Explore: Port Antonio
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General Info
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Description:
This port lies on Jamaica’s northeast coast. It comprises of East Harbor and West Harbor with a narrow, well-marked (and lit) channel between the two. The marina and cruise ship terminal are in the West Harbor.
It is a good place to visit, however, cruisers have reported being a little put off by the constant attention from hustlers.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Pilotage into the harbor is very straightforward. There are no hazards.
Position:
18° 10.95’N,76° 27.34’W (West Harbor).
Clearance
This is a Port of Entry.
See Jamaica Formalities for full details re. clearing into and out of Jamaica.
Customs, Immigration and Quarantine clear yachts in and out at the Erroll Flynn marina.
On approach, call the marina on VHF channel 16 and they will advise on where to berth and make arrangements with the Authorities for clearance.
Officials are reported to be very friendly.
Outward clearance is carried out by the marina staff.
Last updated: September 2020
Docking
The newest marina at Port Antonio (now called Errol Flynn Marina) has the best facilities and the staff are very helpful. It is a government-owned marina and is in the West harbour.
The two old marinas are now mostly in disrepair.
There are no longer mooring balls here and anchoring is now permitted (at US$25 a night) in the protected West Harbour.
There is also a small daily garbage and environmental fee for boats at anchor or berthed in a marina.
See latest fees reported by cruisers in related user comments.
The entire shoreline at West Harbour lies inside a gated, fenced perimeter. Along the length of the waterfront runs a boardwalk and park. The area is accessed through a security gate. It is a very lively place, popular with the locals and visitors, especially on the weekends.
It is possible to get basic provisions here or take a bus to Kingston, which takes 3 hours.
Related Businesses
Errol Flynn Marina and Shipyard
Address: P. O. Box 188, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica,
Port of entry with 24-hour Customs and Immigration services. Other marina facilities include deep water entrance channel, dockage, electricity, showers, cable TV, telephones, pump out... Read More
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