Cartagena: clearing in by boat
Port of entry of Colombia.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
- VHF
- 16
Good to know
Main yacht port of entry; many marinas and agents.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Capitanía de Puerto de Cartagena (DIMAR, CP05) – Port Control
Harbour office
Opening hours : Lun-ven 8h-12h et 14h-18h (horaire général des capitaineries DIMAR)
VHF : 14 / 16
Call Port Control on arrival; the port captain deals only with your agent.
Club de Pesca de Cartagena – Marina (agent de clearance Logimar SAS)
Agent
Fuerte San Sebastián del Pastelillo, Calle 2 #16-18, Manga, Cartagena, Colombie
VHF : 71
An agent is mandatory in Colombia: the marina clears you in through its agent (Logimar SAS) with the port captain, DIAN customs, Migración and ICA.
DirectionsClub Náutico Cartagena (Manga)
Agent
Officials come to the marina and an agent is required; reported closed to foreigners in 2020 (renovations): check before going.
Directions
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Sources
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.