For full details on clearing into and out of the Solomon Islands see Formalities.
While this is a port of entry/exit - it is not recommended for international clearance as there is a SIMA office here and the fees to pay are very high. Once registered, you have to pay the SIMA fees. See Fees for more details.
Contact Port Control on VHF Channel 09/16 and they will contact Customs. Alternatively phone Mr John on 7562829.
Anchor near the Point Cruz Yacht Club and go ashore (you can leave your dinghy on the yacht club jetty) to visit the relevant Customs and Immigration officials. It is advisable to go ashore the day you arrive, unless it's a Sunday in which case stay on board and report ashore on the Monday.
Ashore, customs can be found at the commercial wharf (to the left out of the yacht club - 5 minute walk) and immigration about 1/2 km past the Mendana Hotel opposite the Post Office (10 minute walk). A phone number is posted at the Yacht Club dinghy dock for Quarantine. Customs and quarantine occupy the same building, but to pay quarantine you must visit the Ministry of Agriculture (20 min walk approx.).
Formalities cover the full range of officials - customs, immigration, health, quarantine. At each office you will need to pay the associated fee for which you will be given a receipt. Return to the first office once visits are completed, present the receipts and you'll receive your arrival paperwork.
This is one of two places (Noro being the other) where it's possible to clear in with all officials on the same day. However, cruisers advise beginning to check in early as it takes most of the day (with officials being in three different places) and is a lengthy process.
You may want to visit Customs and Quarantine in the morning, and Immigration after lunch (start at 09:00 and finish by 15:00). Most offices shut for lunch.
Noro is quicker for check-in and much more yacht-friendly. There are also no SIMA fees to pay in Noro.
Last updated: November 2024
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