Israel - Health
There are hospitals and pharmacies in all the major cities and emergency and health care is to a high western standard. All medical professionals speak English.
Israelis are covered under the national health insurance system, but foreigners are expected to pay for any treatment, so health insurance is recommended.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:
Only the common routine vaccinations are necessary for travel to Israel.
Though rabies is not a major risk to most travelers, CDC recommends this vaccine for those involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that put them at risk from animal bites (such as adventure travel and caving). Hepatitis A and B vaccines may be needed also.
Food and Water Concerns:
Tap water is potable and safe for drinking throughout the country. Near the Dead Sea the tap water is heavily salinated and doesn’t taste good. Here bottled water is a better option.
It’s best to avoid taps in rural areas where they may use recycled water which is only good for irrigation.
Prescription Drugs:
You can buy most over-the-counter medications in Israel. If bringing standard prescription drugs into Israel, bring along a letter from your doctor attesting to your needs, just in case.
Last updated: November 2021
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Herzliya Marina is an excellent port of call when visiting Israel. It is a port of entry and has a range of services at the marina and nearby (restaurants, hotels, marine facilities, etc). Guest dock facilities are the best of all the marinas in Israel. Easy transportation to the tourist sites in Jerusalem, etc.
Tel-Aviv marina is no longer port of entry for several years now. Visitors need to enter through Herzliya marina, about 6NM to the north of Tel-Aviv marina.
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Eilat, Israel – entry should be arranged in advance otherwise yachts will be stopped by Israeli Navy at the border and possibly denied entry. Expect strong northerly winds the whole way up the gulf if Aqaba even on grid forecasts with light winds, it is a major funnel effect because of the high mountains on both sides.
Fact section, public transport: On Saturdays and Religious holidays there is a taxi service available. No buses/trains.