Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is an active U.S. Navy installation on the southeastern coast of Cuba. It is about 430 miles southeast of Miami. This guide covers access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Station Guantanamo Bay
Military branch U.S. Navy
Base status Active
Main phone number 757-458-4090 (Quarterdeck)
Official website Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

Location and Directions

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay covers about 45 square miles and has windward and leeward areas. Transit on and off the installation is by air and may be difficult at times. The installation has an AMC passenger terminal, and a ferry connects the windward and leeward sides.

Air operations can be reached at 757-458-6408 or 757-458-6305. The Air Operations office number is 757-458-4888. No public driving route or nearby civilian airport information is listed in the verified installation data.

Visitor Information

Access and visitor procedures are controlled by Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The reviewed official pages do not list general-public visitor eligibility or visitor-center hours. Call the Quarterdeck at 757-458-4090 or the command duty officer at 757-339-7348 before traveling, and confirm current access rules.

Housing and Lodging

Servicemembers, civilian employees, and their families may receive no-cost housing and utilities. Family housing includes major appliances. Housing may be limited, and temporary housing may be used while waiting for a family-housing unit.

Facilities and Services

Service area Available services
Shopping and daily needs Commissary, Navy Exchange, furniture store, gas station, and dry cleaners
Community services Hospital, library, sports complex, bowling alley, Child Development Center, and Youth and Teen Center
Transportation Free public transportation
Mail and packages Delivery generally takes longer than in the continental United States

Schools and Childcare

A combined Department of Defense school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The installation also has a Child Development Center and a Youth and Teen Center. Enrollment rules and eligibility details are not listed in the verified data.

Medical Services

U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay provides on-base hospital care. A hospital is available on the installation, but specialized medical services may not be available for every condition that needs frequent visits or treatment.

Because the installation is geographically isolated, people with ongoing or specialized medical needs should confirm available care before moving or traveling. A hospital phone number was not provided in the verified data.

Recreation and Amenities

Activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating, beach activities, bowling, and nightly movie showings. The installation also has a sports complex, library, and 24-hour fitness center.

Eligible travelers may have one funded Environmental and Morale Trip every two years and two unfunded Space-Available trips each year. Weekly Space-Available flights to the United States and Jamaica are listed. Outdoor activities follow installation rules and may have safety, environmental, boating, wildlife, or access limits.

Things to Know

  • Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is an active U.S. Navy installation and the oldest overseas U.S. military installation.
  • There is no general access from the installation to the rest of Cuba.
  • The installation is geographically isolated, with more limited shopping, dining, groceries, package delivery, and specialized medical care than larger U.S. installations.
  • Security rules may affect photography and other activities.
  • Guantanamo Bay Naval Station is not a hurricane safe haven. Visiting vessels must plan accordingly.
  • The station supports joint operations but is not itself a joint operations command.
  • Access rules and operating information can change, so confirm details before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naval Station Guantanamo Bay active?

Yes. It is an active U.S. Navy installation.

How can I contact the installation?

Call the Quarterdeck at 757-458-4090.

Can the general public visit the installation?

General-public visitor eligibility and visitor-center hours are not listed in the reviewed official information. Contact the installation before traveling.

Does the installation have schools?

Yes. A combined Department of Defense school serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Does the installation have medical care?

Yes. U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay is on the installation, but specialized care may not be available for every condition.