Hawaii - Fees

Clearance Fees:

There are no clearance fees for entry and exit in Hawaii for foreign yachts.

On arrival expect to pay in the region of $200 for removal of garbage by Agriculture. Not all ports enforce this, however, and it may be that you won't be asked to provide garbage. Arrivals in Hilo and Honokōhau have reported not being charged this fee, but boats arriving in Oahu are typically being charged (and more if there is excess garbage).

Mooring Fees:

Anchoring and mooring fees in Hawaii can be very confusing and there is no real clarity as to where you need to pay and how much. Try to make sure you have permission to drop anchor or you might find yourself told to leave (when it's not convenient).

Places that are managed by the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) (and not all places are), have a fee structure for visiting yachts that can be found on the DOBOR website under Administrative Rules - Chapter 13-234.: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dobor/rules/

There is a nightly "stay aboard fee" per person, plus a "mooring fee" based on the size of boat.

Expect to pay in excess of $700 to anchor for a month if anchoring in DOBOR mooring fields and clearing in with each one (not all cruisers do this).

Last updated:  July 2024