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Entering and leaving by sea

Let us know you're coming If you're travelling by boat the master of a vessel arriving in Australia is required by law to give notice of impending arrival at least 96 hours before arrival.
Ports of entry Find your nearest port in Australia
Requirements for cruise ships and superyachts entering Australia Cruise ships and Superyachts are subject to customs, immigration and biosecurity controls when entering and/or departing Australia.
Yachts and pleasure craft The information contained on this page applies to the non-commercial use of pleasure craft, motor sailors and motor cruisers and provides an outline of the procedures and legal requirements which apply to the Master of these vessels arriving in and departing from Australia.