Mombasa
The Port of Mombasa, its anchorages and the Old Port. Entry rules for crew, pay by yacht size and when to come.
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length of Berth 1 at the Port of Mombasa, a commercial wharf listed for cruise, RORO and general cargo
maximum ship size listed for the Kilo anchorage, 12.5 m deep
Kenya eTA, standard processing, starting fee
longest runway at Moi International Airport
Mombasa pages
Anchorage, Old Port and creek in Mombasa
The Kenya Ports Authority lists the Kilo anchorage off Mombasa Island. Fort Jesus stands over the Old Port. English Point is on the creek opposite the Old Town.
Best months and weather
Mombasa, World Meteorological Organization World Weather Information Service (city 520), supplied by the Kenya Meteorological Department. Mean daily maximum and mean monthly rainfall. The service gives no averaging period. Season bands are our own estimate. They follow rainfall only: under 60 mm is peak, 60 to 160 mm is shoulder, over 160 mm is off.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Kenya Ports Authority: Marine Information
- Kenya Ports Authority: Port of Mombasa
- Kenya eTA: How to apply
- Kenya eTA: Frequently asked questions
- Kenya eTA: General information
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Mombasa (city 520)
- Kenya News Agency: State enhancing cruise tourism as Mombasa becomes preferred destination, 2025
- SuperyachtNews: East Africa's first five star marina to open in December, 2012
- Nairobi Law Monthly: World's largest private residential yacht docks in Mombasa, 2024
- Emerald Cruises: Discover Seychelles, Tanzania and Kenya
- Hotel English Point
- Wikipedia: Fort Jesus
- Wikipedia: Moi International Airport
- Wikidata: Fort Jesus Museum (Q379080)
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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