Explore: Ebeye Island (Kwajalein Atoll)
General Info
Ebeye has a population of about 14,000 and provides access to some of the world’s best wreck diving. Kwajalein lagoon has numerous WW2 and earlier wrecks including the famous Prinz Eugen, the escort ship to Germany’s Bismark.
The neighboring island of Kwajalein is off limits to all but US military personnel and their permitted visitors.
See Communications for details of local cruisers’ nets.
Position 08° 46.77’N, 167° 44.02’E (off the town)
Clearance
See Marshall Islands Clearance page for full details.
See latest updates on clearance in cruiser comments.
Clearing In
Currently only pre-approved, sponsored yachts can approach and anchor at Kwajalein Island.
It is recommended that yachts clear in and out of the Marshalls at Majuro.
On arrival, contact officials on Channel 16 for instructions where to come alongside for clearance. If there is no space, it may be necessary to anchor.
Clearing Out at Ebeye
Report to Customs, then Immigration (2 doors down). When paperwork is completed, it will be necessary to transport the Customs officer to your boat for an inspection. After this, the Clearance document is issued.
Latest update: February 2019
Docking
Yachts are no longer allowed to anchor or approach the US Military Islands of Roi-Namur or Kwajalein Island.
It is possible to anchor off Ebeye Island.
Last updated: February 2019
