Custom rules for anchoring in the Bahamas

The rule says ya have to clear in within 24 hours of entering Bahamian waters.
Not sure if that applies to transit as well although I have done it a few times without getting in trouble..

You only have to clear customs immediately upon entering Bahamian waters if you want to fish in their waters. If you anchor you can check in the next day when you touch land.

You have to check in within 24 or 48 hours from entering their waters, so you could anchor one night then check in within that window, but look on the internet and it will tell you

I usually cleared in at chubb when transitting , used to take us 3 days , trawler

Customs on 2 occassions asked me why am I bothering if im not fishing or going on a dock somewhere

At 300 bucks , worth a consideration , when I go east and might wait for weather in exumas I clear , otherwise , nah

Call them on the phone and ask them. 242-326-4401 or 325-6551. I've transited through, stopped for fuel and cleared customs. The officers asked me why I bothered if I wasn't staying overnight. Don't quote me on this, but many people pass through, even anchor, and don't clear. I don't think a freighter or cruise ship passing through their waters is going to make a special stop just to clear customs. I think if you don't touch land, they won't bother you........but call them on the phone and ask directly.