The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) will lead Saudi’s participation at Monaco Yacht Show 2026, showcasing the Saudi Red Sea diverse destinations, experiences and opportunities emerging along Saudi’s western coastline.
Representing an expansive coastline spanning multiple destinations, Saudi Red Sea brings together a diverse portfolio of coastal destinations and experiences, including AMAALA, The Red Sea, and Jeddah. Together, these destinations offer a distinctive proposition for the global yachting community, combining pristine waters, secluded islands, marine experiences, luxury resorts and exceptional hospitality.
The Saudi Pavilion will bring together leading tourism, hospitality and marine partners, including the Saudi Red Sea Authority (RSA), Red Sea Global (RSG), The Red Sea, AMAALA, Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, The Helicopter Company, Sea Pros Yachts and BWA Yachting. Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with the organisations shaping these destinations and explore the experiences, infrastructure and services developing across Saudi’s western coastline, as well as growing opportunities for yacht owners, charterers, operators and luxury travellers.
Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, the Saudi Red Sea coastline offers a distinctive combination of pristine waters, secluded islands, vibrant coral reefs, ultra-luxury resorts, wellness experiences and exceptional hospitality. Its geographic location and year-round appeal also create opportunities for yacht owners and operators to extend their cruising season beyond the traditional Mediterranean summer and discover new itineraries during the autumn and winter months.
EVENT DETAILS
When: 23–24 September 2026
Where: Saudi Pavilion, Monaco Yacht Show 2026, Port Hercule, Monaco
For further information, please contact the Visit Saudi press office. Press contact: SaudiTourism@mslgroup.com
Access Information
Truly, it has never been easier to visit Saudi – visa initiatives have been continuously developed, with the eVisa program now including 66 countries and special administrative regions, and the GCC residents visa and 96-hour Stopover Visa. UK, US, or Schengen visa holders, as well as residents of the UK, US, or European Union countries, are eligible for the instant eVisa.
Saudi is currently connected to 175 destinations, more than halfway to our target of 250, with 14 new international routes launched in 2024.
Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi and a member of SkyTeam airline alliance, British Airways and WizzAir operate routes between Saudi and the UK, with flights operating from London-Heathrow, London- Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester with flights to Jeddah and Riyadh. Riyadh Air also currently operates a daily service between Riyadh and London Heathrow, with Manchester set to become the airline’s second UK destination as part of its continued international expansion plans.
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