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• Every passenger should have a valid passport & driver’s license.

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• A cruising permit is required for all foreign, private, non-commercial pleasure boats (and occupants) to sail in Bahamian waters

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• Yellow “quarantine” flag (This flag must be affixed to your vessel as you enter Bahamian waters.  This item may be purchased from Amazon or West Marine.

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• Bahamian courtesy flag. (Once you’ve cleared customs, you may lower the quarantine flag and raise the Bahamian flag. This item may be purchased from Amazon or West Marine.

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• Covid-19 test negative results, which must be uploaded to the Bahamian Tourism online portal. The test must be taken within 3 days of arrival in Bimini. You must have proof of negative COVID-19 status whether vaccinated or not. (see links to Bahamian Tourism website)

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• Pre- filled customs paperwork speeds up the customs clearance process.

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UPON RETURN TO THE US

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• All vessels returning to the US must notify the US Customs and Border Protection of re-entry into US waters. To streamline this process, you should download the CBP ROAM™ app on your smart phone from Apple App Store or Google Play before embarking on your trip to Bimini.  The ROAM app will be used to report your crew’s entry into the United States from the convenience of your personal device. Once downloaded, open the app.  You’ll be prompted to Sign In or create a login.  NOTE: Remote inspections by CBP Officers may be requested using the video chat feature within the app. NOTE:  See the YouTube video on the right for more information

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• Life Buoy (throwable device)

• Flares or emergency beacons

• Life vests ( one for each crew member)

• Fire extinguisher

• Personal Locator Beacon

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