Was not able to check out of the Bahamas

[bergmd]

I left the Bahamas really early this morning and currently in route to US. I was told to radio the dockmaster upon leaving, but nobody was available. Should I call customs or just deal with it when I check back in?
Thanks In Advance.

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by bergmd

I left the Bahamas really early this morning and currently in route to US. I was told to radio the dockmaster upon leaving, but nobody was available. Should I call customs or just deal with it when I check back in?

Oh, you won't be checking back in

[Cthoops]

You don’t have to check out of the Bahamas to head back to the U.S. anymore. I think they tried it for about a year and then stopped requiring it.

[bergmd]

Originally Posted by Cthoops

You don’t have to check out of the Bahamas to head back to the U.S. anymore. I think they tried it for about a year and then stopped requiring it.

How about returning to the Bahamas?

[Cthoops]

Originally Posted by bergmd

How about returning to the Bahamas?

If you’re talking about returning sooner than next season, I don’t know how the process works. We’ve only made annual trips. The Bahamas Land and Sea Facebook group is a very good resource.

[sailorboy1]

pretty sure you can check out online now, just as you can extend online

[sailorboy1]

Just asked a couple of my Canadian friends who 2 years ago over stayed their visa by 3 months and never checked out of the Bahamas. They just checked in 2 days ago with no trouble at all.

Pretty sure all the Bahamas govt cares is you paid your fee.

[mjscottinnc]

If you checked in online, or used the laptops at the office (which is online too), you can check out the same way from wherever you are.

[caradow]

I was transiting through the Bahamas last June/22.
I only wanted 4-5 days waiting for the early Cat 1 that came across Mexico and parked itself in the Bahamas.
Had to pay my $300 anyway and when I left they told me I had to clear out. So I did as I was told.
It's all about the $$$$$.
At least the Bahamas have more ethics than the BVI's!