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Choose the intended location
Select the port or marina that best matches the international route and berth.
Key West Yacht Clearance - arrival and departure planning
Key West Yacht Clearance Agent
Planning an international yacht arrival or departure around Key West? Send the vessel, crew, route and timing details for review and a possible local agent introduction.
Key WestMaritime location listed for route planning. Confirm current Yacht Clearance eligibility and authority arrangements before arrival.
Florida Atlantic coast and KeysKey West and nearby yacht locations
Manual reviewEach request is assessed before an agent introduction.
Clearance checklist
Documents normally prepared for Key West Yacht Clearance
Prepare the applicable records before arrival or departure.
✓Passports or accepted travel documents for everyone aboard
✓Crew and passenger list
✓Yacht registration and flag details
✓Proof of ownership or authority to operate the yacht
✓Valid yacht insurance
✓Skipper licence or certificate of competence where applicable
✓Previous port clearance where issued
✓Charter or commercial-use documents where relevant
Local assistance
How our Key West Yacht Clearance service works
United States Yacht Clearance reviews the request and may introduce a suitable local agent serving Key West.
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Send yacht and crew details
Provide the vessel, people aboard, route and expected timing for review.
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Coordinate locally
A suitable agent can confirm current documents, authority steps, availability and charges.
Local process
How to plan Yacht Clearance around Key West
The required steps depend on the international route, people aboard, yacht customs status, use and current authority arrangements.
Before arrival or departure
Send the yacht name, flag, registration, use, route, timing and people aboard.
Confirm the correct location
Confirm that Key West is appropriate for the planned movement and intended berth.
Border and crew formalities
Confirm any immigration, passport, visa, crew-list or passenger-list requirements.
Customs review
Confirm customs status, ownership, residence, private or commercial use and goods requiring declaration.
Harbour and maritime reporting
Confirm any harbour, coast guard, port police or maritime reporting relevant to the yacht and voyage.
Final document check
Confirm completion of all applicable actions before cruising onward.
Route planner
Key West Yacht Clearance route planner
Key West is included as a maritime route-planning location in Florida Atlantic coast and Keys. State the actual berth, previous port and next port so the current arrangement can be confirmed.
Confirm the international route
State the last port, next port and whether Key West is the first or last location in United States.
Prepare yacht and crew records
Gather passports, registration, insurance, crew list and customs-status evidence.
Confirm the current local procedure
Ask the local agent or competent authorities to confirm the applicable arrangement for Key West.
Retain completed records
Keep any completed clearance and reporting records available aboard.
Nearby locations
Ports and marinas served around Key West.
Nearby route-planning locations include Marathon, Key Largo, Miami and PortMiami, Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Riviera Beach.
Marathon
Include Marathon in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Key Largo
Include Key Largo in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Miami and PortMiami
Include Miami and PortMiami in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale
Include Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Boca Raton
Include Boca Raton in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Palm Beach and Riviera Beach
Include Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in the route details so the agent can confirm the appropriate clearance location and practical arrangements.
Route-specific guidance
Key West arrival and departure routes.
Last port, next port, yacht status and crew nationality can change the formalities required.
Key West international yacht arrival
Provide the previous port, people aboard, yacht papers and expected berth before arrival.
Request Key West arrival assistance →Key West international yacht departure
Provide the next international port and confirm the applicable departure sequence.
Request Key West departure assistance →United States requirements
Border, Customs, yacht-status, insurance and maritime requirements.
Confirm the appropriate arrival location
Port and authority arrangements in United States can depend on route, yacht status, use and timing. Confirm the intended arrival or departure location with the competent authorities or local agent before the voyage.
Prepare yacht and crew records
Keep passports, crew and passenger information, registration, insurance, operator authority and the previous clearance record available for review.
Check border and customs requirements
Immigration, customs, harbour and maritime reporting are separate matters. The applicable sequence depends on the international route and circumstances of the yacht.
Confirm current procedures
Published port information does not itself establish current Yacht Clearance eligibility, office attendance, opening times or fees. Obtain current confirmation before arrival or departure.
Skipper preparation
Practical points before contacting the agent.
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State the actual berth or anchorage, not only the nearest town.
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Keep current contact details available for time-sensitive questions.
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Do not rely on this page as confirmation of office attendance, eligibility, hours or fees.
FAQ
Key West Yacht Clearance questions
Does a yacht need to clear in when arriving in Key West?
An international arrival may involve immigration, customs, harbour or maritime formalities. The exact requirements depend on the route, people aboard and yacht status; confirm the current procedure before arrival.
Which Key West port should a yacht use?
Choose the location matching the intended berth and route, then confirm that it is appropriate for the yacht's current clearance circumstances. Select Other port if the intended location is not listed.
What documents should be prepared?
Typical preparation includes passports, a crew list, yacht registration, insurance, operator authority, previous clearance and documents supporting customs or commercial status where relevant.
Are procedures and fees guaranteed by this website?
No. Procedures, attendance, timing, eligibility and fees are confirmed by the competent authorities and appointed local agents.
What does Key West Yacht Clearance do?
United States Yacht Clearance collects the request, reviews the voyage details and may introduce the skipper to a suitable local Yacht Clearance agent. It is an information and referral service, not a government authority.
Personal clearance support
Send the voyage details once. We help route the request.
Use this page for Key West arrival, departure and United States yacht-paperwork assistance.