Degrad des Cannes - Clearance
See French Guiana Formalities for detailed clearance information.
According to the Port de Guyane website “The Grand Port Maritime de la Guyane has put an end to all pleasure craft: the parking and anchoring of pleasure craft is no longer authorized within the port limits from January 1, 2023. The use of the pontoons is exclusively reserved for authorized professional vessels.”
However, visiting yachts can anchor up-river near the Ponte de Roura but must still clear-in at the Port Offices. According to recent cruiser reports (February 2023) you will need transport to get to the customs office in the port area. The office is reportedly hard to find – but this is the geo-location on Google Maps: 4.855513,-52.27399.
The port office is open Monday to Friday from 0700 – 1400.
It may be necessary to visit Immigration at the airport to get the passports stamped.
According to local contacts it is possible to carry out clearance formalities either at Dégrad des Cannes or at Saint Laurent du Maroni. It is also possible to do the entry clearance at Dégrad des Cannes and the exit clearance at Saint-Laurent du Maroni (and vice versa).
Last updated: September 2023
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The facilities and the marina is still open.
The new manager, Maurin is very friendly and can help you.
Easy to clear in.
I got a berth in april/may 2019 but all depends of availability.
But it is true that there are rumors that the authorities want to close the marina. They tripled the fee for the live aboards Several of them are leaving or are for anchor near the bridge. I paied about 18€/dayfor a stay of 9 days. 1 day was around 27€ for a 37ft. Anchoring = 1€/day for using the pontoon and getting water.
The harbour master is a very kind man but he depends of the port authorities. The last ones are situated 2.5 km from the marina and it is there where to pay the fees.
There is a local restaurent on 2 km with good wifi (open on weekdays till15.00). It us situated in front of the Yamaha dealer.
Laudry in Montjoly village about 5 km from the marina.
The harbour master can provide the adress of a rent a car in Cayenne town who asks 15€/day for old cars and more for newer ones.
The Cora supermarket changed names and is now a Super U but still with a very large choice.