Marinas in Cuba
Cuban Archipelago has a surface of 110 922 Km2, it is located at the entrance of the Mexican Gulf between meridians 85o y 74o, and parallels 190o y 23o, it is made up of the Island of Cuba, the Island of Youth, and 4,195 cays and keys. It has a narrow and long shape from east to west, that’s why its main facilities are in the north and the south.
How to get to Cuba by sea?
Once you arrive in Cuba water limits (12 miles) the skipper must get in contact with Cuban authorities through:
- HF (SSB) 2760 National Coast Networks
- HF (SSB) 2790 Tourist Networks
- VHF Channel 16 y 72 Port Authorities
- VHF Channel 19 Tourist Authorities
When you get in contact with Cuban authorities the following information will be required:
- Name of the boat
- Flag
- Port of registration
- Last port of call
- Port of arrival a
- ETA
- Type of craft
- Colour of the boat
- Number of persons on board
After the information has been given, you will follow the instruction given by the authorities. Once you are moored you will wait for the authorities who will make official your arrival to the Republic of Cuba, during your interview with the authorities they will give the rest of the information you need to know, and they will be willing to answer any question.
Entry Ports:
- Marina Hemingway
- Marina Dársena Varadero
- Marina Cayo Guillermo
- Marina Santiago de Cuba
- Marina Cienfuegos
- Marina Cayo Largo
No Entry Ports:
- Marina Trinidad
- Marina Tarará
Cuba follows the international practice established by custom authorities, so can not be imported to the country the following items:
- Narcotics, except those prescribed by therapy fully justified.
- Porno material, like photos, videos, magazines, etc
- Fire guns, except those for hunting which belong to the visitors who come to Cuba to practice hunting, and show the corresponding gun license.
The boat’s guns are not allowed on board while within the limit of the marina, in this case, they will remain under the custody of coast guard authorities, this act will be registered in the corresponding form. Once the boat live the marina they will be returned back and again another form will be filled with all the details.
In Cuba are medical and sanitary regulations like in the rest of the world, among others, can be mentioned:
- Boats carrying livestock, plants, and uncanny meat on board, shall declare them all and show them to the competent authorities to be examined.
- Boats carrying livestock onboard shall have a certificate signed by a veterinarian declaring that the animal was properly vaccinated against hydrophobia.
- No livestock without special permission is allowed to disembark.
- No person is allowed to unload either dump of rubbish or livestock or vegetable waste into the water of Cuba or into marina installations.
