At Erika’s Marine Services we offer many services to yachts people and land-based guests alike.
We are here, at your service. You can drop into our office at the waterfront in Clifton, Union Island, or e-mail/call us to let us know how we can help you. Read on to see what we do.
Our motto is “Making Life Easier for the Visiting Yachtsman”. 
Erika's team
Villa rentals – look on our Villa Rentals page to see a list of superb beachfront villas for rent, as well as local hotels and guesthouses. Charter yacht agency – book a crewed or bareboat charter yacht through us. Learn all the details on our Charter a Yacht page. Travel agency– regional Caribbean airline ticketing, hotel and villa bookings, water based day tours - and more. Erika's books and issues tickets for scheduled and chartered regional flights. See our Travel Services page.
Concierge service– reconfirm international flights and hotel reservations for a small fee. New!!!! Budget Marine Agent– need a new bilge pump, plumbing accessory, VHF radio or winch handle? Order through Erika's. Competitive prices and fast delivery. Duty free for yachts in transit. DSL internet & e-mail access – come to our office (use our computers or your own). We now have our wi-fi system working in Clifton Harbour. It's called HotHotHotSpot – just look for the portal page on your computer and pay by credit card from your yacht or pop into Erika’s for a prepaid card. Luxuriate in the comfort of your own yacht while surfing the net and communicating with the world. Read the attached article from a leading Canadian newspaper to find out how Erika's is leading the way in wi-fi. Telephone & fax service – Make economical international calls, receive or send faxes. | 
Our office manager, Chille, laughs | 
Timon in Erika's dinghy
| Laundry – look for Erika's dinghy in the harbour, operated by the friendly Timon. We will pick up your laundry, wash, dry and fold it, then return it to your yacht.
Customs & Immigration clearances – Erika's can look after your clearing in and out duties. Let us take the time to deal with Customs and Immigration officials while you look after other chores, or simply stop in the shade for a cool drink. DVD rentals – tired of your own collection of movies? Try one of Erika's over-800 titles. We have modern and classic films as well as some popular TV series.
TESTIMONIAL – Katy from SY Circe says, "Erika's has the best DVD selection in the Windwards." She actually anchors in Union Island longer just to watch a few movies, before sailing on. | |
Cash advances – if ( ‘when’ is a better word) the bank's ATM is not working, Erika's can advance that bit of cash necessary for making purchases from some of the smaller vendors on the island.
UPS & Quikpak courier agent – send or receive packages. Be assured that your spare parts or important documents will travel quickly and securely. Erika's will hold packages and mail for a yacht's arrival.
Bicycle rentals – Erika's mountain bikes are a good way to see Union Island. You can rent by the hour, day or week. Book exchange and new book sales – We know how long some of those passages can be. Good reading material is a necessity. Exchange your already-read books for the same number in our collection. We carry a small selection of new books too. Nautical chart sales – Erika's stocks Imray waterproof charts of the region. Provisioning for yachts – with some notice, Erika's can order, receive and store provisions for yachts. Ask us for a list of provisions available – or simply tell us what you would like. Cut flowers or arrangements are also available with notice. TESTIMONIAL - Clive Willenbrock, Captain of M/Y Mosaique, a 164 foot luxury charter yacht cruising the Grenadines in February 2007, called Erika's to help him arrange a steel pan band on a beach in the Tobago Cays, as well as coordinating the delivery of live lobsters and other provisions directly to the yacht while at anchor in this marine park. “Everything was great, thank you very much for your help and efficiency, I'm sure we will be working with you again soon... the guests had a good time." Event organizers – for large yachts (or anyone) Erika’s can arrange BBQs in the Tobago Cays or a steel pan group playing either onboard or on the beach in the area. Just ask if we can help make your idea a reality
Links with trusted contacts further on in your itinerary – Erika's has contacts throughout the Caribbean. We can help smooth your voyage by sharing our regional knowledge. Let us arrange activities for guests and coordinate other services further along on your journey with trusted contacts within the region. In Grenada, we have worked with Claire Budhlall-Spronk of Spronks' Provisioning/The Gourmet Store many times. Contact Claire for reliable service as well as a wide range of provisioning items. For all your yacht services needs in Antigua, Jane's Yacht Services in English Harbour offers provisioning and a variety of other valuable services. Contact Jane Midson for more information. | 
Hobo, Erika's mascot and resident dog Sadly, on 26 December, 2005, Hobo died as a result of a hit and run accident in Clifton, Union Island. His exuberance and lovely spirit will be missed by us all. May he enjoy many chicken breakfasts in dog heaven. |
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