Marina· Port Antonio· Other Caribbean

Errol Flynn Marina (Port Antonio)

18° 10.8′ N · 76° 27.2′ W

Port Authority of Jamaica marina and boatyard on West Harbour, named for the actor who washed ashore here in his yacht Zaca in 1946. Superyacht-capable docks, a haul-out yard and a pool, five minutes' walk from Port Antonio's market.

Practical

Dockwalk position 18 10 50.3N, 76 27 11.4W; VHF 16 and 68; tel +1 876 715 6044. Dockwalk lists 32 fixed berths, Med-style slips and a superyacht dock, max draught 8 m, with power, water, Wi-Fi and sewage removal. Rates reported by cruisers: alongside US$0.95/ft (2015) and 'short term dockage $0.95 US' (2023); water US$0.12/gal and electricity US$0.60/kWh (2015) - verify locally. Shore power is 110 V at 50 Hz (not 60 Hz) and 220 V (2015 report), so check your chargers. Marinas.com (2022) lists diesel and gas at the fuel dock. Boatyard: Virgintino (2015) describes a 100-ton, 24 ft-wide travel lift with excellent security; a 2020 cruiser praised the yard staff for an annual haul and antifoul. Coin laundry about US$3.50 a load (2015). Marina staff arrange Customs, Immigration and Health (see the port of entry entry).

Best for

Clearance, haul-out and a secure berth in eastern Jamaica