Explore: Suez Canal
General Info
Suez is located at the northern end of the Gulf of Suez and marks the southern end of the Suez Canal. It has been a commercial port since the 7th century although Suez itself was never much more than a village until the present day canal was opened. Today it is one of Egypt’s largest ports.
Position 29° 55.75’N, 32° 33.33’E (canal entrance)
Clearance
For full details on clearing into and out of the country see noonsite’s Egypt Formalities.
Transiting the Suez Canal:
Full details of the procedures for transiting the Suez Canal, including the Canal Regulations and Fees charged, can be found in the Suez Canal: Transit Information report.
Last updated: April 2019
Docking
Be warned there may be a con-man (elderly, white moustache) who lurking outside the yacht club in his car (silver/grey Daewoo Lanos) and who claims to work for Felix agency – he does not.
Last updated May 2017.
