Egypt - Yachting Essentials

Electricity

Voltage: 220 V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Water

Water at Ismailia, El Gouna, Hurghada, Port Ghalib, Safaga, Suez, Taba Heights and Wadi-El-Dome Marina.

Fuel

Be aware the there are restrictions on obtaining diesel by jerry can from shore stations. Check if you need permission first.

Some fuel can be bought in jerry cans at Ismailia.

Delivered by jerry can at Port Said, Port Ghalib.

Fuel docks at El Gouna, Hurghada, Safaga, Suez, Taba Heights and Wadi-El-Dome Marina.

LPG

Gas bottles can be re-filled at Hurghada.

Bottles can be found at Suez.

Lift out and Repairs

Some repairs possible at Port Said, Hurghada.

Haulout and repairs at El Gouna, Suez.

Marine Supplies

There are some limited marine supplies at a few ports.

Red Sea Facebook Group for Cruisers:

This is a closed group, but very useful for yachts transiting the Red Sea either to or from Egypt. If you would like admission to the group, please contact Sherry on s/v Soggy Paws until further notice (sherry@svsoggypaws.com).  In your email, please include your boat name and your expected timeframe for making the passage.