TIME IN PORT - PORT DATA & TOURISM INFORMATION

TOURISM INFORMATION

In the Town Centre
Distance from berth to town centre:
Just a short walk…less than 5 minutes!

Highlights
(Museums/Churches/Art Galleries etc): Within walking distance of the cruise port:  Museum of Antigua & Barbuda, Long Street; Cathedral of St. John the Divine; Art shops located in Redcliffe Quay courtyard near Nevis Street Pier; Vendors Mall; Duty-Free shops.

Art Galleries: Harmony Hall Art Gallery, Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery, Pelican Studio, Yellowboat Studio, Rhythm of Blue Gallery, Things Local Gallery.

Official Holidays and Annual Events

Annual public holidays:
Annual events/festivals: (if extensive attach list)

Official Holidays: Easter Monday, Christmas, New Years, Independence Day; Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Labour Day, Whit Monday.

Outside the Town Centre
Major attractions within 30 minutes of port:

Nelson’s Dockyard National Park; Shirley Heights; Betty’s Hope

Major attractions 30-60 minutes from port:  Rainforest Canopy Tour

Special experiences for small groups (up to 20):  Stingray City

Beaches: Distance from, and type of beaches - public and/or private:

Variety of Beaches, all public; Dickenson Bay closest to town.  Most beaches at least 15-20 minutes from town.

Land based activities and Aquatic sports:  Diving, deep sea fishing, catamaran day tour, snorkelling, swimming, jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing,

Transportation

Is a shuttle bus required for passengers to get out of the port area?  No.  Taxi Dispatch Desk is available within the port complex

Is there a shuttle bus to town centre?: Local Passenger bus or Taxi service

Is there a charge for the shuttle service?:  No shuttle service is available

Are coaches for tours allowed on the pier?:  No, but right off the pier

General

Immigration Formalities – Only arrival by air requires Immigration processing.  Cruise Passengers are documented on ship manifest

Where can up to date information on immigration requirements

and policy be found in English language?: www.cruiseantiguabarbuda.com; www.ab.gov.ag

Turnaround ports

Airports: Distances to nearest international airport: 20 minutes to VC Bird International

Key Contacts and Partnerships
Membership of local cruise network (name): Antigua Pier Group
Membership of Cruise Association (name): ABCTA

Contact information and key contact names for Tourism

network and Association:

Antigua Pier Group – Conrad Pole 268-562-7678

ABCTA – Nathan Dundas 268-562-1746

A&B Tourism Authority – Colin C. James 562-7600

Antigua Port Authority – Agatha Dublin 2680460-9104

PORT DATA
Opening statement

The port can comfortably accommodate 4 large cruise ships
(Quantify numbers for XX and YY)- 4 ships on any given day; Most post Panamax vessels sailing the Caribbean today

Are there cruise dedicated piers?: 2 finger piers

Are tents or gazebos available, on request, for use on the pier?: Security Restrictions prohibit additional structures on the piers

Gangway: Type and length of shore gangway (finger):

Terminal: If yes how many dedicated to cruise?: Both
Port Welcome: Always, or for maiden calls only?: Always

PORT DATA continued

Passenger/Crew Services at Pier: Line handling; Gangway crew; boarding officer (Ministry of Health), Immigration, Customs;

(Name services available)

Quay facts
No. of quays: 2 – Heritage and Redcliffe Quays
Total length of quays: 1,050 ft.
Maximum draft alongside: 10 meters

Depth of channel: 30’
Distance from open seas: n/a
Air draft: Unlimited

Berthing requirements
Pilotage compulsory: Yes (recommended)

Tugs compulsory? No

Security
ISPS security level (1,2 or 3?): 1
Is there a Port Security Assessment and Plan approved?: Yes

X-Ray machines for cabin luggage?: yes

X-Ray machines for hand luggage?: yes

Anchorage:

Availability:  Yes
Distance from pier: N/A

Port Services
Bunkering: name direct suppliers (no traders or brokers): West Indies Oil Company (WIOC)

(If extensive, attach sheet)

Waste Disposal – is this compulsory?  Solid Waste Management

(Waste Oil and Sludge removal; treatment facility)

-Sludge:

-Bilge:

-Grey Waters:

-Black Waters:

-Hazardous or Toxic Wastes:

Means to collect above wastes: (Barge, truck, etc.): Truck

Fresh Water

-State whether delivery by barge, truck or shoreline:  Antigua Public Utilities Authority (Water Division)

Developments
Facilities/Infrastructure:   Pending

Key Contacts and Partnerships
Membership of Association (name):
Local Cruise Network (name):

Contact information and key contact names for port, association and network:

Antigua Pier Group – Conrad Pole 268-562-7678

ABCTA – Nathan Dundas 268-562-1746

A&B Tourism Authority – Colin C. James 562-7600

Antigua Port Authority – Agatha Dublin 2680460-9104