ARRIVING  BY SEA

Cruise ship arrival
Arriving by Yacht
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Whether arriving by cruise ship or yacht, St Helena is accessible through the Island’s capital, Jamestown.

Our cruise ship season starts from October and ends in April.

There is no breakwater in James Bay, all visiting cruise ships drop anchor in the bay and passengers are tendered ashore.

When you arrive within 20nm of St Helena, you should call St Helena Radio on VHF Channel 16 to confirm your arrival and seek Customs/Immigration clearance.

You should fly a ʻQʼ flag (yellow) until you have gained pratique. Yachts may be boarded by Port Authority/Immigration/Customs officers or you may be directed to report ashore at an appointed time. The visitorsʼ moorings are allocated by the Harbour Master.

Should you arrive during normal working hours, try calling on VHF Channel 14 and speak to the Harbour Master directly.

The Harbour Master or St Helena Yacht Services will direct you to one of the numbered moorings, dependent on your LOA and tonnage.

Should you arrive during the night and the Harbour Master is not available, you may pick up any free red/yellow buoy until morning.

You will find a 25mm galvanised mooring ring on the buoy, to which you should attach your own mooring lines.

Interested in joining the Oyster World Ralley which stops of at St Helena? Visit Sailing to St Helena to find out more. 

Download the St Helena Yacht Booklet

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