Can I Re-Enter The Bahamas on the Same Cruising Permit?

Re-entry on the same cruising permit

Yes. You can re-enter The Bahamas on the same cruising permit. According to official Bahamas boating regulations, the 12-month cruising permit allows up to two entries within a 30-day period. So if you leave Bahamian waters and return within that 30-day window, your same permit covers your re-entry—you do not need a new permit for that second entry.

This is useful if you're island-hopping, need to go back to the US or another country briefly, or want to cruise in and out of Bahamian waters. Just keep in mind the limit: two entries in any 30-day period on the same cruising permit. The permit is valid for 12 months, so over the year you have flexibility for multiple trips and re-entries within those rules.

Your cruising permit is issued by Bahamas Customs when you first make entry. Apply online in advance and we'll have everything ready so customs can issue your permit quickly when you arrive.