Anguilla: Harbours, bridges and formalities for sailors
3 harbours
Anguilla: 3 harbours, clearing in, papers and fees. Plan your trip with weather, tides and route.
Formalities
outside the EU customs unionCurrency: East Caribbean dollar
Clearing in: British overseas territory, outside the EU and Schengen. The only port of entry is Road Bay (Sandy Ground): customs and immigration in the same building at the dinghy dock, 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00. Any anchoring or mooring outside Road Bay requires a cruising permit (according to Noonsite also for trips in the dinghy); it gives no right to go ashore. According to sailors, staying overnight outside Road Bay is not allowed. Advance notice via SailClear.
Ausreise: Clear out at a port of entry before departure (port clearance): the next state asks for the certificate on clearing in.
Documents: Passport valid until the end of the trip; Germans need no visa for up to 90 days, with an onward or return ticket. Boat papers, insurance.
Fees: Clearance about USD 50 for a boat up to 20 t with two people, according to sailors. Cruising permit under the regulations (amounts in $, probably EC$): up to 5 t per day 75, week 275, month 700; 5 to 20 t per day 150, week 750, month 2,250; over 20 t per day 375, week 1,500, month 3,000.
Fairway: Buoyage follows IALA system B: red to starboard when entering from seaward, the reverse of Europe.
Nature: Large parts of the waters are marine protected areas: spearfishing and spearing lobster are prohibited, in the marine parks water skiing too.
Tropical storm season: 1 June to 30 November, peak August to October; no hurricane hole, the anchorages are open roadsteads. Insurers usually restrict cover during the season: check your policy.
Emergency: VHF channel 16; the rescue coordination centre is MRCC Fort-de-France +596 596 70 92 92, plus the Royal Anguilla Police +1 264 497 2451.
Sources: Anguilla Customs: Cruising Permit Regulations, Anguilla Customs: Cruising Permit Act, Noonsite: Anguilla, SARcontacts: Anguilla, Auswärtiges Amt: United Kingdom (with the overseas territories), travel and safety advice (as of 2026-10-20)
Harbours by cruising area
Anguilla (Road Bay, Blowing Point)
Frequently asked questions
Anguilla: Do I need to clear in?
British overseas territory, outside the EU and Schengen. The only port of entry is Road Bay (Sandy Ground): customs and immigration in the same building at the dinghy dock, 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00. Any anchoring or mooring outside Road Bay requires a cruising permit (according to Noonsite also for trips in the dinghy); it gives no right to go ashore. According to sailors, staying overnight outside Road Bay is not allowed. Advance notice via SailClear.
Anguilla: Which documents do I need on board?
Passport valid until the end of the trip; Germans need no visa for up to 90 days, with an onward or return ticket. Boat papers, insurance.
Anguilla: What fees apply?
Clearance about USD 50 for a boat up to 20 t with two people, according to sailors. Cruising permit under the regulations (amounts in $, probably EC$): up to 5 t per day 75, week 275, month 700; 5 to 20 t per day 150, week 750, month 2,250; over 20 t per day 375, week 1,500, month 3,000.
Anguilla: What is the emergency number at sea?
VHF channel 16; the rescue coordination centre is MRCC Fort-de-France +596 596 70 92 92, plus the Royal Anguilla Police +1 264 497 2451.
Anguilla: How many harbours does Sailseer cover?
Sailseer covers 3 harbours with harbour info, weather and route planning.