Georgetown : Profile

Clearance

One should attempt to arrive between office hours (0700 to 1500) and call the Lighthouse Service on Channel 16. Permission should be asked to dock at the customs boathouse, near the clock tower. The services of an agent must be engaged and the fee agreed in advance (approximately $100 to $150 to clear in and out). The agent will arrange for customs, quarantine and immigration officers to visit the boat. The agent should also obtain permission to leave the customs dock and go alongside the Coast Guard dock, which is reported to be the only safe place to leave a boat unattended.

Docking

Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, is situated at the mouth of the Demerara River. It is is almost fairy tale in appearance, with tree-lined streets and avenues and the quaint Dutch colonial and Victorian architecture.

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