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Yachts moored in the marina basin on Sindalah island
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Marina status and clearance in Sindalah

The Sindalah marina and buoys, what reports say about them, and the Saudi permits for yachts.

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Marina

Sindalah Marina and offshore buoys

Reports give these figures. Reuters reported on 19 June 2026 that the development has never opened to the public.

OperatorIsland Global Yachting was to develop and operate the marina (SuperyachtNews, 7 June 2023).
Berths 202386 berths for yachts up to 50 m, plus serviced offshore buoys for superyachts up to 180 m (SuperyachtNews, 7 June 2023).
Berths and buoys86 berths, maximum berth length 50 m. 75 mooring buoys for yachts of 50 m to 180 m (IGY Marinas, operator page).
Opening night53 superyachts visited for the opening night in October 2024 (Maritime Observer, undated). Wikipedia cites Forbes for 65 superyachts.
Status, 19 June 2026Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with Sindalah's operations, that the marina lets waves roll in for much of the year, rocking the few boats that have moored there.
Rules

Saudi permits for yachts

Entry licences, 2021

Arab News reported on 12 July 2021 that the Red Sea Operations Center in Jeddah issued entry licences to foreign tourist yachts, with a reply in 30 minutes. Applications needed the yacht registration, classification and marine radio certificates, a crew list, and safety and insurance certificates. Check the rules for your passport and flag.

Saudi Red Sea Authority, 2024

SuperyachtNews reported on 10 September 2024 on the first Saudi Red Sea Authority regulations for Saudi yachts: a Tourism Trip Permit must be obtained for each voyage, for private and charter trips. A Technical Licence costs SAR 4,000 and lasts six months. Check the rules for your passport and flag.

Charter

The same report says a chartered yacht needs a designated maritime tourism agent to secure a Tourism Charter Licence, which costs SAR 4,000.

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