YACHT SAILBOAT TRAVEL INFORMATION
Entry & Clearance Port
Betio Port at Tarawa Atoll is the Entry Port of the Gilbert Islands. Upon arrival Call “Radio Tarawa” on Channel 16 to arrange Boarding Party for clearance formalities. Please prepare all necessary travel documentations (passports, crew and passenger list, manifests etc.) for the Boarding Party.
Sailing to the outer islands in the Gilbert Islands
Yacht sailboats wanting to sail to the other outer islands in the Gilbert Group MUST first complete their initial clearance formalities upon arrival at Tarawa port BUT are required to return to Tarawa port for outward clearance formalities prior to sailing out of the country.
By entering Tarawa channel please follow the fairway buoys. Please note that Kiribati uses IALA System A. You may also find useful information on waypoints for Tarawa and the outer islands on http://www.noonsite.com
Tarawa Anchorage
Betio’s anchorage is west of the pier, amid anchored ships. It is in 15-25 ft of water with a sand bottom and good holding. The anchorage has the potential to be choppy at times. Do not get to close to the wrecks as the tide shallows quickly. You may also find more sheltered anchorage locations inside Tarawa lagoon preferably in the lagoon near Ambo (near the Parliament House), Bikenibeu or locations within the lagoon near northern side of the atoll.
Port Charges
Payable to the Kiribati Ports of Authority office at Betio.
Tarawa Port:
Calling Fee / Anchorage: $3.00 pm x per day / $50 beyond 30 days
Long-side fee: $3.00 per meter / per day
Are you conducting Filming & Research during your visit
Research and Filming Permit
Visitors travelling to Kiribati intending to conduct any filming and research activity for commercial / documentary purposes will be required to apply for a research & filming permit. A permit fee applies.
For more information, contact:
Office of the PresidentCommunications & PR Officer Office for applications,
Email: tteabo@ob.gov.ki
