Technical Port Guide & Agency Desk

Superyacht Port Agent & Berthing in La Palma

Biosphere Sanctuary & Deep Commercial Port. Full REF fiscal clearance, T-0 tax exemptions, duty-free ISO 8217 MGO bunkering, and quay berth reservations.

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Port Clearance, Bunkering & Customs Procedures in La Palma

Puerto de Santa Cruz de La Palma offers sheltered commercial deep-water berthing for large vessels up to 300m LOA with drafts up to 12m, directly adjacent to the historic capital.

Megayacht (>150m LOA) Commercial Berthing Operations

Vessels exceeding 150m LOA berth in designated deep-water quays within commercial ports (managed by Puertos del Estado or Puertos Canarios), ensuring unrestricted drafts, heavy-duty mooring, high-flow bunkering, and certified ISPS security perimeters.

Verified Marinas & Quay Facilities in La Palma

Puerto de Santa Cruz de La Palma (Dique Comercial)

Max LOA: Hasta 300m
Quay Draft: Hasta 12m
Radio Channel: Ch. 12

Marina La Palma

Max LOA: 50m
Quay Draft: 5 - 6m
Radio Channel: Ch. 09

REF Fiscal Framework & T-0 Duty-Free Protocol

Vessels arriving in La Palma waters can benefit from the Canary Islands Special Economic and Tax Regime (REF). Our licensed agents manage border control, police clearance, and T-0 Tax Exemption certificates directly on the pier.

Port Agency Services in La Palma

PRIORITY BERTH

Berth Booking & Mooring

Priority megayacht berth reservations across all 7 islands. Direct ties with harbor masters for fast mooring confirmation.

REF / T-0 TAX

Customs Clearance & T-0

On-dock immigration, customs clearance, and border control. Full REF tax management & T-0 exemptions.

GALLEY GOURMET

Gourmet Galley Provisions

Fresh Atlantic seafood, local organic produce, grass-fed meats, and premium international imports delivered straight to your galley.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Deck & Technical Support

Technical dispatch. Certified marine engineers, divers, hydraulic mechanics, and original spare parts procurement.

La Palma

Maximum LOA
Up to 300m
Maximum Quay Draft
Up to 12m
Customs Status
Canary Islands REF & T-0 Exempt
Duty-Free Bunkering
ISO 8217 MGO Truck & Pipeline

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VHF Radio Channels

Port Control / Dock: VHF Ch 12 / 14 / 09
Calling & Safety: VHF Ch 16 (Safety)
HIGH SEASON BERTH & BUNKER WARNING

Autumn Transatlantic Window (October – December)

Due to high demand for duty-free fuel bunkering and prime megayacht berths during the transatlantic crossing window (October–December), we strongly recommend submitting berth and provisioning requests at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Canary Islands 3-Stage Nautical Calendar

Plan your technical stopovers, refit periods, and Atlantic crossings efficiently.

October – December Phase 1

Transatlantic High Season

The prime departure window for Caribbean crossings following established Trade Winds (Alisios). Major fuel bunkering, provisioning hub, and regatta departures (ARC).

#Trade Winds #Duty-Free Fuel #Caribbean Bound #ARC Hub
January – April Phase 2

Archipelago Wintering & Yard Work

Ideal wintering climate (19-22°C) with low humidity. Perfect window for shipyard refits, haul-out maintenance (300T-1000T+), underwater works, and cruising between islands.

#Drydock & Refit #Hull Cleaning #Mild Winter #Inter-Island Cruising
May – June Phase 3

European Return Fleet Reception

Reception of yachts returning from the Caribbean and Americas bound for the Mediterranean. Technical stopovers for crew rotation, fuel top-up, and customs clearance.

#Med Bound #Return Fleet #Crew Rotation #Technical Stop

Nautical Distances & Route Planning

Key sea distances from Canary hubs to major Atlantic destinations and inter-island routes.

Cruising Speed Ref: 10 Knots
Origin Port Destination Distance (nm) Est. Time (10 knots)
Gran Canaria / Tenerife
Saint Lucia (Caribbean / ARC) 2,800 nm ~11.5 Days
Canary Islands (North)
Gibraltar (Med Gateway) 700 nm ~2.9 Days
Canary Islands (South)
Mindelo, Cape Verde 850 nm ~3.5 Days
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 53 nm ~5.3 Hours
Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 110 nm ~11 Hours
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) 95 nm ~9.5 Hours