Latvia: Harbours, bridges and formalities for sailors
21 harbours
Latvia: 21 harbours, clearing in, papers and fees. Plan your trip with weather, tides and route.
Formalities
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Clearing in: No clearance within the Schengen area. Some harbours require registration with the harbour master or the border guard, especially on the open coast.
Documents: Licence according to your home country's rules, SRC for the radio, boat papers and insurance.
Fees: Harbour dues per night, in the few marinas on the open coast.
Fairway: Few harbours on an open coast with little shelter; the entrances often lie behind breakwaters and silt up. Ask for the current depth before approaching.
Nature: Coastal protected areas with access bans; the Curonian Spit and river mouths have their own rules.
Emergency: 112; MRCC Riga, VHF channel 16 and DSC.
Sources: Latvijas Jūras administrācija (as of 2026-10-20)
Harbours by cruising area
Courland (Liepāja, Ventspils)
Gulf of Riga (Riga, Salacgrīva)
Frequently asked questions
Latvia: Do I need to clear in?
No clearance within the Schengen area. Some harbours require registration with the harbour master or the border guard, especially on the open coast.
Latvia: Which documents do I need on board?
Licence according to your home country's rules, SRC for the radio, boat papers and insurance.
Latvia: What fees apply?
Harbour dues per night, in the few marinas on the open coast.
Latvia: What is the emergency number at sea?
112; MRCC Riga, VHF channel 16 and DSC.
Latvia: How many harbours does Sailseer cover?
Sailseer covers 21 harbours with harbour info, weather and route planning.