BOAT REPORT
Marina Coral
Arrivals & departures
Ensenada remains open and operating normally. Victor at Baja Naval is on hand to help with paperwork. Most people are observing reasonable pandemic protocols.
SV Sauvage
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January 6, 2021
November 24, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Santa Rosalía
Marina Santa Rosalía
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
Santa Rosalia remains open. The marina staff is masked, and masks and social distancing is encouraged but not strictly enforced on the docks and grounds. Masks are uncommon on the street, but most businesses and restaurants require them to be worn inside. Many restaurants are open and most offer dine-in service. Hardware and auto parts stores are open, but most require you to order outside. Grocery stores are open and don’t appear to be enforcing 1 person per family, but no one under 13 is allowed.
BOAT REPORT
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Marina Riviera Nayarit
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesWater activities
No restrictions on boat movement. Wednesday beer can races have resumed. Masks must be worn in indoor spaces at the Marina and are encouraged on the docks. The Sunday outdoor market is on and now happens on the southern side of the Malecon; masks and social distancing are required. Some restaurants in La Cruz have reopened with limited hours. Grocery stores in nearby Bucerias require masks but are otherwise operating normally.
November 8, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Barra de Navidad
Tenacatita
Cuastecomate
AnchoringArrivals & departuresLand activitiesWater activities
No restrictions on boat movement or quarantines. While masks are officially required, very few locals wear them. Most restaurant staff wear masks while serving.
SV Dolce
October 7, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departures
While the town and beach are open and the marinas are operating normally, there is a mandatory health check for all arriving boats. Upon arrival, contact the port captain on VHF 16. Even if your plan is to haul at Cabrales, you will first be required to dock nearby and remain on board until you've been visited by the port captain and the Red Cross. The port captain will arrange the Red Cross visit, and they will perform temperature and pulse ox checks on the entire crew. Entry paperwork is also done at this time. This process must be completed before proceeding to the shipyard to haul. It can be hard to get in touch with marinas before arrival, but the harbor is small and space will be found somewhere when you get there.
October 5, 2020
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Loreto
Land activitiesWater activities
Most Loreto beaches are now open. Hours and capacity may be limited as necessary to maintain safety. Masks must be worn in common areas such as squares, boardwalks, breakwaters, restaurants, bathrooms, and shops. Masks are not required in the water. Activities that allows people to maintain 6 feet of distance are allowed, group games like volleyball or soccer are not. Families can gather in groups of six, and there should be six feet of distance between groups. Campfires, cookouts, picnics, and other large group gatherings remain prohibited.
October 1, 2020
BOAT REPORT
San Evaristo
AnchoringArrivals & departuresLand activities
San Evaristo beaches and anchorages are now open, and Restaurant Lupe Sierra's & Maggi Mae, the tiendas, and the rest of the community welcome cruisers back to the area. The restaurant recommends reservations and requires masks. The cabins are also reported to be available for overnighters.
SV Willful SimplicitySea of Cortez SailorsSV Tranquility
September 25, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesWater activities
As of September 1st, there are no land or sea restrictions at Puerto Peñasco.
BOAT REPORT
Marina Guaymas
Arrivals & departures
While there's very little activity at Marina Guaymas, Gabriel's team is working normally and boat owners returning to Mexico will find no restrictions on returning their boats to the water.
SV Georgia
August 24, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Isla Coronados
AnchoringLand activities
There are conflicting reports about how welcome cruisers are at Isla Coronados. Last week park rangers informed at least two boats that cruisers are no longer welcome at Isla Coronados anchorages, mostly due to the return of tour boats and charters leading to crowding and disregard for beach closures. This week, SV Migration spent several days anchored there accompanied by a few other boats and had no problems. Cruisers are advised to be ready to move on when asked.
August 16, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Loreto
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
Loreto's port captain now welcomes cruisers, who must use the dinghy dock with the shaded cover to drop off shore-going crew. API staff will be there to perform temperature checks. Be aware that at least one API official has demanded a fee to use the dinghy dock or to throw away garbage, but neither fee appears on the list of official API tariffs (linked below). Cruisers who have paid these fees have been issued official looking receipts, but there is some speculation that this is a scam. Please send a report if you have more information about this.
July 1, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Santa Rosalía
Marina Santa Rosalía
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
The port of Santa Rosalia is now open and boats can come and go in the marina. Most restaurants are open to dine in, maintaining 2 meter social distancing. Many that aren’t open for dining have take away service. Stores are open in town, and most require masks.
SV MigrationSV Susimi
June 18, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
The port is now open to cruisers in Puerto Peñasco for inbound and outbound traffic, no quarantine required. Call the portmaster directly (contact the marina for the right number) a week before you make your way up to schedule a medical checkup and boat sanitization. Cruisers may also go into town to provision.
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Agua Verde
Loreto
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesProvisioning
Loreto beaches remain closed, but alcohol sales in Loreto are now allowed between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Restaurants may operate as long as patrons maintain 4 meter distances, with 30% maximum capacity. Individuals can be in parks for jogging, biking, or other individual activities, but no group gatherings are allowed. Individual cruisers may shop in town after a temperature check at API. Totem reports excellent produce available for delivery dockside from Don Juan, contact him in Spanish via What's App +52 1 646 148 7835 for more information.
May 29, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Guaymas
Fonatur Guaymas
Arrivals & departuresProvisioning
Guaymas port remains closed, but Fonatur Marina is allowing boats in and out for temporary stays, and there are plenty of slips. Gabriel’s is hauling out daily, but you're limited to a couple of days to prepare the boat for storage. Both are taking new reservations, but it's best to call ahead. Grocery stores and Home Depot are open, and many restaurants are open for take out.
SV Comet
May 28, 2020
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Bahía Agua Verde
Loreto
Land activitiesProvisioning
Loreto is extending social distancing measures until June 15th. Some businesses, mostly in commercial industry, will open June 1st. The malecón and all beaches remain closed throughout the municipality of Loreto, which extends beyond the town of Loreto south to Aqua Verde and north almost to Mulegé.
May 26, 2020
BOAT REPORT
La Paz
Land activitiesProvisioning
The Malecon remains closed to foot and car traffic. There's room in the marinas, and the offices will take your temperature upon arrival. Alcohol sales still end at 6pm, and the nightly curfew is still in effect. Marine stores are open with limited hours. Call or check in on the morning net on 22 for details. Many restaurants, including Dolce Romero, will deliver to the marinas.
SV Cavu
May 23, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Puerto Escondido
Loreto
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesProvisioning
We counted 44 boats in the mooring field. The marina is about 30% full. Lots of boats coming and going. Rental cars are available for grocery trips to Loreto, which is letting liveaboard cruisers in long enough to provision.
SV Caper
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Agua Verde
Land activitiesProvisioning
Cruisers can come ashore to visit two tiendas. One person is allowed inside at a time and should wear a mask. The restaurant on the beach is closed, but the proprietor plans to reopen soon, accommodating two guests at a time.
SV Sojourner
May 16, 2020
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Loreto
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesProvisioning
While Loreto has no registered cases, neighboring municipalities do. Loreto mayor Arely Arce Peralta today announced that the town will consequently remain closed. Loreto will next consider the situation on June 1st.
May 15, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina San Carlos
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
A call to Marina San Carlos revealed that the marina and dry storage are open and providing all of their regular services.
SV Caper
May 14, 2020
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Land activities
The Secretary of Economy, Graciela Márquez Colín, presented a plan to reopen social, educational, and economic activities in three stages: the first begins on May 18, the second runs from May 18 to 31 and the third starts on June 1. Follow the links for more details. Thanks to Dick Markie for the English translation.
May 13, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departures
Puerto Peñasco remains restricted, but two boats were allowed to be hauled out after a seven day quarantine at anchor and a medical checkup. Sanitary checkpoints may be lifted June 1st if there are no new cases. While we recommend waiting this out at your favorite anchorage, contact us if there's urgency to get back home and we can discuss other options.
May 12, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Paradise Village Marina
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesProvisioning
Paradise Village Marina is open for business as usual and there are slips available. All facilities associated with the resort — and the resort itself — are closed: pools, gym, spa, beach, restaurants, and bars. Sunset Plaza Mall is open, but most stores & restaurants are closed. Places that are open include Sunset Market (until 1900), Lavanderia, Domino's Pizza, McDonalds, Subway, Sun Moon Cafe, Starbucks, Jude, Yomood yogurt, Buonissimo ice cream, and Vilma's Yacht Services and Bookstore (open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1000 to 1300). Restaurants open for take out only. The Vallarta Yacht Club is also open for take out.
SV MigrationSV Eione
BOAT REPORT
Marina Mazatlán
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesFuelProvisioning
Marina Mazatlan and its fuel dock are open. The office is staffed but closed, contact them on VHF 16 or by phone or email. Access to supermarkets, Home Depot and some restaurants is available. No liquor sales.
SV Sky Pond
BOAT REPORT
Loreto
Land activitiesFuelProvisioning
We are anchored right outside the breakwater. One person is allowed on shore with gloves, mask, and eye protection. You must call the Port Captain upon arrival and tell them what your intentions are. They will meet you at the dock gate, take your temperature, and then you can provision. Water and propane are available.
May 11, 2020
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Puerto Vallarta
Land activities
Puerto Vallarta has reached 102 cases. About a third of cases are healthcare workers. Cases are expected to peak this week. 60% of restaurants are closed.
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Paradise Village Marina
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
Dick Markie reports that Paradise Village has stepped up virus prevention efforts, following the same protocols being used by San Javier hospitals.
May 10, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Customs
Cruisers with an expired FMM tourist card can request a new one by applying for humanitarian migratory status due to COVID-19. Follow the directions in the attached document before visiting the immigration office. Not all immigration offices will perform this service, so call the office in your region before proceeding. Success has been reported by cruisers in La Paz, Loreto, Nuevo Vallarta (but not Puerto Vallarta) and Santa Rosalia.
Sea of Cortez SailorsSV Rhiannon
May 9, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Puerto Balandra
AnchoringLand activitiesWater activities
Park patrol in Puerto Balandra told us that the trails and beach are open as long as social distancing is followed and there are no gatherings. Swimming, SUPing, kayaking, and fishing are also allowed. Otherwise, stay on your own boat.
BOAT REPORT
Isla Isabel
Anchoring
Anchored in the south anchorage here. Good holding in about 20 feet. We did not go onto the island, however the scenery was beautiful. The local fishermen were unconcerned and friendly.
SV Amante
May 4, 2020
BOAT REPORT
San Diego Police Dock
San Diego
Arrivals & departuresCustomsConnectivity
The San Diego Police Dock is open, and check in was easy with Customs and Border Patrol ROAM app. cellular Cellular connectivity in the San Diego Bay is poor, so download the app before departing Ensenada.
May 1, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Coral
Arrivals & departuresCustoms
Port is open to transiting vessels. Marina and fuel dock are open with limited hours. Hotel is open and take out is available. Nearby grocery store is open. Paperwork services available and the Port of Ensenada is issuing zarpes.
April 30, 2020
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Marina Mazatlán
Arrivals & departures
Marina Mazatlan is open and has slips available. Office hours are limited to 0900 to 1400.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Honeymoon Cove
Bahia Candeleros
Isla Danzante
Puerto Escondido Waiting Room
Loreto
Bahía Marquer
Puerto Ballandra
La Lancha
El Refugio
Isla Coronados
AnchoringWater activitiesProvisioning
Loreto issued a notice to cruisers anchored at the surrounding islands: Stay as long as possible on your boat. Go to the shore only for essential needs like food, fuel, and medical emergencies. Please work with the Marina to provision. All water activities are prohibited until new recommendations are issued. Help us to cope with this global contingency in the best way.
April 22 notice from Loreto's Secretaria General
SV TotemSea of Cortez SailorsH.IX Ayuntamiento de Loreto BCS
April 29, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Tres Marias
Anchoring
The Navy is actively requesting boaters to remain 12nm away from the Tres Maria islands near the mainland side south of Mazatlan. Vessels in transit report repeated calls from the Navy via VHF with this message.
April 28, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
Marina Riviera Nayarit
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesFuelProvisioning
Summer rates start May 15. The shipyard is offering discounts and allowing live-aboard during projects. Stores are open in La Cruz, and the marina Poolside Deli provides grocery shopping for the boaters once a week. Restaurants are offering boat delivery, The fish market is open. The fuel dock is open. Roads into and out of Nayarit are being controlled. Boats anchored are able to come to shore for provisions or just to stretch their legs.
April 27, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Guaymas
San Carlos
Marina Real
AnchoringArrivals & departures
The port of Guaymas is officially closed. Boats may anchor in San Carlos and may dinghy ashore. Marina Real is closed to all traffic. Marina Guaymas is unchanged — you may haul out but must leave the boat within 48 hours.
BOAT REPORT
Barra de Navidad
Arrivals & departuresLand activitiesProvisioning
The marina is open but filling up. There's lots of room in the lagoon. The fuel dock is open. Grocery stores are open. Super Hawaii Mercado will deliver to marina and lagoon by panga, allow 3 days lead time. They will also source Costco items.
April 26, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Asunción
AnchoringLand activitiesFuel
No shore access. Shari Bondy connected us with a local panga that brought food and fuel and took trash. Contact Shari to see if this service is still available.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Nayarit
Land activitiesProvisioning
Quarantine is currently scheduled to end on May 30, though municipalities with few cases may end on May 18. The Federal Health Secretary has said it may need to extend into June. Nayarit is not selling alcohol and people shouldn't be out in public for non-essential purposes.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Jalisco
Land activitiesProvisioning
If possible, Jalisco residents should remain in their homes. When going out, only two people are allowed per car and only one passenger in taxis. In public, masks must be worn and sports and recreation is prohibited. You should remain at home if you are over 60, pregnant, or suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiac or pulmonary disease, liver or kidney disfunction or otherwise have a suppressed immune system
April 23, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Puerto Escondido
AnchoringArrivals & departuresProvisioning
Several mooring balls have been upgraded. Provisioning through the tienda is going well. A 25% markup applies. The marina restaurant is still providing take out. The wifi, which wasn't working for a while, is now back up. There are 55 boats on moorings.
April 21, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Santa Rosalía
Arrivals & departures
Slips are still available for arriving boats, but boats cannot leave. Boats can stop for a couple of hours to provision or refuel from the API dock. The $100 peso port entry fee must be paid, and only one crewmember may leave the boat. Water is also available.
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Agua Verde
AnchoringLand activities
Agua Verde has been closed by the government. Anchoring is allowed, but shore access is prohibited.
BOAT REPORT
Marina Puerto Escondido
Loreto
AnchoringLand activitiesProvisioning
Loreto is now closed to cruisers. The best alternative for provisioning appears to be Marina Puerto Escondito.
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Falsa
AnchoringProvisioning
Anchoring is allowed here, and it's possible to take a taxi in to La Paz to provision.
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departures
In spite of the rumors going around that the port master has opened up Peñasco to inbound traffic, this is in fact not true. Peñasco remains closed.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
La Paz
Land activities
New restrictions in La Paz as Mexico enters Phase 3 of the pandemic: no cars downtown after 10pm, only one person allowed per vehicle, public transport will be more carefully monitored for social distancing, alcohol sales will end daily at 18:00, no parties or group gatherings, masks must be worn when outdoors, and all non-essential business activity is suspended.
April 20, 2020
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Honeymoon Cove
Marina Puerto Escondido
Bahia Candeleros
Isla Danzante
Bahía Marquer
Puerto Ballandra
La Lancha
El Refugio
Isla Coronados
AnchoringArrivals & departures
The Navy, Port Captain, and Marina at Puerto Escondido are now allowing cruisers to come and go to local anchorages for "self isolation". The beaches are still closed, and you must remain on your boats. You must all remain out for a while — leaving for a day or two and returning Marina Puerto Escondido is considered recreational boating and remains prohibited.
BOAT REPORT
Topolobampo
AnchoringArrivals & departuresFuel
The Port of Topolobampo is open. Anchoring is permitted, but no going ashore without a formal check in, which may require a medical check. The fuel dock was open.
BOAT REPORT
Nopolo
AnchoringLand activitiesWater activities
Local Nopolo residents have strongly discouraged cruisers (in one reported case, by throwing "baseball-sized rocks") from anchoring here.
April 16, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Bahía Magdalena
Punta Belcher
Puerto San Carlos
AnchoringLand activitiesFuel
Anchoring is allowed at Punta Belcher and Puerto Magdalena. Shore access is prohibited at Puerto Magdalena. Fuel was not available when we were there because San Carlos (where fuel is sourced) is on lockdown.
BOAT REPORT
Radio Bay
Arrivals & departures
For cruisers considering passage to Hawaii en route back to the mainland United States, Radio Bay on Hilo is now closed to new boats.
BOAT REPORT
Marina Puerto Escondido
FuelProvisioning
The marina tienda will help cruisers at anchor provision and refuel. Contact the marina to arrange provisioning. Allow at least one day lead time. There may be a service fee.
April 15, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Puerto Los Cabos Marina
Arrivals & departuresFuel
The port is open to transiting vessels, but not for recreational boating. The marina is open, but office and fuel dock hours are limited (the fuel dock is only open on weekdays, call for details).
BOAT REPORT
Bahía de los Muertos
AnchoringLand activities
Many cruisers have reported business as usual at Muertos.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
La Paz
Land activities
Hotels, the malecon, and beaches remain closed. Social distancing and masks are required. Grocery stores are open but limited to one person at a time, per group.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Bahía Tourtugas
Bahía Asunción
Bahía Santa Maria
Isla Cedros
Bahía de San Quintin
AnchoringLand activitiesFuelProvisioning
Cruisers may anchor but may not leave their boats. Locals will come out to sell fuel and provisions.
April 14, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Caleta Lobos
Puerto Balandra
AnchoringLand activitiesConnectivity
Caleta Lobos and Puerto Balandra is open to transiting vessels for anchoring, but not for recreation. Shore access is prohibited. A police boat circles the anchorages regularly announcing over a loud speaker that beaches are closed. One bar of 3G available near Islote el Merito.
BOAT REPORT
Caleta Partida
AnchoringLand activities
Conflicting reports here, as some cruisers have been allowed to anchor but not go ashore and some have been asked to leave altogether.
BOAT REPORT
Loreto
AnchoringLand activitiesFuelProvisioning
Loreto is closed to visitors. Long-term liveaboards may arrange for provisioning and fuel. Only one crewmember can land, and must bring a mask and eye protection. No recreational tourism. Call the port captain for updates.
BOAT REPORT
San Diego
Arrivals & departuresCustomsConnectivity
Several cruisers have reported checking into the United States easily via a call using the US Customs and Border Patrol's ROAM app.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Puerto Balandra
Bahía Marquer
Puerto Ballandra
La Lancha
El Refugio
Bonanza
Puerto Ballena
Caleta Partida
Isla Coronados
AnchoringLand activities
Anchoring inside the limits of any park service protected island is now prohibited. Enforcement is highly variable. Some cruisers have been able to stay over night to rest as part of a port to port passage, but some have been turned away immediately. Others have had undisturbed extended stays. Going ashore anywhere remains strictly prohibited.
BOAT REPORT
Bahía de Matanchen
Marina San Blas
AnchoringArrivals & departuresFuel
The marina remains closed to new boats. Boats inside are allowed to depart. Boats may come in to fuel, but all crew must remain on the boat and the boat must leave immediately after refueling. Anchoring in the estuary in front of the marina is prohibited. Anchoring in Bahía de Matanchen is allowed.
April 13, 2020
BOAT REPORT
San Evaristo
AnchoringLand activities
San Evaristo has asked cruising boats to not stop and anchor and has asked those that have anchored to leave. The road into and out of San Evaristo is also closed to non-residents.
SV Willful SimplicitySea of Cortez SailorsRichard Boren
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departures
As of this morning the port is closed to any inbound traffic. This includes cruisers. Some folks estimate that we should open up by May but no one knows for sure.
April 12, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Ceralvo Channel
Passage
A Navy vessel turned back a sailboat heading north through the Ceralvo Channel. Subsequent radio contact with the ship suggested that the intention was to enforce rules against tourism and pleasure cruising. Boats with specific destinations (La Paz or points North) have been able to proceed.
SV ExpressionSea of Cortez SailorsRichard Boren
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Marina Guaymas
Arrivals & departuresLand activities
Marina Guaymas is still open for haulouts, but customers must leave their boats after no more than two days.
April 10, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido Waiting Room
AnchoringArrivals & departures
Boats may not anchor in Escondido to wait for mooring balls to open up. The marina also advises against using the old mooring balls, which are being upgraded now.
April 8, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Santa Rosalía
Marina Santa Rosalía
Arrivals & departures
Boats with reservations can arrive at the marina, but no boats can leave. Call Francisco at the Marina for the latest information.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Bonanza
Puerto Ballena
Caleta Partida
Isla San Francisco
AnchoringLand activities
Neil Shroyer of Marina de la Paz clarified on the La Paz morning net that the National Park Islands are open for anchorage to private vessels. Going ashore is prohibited.
April 7, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Puerto Peñasco
Arrivals & departures
Cruisers arriving in Peñasco must stay on board until they are checked out by medical staff, and then must choose to leave the marina within 48 hours or quarantine on site for 14 days. Vessels that are inbound to Puerto Peñasco are urged to come in as quickly as possible. The local functionaries have suggested that the port may close to inbound traffic.
BOAT REPORT
Bahia de los Angeles
Land activitiesProvisioning
Bahía de los Angeles is asking cruisers to not come ashore or provision at the village.
April 6, 2020
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
La Paz
Land activities
Hotels and rental houses in La Paz are closed until the end of April. The Malecon and beaches are also closed.
April 3, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Marina Puerto Escondido
Arrivals & departuresFuelProvisioning
Marina Puerto Escondido announced that they are remaining open with some safety limitations in place. The Captain's Lounge is closed, but all other services are available.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Bahía de La Paz
El Mogote
Marina de la Paz
Marina Palmira
Marina Costa Baja
Marina Cortez
AnchoringArrivals & departures
Contrary to rumors, there are no restrictions on entering or exiting the port of La Paz, reserving slips at the marinas, or anchoring in the Mogote. Contact the Port Captain on 16 when arriving or departing, as usual.
April 1, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina El Cid
Arrivals & departures
Marina El Cid is closing the office and fuel dock for 1 month. The hotel and pools are closed, but security staff remain in place. It is possible that slips may be reserved by phone.
March 31, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Guaymas
Arrivals & departures
The lift is still operating at Gabriel’s, but clients are no longer allowed to live or work on their boats while they are in the yard.
March 29, 2020
OFFICIAL NOTICE
AnchoringArrivals & departuresPassage
The Director General of Harbormaster Offices issued two directives today. Directive #12 effectively stopped recreational and tourist boating, including foreign boats for private use. Directive #13 explicitly removed the section referring to foreign boats for private use. The understanding is that transiting port to port is allowed, but recreational boating is not. Expect this to be interpreted differently from port to port.
Directive 12 and 13 from the Director General of Harbormaster Offices
March 28, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina Riviera Nayarit
Marina Puerto de la Navidad
Arrivals & departures
La Cruz Marina is starting summer rates two weeks early on May 15th. The marina in Barra started their summer rates a month early, on May 1st.
Sea of Cortez SailorsSV Volare
March 27, 2020
MARINA ANNOUNCEMENT
Marina Coral
Arrivals & departures
Hotel Coral & Marina dockmaster Fito Espinoza announced on Facebook that the marina is open and paperwork services are available. Ground transportation is available to the United States.
March 25, 2020
BOAT REPORT
Marina San Blas
Arrivals & departures
Marina Fonatur in San Blas is not allowing new boats into the marina.
March 20, 2020
BOAT REPORT
The Revillagigedos
AnchoringArrivals & departures
The Mexican Navy has closed the islands to all visitors. For more information or details contact Alejandro at the CONANP office in La Paz.