Once you have entered South Africa through an official Port of Entry, completed your clearing in procedure with Customs and Immigration, you do not need to complete health declarations for entry into any further port along the coast.
It is, however, important that you call ahead to Port Control in the next port, and also call the next marina or yacht club for berthing. This is especially valid during November and December as the berths fill very quickly during these months.
Outward clearance for cruising onwards from Port Elizabeth is simple and straightforward as these ports use an Electronic Passage Plan (EPP). The benefits are that there are no forms to fill out, no offices to visit, all is done from the comfort of your boat. It takes about 5 minutes to fill it out the first time and about 2 minutes the second/subsequent time, because it “remembers” you as you fill out the fields. Electronic Passage Plan (EPP) - https://sailingpe.co.za/coastal-passage-plan/ Once submitted, the relevant Port Authorities and Marinas are notified and you will receive a copy of the Passage Plan to your email. Last updated: September 2025If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).
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