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There are several areas prohibited to yachts. Information on these areas is obtainable from chart suppliers and is drawn on Navy charts, which are available in every marina.

In areas where there is a concentration of Orthodox Jews, it is considered a violation of Shabbat (Sabbath, on Saturday) to smoke on that day. There is usually a sign to remind the visitor of this and to disregard the warning would be regarded as discourteous. In most areas of the country, there is no restriction other than the usual non-smoking in public buildings, and that applies every day.

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  1. December 31, 2018 at 4:20 PM
    Lynda Lim says:

    Herzliya Marina is an excellent port of call when visiting Israel. It is a port of entry and has a range of services at the marina and nearby (restaurants, hotels, marine facilities, etc). Guest dock facilities are the best of all the marinas in Israel. Easy transportation to the tourist sites in Jerusalem, etc.

  2. August 17, 2015 at 9:00 AM
    Data Entry says:

    Tel-Aviv marina is no longer port of entry for several years now. Visitors need to enter through Herzliya marina, about 6NM to the north of Tel-Aviv marina.

  3. January 22, 2015 at 3:54 PM
    Data Entry says:

    Posted on behalf of SY Tamarisk:

    Eilat, Israel – entry should be arranged in advance otherwise yachts will be stopped by Israeli Navy at the border and possibly denied entry. Expect strong northerly winds the whole way up the gulf if Aqaba even on grid forecasts with light winds, it is a major funnel effect because of the high mountains on both sides.

  4. October 29, 2014 at 9:22 AM
    Data Entry says:

    Fact section, public transport: On Saturdays and Religious holidays there is a taxi service available. No buses/trains.