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Cruising in Antigua, a crew experiences significant discrepancies in customs costs and procedures between Jolly Harbour and English Harbour.15:04 After completing entry formalities at Jolly Harbour for 85 local dollars, the crew attempts to process departure at English Harbour, only to be charged an additional 135 dollars for a four-person crew.15:39 Officials at English Harbour, a UNESCO-protected site, require a full check-in and check-out process regardless of prior clearance elsewhere, leading to a lengthy, hour-and-a-half administrative ordeal.16:20 The crew advises sailors to handle both entry and exit at Jolly Harbour to avoid the higher fees and strict oversight found at English Harbour.17:35 While navigating the island, the crew notes the prevalence of sargassum seaweed in English Harbour and the difficulty of accessing free Wi-Fi, which often requires a minimum 20 USD purchase at local establishments.19:48 The crew also reports that the bow thruster on their vessel is malfunctioning, frequently cutting out during use.12:26

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