Bureau des Douanes
Customs – Finland
Venezuela, Los Roques: Cruising Los Roques – Fears Unfounded
In recent years the Venezuelan archipelago of Los Roques has rarely seen any visiting yachts due to fluctuating clearance fees and security issues. Klaus and Elgard of SY September sailed to Los Roques in mid-2019 on passage from Saint Lucia to Bonaire, and found the experience rewarding and worthy of recommendation.
The Bahamas: Increased Cruising Permit Rates from 2020
If planning on cruising the Bahamas for more than three months next year, prices are about to go up. The Bahamas government have announced new rates for longer-term cruising permits as of 1 January 2020 based on the size of vessel and length of stay. Originally posted in August, this news item has been updated with revised fees in December 2019.