Cat Cay Clearing Customs Charge
Just returned from a trip to the Bahamas ‘“ 06/03/09 thru 06/24/09. We made the mistake of heading to Gun Cay to clear customs at Cat Cay. We entered the Marina and called out to someone on the dock to determine where we could dock for customs. We were told that if we did not spend the night at the club, there would be a $100 docking fee to tie up to clear customs. We inquired about the cost to spend the night and were told $3.50 per foot for one night.
We responded with thanks, but no thanks, and headed north for Bimini (only about ten miles) where we docked for free right by the customs office and were cleared courteously and expeditiously with no extra charges. Save yourself the aggravation and expense and head direct for Bimini ‘“ I know I’ll never bother going to Cat Cay again.
Jerry Shinn
MV – Cato
Comments from Cruisers (1)
The Explorer Chartbook Near Bahamas 4th and 5th editions have posted this information on the $100 clearing fee for Cat Cay for several years. Check our chartbooks in the Need-to-Know Info sections for each island and settlement to get up-to-date information of this sort, and much other valuable information, so that you can plan ahead and make the best choice for clearing Customs and finding what you need as you enter the Bahamas.