Canals
Berths available
Goole Marina
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire · Aire and Calder Canal
Prices not published
Pontoon berths near Selby
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
8 sites · 2 with space now · typical £5,480 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£3,995–£6,965 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 8 sites: 7 on canals and 1 on a river.
- 2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Goole Marina and Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £3,995 a year (Staniland Marina) to £6,965 a year (York Marina); the middle of 2 is £5,480 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 18.3m (60ft) at Staniland Marina.
- Of the 8, 6 have electric hook-up, 4 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 8 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Canal & River Trust (2).
- Closest to Selby: Selby Lock, 0.8km east of the centre. 1 of the 8 within 10km.
Canals
Berths available
Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure
Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire · Pocklington Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Full
Selby Lock
Selby, North Yorkshire · Selby Canal
Prices not published
Rivers
York Marina
York, North Yorkshire · River Ouse
£4,010 a year for a 10m cruiser
Canals
Staniland Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
£3,995 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Viking Marina
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire · Aire & Calder Navigation
Prices not published
Canals
Blue Water Marina
Thorne, South Yorkshire · Stainforth & Keadby Canal
Prices not published
Canals
Aquavista - Lemonroyd Waterside & Marina
Leeds, West Yorkshire · Aire and Calder Navigation
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole Marina | 15.6km south-east | – | pontoon berths, hard standing | Berths available |
| Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure | 18.3km north-east | – | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Selby Lock | 0.8km east | – | pontoon berths | Full |
| York Marina | 13.8km north | £6,965 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Staniland Marina | 20.3km south | £3,995 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Viking Marina | 15.8km south-east | – | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Blue Water Marina | 21.6km south | – | pontoon berths, linear moorings | Not reported |
| Aquavista - Lemonroyd Waterside & Marina | 23.7km west | – | pontoon berths | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Selby?
Across the 2 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £3,995 a year at Staniland Marina to £6,965 a year at York Marina. The middle figure is £5,480 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Selby?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Staniland Marina is cheapest at £3,995 a year in Thorne.
Which pontoon berths near Selby have space now?
2 of the 8 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Goole Marina and Melbourne Arm L1 Leisure. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest pontoon berth to Selby?
Selby Lock, 0.8km east of the centre of Selby, on the Selby Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Selby?
1 of the 8 say you can: Aquavista - Lemonroyd Waterside & Marina (liveaboards allowed). 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, 7 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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