April/ May 2018
We went straight to customs and immigration and moored our boat on the pontoon outside the office, it cost $40 EC to clear in. We then anchored in Mosquito Cove on the left as you come into the harbour, excellent holding, seems to be sand with some weed, it’s very silted so you won’t be able to see your anchor . You do get some wash from the boats coming down the channel but it’s not too bad.

Laundry service is just outside the boatyard attached to the boatyard building. 35 EC a load .

Epicurean supermarket next to the marina, it’s well stocked and they also do hot take away food at lunch time. Sandwiches and salads.

You can walk to Jolly Beach, down the side of the marina.

Bus number 20 and 22 go to St Johns. Price 3.25 EC Per person.

Bus to English Harbour goes from St Johns , number 17 and costs 3.75 EC per person

Buses run until “late” around 10pm or 11pm . the drivers didn’t seem quite sure! I think they go home when they’ve had enough.

We had some steel work done by David in the yard. He was very reasonable but we had to chase him up a fair bit, he’s very busy and works all hours. He did get the job done on time.

We are now back in Antigua after finishing our circumnavigation, currently anchored at the entrance to Jolly Harbour. We had a problem with our watermaker and needed a new part. We thought that it would not be easy to get this part here, but my husband Onni met Ivan De Souza and Ivan was able to help us within 2 hours to get the right part, driving to St John’s and delivering it so quickly.

We would highly recommend XTREME MARINE ANTIGUA, run by Ivan, who specialize in a diesel engine, petrol, and outboard repairs, and obviously, are able to take care of specific problems as well!!
Phone: (1)268 464 4826
E-mail: ivan@xtrememarineantigua.com
Web: http://www.xtrememarineantigua.com
Very many thanks to Ivan for this great service.

Cheers
Elizabeth and Onni Johannsson
S. Y. Elonnisa