Lebanon

Yacht Charter Lebanon

Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline packs a lot into a short stretch: Beirut's waterfront, the resort bay of Jounieh, and the ancient port towns of Byblos and Batroun. KaterBlue lists 19 active yachts in Lebanon, suited to both a Beirut evening cruise and a longer coastal trip north.

Sailing Regions

Beirut is the main base, with departures from Zaitunay Bay Marina downtown and Dbayeh Marina just north of the city, both offering modern facilities and easy access to the capital. Jounieh Bay, including the ATCL Marina at Kaslik (operating since 1969), sits beneath the hilltop shrine of Harissa and is a popular resort anchorage with restaurants and nightlife close to the water. Further north, the harbour at Byblos (Jbeil), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and the waterfront at Batroun with its ancient Phoenician sea wall, make for a scenic coastal cruise past a coastline layered with Phoenician, Roman and Crusader history.

Best Time to Sail & Wind

Lebanon sails best during the Mediterranean season, April to October, with June to September offering the calmest seas and warmest water for swimming stops along this coast.

Licence Requirements

For bareboat charter, an internationally recognised qualification such as the ICC (International Certificate of Competence) is generally required, in line with Mediterranean practice. Crewed and skippered charters, widely available in Beirut and Jounieh, do not require guests to hold any licence.

Sample Itinerary (Full-day to 2 days)

Depart Zaitunay Bay, Beirut, passing the Corniche and the sea arches at Raouché (Pigeon Rocks). Sail north into Jounieh Bay, anchoring beneath Harissa for swimming, then continue to the historic harbour at Byblos to explore its Phoenician and Roman ruins. Finish at Batroun, known for its old sea wall and waterfront bars, before returning south to Beirut.