French Guiana - Yachting Essentials

Apr 15, 2025

French Guiana Yachting Essentials

Electricity:

The electrical standards are the same as in mainland France (200V - 50Hz).

Water:

Potable water at all 3 ports. In Saint Laurent du Maroni (SLM) yachts can come alongside to fill up their tanks.

Fuel:

By jerry jugs at all 3 ports.

Repairs:

The infrastructure is not as developed as in the Caribbean (no haul-out, limited availability of spare parts etc.) however SLM in particular can assist with a number of repairs as well has having a mail-order chandlery service and assist with getting spares.

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