Saaremaa Harbour (Estonian: Saaremaa Sadam) is a deepwater harbour on the north coast of the Estonian island of Saaremaa. With a natural depth of 10 metres, the two quays are capable of serving the largest cruise ships sailing in the Baltic Sea. There is also a floating berth for small vessels.TS.ee. Saaremaa Harbour. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
The harbour is located in the village of Ninase near Küdema Bay. It was completed in 2006 and is owned by the Port of Tallinn.Visit Estonia. Saaremaa Harbour. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
In its first ten years of operation Saaremaa Harbour accommodated 30 different cruise ships, owned by 19 cruise companies.Cruise Europe. SAAREMAA HARBOUR TURNED TEN! Retrieved 12 February 2021. In 2016 only two cruise ships called at the harbour. It was reported that the Port of Tallinn wanted the harbour to develop into a multifunctional port and start servicing more cargo ships.ERR Uudised. Saaremaa sadamas loodetakse tulevikus näha rohkem kaubalaevu. (in Estonian) Retrieved 12 February 2021. In 2018 Saarte Hääl wrote of Saaremaa Harbour: "There is no longer any talk of profitability."Saarte Hääl. Mida õppida Saaremaa süvasadamast. (in Estonian) Retrieved 13 February 2021.
On 13 June 2023, Saaremaa Harbour simultaneously hosted two cruise ships for the first time in its history. Over 600 tourists from Germany and the United States disembarked from Amadea and Silver Wind, respectively.ERR News. Historic moment as two cruise ships arrive at Saaremaa harbor at same time. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
In 2024, Saaremaa Harbour was the Saare County's biggest fishing port. 4,002 tonnes of herring and sprat were landed by trawlers at the harbour.Saarte Hääl. Kruiisisadam osutus Saaremaa parimaks kalasadamaks. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
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