Travel by Sea

Yachts

Arriving yachts may anchor in the area to the north of the pier head at Georgetown. They must not anchor in any position that could obstruct the arrival and departure of ships or cargo operations. They must not tie on to any buoy or mooring in Clarence Bay. Yachts must use their own anchors.

Landing is only permitted at the pier head steps. When approaching the steps, dinghies must tie on to one of the moorings adjacent to the landing steps and not the landing steps themselves.

At the earliest opportunity after arrival, the yacht’s Master must contact the Assistant Harbour Master on channel eight to agree a time to come ashore to register the vessel and carry out port formalities. Immigration procedures will also be carried out at the port office which is situated on the pier head.

Yachts arriving after 16:00 and over the weekend must report their arrival to Ascension Radio on VHF Channel 16. All crew must remain on board the yacht until the following morning unless a time is arranged by the Assistant Harbour Master for the Master to come ashore to register the vessel. The Assistant Harbour Master can also provide advice on where the vessel may anchor.

The Master should bring ashore details of their vessel, a crew list and crew passports and proof of medical insurance and clearance from their last port of call when registering the vessel.

All visitors to Ascension Island must first apply for an e-visa to land here. The applications can be obtained from AIG enquiries or from either the immigration or customs/port office on St Helena. This authorisation must be obtained prior to arrival.

E-visas should be paid at the time of application. Light Dues of £15.00 per vessel is payable at office of the Assistant Harbour Master. These fees are mandatory.

The Master and crew are required to take out medical insurance prior to arriving at Ascension Island. This cover must include medical evacuation and COVID-19 provision. This insurance cover must be for more than 10 days in case of any unscheduled delays at Ascension Island.

The landing of animals is strictly prohibited and they must therefore remain on board the vessel at all times.

COVID-19

Ascension Island has lifted its coronavirus travel restrictions; there is no requirement to undertake testing nor quarantine on arrival.

Proof of Vaccination Status

You do not need to present proof that you have been fully vaccinated to enter Ascension.