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Charter companies offer various cruises in the pristine waters off St. Kitts & Nevis.The entry port to St. Kitts is Port Zante and is in downtown Bassettere. |
Port Zante Marina was almost destroyed by hurricanes Lenny and George, but now that it has been rebuilt, great improvements have been made; the entrance and breakwater have been redesigned to make the port calm and safe from surge.
The entry sea port to Nevis is Charlestown. To go between the two islands, yachters and sailors will have to obtain a special pass and a cruising permit. Also, when accessing either Nevis or St Kitts by sea, sailors will have to note several formalities and procedures:
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Clearance is only given at the port of entry, and you must gain clearance at both Charlestown at Nevis and Port Zante on St. Kitts.
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To gain clearance, first go to customs and then check passports with immigration at the police station.
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When traveling from island to island, you must obtain a Boat Pass to each port of entry
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There is a $20(EC) customs charge that only has to be paid once when traveling between both islands.
To get in touch with officials at the Port of Zante on St. Kitts, you can contact the marina manager by telephone at 869-466-5021 or by radio at frequency VHF CH 16 or 68. Also, St. Kitts customs can be contacted by telephone at 809-465-2521 ext. 1077. Water, electricity, and cable are available at the marina, and fuel can be obtained at the eastern dock.
Charter Companies
Several boat charter companies are available on St. Kitts and Nevis. These companies provide sea-taxi service between the two islands or day cruises and boat tours.
Leeward Island Charters – It operates Caona II, a 47-ft catamaran, 67-ft Eagle, or Spirit of St Kitts, a 70ft catamaran. Located next to the Ballahoo restaurant above the Circus.
T 4657474, F 4657070
Blue Water Safaris – It has one boat, Caretaker (38 ft) and two catamarans, Falcon(55 ft) and Irie Lime (65 ft), offering moonlight cruises at US$25, party cruises at US$25, Nevis day tours at US$60, sunset cruises at US$35 and half day fishing charters for around US$360.
T 4664933, F 4666740
E-mail: waterfun@caribsurf.com
Tropical Dreamer – It operates a glass-bottom sailing catamaran.
St. Kitts.
T 869 465-8224
Nevis Water Sports – It offers powerboat rentals.
Nevis
T 869 469-9690
