Arrival by Sea
Kingston Harbour is entered from the west past Port Royal. Yachts arriving from overseas must clear customs and immigration in Kingston.
Berthing Experience
The club has transient berths, including a visitor dock for vessels up to 150 feet, with shore power, water, fuel and 24-hour security. Contact the harbour master on VHF Channel 16 or by telephone to request a berth.
Facilities Afloat
Berths are metered or flat-rate, with shore power, water, Wi-Fi, a fuel dock, showers, laundry and 24-hour security on the dock. The harbour master answers transient berth requests within 24 hours.
Marine Services
The club helps visiting yachts with customs and immigration clearance.
Ashore
Kingston city centre is a short drive along the Palisadoes road. In Port Royal, Fort Charles and the Giddy House, tilted by the 1907 earthquake, are open to visitors.
The club has a harbourside bar and restaurant serving Jamaican and international food.
Skipper's Notes
Marina VHF: Channel 16. Telephone: +1 876 924 8685.
Before You Arrive
- Confirm the berth, vessel dimensions and arrival instructions directly with the marina or harbour office.
- Check depths, tidal access and any entry or clearance formalities before arrival.
- Use current charts, pilot books, forecasts and local notices, and follow harbour-master directions.
- Treat every map and position in this Guide as general orientation, never navigation.
- Recheck fuel, lifting and seasonal service availability before departure.
Contact and booking
Berths, prices, depths and arrival procedures change. Confirm them directly with the marina or harbour office before you sail.
Frequently asked questions
What VHF channel does Port Royal and the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club use?
Marina VHF: Channel 16.
What is the phone number for Port Royal and the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club?
Telephone: +1 876 924 8685.
Is fuel available at Port Royal and the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club?
Fuel: Fuel dock.
Where do visiting boats clear in at Port Royal and the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club?
Customs: Clearance assistance for visiting yachts.