Jordan: Harbours, bridges and formalities for sailors
3 harbours
Jordan: 3 harbours, clearing in, papers and fees. Plan your trip with weather, tides and route.
Formalities
outside the EU customs unionCurrency: Jordanian dinar
Clearing in: The only port is Aqaba at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. Before the approach, call Aqaba Port Control on VHF channel 16; clearance takes place at the Royal Aqaba Yacht Club or Ayla Marina with immigration, customs and the port authority. Germans get the visa on arrival or with the Jordan Pass; Aqaba is a special economic zone (ASEZA) with its own rules for visas and customs.
Ausreise: Clear out before every passage to Israel or Egypt: Aqaba, Eilat and Taba are only a few kilometres apart.
Documents: Passport valid for another six months, boat papers, insurance, crew list, clearance from the last port.
Fees: Berthing fees in the marinas (Royal Aqaba Yacht Club, Ayla Marina, Tala Bay); visa on arrival or via the Jordan Pass.
Fairway: The Gulf of Aqaba is narrow and more than 1,000 m deep; there are hardly any anchorages. Off Aqaba lie the commercial port and roadstead; the maritime borders with Israel and Saudi Arabia are a few kilometres away. Often a strong north wind in the afternoon.
Nature: Aqaba Marine Park on the south coast: anchoring and fishing prohibited.
Emergency: 911; Aqaba Port Control on VHF channel 16.
Sources: Auswärtiges Amt: Jordan, travel and safety advice, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Noonsite: Jordan (as of 2026-10-20)
Harbours by cruising area
Jordan: Aqaba
Frequently asked questions
Jordan: Do I need to clear in?
The only port is Aqaba at the northern end of the Gulf of Aqaba. Before the approach, call Aqaba Port Control on VHF channel 16; clearance takes place at the Royal Aqaba Yacht Club or Ayla Marina with immigration, customs and the port authority. Germans get the visa on arrival or with the Jordan Pass; Aqaba is a special economic zone (ASEZA) with its own rules for visas and customs.
Jordan: Which documents do I need on board?
Passport valid for another six months, boat papers, insurance, crew list, clearance from the last port.
Jordan: What fees apply?
Berthing fees in the marinas (Royal Aqaba Yacht Club, Ayla Marina, Tala Bay); visa on arrival or via the Jordan Pass.
Jordan: What is the emergency number at sea?
911; Aqaba Port Control on VHF channel 16.
Jordan: How many harbours does Sailseer cover?
Sailseer covers 3 harbours with harbour info, weather and route planning.