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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course May 04 - 08, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended May 12, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement May 14th, 9am-1pm $195h![]()
–FCC MROP May 14th, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED May 15, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course June 15-19, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended June 23rd, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement June 25th, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP June 25th, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED June 26, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course July 20-24, 2026 from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended July 28, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement July 30, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP July 30, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED July 31, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course August 24-28, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended September 01, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement September 03 ,2026, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP September 03, 2026, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED September 04, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course October 05-09, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 9am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended October 13, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement October 15th, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP October 15th, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED October 16, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 09-13, 2026 from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended November 17, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement November 19, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP November 19, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED November 20, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course December 14-18, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 9am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended December 22nd, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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–Tow Endorsement December 21st, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP December 21st, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED December 23rd, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course February 23-27, 2025 from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended March 3, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
–Tow Endorsement March 5, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP March 5, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED March 6, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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200GT Master Upgrade March 9-12, 2026 9am-6pm. $995. This is a traditional (all in person) class.![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course March 30- April 3, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. This includes 30 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion! ![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended April 7th, 2026 9am-6pm, $435 This includes 12-15 hour online prep class that must be completed prior to in-person portion!![]()
–Tow Endorsement April 9th, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP April 9th, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED April 10, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course December 15-19, 2025, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. ![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended December 23, 2025 9am-6pm, $435![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course November 17-21, 2025 from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm.$1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. ![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended Tuesday, November 25, 2025 9am-6pm, $435![]()
–Tow Endorsement November 24, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP online class $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED November 24, 2025 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course January 12-16, 2026, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. ![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended January 20, 2026 9am-6pm, $435![]()
–Tow Endorsement January 22nd, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP January 22nd, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED January 23, 2026 12-5pm $150![]()
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Bahamas Boating & Fishing Fee Structures and Regulations as of July 1, 2025 ![]()
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The following legislation went into effect July 1, 2025 and impacts all boaters coming to and in The Bahamas. We anticipate that there will be additional changes and modifications in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned for updates. ![]()
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Temporary Cruising Permits for Pleasure Vessels![]()
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The fee for pleasure crafts for a period not exceeding 12 months are as follows:![]()
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For vessels under 50 feet in length - $500. For vessels 50 to 99 feet in length - $1,000. For vessels over 100 feet in length - $3,000. ![]()
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These fees cover:![]()
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· Cruising permit under regulation 90(a)![]()
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· Attendance fees by a customs officer for attendance and travel expenses![]()
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· Overtime and travel expenses in respect of the attendance of an immigration officer.![]()
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· Entrance into The Bahamas twice within a 30 day period.![]()
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Additional fees will not be added for ancillary equipment being towed or on-board a pleasure vessel, except for tenders exceeding 25 feet in length. The fee for a tender vessel exceeding 25 feet will be $500 for a period not exceeding 12 months.![]()
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When a pleasure vessel carries more than three passengers, every additional passenger of or above the age of six and who is not an ordinary resident of The Bahamas will be subjected to a fee of $30.![]()
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There is no longer an option to extend cruising permits past 12 months. Once 12 months has passed a new permit is required.![]()
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For vessels who have already obtained a cruising permit and are already in The Bahamas, or still have one reentry left on their 90 days, the terms of the existing permit are still valid.![]()
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If you had already obtained a permit from Click to Clear before fees increased, your Cruising Permit will be rejected at check-in and a new one will be issued with the difference payable on arrival. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card, but if paying by card you will need to go to the nearest Customs Station. Keep your PCR number from your original Click to Clear transaction! ![]()
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Temporary Fishing Permits for Pleasure Vessels![]()
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Fishing Permits are no longer included in the Cruising Permit fee. Foreign pleasure vessel fishing permits fees:![]()
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For vessels under 50 feet in length - $100. For vessels 50 feet in length and over - $300. ![]()
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Fishing permits are only valid for 30 days, even if you possess a 12-month cruising permit. It is necessary to renew fishing permits every 30 days. Tenders do not require a separate fishing permit as long as the ‘mother’ vessel is still in The Bahamas. Fees are per boat, not per person.![]()
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Fishing permits can be renewed on www.besw.gov.bs/TFBSEW/cusLogin/signin.cl![]()
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Frequent Digital Cruising Card for Pleasure Vessels (FDCC)![]()
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Frequent Digital Cruising Card (FDCC) are now available allowing unlimited visits for up to two years. ![]()
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For vessels under 50 feet in length - $1,500. For vessels 50 to 99 feet in length - $2,500. For vessels over 100 feet in length - $8,000. ![]()
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These fees do NOT cover![]()
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· Attendance fees by a customs officer for attendance and travel expenses![]()
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· Overtime and travel expenses in respect of the attendance of an immigration officer.![]()
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The FDCC will not be available on Click to Clear until at least mid-July. In the interim, applications must be made upon arrival and paid for in cash, or by credit card at the nearest Customs Station. In Nassau the office is located at Prince George Wharf, Arawak Port Development, Customs Headquarters Thompson Blvd, Customs cashier LPIA.![]()
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Anchorage Fees![]()
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Anchorage fees for foreign vessels, regardless of if the boat is also mooring at a marina, have been amended in a new regulation 91B. These fees cover a 12 month period. ![]()
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For vessels under 50 feet in length - $200. For vessels 50 to 99 feet in length - $350. For vessels over 100 feet in length - $1,500. ![]()
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These fees apply to day excursions as well as all overnight trips, and must be paid in addition to the cruising permit and dockage fees.![]()
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AUTOMATED IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM![]()
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A new regulation, 40B, has been put into effect. This new section states that every foreign vessel OVER 50 feet in length that is in Bahamian waters shall at all times:![]()
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Be equipped with an automated identification system; Ensure that the automated identification system is properly functioning; and Ensure the automated identification system is turned on. ![]()
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To avoid any doubt, the three points apply to foreign vessels that are docked in The Bahamas, traversing Bahamian waters, or passing through the Bahamas. The owner and master of a vessel that violates this new section commits an offense and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of $1,000, according to the new bill.
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course July 21-25, 2025, from 9am-6pm (Monday thru Thursday for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset) with testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. ![]()
-100 GT Master Upgrade Hybrid July 29 2025 9am-6pm, $435![]()
–Tow Endorsement July 31, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP July 31, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED August 1, 2025 12-5pm $150![]()
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Key West OUPV (6 Pak) Blended Course September 8-12, 2025, from 9am-6pm Monday thru Wednesday, for classroom and on-the-water training with one evening for pyrotechnic training after sunset. (Thursday is optional review/study day) Testing Friday from 900am-6pm. $1315 with waterwork or $1095 without waterwork. ![]()
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-100 GT Master Upgrade Blended September 16th, 2025 9am-6pm, $435![]()
–Tow Endorsement September 18, 9am-1pm $195![]()
–FCC MROP September 18, 2-5pm $230![]()
-AHA CPR/1ST AID/AED September 19, 2025 12-5pm $150![]()
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