Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Cabin Boatyard
Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
127 sites · 20 with space now · 17 with a waiting list · typical £2,400 a year for a 10m cruiser (£30–£14,202 across 75 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 127 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 20 of the 127 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabin Boatyard, Dysart Harbour, Emsworth Maintained Moorings, Haines Boatyard, Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club, Helford River Moorings and 14 more.
- Keeping a waiting list: Axe Yacht Club, Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, Dart Harbour, Cornworthy, Dart Harbour, Galmpton, Hamble River Sailing Club, Hoo Ness Yacht Club and 11 more.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £30 a year (Rhyl Harbour) to £14,202 a year (Mercury Yacht Harbour); the middle of 75 is £2,400 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 70m (230ft) at Shamrock Quay.
- Of the 127, 73 have electric hook-up, 16 a pump-out, 28 diesel, 37 a boat hoist and 43 visitor berths.
- 5 of the 127 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Chichester Harbour Conservancy (2), Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority (4), Environment Agency (2), MDL Marinas (5), Premier Marinas (4) and Premier Marinas Ltd (4).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Dysart Harbour
Dysart, Fife · Firth of Forth
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Emsworth Maintained Moorings
Emsworth, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour
£722 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Haines Boatyard
Itchenor, West Sussex · Chichester Harbour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club
Maylandsea, Essex · Lawling Creek, River Blackwater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Itchenor Reach maintained moorings
Itchenor, West Sussex · Chichester Harbour
£2,278 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Langstone Sailing Club
Havant, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Littlehampton Marina
Littlehampton, West Sussex · River Arun
£3,090 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Lydney Harbour
Lydney, Gloucestershire · River Severn
£849 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Orwell Yacht Club
Ipswich, Suffolk · River Orwell
£300 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd
Plymouth, Devon · Cattewater, Plymouth
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Quay Lane Boatyard
Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour
£645 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
River Yar Boatyard
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight · River Yar
£4,870 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Skippool Creek Moorings
Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire · River Wyre
£545 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex · River Crouch
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Sunderland Marina
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear · River Wear
£1,789 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Thurrock Yacht Club
Grays, Essex · River Thames
£561 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Tollesbury Marina
Tollesbury, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Tudor Sailing Club
Portsmouth, Hampshire · Langstone Harbour
£294 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Axe Yacht Club
Axmouth, Devon · River Axe, Axmouth Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Cardiff, South Glamorgan · Cardiff Bay
£1,200 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Dart Harbour, Cornworthy
Cornworthy, Devon · River Dart
£245 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Dart Harbour, Galmpton
Galmpton, Devon · River Dart
£1,099 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Hamble River Sailing Club
Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire · River Hamble
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Hoo Ness Yacht Club
Hoo St Werburgh, Kent · River Medway
£275 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Hurlingham Yacht Club
London, Greater London · River Thames
£660 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Padstow Harbour
Padstow, Cornwall · Camel Estuary
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Parkstone Yacht Club
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
£5,188 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
Waiting list
Portaferry Marina
Portaferry, Down · Strangford Lough
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Rhyl Harbour
Rhyl, Denbighshire · River Clwyd
£30 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Roach Mooring Holders Association
Paglesham, Essex · River Roach
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Stoke Gabriel Moorings
Stoke Gabriel, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Tayport Harbour
Tayport, Fife · River Tay estuary
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Teignmouth Harbour
Teignmouth, Devon · River Teign
£895 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Totnes Boating Association
Totnes, Devon · River Dart
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Full
Albert Dock
Liverpool, Merseyside · River Mersey
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Admiralty Jetty
Camber, East Sussex · River Rother
£1,430 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Arun Yacht Club
Littlehampton, West Sussex · River Arun
£1,130 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Blackwater Marina
Maylandsea, Essex · River Blackwater
£1,600 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bosham Quay and Moorings
Bosham, West Sussex · Bosham Channel, Chichester Harbour
£2,597 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Brentford Dock Marina
Brentford, Greater London · River Thames
£3,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bridge Hard Mooring
Littlehampton, West Sussex · River Arun
£973 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Burnham on Sea Motor Boat and Sailing Club
Burnham on Sea, Somerset · River Brue
£68 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Cardiff Marina
Cardiff, South Glamorgan · River Ely
£4,110 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Cobb's Quay Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
£11,454 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Cowes Harbour
Cowes, Isle of Wight · River Medina
£825 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Deacons Marina
Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble
£4,704 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Deganwy Marina
Deganwy, Clwyd · Conwy Estuary
£6,171 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Dittisham Moorings
Dittisham, Devon · River Dart
£486 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Emsworth, West Sussex · Chichester Harbour
£5,100 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Erith Yacht Club
Erith, Greater London · River Thames
£816 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
Folly Moorings
Whippingham, Isle of Wight · River Medina
£800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Gosport Marina
Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour
£2,810 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hannover Pontoon
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Harbour
£3,042 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hayling Yacht Company
Hayling Island, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour
£4,285 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Heybridge Basin Moorings
Heybridge Basin, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation / Blackwater Estuary
£1,796 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hythe Marina Village
Hythe, Hampshire · Southampton Water
£10,740 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Island Harbour Marina
Newport, Isle of Wight · River Medina
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kemps Quay Marina
Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen
£2,624 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Liverpool Marina
Liverpool, Merseyside · River Mersey
£3,661 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
Lowestoft Beacon Marina
Lowestoft, Suffolk · Lake Lothing
£3,492 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Marconi Sailing Club
Steeple, Essex · River Blackwater
£50 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Medway Bridge Marina
Rochester, Kent · River Medway
£2,671 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Mercury Yacht Harbour
Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble
£14,202 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Newhaven Marina
Newhaven, East Sussex · River Ouse
£4,781 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Northney Marina
Hayling Island, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour
£13,224 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Noss on Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£4,420 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Preston Marina
Preston, Lancashire · River Ribble
£2,400 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Riverside Boatyard (Foulkes)
Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble
£2,990 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Royal Quays Marina
North Shields, Tyne and Wear · River Tyne
£3,980 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rudders Boatyard
Burton, Pembrokeshire · Milford Haven Waterway
£1,980 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Shamrock Quay
Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen
£10,770 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Southsea Marina
Portsmouth, Hampshire · Langstone Harbour
£6,420 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Stour Sailing Club Moorings
Manningtree, Essex · River Stour
£102 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Levington, Suffolk · River Orwell
£4,210 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swansea Yacht and Sub-Aqua Club
Swansea, West Glamorgan · River Tawe
£1,463 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swanwick Marina
Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble
£3,500 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
The Ship & Anchor Marina
Ford, West Sussex · River Arun
£1,700 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Thornham Marina
Emsworth, Hampshire · Chichester Harbour
£2,986 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Titchmarsh Marina
Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex · Walton Backwaters
£1,227 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Universal Marina
Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble
£5,032 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waldringfield Boatyard
Waldringfield, Suffolk · River Deben
£2,112 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waterside Marina
Brightlingsea, Essex · Colne Estuary
£3,725 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
WicorMarine Yacht Haven
Portchester, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour
£3,520 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Wisbech Yacht Harbour
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire · River Nene
£1,945 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Avon Marina
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Calstock Boatyard
Calstock, Cornwall · River Tamar
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Cattewater Harbour
Plymouth, Devon · Cattewater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Chelsea Harbour Marina
London, Greater London · River Thames
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Coleraine Marina
Coleraine, Londonderry · River Bann
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Coquet Yacht Club
Amble, Northumberland · River Coquet
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Elephant Boatyard
Bursledon, Hampshire · River Hamble
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Elkins Boatyard
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Elmhaven Marina
Halling, Kent · River Medway
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Glasson Waterside & Marina
Glasson Dock, Lancashire · River Lune Estuary / Lancaster Canal
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Graving Dock Pay & Display
Cardiff, South Glamorgan · Cardiff Bay
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Harwich and Dovercourt Sailing Club
Harwich, Essex · River Stour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hobbs Point Moorings
Pembroke Dock, Dyfed · Milford Haven Waterway
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Hull Waterside & Marina
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire · Humber Estuary
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Humber Cruising Association Ltd
Grimsby, Lincolnshire · River Humber
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
King's Lynn Visitor Pontoons
King's Lynn, Norfolk · River Great Ouse
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Lynher Boatyard
Torpoint, Cornwall · River Lynher
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Netley Cliff Sailing Club
Netley, Hampshire · Southampton Water
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Parkstone Bay Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Poole Quay Boat Haven
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Pooles Wharf Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Port Medway Marina
Rochester, Kent · River Medway
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Port Werburgh Marina
Rochester, Kent · Medway Estuary
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portchester Sailing Club
Portchester, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portishead Cruising Club
Pill, Somerset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Portsmouth Moorings
Gosport, Hampshire · Portsmouth Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rhymney River Motor Boat Sail & Angling Club
Cardiff, South Glamorgan · River Rhymney
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rice & Cole Boatyard
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex · River Crouch
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Smallgains Marina
Canvey Island, Essex · Smallgains Creek
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Stone Sailing Club
Southminster, Essex · River Blackwater
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sutton Wharf Boatyard
Rochford, Essex · River Roach
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Up River Yacht Club
Hullbridge, Essex · River Crouch
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Wakering Boat Yard
Great Wakering, Essex · River Roach
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Westview Marina & Leisure Park
Earith, Cambridgeshire · River Great Ouse
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Yeoward Boatyards
Salcombe, Devon · Salcombe Estuary
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Where | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Boatyard | Bursledon, River Hamble | – | Berths available |
| Dysart Harbour | Dysart, Firth of Forth | – | A few berths left |
| Emsworth Maintained Moorings | Emsworth, Chichester Harbour | £722 | Berths available |
| Haines Boatyard | Itchenor, Chichester Harbour | On request | Berths available |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club | Maylandsea, Lawling Creek, River Blackwater | – | Berths available |
| Helford River Moorings | Helford, Helford River | – | Berths available |
| Itchenor Reach maintained moorings | Itchenor, Chichester Harbour | £2,278 | Berths available |
| Langstone Sailing Club | Havant, Chichester Harbour | On request | Berths available |
| Littlehampton Marina | Littlehampton, River Arun | £3,090 | Berths available |
| Lydney Harbour | Lydney, River Severn | £849 | Berths available |
| Orwell Yacht Club | Ipswich, River Orwell | £300 | Berths available |
| Plymouth Boatyard & Marina Ltd | Plymouth, Cattewater, Plymouth | – | A few berths left |
| Quay Lane Boatyard | Gosport, Portsmouth Harbour | £645 | Berths available |
| River Yar Boatyard | Yarmouth, River Yar | £4,870 | Berths available |
| Skippool Creek Moorings | Thornton Cleveleys, River Wyre | £545 | Berths available |
| South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club | South Woodham Ferrers, River Crouch | – | Berths available |
| Sunderland Marina | Sunderland, River Wear | £1,789 | A few berths left |
| Thurrock Yacht Club | Grays, River Thames | £561 | Berths available |
| Tollesbury Marina | Tollesbury, River Blackwater | £1,850 | Berths available |
| Tudor Sailing Club | Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour | £294 | Berths available |
| Axe Yacht Club | Axmouth, River Axe, Axmouth Harbour | – | Waiting list |
| Cardiff Bay Yacht Club | Cardiff, Cardiff Bay | £1,200 | Waiting list |
| Dart Harbour, Cornworthy | Cornworthy, River Dart | £245 | Waiting list |
| Dart Harbour, Galmpton | Galmpton, River Dart | £1,099 | Waiting list |
| Hamble River Sailing Club | Hamble-le-Rice, River Hamble | – | Waiting list |
| Hoo Ness Yacht Club | Hoo St Werburgh, River Medway | £275 | Waiting list |
| Hurlingham Yacht Club | London, River Thames | £660 | Waiting list |
| Padstow Harbour | Padstow, Camel Estuary | – | Waiting list |
| Parkstone Yacht Club | Poole, Poole Harbour | £5,188 | Waiting list |
| Port of Truro | Truro, River Fal and Truro River | £509 | Waiting list |
| Portaferry Marina | Portaferry, Strangford Lough | – | Waiting list |
| Rhyl Harbour | Rhyl, River Clwyd | £30 | Waiting list |
| Roach Mooring Holders Association | Paglesham, River Roach | – | Waiting list |
| Stoke Gabriel Moorings | Stoke Gabriel, River Dart | – | Waiting list |
| Tayport Harbour | Tayport, River Tay estuary | – | Waiting list |
| Teignmouth Harbour | Teignmouth, River Teign | £895 | Waiting list |
| Totnes Boating Association | Totnes, River Dart | – | Waiting list |
| Albert Dock | Liverpool, River Mersey | – | Full |
| Admiralty Jetty | Camber, River Rother | £1,430 | Not reported |
| Arun Yacht Club | Littlehampton, River Arun | £1,130 | 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 cruiser cost in the UK?
Across the 75 estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £30 a year at Rhyl Harbour to £14,202 a year at Mercury Yacht Harbour. The middle figure is £2,400 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers in the UK?
For a 10m cruiser, Rhyl Harbour is cheapest at £30 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers in the UK have space now?
20 of the 127 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Cabin Boatyard, Dysart Harbour, Emsworth Maintained Moorings, Haines Boatyard, Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club, Helford River Moorings, Itchenor Reach maintained moorings, Langstone Sailing Club and 12 more. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers in the UK?
5 of the 127 say you can: Dart Harbour, Galmpton (residential moorings with planning consent), Hannover Pontoon (liveaboards allowed), Medway Bridge Marina (liveaboards allowed), Hull Waterside & Marina (residential moorings with planning consent) and Port Werburgh 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, 1 need a Canal & River Trust boat licence, 3 need Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) and 12 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings for cruisers by county
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