{"id":31638,"date":"2026-07-17T16:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsaaremaa.ee\/plan\/small-harbours-in-saare-county\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:24:34","slug":"small-harbours-in-saare-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsaaremaa.ee\/en\/plan\/small-harbours-in-saare-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Small harbours in Saare County"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On this page, you will find an overview of harbours that can be reached by yacht, where you can stop, go ashore and begin exploring the island. Whether you are planning a short stop or a longer island holiday, the harbours of Saare County are waiting for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Before arrival, we recommend reading the detailed information for each harbour, checking the availability of services and contacting the harbour if needed. This will help ensure a smooth journey by sea and allow you to make the most of your time on the island.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Kuressaare city harbour<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKuressaare city harbour is one of Saaremaa\u2019s most popular small harbours, visited by more than 400 vessels each year. The harbour is located in a very convenient spot \u2013 essentially in the centre of Kuressaare, next to Kuressaare Castle and close to the town\u2019s popular spa hotels.

A long and straight fairway leads to the harbour; it has been dredged and marked with buoys to make navigation easier. The minimum depth of the fairway is 2.3 metres, and vessels up to 23.9 metres in length may enter the harbour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Roomassaare harbour<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoomassaare harbour is a good choice for visitors arriving by sea who wish to visit Kuressaare. The marina is located about 5 kilometres from the town\u2019s main square and has served as the sea gateway to Saaremaa\u2019s capital for more than 125 years.

For seafarers, Roomassaare harbour is a convenient and safe stopping place, as access to the harbour is easy and it is sheltered from winds from all directions. The minimum depth of the harbour fairway is 5.2 metres, and vessels up to 24 metres in length may enter the harbour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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K\u00f5iguste marina is located on the southern coast of Saaremaa and is a convenient and safe stopping place for visitors arriving by sea. The harbour is well sheltered from winds and is easy to enter both during the day and at night. In addition to essential services, the harbour also offers visitors pleasant ways to spend their time.<\/p>

K\u00f5iguste is well suited as a stopping place within a day\u2019s sailing distance when travelling towards Kihnu, Ruhnu, Roomassaare or L\u00f5unaranna. The minimum depth of the harbour is 3 metres, and vessels up to 24 metres in length may enter the harbour.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbruka harbour is a good stopping place for visitors arriving by sea who wish to discover a small island near Kuressaare and its unique nature. Abruka is known for its peaceful island life and its species-rich broadleaf forest of Central European type, which is rare in Estonia.

The minimum depth of the harbour entrance channel is 2.3 metres, and vessels up to 24 metres in length may enter the harbour. When entering, it is worth taking weather conditions into account, as strong northerly winds can make access to the harbour more difficult.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Port of M\u00f5ntu<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The harbour is suitable both for a shorter stop and as a starting point for discovering the S\u00f5rve Peninsula. Vessels up to 24 metres in length may enter the harbour. The minimum depth of the entrance channel is 3 metres.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn the southern coast of Muhu Island, the freshly restored L\u00f5unaranna small harbour welcomes visitors arriving by sea. It is a peaceful and scenic stopping place where you can enjoy the quieter side of Muhu, the seaside atmosphere and beautiful views.

L\u00f5unaranna is well suited for those looking for a pleasant harbour stop while discovering Muhu, or for those who wish to make a quieter, more nature-oriented stop along their sea journey. Vessels with a draught of up to 2.2 metres and a length of up to 17 metres are welcome in the harbour basin.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Kuivastu harbour is one of Muhu\u2019s most important sea gateways and a good stopping place for those arriving by sea who wish to get to know the island more closely. Kuivastu marina is sheltered from winds from all directions and offers a convenient opportunity to discover Muhu.<\/p>

Muhu charms visitors with its peaceful rhythm, sleepy fishing villages, working windmills, thatched-roof houses and rich nature. The minimum depth of the harbour is 2.9 metres, and vessels up to 30 metres in length may enter the harbour.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ruhnu is well suited for those looking for a slightly more remote and distinctive destination on their sea journey, with interesting history and peaceful island life. The minimum depth of the harbour is 2.7 metres, and vessels up to 24 metres in length may enter the harbour.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Triigi harbour is located on the northern coast of Saaremaa and is a convenient and safe stopping place for visitors arriving by sea. The harbour is sheltered from winds from all directions and is well suited both for a shorter stop and as a starting point for discovering northern Saaremaa.<\/p>\n

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There is a regular ferry connection from Triigi harbour to S\u00f5ru harbour on Hiiumaa, making it an important connection point between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. The minimum depth of the harbour is 3 metres, and vessels up to 13 metres in length may enter the harbour.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Soela harbour is a small and well-sheltered stopping place on the northern coast of Saaremaa. The harbour is suitable for visitors arriving by sea who are looking for a quieter place to stop and wish to discover the northern part of the island and its more peaceful coastal areas.<\/p>

The harbour is generally well sheltered, although a slight swell may occur in easterly winds. Soela is better suited for smaller vessels and a more peaceful harbour stop. The depth of the harbour basin is 1.7 metres, and vessels up to 15 metres in length may enter the harbour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Saaremaa harbour is a deep-water harbour located on the northern coast of Saaremaa, by K\u00fcdema Bay in the village of Ninase. For visitors arriving by sea, the harbour is a good stopping place for discovering the island\u2019s northern coast, suitable both for a shorter stop and as part of a route along the coast of Saaremaa.<\/p>\n

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Saaremaa Harbour mainly receives cruise ships and leisure yachts. The harbour has a good geographical location, close to the main shipping routes. The minimum depth of the harbour is 2.8 metres, and vessels up to 24 metres in length are served.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Orissaare harbour is located on Illiku Islet, only about 700 metres from the centre of Orissaare. The harbour offers a good stopping place for sailors arriving from both near and far, and is well suited for discovering eastern Saaremaa and the Orissaare area.<\/p>\n

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Illiku Islet is known for its pleasant seaside atmosphere and active cultural life. Vessels up to 20 metres in length and with a draught of up to 2 metres are welcome in the harbour. The prevailing winds in the area are mainly from the north and northwest.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Kungla harbour is a small and peaceful stopping place on the coast of Saaremaa, suitable for visitors arriving by sea who are travelling with a smaller vessel and are looking for a simple harbour stop while exploring the island. Kungla is well suited for a shorter stop or as a quiet waypoint along a sea route.<\/p>\n

The harbour surroundings offer a calm coastal atmosphere and a chance to slow down away from larger centres. The harbour is best suited for smaller vessels; its official draught is 1 metre, and the maximum length of vessel accepted is 15 metres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Papissaare harbour is located on the western coast of Saaremaa and is an important connection point for those travelling towards Vilsandi. The main function of the harbour is to serve the Papissaare\u2013Vikati ferry route, but it also serves small vessels and boats belonging to local residents.<\/p>\n

Papissaare is a good stopping place for those wishing to travel towards Vilsandi or enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the area. The harbour is well suited for smaller vessels; the maximum accepted vessel length is 12 metres and the maximum draught is 1.2 metres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The harbour has a natural setting and is well protected from both storms and ice movement. Today, Atla beach is also actively used for swimming and enjoying nature. Vessels up to 12 metres in length and with a draught of up to 1.4 metres can stop at the harbour.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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