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Planning to cruise Australia? 🇦🇺 Understand the visa requirements before you arrive. For Christine and Matt aboard SV Sugar Shack, securing a longer stay meant medical examinations, extra paperwork and an unexpected outcome. Read their story: noonsite.com/report/australi…
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Since 7 October 2026 as refurbishment works get underway. The project is expected to take approximately two to three months. Visit noonsite.com/place/sint-maar… for more details.
Planning your next passage? Noonsite provides researched, independent cruising and formalities information - so you can check entry requirements and understand the rules for the next country on your itinerary. Find out how to join: noonsite.com/membership-acco…
RED SEA TRANSIT: WHAT HAS CHANGED?
The security situation around the Bab el-Mandeb has changed significantly in recent weeks. If you’re considering a Red Sea transit, read our latest updates and monitor developments closely. noonsite.com/news/southern-r…
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has broken a 60-year record for the latest start to hurricane formation since satellite tracking began in 1966. This unprecedented quiet period is primarily driven by a very strong El Niño producing high wind shear that prevents Atlantic storms from organizing.
Transiting the Panama Canal? Plan for a wait…
Water shortages are contributing to transit delays, with waiting times of more than a month expected from February 2027.
👉 Read the latest update on Noonsite:
noonsite.com/news/panama-can…
Ever wondered what it’s actually like to visit one of the Indian Ocean’s most remote and little-visited islands? Read this fascinating cruiser report from Île Boddam in the Chagos Archipelago – noonsite.com/report/biot-cha…
New tsunami monitoring buoy east of Raoul Island, in the Kermadec Trench - part of NZ's DART network. For yachts cruising between NZ, Tonga and the wider South Pacific, mark this buoy's position.
👉 Full report on Noonsite: noonsite.com/news/new-zealan…
⛵ Southampton Boat Show starts tomorrow!🌍Join World Cruising Club’s FREE bluewater events [19th, 20th and 26th September] and take advantage of our special Boat Show Premium offer - including a FREE Formalities Wallet while stocks last! Register at worldcruising.com/shoreside-…
Heading to Southampton Boat Show? Come along to one of the FREE World Cruising Club events, soak up some expert long-distance cruising knowledge, then sign up for Noonsite Premium and take away your FREE Formalities Wallet. Find out more and register: worldcruising.com/shoreside-…
🇨🇰 Cook Islands clearance update
Heading to the Cook Islands? The Advance Notice of Arrival form has been updated, and there are changes to when visiting vessels can be processed on arrival.
Check the latest requirements before you set your ETA 👇
noonsite.com/place/cook-isla…
🇵🇫 FRENCH POLYNESIA: Anchoring in Moorea
Growing tensions and anchoring restrictions are affecting some of French Polynesia’s popular anchorages. Read more on Noonsite: noonsite.com/news/french-pol…
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Cruising to #FrenchPolynesia? 🇵🇫
Visiting yachts must submit a Maritime Health Declaration and Biosecurity Questionnaire at least 48 hours before arrival at an authorised Port of Entry. Read the latest Noonsite update: noonsite.com/news/french-pol…
Cruising the Med with a mixed-nationality crew? 🇪🇺⛵
A French-American couple aboard a US-flagged yacht share their first-hand experience navigating the rules. Read more: noonsite.com/report/mediterr…
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After cruising safely through 26 countries and spending 3,000+ nights at anchor or at sea, PNG delivered a sobering reminder that not every destination carries the same risks. If PNG is on your cruising itinerary, this cautionary tale is worth reading: noonsite.com/report/papua-ne…
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BIOT has paused new yacht permit applications.
Noonsite spoke directly with officials to clarify what this means for Indian Ocean cruisers.
Updates include:
👉 permit process
👉 what’s next
👉 guidance for yachts
Read more: noonsite.com/news/biot-chago…
The Bahamas: New Cruising Permit Options
On 1 April 2026, adjustments to the July 2025 fee increase were announced and have gone in to effect. Visit Noonsite's Bahamas pages for full Formalities details: noonsite.com/place/bahamas/
