Sidi Bou Said : Profile

Location

Sidi Bou Said is a convenient base from which to explore the ruins at Carthage and the capital Tunis.

Clearance

Immigration and Customs officials are based here.

Docking

The marina is usually full from November to June and even in summer advance reservations are highly recommended. Boats over 20 m LOA must contact the marina at least one week before arrival.

A Useful map of the port

Sidi Bou Said Marina
Avenue Kennedy, 2026 Sidi Bou Said
Tel:71 741 645, Fax:71 744 217, VHF Channel 16, 9
port-sbs@gnet.tn
Opening Hours: 0800-2100
This marina has 360 berths, but often there is not much room. This is due to the space taken up by large boats which cannont leave until the entrance has been dredged (it is prone to silting). There is water, electricity, showers, toilets, fuel quay. 20-ton travelift. Very limited repair facilities. Reported as having unhelpful staff. Close by there are hotels, shops and restaurants. Due to its popularity, the marina has increased its fees and no longer offers discounts for longer stays. All charges are based on the daily fee making this by far the most expensive marina in Tunisia and similar in price to marinas on the French Riviera (22 euros per day for a 12 m yacht in spring 2006). Long stays are therefore not recommended. Tunis Carthage airport is 15 km away.

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