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judy says:

August 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM

You should contact the port at least 24 hours before arriving to request permission. Longer if over a weekend. You can complete a form with details of vessel and crew: https://portadministration.as.gov/forms/port-contact-information
Call: +1-684-633-4251
Or
Email Harbormaster: puamavae.ahmai@pa.as.gov
BEFORE ENTERING OUTER HARBOR, you must contact “Port Control” and receive clearance to enter the harbor. There is sometimes a lot of traffic with the commercial vessels. Channel 16
You will be directed to clear in at the customs dock. You will want plenty of fenders

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SV Nanook says:

May 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM

New A.S. Online Traveler Health Declaration Portal found at: https://travel.doh.as/

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Sue Richards says:

May 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Thanks so much for letting us know about this SV Nanook! We’ll be in touch to get some more details soon.
Megan Schwartz says:

June 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM

The new portal appears to be back to fully operational again (4 June 2025). I’ve updated the note in Clearance accordingly.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping cruisers informed. Let us know how your visit goes.

Kind regards,
Megan Schwartz
Researcher / Sub-Editor
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trishe says:

November 19, 2019 at 3:04 AM

Just a heads up: we have just been refused clearance in to American Samoa after arriving from Neiafu. Because of the measles emergency in Samoa and other Pacific Islands, no-one will be allowed clearance unless they have documentation showing their measles immunisation status. We were not informed of this when leaving Tonga and we have no proof of immunisation.
We have been directed to return to Tonga.

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timdchapman says:

August 7, 2019 at 2:04 AM

To clear in Customs now want the boat alongside and they will visit it. Possibly the easiest is to tie alongside on the outside of the marina or go alongside a boat that’s already there. When you go and see the harbourmaster as part of the formalities pop into Customs downstairs and let them know where you are and that you are awaiting clearance.
Immigration will want a crew list and customs will want 3 crew lists. You will have to produce these yourself and the format doesn’t seem to be too important.

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careyandwally says:

June 5, 2019 at 11:21 PM

We will be late in leaving Hawaii for points south this year and wondering if there is a marina facility in case we need to stay through cyclone season or for a short period of time before continuing on this year should all the cards line up!

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sue-richards says:

June 18, 2019 at 10:28 AM

Hi Carey, try putting “cyclone” into the Noonsite search and lots of reports and links will come up.
This one will be interesting for you – https://www.noonsite.com/report/pacific-cyclone-season-north-instead-of-south/
With regards to marinas in American Samoa itself, see the Pago Pago port page – https://www.noonsite.com/place/american-samoa/pago-pago/.

Data Entry3 says:

November 15, 2014 at 11:04 AM

Just as an ‘add on’ to the above comment … we had an issue where we had to leave without receiving delivery of a plotter being sent to us by PRIORITY mail.

The long and short of it was that it SHOULD have been sent PRIORITY EXPRESS MAIL whereas our package was sent PRIORITY Mail. Sometimes one will get ‘lucky’ with priority mail if the ship being loaded in Richmond CA is full.

If it is not full, the tracking number will show a delivery date within 2 weeks, but the package will not necessarily arrive in 2 weeks .. it will wait until the ship is fully loaded. PRIORITY EXPRESS goes by air.

Well, this is how they explained it to us anyway … so take care and make 100% sure before your mail is shipped. They refused 1 day later to withdraw the package from their system and we ended up buying a 2nd plotter which arrived in 7 days … by air … and marked … PRIORITY EXPRESS MAIL … cheers for now .. SV IMPI

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Data Entry3 says:

October 5, 2014 at 7:45 AM

Contrary to the above about crime in Pago Pago, it is almost non-existent. The crimes that happen are locals only. There was an incident a few years back against a “yachtie”, but it was quickly resolved (the attackers were high and drunk) they received 29 years in jail.

About getting marine supplies, use priority mail and most things arrive with 2 weeks. Defender and West Marine (for example) will ship directly to you. Use the address as follows:
(your name or yacht name)
C/O General Delivery
Pago Pago, AS 96799

The Post Office will hold mail for about a month if you miss your arrival date. Other items (heavier or larger) items can be shipped in, but allow about 2 to 3 months.

We have spent 4 years (by our choice) here and find the people to be very nice and helpful.

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timdchapman says:

June 21, 2019 at 1:51 AM

Is there any customs duty or any other fees to pay on items shipped in from the States?
sue-richards says:

July 10, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Hi Tim, see the Customs section for American Samoa which talks about duties.
https://www.noonsite.com/place/american-samoa/formalities#customs-section

Sue Richards says:

July 14, 2014 at 11:06 AM

Thanks Bart for reporting your experience with immigration in American Samoa. The rules on our website are from the official AS immigration website. As we know, yacht crews are often treated differently to other visitors, but this is hardly ever stated on official sources.

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Data Entry3 says:

July 10, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Contrary to what is written on the official Samoan website, it is not required to obtain a visa in advance for most European passports if you arrive by yacht. Just rock up, and you will be granted a 30 day permit.

However, you will need a visa if you arrive by plane.

I got in by yacht on a Belgian passport with no trouble at all.

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American Samoa - Events

Sep 14, 2025

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Events:

Festival of Pacific Arts - July/August White Sunday, second Sunday in October, children attend church dressed in white and are honoured especially at family feasts.

Public Holidays:

January 1st - New Year's Day

January 16th - Martin Luther King Day

February 18th - President's Day

April 17th - American Samoa Flag Day (one of the biggest celebrations here)

May 28th - Memorial Day

July 4th - Independence Day

July 16th - Manu'a Cession Day

September 3rd - Labor Day

October 8th - Columbus Day

November 12th - Veteran's Day

November 22nd - Thanksgiving Day

December 25th - Christmas Day

The American Samoa Visitors Bureau is located on the Ground Floor, Fagatogo Square Building, Route 001, Fagatogo. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Bureau is closed weekends and on Public Holidays.

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