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Choose the intended location
Select the port or marina that best matches the international route and berth.
3 Aruba maritime locations
Aruba Yacht Clearance Agents
Planning to enter or leave Aruba by yacht? Send the vessel, crew, route and timing details for review and a possible introduction to a suitable local agent.
3 Aruba locationsChoose the port that matches the voyage or berth.
One clear requestSend yacht, crew, route and timing details once.
Local agent supportWe review the request before an introduction.
Before arrival
Prepare your Aruba clearance folder.
Having the core records ready helps the agent assess the voyage efficiently.
✓Passports or accepted travel documents for everyone aboard
✓Crew and passenger list
✓Yacht registration and flag details
✓Proof of ownership or authority to operate the yacht
✓Valid yacht insurance
✓Skipper licence or certificate of competence where applicable
✓Previous port clearance where issued
✓Charter or commercial-use documents where relevant
Our service
One request for Aruba Yacht Clearance support
Aruba Yacht Clearance reviews the voyage details and may introduce the skipper to a suitable local agent who can confirm the current procedure for the intended port.
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Send yacht and crew details
Provide the vessel, people aboard, route and expected timing for review.
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Coordinate locally
A suitable agent can confirm current documents, authority steps, availability and charges.
Clearance planning
From route details to local assistance.
Choose the correct Aruba location
Tell us the first or last Aruba location and where the yacht will actually berth.
Prepare the yacht and crew details
Gather registration, insurance, passports, crew list and route information.
Check Aruba requirements
Review the Police, Customs, crew-list and maritime-reporting requirements for the voyage.
Coordinate with a local agent
Use local support to confirm reporting, attendance, timing and current fees.
Aruba locations
Aruba yacht ports of entry
Choose the location that best matches your arrival, departure or berth. If the yacht is staying in a nearby marina or anchorage, select the closest relevant port or choose Other port in the form.
Oranjestad
1 locationCentral coast
1 locationSouthern Aruba
1 locationAruba requirements
Plan the national formalities before reaching the port.
Confirm the appropriate arrival location
Port and authority arrangements in Aruba can depend on route, yacht status, use and timing. Confirm the intended arrival or departure location with the competent authorities or local agent before the voyage.
Prepare yacht and crew records
Keep passports, crew and passenger information, registration, insurance, operator authority and the previous clearance record available for review.
Check border and customs requirements
Immigration, customs, harbour and maritime reporting are separate matters. The applicable sequence depends on the international route and circumstances of the yacht.
Confirm current procedures
Published port information does not itself establish current Yacht Clearance eligibility, office attendance, opening times or fees. Obtain current confirmation before arrival or departure.
FAQ
Aruba Yacht Clearance questions
Does a yacht need to clear in when arriving in Aruba?
An international arrival may involve immigration, customs, harbour or maritime formalities. The exact requirements depend on the route, people aboard and yacht status; confirm the current procedure before arrival.
Which Aruba port should a yacht use?
Choose the location matching the intended berth and route, then confirm that it is appropriate for the yacht's current clearance circumstances. Select Other port if the intended location is not listed.
What documents should be prepared?
Typical preparation includes passports, a crew list, yacht registration, insurance, operator authority, previous clearance and documents supporting customs or commercial status where relevant.
Are procedures and fees guaranteed by this website?
No. Procedures, attendance, timing, eligibility and fees are confirmed by the competent authorities and appointed local agents.
What does Aruba Yacht Clearance do?
Aruba Yacht Clearance collects the request, reviews the voyage details and may introduce the skipper to a suitable local Yacht Clearance agent. It is an information and referral service, not a government authority.
Personal clearance support
Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.
Use the form for check-in, check-out, Customs, Police, crew-list or maritime-reporting assistance.