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Foreign yachts

Sailing from Europe? Haul-out and repairs in Tunisia, at Tabarka

Sardinia, Sicily, the French Riviera and Malta are one crossing away. Quick quote before you leave, clearance done with you on arrival.

  • 160 ttravel hoist, boats from 6 to 35 m
  • 250 TNDport clearance package
  • 3 to 5 daysfor a full antifouling job

From abroad, in four steps

  1. 1. Quote before you leave

    Length, dates, work: quick quote on WhatsApp.

  2. 2. Papers in advance

    Send a copy on WhatsApp: we prepare the file and tell the port.

  3. 3. Arrival and haul-out

    Clearance done with you, haul-out on the agreed day.

  4. 4. Work and relaunch

    You follow the work in photos. Final check, and you sail on.

Why have the work done at Tabarka

  • Central Mediterranean

    Cagliari, Trapani and Malta one crossing away;
    Bizerte and Tunis a few hours away.

  • Cheaper than in Europe

    Stopovers, restaurants and boat work cost less than in Europe.

  • Ten trades on site

    From antifouling to canvas work, on the same hard standing.

  • Wet blasting

    The only yard in Tunisia that offers it: hull stripped, gelcoat intact.

  • Clearance assisted

    Customs, police, National Guard: we go with you to each office.

  • Things to do ashore

    Surfing, kitesurfing, diving, fishing, hiking in the Kroumirie forest.

Limited space

Space at Tabarka is limited, afloat and on the hard. Book early.

Questions from foreign boat owners

My boat is registered in the UK, France or Italy. Is that a problem?

No. Contact us before you arrive and we prepare the stopover and the haul-out.

Can I get a quote without coming to the yard?

Yes. Describe the boat and the work on WhatsApp, wherever you are: quick quote, no need to come to the yard.

What are the formalities on arrival?

Customs, police, National Guard and APIP, all on the same quay. Paperwork and assistance package: 250 TND. Details on the Port formalities page.

How long does the boat stay ashore?

3 to 5 days for an antifouling job, several weeks for osmosis treatment or painting.

What does the port of Tabarka charge?

APIP rates: hoisting (haul-out and relaunch) 20 TND per gross ton (tx) plus a 50 TND fixed fee, hard standing 1 TND per tx per day, berthing 1 TND per metre per day. The yard's work is quoted separately.

In which language?

Quick quote in French or English.

Planning the crossing? Ask for a quote before you leave

Quick quote for the berth and the work, in one message.

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