Port 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.
For details of anchorages where yachts are permitted to stop for shelter on the approaches to the south of Suez see the Noonsite Restrictions section.
Full details of the procedures for transiting the Suez Canal, including the Canal Regulations and Fees charged, is available exclusively to Noonsite members and can be found via the green special offers bar at the top of the Egypt pages.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
It should be noted that the Suez Yacht Club is currently out of service due to re-development work. (August 2025)
Position:
29° 55.75'N, 32° 33.33'E (canal entrance)
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