Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees For 2020

Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees For 2020

With most peoples minds on Dorian and the storms after effects, as well they should be, some other matters of business have been out of sight-out of mind.

But it is official—Effective January 1, 2020, the price of cruising permit fees is changing.

The Fee Schedule for vessels, as of January 1, 2020 will be as follows:

Up to 34 feet: $150 for 3 months; $300 annually

35-100 feet: $300 for 3 months; $600 annually

100-150 feet: $500 for 3 months; $1000 annually

150-200 feet: $800 for 3 months; $2000 annually

Over 200 feet: $1000 for 3 months: $2000 annually

These fees are good for a second re-entry within a 90-day period.

In recent years most of those active in the boating industry have noticed an increased presence of large yachts in the Bahamas. Some see these updated fees as an attempt to make the fee schedule fairer as now a 37 foot boat will no longer be paying the same as a 175 foot yacht.

 The fees will cover:

Cruising Permit

Fishing Permit

Departure tax for up to (3) three people. $20 extra for each additional person.