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Fees are normally payable on departure. Many ports also charge a daily mooring fee. If only planning a short visit to the Cook Islands, fees are high.

Port Fees:

Port dues are based on the following with the day of arrival and day of departure each counting as one day, regardless of arrival and departure time.

  • Monohull/Single Hull Yachts NZ$ 2.65 per metre per day
  • Multi‐Hull Yachts NZ$ 3.80 per metre per day.
  • Motor Yachts/Super Yachts NZ$ 2.99 per metre per day / NZ$ 0.81 per GRT

Clearance Fees:

  • Departure Fee: NZ$ 75/pp (children under 12 exempt).
  • Customs Fee: NZ$ 57
  • Health Fees: NZ$ 25 on weekdays / NZ$ 40 on weekends.
  • Bio Inspector: NZ$ 20

Sample Mooring Fees

  • Aitutaki: NZ$ 5/PD
  • Palmerston Atoll: NZ$ 10 – 20/PD

Rarotonga: Assessed on the length and type of vessel.

  • Monohull: NZ$ 2.20 per foot per meter
  • Multihull: NZ$ 3.20per meter per day
  • Motor: NZ$ 2.60 per meter per day or NZ$ 0.70 per Gross Tonne per day (whichever is greater).

Other Fees

Visa extension fee amounts to NZ$ 70 for 3 months per person.

Overtime is charged before 08:00 and after 16:00 on weekdays, and all day at weekends and public holidays.

For fees charged at Palmerston Atoll see the Palmerston Atoll page.

Suwarrow Island Fee

All vessels entering the island of Suwarrow are required to pay an entry fee of $50 USD for up to 2 people per vessel, staying no more than 10 days. Other Suwarrow fees include $10 USD per person per 7 days for any additional person on the vessel. Children 15 years of age and under are free of charge.

Last updated:  July 2021

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  1. October 18, 2021 at 10:53 PM
    nelson-mitchellusa-net says:

    AITUTAKI. Dredging has started to improve the entrance and Channel to the harbour. When finished, it will be 5m deep and 15m wide. The south and north basin either side of the wharf, will be 4m deep. The north basin will be for visitors. The south basin will provide space for local boats and visitors. Initially, visitors will anchor and tie back. When funds are available, moorings and shore facilities wil be provided.
    The Cook Islands Ministry of Transport and sports and Tourism will publish correct marine information relating to access as more details are known mid-2022.