Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Wayne.B
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

In a move seen as a positive sign for Bahamas-bound cruisers, the
Bahamas government has announced a change in its cruising permit fee
structure to allow for two entries within a 90-day period rather than
only one entry, BoatU.S. reports.

The fee scale announced in 2003, remains: $150 for boats up to 35
feet and $300 for boats over 35 feet. However, by allowing two entries
for the same fee, the rate is cut in half for those who choose to
frequent the islands more than once in a 90-day period.

Keith Gomez, boating and fishing specialist with the Bahamas
Tourism Centre, acknowledged that complaints from boaters and the U.S.
and Bahamas boating industries were having an impact. Further changes
could take place in June 2004 when the government's new budget year
commences.

BoatU.S. has been encouraging it's members to contact Bahamian
officials since the fee increase was announced without warning last
summer, and continues to urge boaters to voice their concerns by
e-mailing Gomez at or the Bahamian Comptroller of
Customs, John Rolle, at .

Please copy BoatU.S. Government Affairs at .

http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp
  #2   Report Post  
RWKxxx
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

This is old news and is still a rip-off. There are to many places just as nice
as the Bahamas with entry fees that are reasonable. I hope everyone stays away
till they come to their senses


In a move seen as a positive sign for Bahamas-bound cruisers, the
Bahamas government has announced a change in its cruising permit fee
structure to allow for two entries within a 90-day period rather than
only one entry, BoatU.S. reports.

The fee scale announced in 2003, remains: $150 for boats up to 35
feet and $300 for boats over 35 feet. However, by allowing two entries
for the same fee, the rate is cut in half for those who choose to
frequent the islands more than once in a 90-day period.

Keith Gomez, boating and fishing specialist with the Bahamas
Tourism Centre, acknowledged that complaints from boaters and the U.S.
and Bahamas boating industries were having an impact. Further changes
could take place in June 2004 when the government's new budget year
commences.

BoatU.S. has been encouraging it's members to contact Bahamian
officials since the fee increase was announced without warning last
summer, and continues to urge boaters to voice their concerns by
e-mailing Gomez at or the Bahamian Comptroller of
Customs, John Rolle, at .

Please copy BoatU.S. Government Affairs at .

http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp








  #3   Report Post  
Dan Krueger
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Care to mention them? Are any less than 100 miles from the SE US?

Dan


RWKxxx wrote:

This is old news and is still a rip-off. There are to many places just as nice
as the Bahamas with entry fees that are reasonable. I hope everyone stays away
till they come to their senses



In a move seen as a positive sign for Bahamas-bound cruisers, the
Bahamas government has announced a change in its cruising permit fee
structure to allow for two entries within a 90-day period rather than
only one entry, BoatU.S. reports.

The fee scale announced in 2003, remains: $150 for boats up to 35
feet and $300 for boats over 35 feet. However, by allowing two entries
for the same fee, the rate is cut in half for those who choose to
frequent the islands more than once in a 90-day period.

Keith Gomez, boating and fishing specialist with the Bahamas
Tourism Centre, acknowledged that complaints from boaters and the U.S.
and Bahamas boating industries were having an impact. Further changes
could take place in June 2004 when the government's new budget year
commences.

BoatU.S. has been encouraging it's members to contact Bahamian
officials since the fee increase was announced without warning last
summer, and continues to urge boaters to voice their concerns by
e-mailing Gomez at or the Bahamian Comptroller of
Customs, John Rolle, at .

Please copy BoatU.S. Government Affairs at .

http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp










  #4   Report Post  
Jim Kelly
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

You don't need to leave the S.E US. Why go 100 miles and get ripped off when the
Bahamas have nothing to offer that you can't find in the Florida Keys. It seems
like it is more of a case of bragging rights to say that you made the run to
Bimini. I guess it sounds more exotic and somehow makes you feel like a real
sailor.

Dan Krueger wrote:

Care to mention them? Are any less than 100 miles from the SE US?

Dan

RWKxxx wrote:

This is old news and is still a rip-off. There are to many places just as nice
as the Bahamas with entry fees that are reasonable. I hope everyone stays away
till they come to their senses



In a move seen as a positive sign for Bahamas-bound cruisers, the
Bahamas government has announced a change in its cruising permit fee
structure to allow for two entries within a 90-day period rather than
only one entry, BoatU.S. reports.

The fee scale announced in 2003, remains: $150 for boats up to 35
feet and $300 for boats over 35 feet. However, by allowing two entries
for the same fee, the rate is cut in half for those who choose to
frequent the islands more than once in a 90-day period.

Keith Gomez, boating and fishing specialist with the Bahamas
Tourism Centre, acknowledged that complaints from boaters and the U.S.
and Bahamas boating industries were having an impact. Further changes
could take place in June 2004 when the government's new budget year
commences.

BoatU.S. has been encouraging it's members to contact Bahamian
officials since the fee increase was announced without warning last
summer, and continues to urge boaters to voice their concerns by
e-mailing Gomez at or the Bahamian Comptroller of
Customs, John Rolle, at .

Please copy BoatU.S. Government Affairs at .

http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp










  #5   Report Post  
Wayne.B
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 02:39:41 GMT, Jim Kelly wrote:
You don't need to leave the S.E US. Why go 100 miles and get ripped off when the
Bahamas have nothing to offer that you can't find in the Florida Keys. It seems
like it is more of a case of bragging rights to say that you made the run to
Bimini. I guess it sounds more exotic and somehow makes you feel like a real
sailor.


================================================== ======

If you're talking about the northern Bahamas, I tend to agree although
the Berry Islands we're still very unspoiled when I was there about 15
years ago. I've heard great stories about the southern "out islands"
however and look forward to cruising there some time in the near
future.



  #7   Report Post  
Jim Kelly
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Or, could it be that you know nothing about the Florida Keys?

LaBomba182 wrote:

Subject: BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES
From: Jim Kelly


You don't need to leave the S.E US. Why go 100 miles and get ripped off
when the
Bahamas have nothing to offer that you can't find in the Florida Keys.


If you believe that than you truly know nothing about the Bahamas.
No matter how many times you may claim to have been there.

Capt. Bill


  #8   Report Post  
LaBomba182
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Subject: BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES
From: Jim Kelly


Or, could it be that you know nothing about the Florida Keys?


Wrong again.

That's two strikes, care to go for the third?

Capt. Bill
  #9   Report Post  
Jim Kelly
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

I rest my case.

LaBomba182 wrote:

Subject: BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES
From: Jim Kelly


Or, could it be that you know nothing about the Florida Keys?


Wrong again.

That's two strikes, care to go for the third?

Capt. Bill


  #10   Report Post  
Dan Krueger
 
Posts: n/a
Default BAHAMAS RELAXES CRUISING FEE TO ALLOW MULTIPLE ENTRIES

The topic was (and still is) cruising fees. Last I checked you could leave Pt.
Everglades and arrive in Islamorada without checking in and paying a fee.

Jim Kelly wrote:

You don't need to leave the S.E US. Why go 100 miles and get ripped off when the
Bahamas have nothing to offer that you can't find in the Florida Keys. It seems
like it is more of a case of bragging rights to say that you made the run to
Bimini. I guess it sounds more exotic and somehow makes you feel like a real
sailor.

Dan Krueger wrote:


Care to mention them? Are any less than 100 miles from the SE US?

Dan

RWKxxx wrote:


This is old news and is still a rip-off. There are to many places just as nice
as the Bahamas with entry fees that are reasonable. I hope everyone stays away
till they come to their senses




In a move seen as a positive sign for Bahamas-bound cruisers, the
Bahamas government has announced a change in its cruising permit fee
structure to allow for two entries within a 90-day period rather than
only one entry, BoatU.S. reports.

The fee scale announced in 2003, remains: $150 for boats up to 35
feet and $300 for boats over 35 feet. However, by allowing two entries
for the same fee, the rate is cut in half for those who choose to
frequent the islands more than once in a 90-day period.

Keith Gomez, boating and fishing specialist with the Bahamas
Tourism Centre, acknowledged that complaints from boaters and the U.S.
and Bahamas boating industries were having an impact. Further changes
could take place in June 2004 when the government's new budget year
commences.

BoatU.S. has been encouraging it's members to contact Bahamian
officials since the fee increase was announced without warning last
summer, and continues to urge boaters to voice their concerns by
e-mailing Gomez at or the Bahamian Comptroller of
Customs, John Rolle, at .

Please copy BoatU.S. Government Affairs at .

http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp











Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:48 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 BoatBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about Boats"

 

Copyright © 2017