Is there an entry fee for Bahamas?

Upon arrival, everyone on board will need proof of citizenship (passport) and a completed immigration card. All boats entering The Bahamas are required to pay an entry fee that covers a cruising permit, fishing permit, and departure tax for up to three people.



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U.S. citizens must present a passport. Upon your arrival in The Bahamas, you will be asked to fill out an Immigration Arrival/Departure Card, which you will keep until your departure.

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Checklist to Leave All persons six years and older leaving The Islands of The Bahamas must pay a Government Departure Tax of $29.00.

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Bahamas Customs and Immigration: There are fees for entry to the Bahamas – $150 for vessels up to 35 feet and $300 for vessels larger than 35 feet. Fishing license and departure tax for four people are included in the fee.

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Anything except fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products can be brought into The Bahamas. All meats must be canned or frozen.

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Water -- Technically, tap water is drinkable throughout The Bahamas. Still, we almost always opt for bottled. Resorts tend to filter and chlorinate tap water more aggressively than other establishments; elsewhere, bottled water is available at stores and supermarkets, and tastes better than that from a tap.

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Credit cards are accepted at many restaurants on the island, as well as at most grocery and liquor stores.

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Can you get off a cruise ship and walk to the beach in the Bahamas? The Walk: We walked from the cruise port to Junkanoo Beach. it took us about 15 minutes to get there. It was very easy to get too!

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