Port Navigation

General Info

Clearance

Docking

Docking
Yacht Clubs

Repair Facilities

Boatyards
Engines & Mechanical
Electrics & Electronics
Hydraulics
Carpentry
Rigs, Sails & Canvas
Metal Work
Hull & GPR Repair
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Repair
Liferafts & Inflatables

Marine Services

Marine Supplies
Fuel & LPG
Water
Diving & Fishing
Charts & Marine Publications
Yacht Surveyors
Yacht Charters
Boat Caretaking
General Services

Shore Services

Communications
Banks & Financial
Provisions & Laundry
Medical/Health
Transport & Travel
Activities, Attractions & Shopping
Restaurants, Bars & Nightlife
Computer/Photo/Video
Accommodation
Miscellaneous

Courtesy Flag Discounts

YachtFlags.com provides high quality courtesy flags that are manufactured in durable Knitted Polyester fabric. Knitted so that the fabric itself does not deteriorate in the constant movement that marine flags are usually exposed to, and polyester so that the flag does not weaken in the strong UV-light usually found in the main sailing areas of the world.

YachtFlags.com offers a discount to Noonsite members.

Use the coupon code NOONSITE-5A2B when checking out to get 10% off today.

Buy Now On YachtFlags.com

Country Navigation

Clearance Clearance Agents Immigration Customs Bio Security Documents Fees Pets Restrictions Health Local Customs

Courtesy Flag Discounts

YachtFlags.com offers a discount to Noonsite members.

Use the coupon code NOONSITE-5A2B when checking out to get 10% off today.

Buy Now On YachtFlags.com

Main Ports - Chile

Algarrobo

Antofagasta Port of Entry

Arica Port of Entry

Chiloe Island

Iquique Port of Entry

Puerto Aguirre

Puerto Eden

Puerto Montt Port of Entry

Puerto Natales Port of Entry

Puerto Puyuhuapi

Puerto Williams Port of Entry

Punta Arenas Port of Entry

Talcahuano Port of Entry

Valdivia Port of Entry

Valparaiso Port of Entry

Courtesy Flag Discounts

YachtFlags.com offers a discount to Noonsite members.

Use the coupon code NOONSITE-5A2B when checking out to get 10% off today.

Buy Now On YachtFlags.com

Comments

Leave a comment Cancel reply

You must Login or Register to submit comments.

frankdh says:

May 13, 2019 at 1:07 AM

The new 35 Tonne Travelift lifted its first yacht is December 2017. Not cheap but when you need to do important underwater work – the first yacht was replacing a saildrive – it is a very handy resource.

When we departed for and returned from the Falkands in October 2017 there was no mention of us requiring permission from the Argentine government. That said it would be a good thing to have if you ever plan to take your yacht to Argentina in the future.

One thing they are always keen on seeing is your ‘Light Dues’ certificate which is valid for one year.

Upon returning we were not visited by any officials but given a time to present ourselves at the Capitánia.

It is possible to store in Williams for an extended voyage. Anything you can’t find in any of the small ‘supermercados’ can be ordered in from Punta Arenas on the next weekly ferry and delivered to Micalvi. The Lider website http://www.lider.cl gives a good idea of what can be purchased in Punta Arenas

Diesel is of a high quality and is about the same price as in Puerto Montt.

Propane cylinders can be filled at very reasonable – mainland – rates and there is no problem with US/Canadian/NZ/ Australian fittings.

Frank Holden
Westerly Serenade.
Last in Pto Williams Sept 2018.

Login or Register to reply
Data Entry5 says:

January 27, 2016 at 12:43 PM

Our thanks to Henk Boersma for these updates.

Puerto Williams Update:

Recently the “SAG” (these are the people responsible for avoiding alien flora and fauna arriving on Chilean soil) started implementing a law that no fresh fruit, vegetables or meat can be brought into the country. All will be confiscated and destroyed.

Threats with fines for not complying are in the air. For years this has been the rule in the rest of the country, however now PW is included as well which doesn’t make sense. Maybe it will blow over.
For the charter boats that do their shopping in Ushuaia (Argentina), this new rule forces a change of plan… The problem is of course, that there are no reliable supplies in Puerto Williams!

Ushuaia Update:

All is quiet on the customs front, apart from some issues which involved Argentine sailors with foreign flagged boats. They are still fussy about arriving or going to the Falklands without a permit.

Cruising the Beagle Channel

For cruising the Beagle Channel as far as Staten Island, no zarpe is required for trips to Lapataia and Islas Bridges but the Prefecture must be notified before you leave with the details of your trip. Anywhere further out, and you must pay a visit to the Prefecture for a zarpe.

Login or Register to reply
Data Entry5 says:

December 23, 2015 at 12:17 PM

Fees: The Port Captain follows the guidelines that any vessel over 50 tons requires a pilot. The pilotage fee is based on tonnage. Cost for our 69-ton vessel is only US $121.

We were not required to use an agent. Lighthouse fees charged in 2015 (each time you enter/leave any port) for vessels over 25 tons: US $51. So, Puerto Williams fees are not too bad–certainly less than Ushuaia across the channel! The charge for a large mooring ball is around $10/day.

Ann Evans
m/y Ithaka

Login or Register to reply

Offline Access (Downloads)

This feature is only available to Premium members. You need to Login or Register to access port and formalities downloads.

Special Offers for Noonsite Members

This feature is only available to Basic and Premium members. You need to Login or Register to access special offers.

Map Under Development – Available Soon.

Puerto Williams - Update History

Apr 13, 2024

View Special Offers for Puerto Williams

April 2024: Port uipdates from Omar Sanchez.
January 2022: Port updates from Megan and Jon of http://svzephyros.com/.
May 2018: Notice about the new travel lift (now operational) from RCCPF.
December 2016: Update on travelift situation here from James Burwick.
January 2016: Update on SAG new laws from Henk Boersma, as well as checking of docking and clearance section.
December 2015: Update ref. fees from Ann Evans.
September 2014: James Burwick, based in PW, confirmed that Puerto Williams information still current.
May 2013: Micalvi Yacht Club development updates from Alejandro Reyes Nettle, Project Manager.

Read and Post Related Comments

If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).

Next Section: Profile: General Info

Puerto Williams was last updated 2 years ago

Related to following destinations: Chile, Puerto Williams

Home
Site Policies
Advertising
About Us
Contact
Partners

© 2000-2026

error: Content is protected !!

Search the site

Log in to your account

Username or Email Address

Password

Remember Me

Lost your password?

Become a Noonsite Member

As a free user of Noonsite you are restricted to viewing 3 country formalities per month. You have viewed 0 formalities this month – but can view the countries you have accessed to date as many times as you want.

Become a Noonsite Member and you can view unlimited formalities each month and enjoy additional member benefits. Membership fees help our team keep country formalities information up-to-date in support of cruisers worldwide.

Find out more about membership levels and Become a Noonsite Member.