Monastir : Profile

Clearance

Customs and Immigration officials are resident at the marina and check-in is straightforward. The offices are in the white building on the starboard side past the yard and reception dock. Although extensions are possible in theory, in practice, the 3 months allowed on entry is strictly applied, and you must be out of the country on the date given (whatever the weather!).

Docking

The "monastery" after which the town was named, was built by an Islamic religious order in 797 to defend the town from roaming nomadic tribes and Byzantine warships. The fortress houses a lovely museum of Islamic art and artifacts.

This is a popular winter lay-up destination for live-aboards. The marina provides a club room and boat-owners organise various activities. It is about 3km into the town. NOTE: The marina does not accept credit cards, only cash. Protection is good but it can be windy.

A useful map of the Port

Marina Cap Monastir
B.P. 60 - 5000 Monastir, Tunisia
Tel:+216 - 73 462 305/460 953/460 951, Fax:+216 - 73 462 066, VHF Channel 11, 13, 16
capitaineriemonastir@topnet.tn
Opening Hours: 0800-1230, 1330-1730 Monday to Friday, 0900-1200 Saturday
Full service marina with 400 berths, popular for wintering, fuel dock. Almost full in winter but spaces available in summer. Contact in May to book space for the winter. Limited storage ashore. Travel hoist (30 ton) and 5 ton crane. Laying up afloat a better option but make sure someone is looking afer the boat as inexperienced marina staff are likely to move un-occupied boats. Water & electricty are charged in addition to berthing fee. Facilities have been improved. Supermarket, shops, bank and yacht club on site. Berth stern or bow-to where directed.

Yacht Clubs

At the port.

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