Coast & harbours
Berths available
Dover Marina
Dover, Kent · English Channel
£3,450 a year for a 10m yacht
Secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Canterbury
Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
7 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,730 a year for a 10m boat (£204–£3,450 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 6 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dover Marina.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £204 a year (Lower Halstow Yacht Club) to £3,450 a year (Dover Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,730 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 30m (98ft) at Dover Marina.
- Of the 7, 7 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 7 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Canterbury: Iron Wharf Boatyard, 13.3km west of the centre. 0 of the 7 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swale Marina
Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale
£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Lower Halstow Yacht Club
Lower Halstow, Kent · Lower Halstow Creek, River Medway
£204 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Iron Wharf Boatyard
Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Youngboats Marine Services
Faversham, Kent · Oare Creek
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Highway Marine
Sandwich, Kent · River Stour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sandwich Marina
Sandwich, Kent · River Stour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Marina | 24.1km south-east | £3,450 | Yes | Berths available |
| Swale Marina | 20km west | £2,730 | Yes | Not reported |
| Lower Halstow Yacht Club | 30km west | £204 | Yes | Not reported |
| Iron Wharf Boatyard | 13.3km west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Youngboats Marine Services | 14.9km west | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Highway Marine | 18.1km east | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sandwich Marina | 18.8km east | – | 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 boat cost near Canterbury?
Across the 3 secure moorings with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £204 a year at Lower Halstow Yacht Club to £3,450 a year at Dover Marina. The middle figure is £2,730 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Canterbury?
For a 10m boat, Lower Halstow Yacht Club is cheapest at £204 a year.
Which secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Canterbury have space now?
1 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dover Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest secure mooring with gated access or CCTV to Canterbury?
Iron Wharf Boatyard, 13.3km west of the centre of Canterbury, on the Faversham Creek.
Can you live aboard at secure moorings with gated access or CCTV near Canterbury?
2 of the 7 say you can: Swale Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Sandwich 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, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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