This report by Sue Richards appears on noonsite.com.
Latest reports from agents in Egypt are that the authorities in Port Said have increased clearance charges for foreign flagged yachts transiting south from $40 to $652.
Our thanks to Capt. Heebi of Prince of the Red Sea for reporting this information to noonsite.
Port Said has increased the price for port clearance from 40$ to 652$ for any foreign flagged yacht transiting south bound. Port Said is the only way to go to the Suez Canal, south bound.
New costs are:
Yachts 1m – 18m: $652
Yachts over 18m: $850
This cost is only for Port Clearance and does not include Suez Canal Fees nor Agent Fee Read more.