Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Cornwall
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
7 sites · 2 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £5,760 a year for a 12m boat (£611–£8,986 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Helford River Moorings and Port Pendennis Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Malpas Marina and Port of Truro.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £611 a year (Port of Truro) to £8,986 a year (Falmouth Haven Marina); the middle of 5 is £5,760 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 7, 5 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 6 visitor berths.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Falmouth Harbour
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Malpas Marina
Malpas, Cornwall · River Fal
£3,035 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Port of Truro
Truro, Cornwall · River Fal and Truro River
£509 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Falmouth Haven Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · River Fal
£7,465 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Falmouth Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Fal estuary and Penryn River
£6,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sailaway St. Anthony
Helston, Cornwall · Gillan Creek
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helford River Moorings | Helford, Helford River | – | 15.2m (50ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Port Pendennis Marina | Falmouth, Falmouth Harbour | £5,760 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Malpas Marina | Malpas, River Fal | £3,642 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Waiting list |
| Port of Truro | Truro, River Fal and Truro River | £611 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Waiting list |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | Falmouth, River Fal | £8,986 | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | Falmouth, Fal estuary and Penryn River | £8,220 | 18m (59ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Sailaway St. Anthony | Helston, Gillan Creek | – | 13.4m (44ft) | – | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 12m boat cost in Cornwall?
Across the 5 estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £611 a year at Port of Truro to £8,986 a year at Falmouth Haven Marina. The middle figure is £5,760 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Cornwall?
For a 12m boat, Port of Truro is cheapest at £611 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Cornwall have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Helford River Moorings and Port Pendennis Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) in Cornwall?
All 7 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Helford River Moorings (15.2m (50ft)), Port Pendennis Marina (25m (82ft)), Malpas Marina (20m (66ft)), Port of Truro (20m (66ft)), Falmouth Haven Marina (20m (66ft)), Falmouth Marina (18m (59ft)) and Sailaway St. Anthony (13.4m (44ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in nearby counties
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in the wider area
- England 100
- South West 28
- The South Coast 64
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