Sousse : Profile

Location

A commercial harbour with little attraction for cruising yachts.

Clearance

Harbour Master
Office des Ports Nationaux Tunisiens, , Rue Abdailah lbn Zoubaier, 4 000 Sousse,
Tel:(3) 224401 , Fax:(3) 224923

Docking

It is not a good port of refuge in strong winds from the east and SE winds above 20 knots may make it impossible to enter the port. Even in calm conditions, reflection of an easterly swell affects all moorings.

Port El Kantaoui Marina
VHF Channel 16
300 berth marina with water, electricty and a fuel berth. 40 ton lift, security service and repair services.

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