaza Resort marina appears to be entirely private.

Anchoring

Permission from the Harbour Master must be obtained to anchor. The available area being between Karel's Beach Bar and the northern town pier.

Bonaire Nautico Marina
Kaya Jan N.E. Craane 24 , In front of "It Rains Fishes"Restaurant
Tel:599 790 5399 / 5607254, Fax:599 717 6742, VHF Channel 16, 68
info@bonairenauticomarina.com
Opening Hours: Office hours 8am to 5pm
All services, water, electricity, ice, tv, bars and restaurants. Within walking distance there is a chandlery and a supermarket.

Harbour Village Marina
Bonaire N.A., Kralendijk Box 285, Mngr. C.Rodriguez
Tel:(599)-7177419, Fax:(599)-7175028, VHF Channel 17
carodriguez@harbourvillage.com
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 0800-1200, 1300-1700, Saturday 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1300.
Fuel, water, LPG, mechanic, laundry service, haul out, shore storage, chandlery. Administration of the bouys in the harbour. Email to obtain information on availability.

Plaza Resort Marina
J.A. Abraham Boulevard 80
Tel:(599)-717- 2500, Fax:(599)-717- 7133, VHF Channel 18
reservations@plazaresortbonaire.com
This appears to be an entirely private facility.

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