Can I sail from the virgin islands to saint maarten without a passport?

Question

saling on a private boat, not a charter. Travel.state.gov says I can, (for another year under the new law), but the saint maarten site says I need a passport. No time to get a passport, sail in a week! I have my bc with seal, and a license.I know I SHOULD have a passport, but I don't, so please help!!

Answer 1

Yes you can for one more year and you are correct it does say so on travel.state.gov. To verify or for further info contact the VI Port Authority:


St. Thomas/St. John
Marine Facilities
Ms. Maria Walters
Marine Manager
P. O. Box 2216
St. Thomas, VI 00803
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]


St. Croix Marine Facilities
Mr. John Payne
Marine Chief
P. O. Box 1134
St. Croix, VI 00821
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Answer 2

you MIGHT be able to re-enter the US w/o a passport from SXM but I'd be leary of telling you yes.call Customs in St Thomas at 340-774-6755

IF SXMs GOVERNMENT SAYS YOU NEED A PASSPORT, THEN YOU NEED A PASSPORT..SORRY

It's not like th eold days when you could sail around with a ten year expiered Massachusetts driver's liscense..

Answer 3

I'd get a passport. There are places you can go and get them in 72 hours. Costs a lot though. Hope this works out for you.