Explore: Port-au-Prince
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General Info
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Description:
Port-au-Prince (sometimes abbreviated PAP), as a port of call, has little to attract cruisers. The major wharf lands directly in the Cite Soleil slum and it is not advised to land here at the current time.
Port-au-Prince is the largest city in the country and therefore is where any/all services may filter through. If you need repairs or anything for your boat, it will likely require a trip to PAP. Shipping elsewhere, even the larger cities, is inconsistent or takes a long time.
The US State Department and UK FCO advise against travel to certain neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince including Cite Soleil and Carrefour and to be generally vigilant when travelling in Port-au-Prince (particularly at night).
Position:
18° 34.86’N, 72° 21.08’W (off the port)
Clearance
Port-au-Prince is a Port of Entry.
See Haiti Formalities for full details on clearing into and out of the country.
Officials at the commercial port and the airport can handle clearance procedures.
Last updated January 2018.
Docking
For most purposes, there are no viable places to dock for private cruising yachts in Port-au-Prince. The major wharves are either commercial or are located in slum areas.
Visitors to Port-au-Prince anchor or berth elsewhere and travel to the city by vehicle.
Last updated January 2018.
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