Explore: St. John’s
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General Info
COVID19: OPEN PORT
- See yachting protocols at Antigua Biosecurity.
- Anchor to starboard of Nevis Street Pier. This is a cruise ship port but there is a temporary floating aluminum dock to the port side of the pier which can be used as a dinghy dock.
- Officers may come on board or you may have to go ashore to complete clearance procedures.
- Immigration and Customs are open from 0800-1400 seven days a week. Note, however, that Health don’t tend to be available until 1100.
Description:
St. Johns is the capital and principal port for Antigua and Barbuda. Popular with cruise ships, the affluent cruise ship terminal shopping center with its designer boutiques and jewelry shops contrasts sharply with the dilapidated yet colorful city surrounding it.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Dredging operations St John, Antigua (January 2021): There is a sand-sucker dredger in the St John area which makes several excursions offshore daily to dump dredged materials. It is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre at all times even when motoring and should be given a wide berth. Distinguishing Features; day-glow orange accents.
Position:
17° 07’38″N, 61° 52’07″W (harbor entrance)
Clearance
St. John’s remains the only Port of Entry for Antigua at this time. New procedures are in place for arriving yachts – see Biosecurity for details.
See the main Antigua Formalities page for full details.
The new Customs and Immigration office is a single storey wooden building very conveniently located at the head of the Dinghy Dock. This is at the root of the quay to the south of the cruise ship dock.
Easy anchorage nearby on the opposite side of the bay.
The Port Authority is located at the outer end of the peninsula on the north side of the harbor. The dock is usually occupied by commercial vessels but, if space is available, you may stop there briefly to deal with clearance paperwork if necessary.
It is still necessary to clear into Antigua in person before proceeding to the marina or fuel dock.
This is not the most convenient place to clear in or out of the country as it is set up for ships rather than yachts and therefore can be rather laborious. English Harbour or Jolly Harbour is a much better set-up for cruising yachts.
Last updated: June 2020
Related Businesses
Department of Immigration – Antigua & Barbuda
Address: Long & Thames Street, Ground and 2nd floors, St. Johns, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda,
The focus of the Immigration Department is the building of an integrated border management system, which is universally accepted.Apply for an eVisa through the Department... Read More
Docking
The inner harbor between the deep water port and St John’s waterfront provides a good anchorage with the secure holding in mud for yachts drawing less than 9ft. Ensure you anchor on the 12ft shelf and not in the dredged cruise ship turning circle. No fees are charged for anchoring here.
The new Dingy Dock in St John’s is located at the root of the quay to the south of the cruise ship dock.
Limited docking and facilities are available at Redcliffe Quay. This is an attractive area of shops and restored the historic building, but probably best avoided when a cruise ship is in the harbor.
Groceries and other provisions are readily available in St. Johns and often cheaper than from other parts of the island.
Last updated: June 2020
Related Businesses
Shell Beach Marina
Address: Shell Beach, P.O. 1694, St John's, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda,
Mainly suited to motor boats but can accommodate small sailing craft. Water, fuel, chandlery, 25-ton boat hoist, shore storage, and repairs.... Read More
St John’s Dock (Redcliffe Quay)
Address: St. John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda,
Water, electricity but no fuel. Very limited docking space.
Short term berthing is free, long term contracts are available.... Read More
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