Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Eilat has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, cultural or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Eilat is Israel’s Red Sea yacht destination with reefs, diving, resort access, desert scenery and Gulf of Aqaba route value.
Eilat is Israel’s Red Sea yacht destination with reefs, diving, resort access, desert scenery and Gulf of Aqaba route value.
Eilat is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, cultural, expedition, resort, passage-making or regional cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established luxury cruising areas, while others are best treated as specialist route or shore-extension destinations requiring careful local support.
For owners and guests, Eilat can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, historic cities, marinas, remote anchorages, diving, safari extensions, ocean passages or Red Sea and Indian Ocean cruising. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Gulf of Aqaba / Red Sea |
| Country | Israel |
| City / main area | Eilat |
| Destination type | Red Sea resort and diving destination |
| Cruising area | Red Sea / Gulf of Aqaba |
| Best season | October to April |
| Best time to visit | Cooler months are generally preferred for cruising, diving and desert visits. |
| Season | Red Sea winter cruising season |
| Charter appeal | Specialist regional appeal |
| Nearest airport | Ramon Airport (ETM) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Ramon Airport supports Eilat access, with Tel Aviv as the wider international gateway. |
| Marina access | Eilat has local marina and harbour access, with regional permissions important. |
| Superyacht berthing | Berth, customs, route permissions and security planning are essential. |
| Luxury hotels | Herods Palace Eilat; Royal Beach Eilat; Six Senses Shaharut nearby |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Eilat resort dining, seafood, Israeli cuisine and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Coral Beach; Red Sea reefs; desert landscapes; Timna Park; Gulf of Aqaba |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |