Has anyone taken their boat to the BVI in the last six months or so?
While checking on customs fees for our upcoming cruise to the eastern
caribbean I checked the BVI Tourist Board web site I found the following:
Cruising Permit $4 per person per day
Ban on importation of meat products unless you apply for a Department of
Agriculture permit. Cost $25
Import duties on food products of between 5% and 15%. You must have
reciepts for the food purchase.
"Don't even bother to bring alcoholic beverages"
If this is the case, I guess we'll cross the BVI off of our list of
destinations.
krj

Just got back.

Cruising permit is $4/day per person for charter boats not based in the BVI.
Different rules for private non-charter yachts. Short term it is best to
pay the $4/day but for long term stays you pay $200 for a temporary import
license that is good for a year. Slightly more than the Bahamas but you can
come and go as you like and not be limited to two departures.

Provisions on the boat don't count as imports so there is no duty. If you
have meat shipped to you it is best to apply for a meat import permit but
the rule is seldom enforced for private consumption. If you are having a
lot of meat shipped to you the meat permit cost $25 payable when the
shipment arrives along with a 10% duty and the form is available he
http://www.bvipirate.com/documents/B...pplication.pdf I brought in a
cooler with about 70 pounds of steaks, ham and shrimp last month and was
charged $20 duty with no permit.

No rules against bringing in alcohol but don't bother because it is cheaper
in the BVI than anywhere else in the Caribbean except airport duty free
shops. The bars pour strong because ice and mixers cost more than the
booze. Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"krj" wrote in message
. ..
Has anyone taken their boat to the BVI in the last six months or so? While
checking on customs fees for our upcoming cruise to the eastern caribbean
I checked the BVI Tourist Board web site I found the following:
Cruising Permit $4 per person per day
Ban on importation of meat products unless you apply for a Department of
Agriculture permit. Cost $25
Import duties on food products of between 5% and 15%. You must have
reciepts for the food purchase.
"Don't even bother to bring alcoholic beverages"
If this is the case, I guess we'll cross the BVI off of our list of
destinations.
krj

Glenn Ashmore wrote:

Just got back.

Cruising permit is $4/day per person for charter boats not based in the BVI.
Different rules for private non-charter yachts. Short term it is best to
pay the $4/day but for long term stays you pay $200 for a temporary import
license that is good for a year. Slightly more than the Bahamas but you can
come and go as you like and not be limited to two departures.

Provisions on the boat don't count as imports so there is no duty. If you
have meat shipped to you it is best to apply for a meat import permit but
the rule is seldom enforced for private consumption. If you are having a
lot of meat shipped to you the meat permit cost $25 payable when the
shipment arrives along with a 10% duty and the form is available he
http://www.bvipirate.com/documents/B...pplication.pdf I brought in a
cooler with about 70 pounds of steaks, ham and shrimp last month and was
charged $20 duty with no permit.

No rules against bringing in alcohol but don't bother because it is cheaper
in the BVI than anywhere else in the Caribbean except airport duty free
shops. The bars pour strong because ice and mixers cost more than the
booze. Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

Glen,
Thanks for the clarification. The web page I looked and also the
cruising guide weren't very clear on rules for private yachts. Guess
they cater to charter yachts. I don't plan to import any food, just the
provisions we have on the boat. So I will put BVI back on the list so we
can go to Sidney;s and Foxys.
krj

"krj" wrote
Glen,
Thanks for the clarification. The web page I looked and also the cruising
guide weren't very clear on rules for private yachts. Guess they cater to
charter yachts. I don't plan to import any food, just the provisions we
have on the boat. So I will put BVI back on the list so we can go to
Sidney;s and Foxys.

Sidney's and Foxy's are just the beginning. The islands are heavily
bareboat oriented so there is a place to party or have a great meal almost
every where. You really need 3 or 4 weeks to cover everything in the BVI.
Soggy Dollar is a great afternoon watering hole (except on the weekends).
Corsair's down the beach from Foxy's serves great food. Quito's in Cane
Garden Bay Friday and Saturday nights are always a party. The C&F in Road
Town for the Caribbean's best BBQ ribs. Then you have to get to Anegada for
at least a couple of days. Neptune's Treasure serves a lobster omelet to
die for and the conch fritters at Big Bamboo are the best I have ever eaten.
If the first mate is on the verge of mutiny Brandywine Bay for a really fine
meal will get her back in line and if you are feeling really rambunctious
try the Willy T at least one night.

Provisions are a little higher than Ponce or Fajardo but much lower than
further down island. Road Town Wholesale is a good place to stock up before
heading for St. Martin and points south.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

Glenn Ashmore wrote:

"krj" wrote

Glen,
Thanks for the clarification. The web page I looked and also the cruising
guide weren't very clear on rules for private yachts. Guess they cater to
charter yachts. I don't plan to import any food, just the provisions we
have on the boat. So I will put BVI back on the list so we can go to
Sidney;s and Foxys.


Sidney's and Foxy's are just the beginning. The islands are heavily
bareboat oriented so there is a place to party or have a great meal almost
every where. You really need 3 or 4 weeks to cover everything in the BVI.
Soggy Dollar is a great afternoon watering hole (except on the weekends).
Corsair's down the beach from Foxy's serves great food. Quito's in Cane
Garden Bay Friday and Saturday nights are always a party. The C&F in Road
Town for the Caribbean's best BBQ ribs. Then you have to get to Anegada for
at least a couple of days. Neptune's Treasure serves a lobster omelet to
die for and the conch fritters at Big Bamboo are the best I have ever eaten.
If the first mate is on the verge of mutiny Brandywine Bay for a really fine
meal will get her back in line and if you are feeling really rambunctious
try the Willy T at least one night.

Provisions are a little higher than Ponce or Fajardo but much lower than
further down island. Road Town Wholesale is a good place to stock up before
heading for St. Martin and points south.

I know about all those places. We have done bareboat charters many times
in BVI and the windwards in the last 15 years. This will be the first
time taking our own boat.
krj

On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:33:21 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore"
wrote:

Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

I recently read a note from someone who was able to to buy so called
"duty free" diesel in the BVI because they were leaving the country
for the US. I believe the price they quoted was about $2.25 USD.

Hi! Great info! Do you happen to recall the price of unleaded
regular? Thanks.



Glenn Ashmore wrote:
Just got back.

Cruising permit is $4/day per person for charter boats not based in the BVI.
Different rules for private non-charter yachts. Short term it is best to
pay the $4/day but for long term stays you pay $200 for a temporary import
license that is good for a year. Slightly more than the Bahamas but you can
come and go as you like and not be limited to two departures.

Provisions on the boat don't count as imports so there is no duty. If you
have meat shipped to you it is best to apply for a meat import permit but
the rule is seldom enforced for private consumption. If you are having a
lot of meat shipped to you the meat permit cost $25 payable when the
shipment arrives along with a 10% duty and the form is available he
http://www.bvipirate.com/documents/B...pplication.pdf I brought in a
cooler with about 70 pounds of steaks, ham and shrimp last month and was
charged $20 duty with no permit.

No rules against bringing in alcohol but don't bother because it is cheaper
in the BVI than anywhere else in the Caribbean except airport duty free
shops. The bars pour strong because ice and mixers cost more than the
booze. Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"krj" wrote in message
. ..
Has anyone taken their boat to the BVI in the last six months or so? While
checking on customs fees for our upcoming cruise to the eastern caribbean
I checked the BVI Tourist Board web site I found the following:
Cruising Permit $4 per person per day
Ban on importation of meat products unless you apply for a Department of
Agriculture permit. Cost $25
Import duties on food products of between 5% and 15%. You must have
reciepts for the food purchase.
"Don't even bother to bring alcoholic beverages"
If this is the case, I guess we'll cross the BVI off of our list of
destinations.
krj

Yeah, $3.69 at the Delta station east of Road Town. $3.89 at the Shell
station at the roundabout in town. And the Delta station has cute girls
running the pumps. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi! Great info! Do you happen to recall the price of unleaded
regular? Thanks.



Glenn Ashmore wrote:
Just got back.

Cruising permit is $4/day per person for charter boats not based in the
BVI.
Different rules for private non-charter yachts. Short term it is best to
pay the $4/day but for long term stays you pay $200 for a temporary
import
license that is good for a year. Slightly more than the Bahamas but you
can
come and go as you like and not be limited to two departures.

Provisions on the boat don't count as imports so there is no duty. If
you
have meat shipped to you it is best to apply for a meat import permit but
the rule is seldom enforced for private consumption. If you are having a
lot of meat shipped to you the meat permit cost $25 payable when the
shipment arrives along with a 10% duty and the form is available he
http://www.bvipirate.com/documents/B...pplication.pdf I brought in a
cooler with about 70 pounds of steaks, ham and shrimp last month and was
charged $20 duty with no permit.

No rules against bringing in alcohol but don't bother because it is
cheaper
in the BVI than anywhere else in the Caribbean except airport duty free
shops. The bars pour strong because ice and mixers cost more than the
booze. Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"krj" wrote in message
. ..
Has anyone taken their boat to the BVI in the last six months or so?
While
checking on customs fees for our upcoming cruise to the eastern
caribbean
I checked the BVI Tourist Board web site I found the following:
Cruising Permit $4 per person per day
Ban on importation of meat products unless you apply for a Department
of
Agriculture permit. Cost $25
Import duties on food products of between 5% and 15%. You must have
reciepts for the food purchase.
"Don't even bother to bring alcoholic beverages"
If this is the case, I guess we'll cross the BVI off of our list of
destinations.
krj

BTW, for marine diesel the Delta fuel dock on the east side of Road Harbor
consistently has the lowest prices in the BVI. Sopers Hole is #2.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi! Great info! Do you happen to recall the price of unleaded
regular? Thanks.



Glenn Ashmore wrote:
Just got back.

Cruising permit is $4/day per person for charter boats not based in the
BVI.
Different rules for private non-charter yachts. Short term it is best to
pay the $4/day but for long term stays you pay $200 for a temporary
import
license that is good for a year. Slightly more than the Bahamas but you
can
come and go as you like and not be limited to two departures.

Provisions on the boat don't count as imports so there is no duty. If
you
have meat shipped to you it is best to apply for a meat import permit but
the rule is seldom enforced for private consumption. If you are having a
lot of meat shipped to you the meat permit cost $25 payable when the
shipment arrives along with a 10% duty and the form is available he
http://www.bvipirate.com/documents/B...pplication.pdf I brought in a
cooler with about 70 pounds of steaks, ham and shrimp last month and was
charged $20 duty with no permit.

No rules against bringing in alcohol but don't bother because it is
cheaper
in the BVI than anywhere else in the Caribbean except airport duty free
shops. The bars pour strong because ice and mixers cost more than the
booze. Diesel OTOH is $3.75 and up/gallon.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"krj" wrote in message
. ..
Has anyone taken their boat to the BVI in the last six months or so?
While
checking on customs fees for our upcoming cruise to the eastern
caribbean
I checked the BVI Tourist Board web site I found the following:
Cruising Permit $4 per person per day
Ban on importation of meat products unless you apply for a Department
of
Agriculture permit. Cost $25
Import duties on food products of between 5% and 15%. You must have
reciepts for the food purchase.
"Don't even bother to bring alcoholic beverages"
If this is the case, I guess we'll cross the BVI off of our list of
destinations.
krj