The Association of Bahamas Marinas (TABM) announced that new boating fees are now in effect in The Bahamas. The amendments come after pushback in the boating industry to an increase in fees in July 2025. The new fee structure goes into effect on April 1, 2026. Temporary Cruising Permits for Pleasure Vessels Regulation 91 of the principal regulation is amended in the new bill according to TABM, with changes to temporary cruising permit fees. The fees for pleasure vessels are now: Up to 30 days $150 for vessels not exceeding 30 feet in length $250 for vessels 31-50 feet in length $350 for vessels 51-100 feet in length $600 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Vessels on a 30-day cruising permit are not entitled to a free reentry. Up to 6 months $300 for vessels not exceeding 50 feet in length $750 for vessels 51 to 100 feet in length $2,000 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Vessels on a 6-month cruising permit are entitled to one free reentry within the duration of the permit. Up to 12 months $500 for vessels not exceeding 50 feet in length $1,000 for vessels 51 to 100 feet in length $3,000 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Vessels on a 12-month cruising permit are entitled to two free reentries within the duration of the permit. These fees cover cruising permits under regulation 90(a), attendance fees by a customs officer for attendance and travel expenses, overtime and travel expenses in respect of the attendance of an immigration officer, and entrance into The Bahamas twice within a 30-day period. These fees will not apply to ancillary equipment being towed or on board a pleasure vessel, excluding 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. 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 tax of $30. Temporary Fishing Permits for Pleasure Vessels Fishing permits are no longer included in cruising permit fees. 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. Foreign pleasure vessel fishing permits fees are: $100 for vessels under 50 feet in length $300 for vessels 50 feet in length and over Anchorage Fees Anchorage fees for foreign vessels, not mooring at a marina, have been amended in a new regulation 91B. Up to 30 days $50 for vessels not exceeding 30 feet in length $100 for vessels 31 to 100 feet in length $200 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Up to 6 months $150 for vessels not exceeding 50 feet in length $350 for vessels 51 to 100 feet in length $1,000 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Up to 12 months $200 for vessels not exceeding 50 feet in length $350 for vessels 51 to 100 feet in length $1,500 for vessels more than 100 feet in length On the Frequent Digital Cruising Card (FDCC) Permit $200 for vessels not exceeding 50 feet in length $350 for vessels 51 to 100 feet in length $1,500 for vessels more than 100 feet in length Anchorage fees are valid for two years. Frequent Digital Cruising Card for Pleasure Vessels (FDCC) Frequent Digital Cruising Cards are now available, allowing unlimited visits for up to two years. $1,500 for vessels under 50 feet in length $2,500 for vessels 50 to 99 feet in length $8,000 for vessels more than 100 feet in length These fees do not cover attendance fees by a customs officer for attendance and travel expenses or overtime and travel expenses in respect of the attendance of an immigration officer, according to TABM.