Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd
Plymouth, Devon · Cattewater, Plymouth
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South West
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
17 sites · 2 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £3,985 a year for a 10m yacht (£1,200–£8,350 across 8 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 17 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 2 of the 17 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd and Port Pendennis Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Salterns Marina.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £1,200 a year (Southdown Marina) to £8,350 a year (Dart Marina); the middle of 8 is £3,985 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 17, 17 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 8 a boat hoist and 7 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 17 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Premier Marinas (2).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Falmouth Harbour
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
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Waiting list
Salterns Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices not published
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Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
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Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 a year for a 10m yacht
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Darthaven Marina
Kingswear, Devon · River Dart
£3,240 a year for a 10m yacht
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Falmouth Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Fal estuary and Penryn River
£6,850 a year for a 10m yacht
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Noss on Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£4,420 a year for a 10m yacht
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Southdown Marina
Millbrook, Cornwall · River Tamar, Millbrook Lake
£1,200 a year for a 10m yacht
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Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
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Avon Marina
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
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Calstock Boatyard
Calstock, Cornwall · River Tamar
Prices not published
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Carbeile Wharf Marina
Torpoint, Cornwall · River Tamar
Prices not published
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Elkins Boatyard
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
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Lynher Boatyard
Torpoint, Cornwall · River Lynher
Prices on request
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Parkstone Bay Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices on request
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Shell Bay Marine
Swanage, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Where | A year, 10m yacht | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd | Plymouth, Cattewater, Plymouth | – | Yes | A few berths left |
| Port Pendennis Marina | Falmouth, Falmouth Harbour | £4,800 | Yes | Berths available |
| Salterns Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | – | Yes | Waiting list |
| Bristol Marina | Bristol, Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour | £3,551 | Yes | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £8,350 | Yes | Not reported |
| Darthaven Marina | Kingswear, River Dart | £3,240 | Yes | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | Falmouth, Fal estuary and Penryn River | £6,850 | Yes | Not reported |
| Noss on Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £4,420 | Yes | Not reported |
| Southdown Marina | Millbrook, River Tamar, Millbrook Lake | £1,200 | Yes | Not reported |
| Trout's Boatyard | Topsham, River Exe | £3,060 | Yes | Not reported |
| Avon Marina | Christchurch, River Avon | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Calstock Boatyard | Calstock, River Tamar | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Carbeile Wharf Marina | Torpoint, River Tamar | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Elkins Boatyard | Christchurch, River Avon | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Lynher Boatyard | Torpoint, River Lynher | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Parkstone Bay Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | On request | Yes | Not reported |
| Shell Bay Marine | Swanage, Poole Harbour | – | Yes | 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 10m yacht cost in the South West?
Across the 8 estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £1,200 a year at Southdown Marina to £8,350 a year at Dart Marina. The middle figure is £3,985 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South West?
For a 10m yacht, Southdown Marina is cheapest at £1,200 a year in Millbrook.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South West have space now?
2 of the 17 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd and Port Pendennis Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South West?
1 of the 17 say you can: Bristol Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 4 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in the South West, by county
Estuary and tidal river moorings with gated access or CCTV in other areas
- North East 4
- South East 35
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