Canals
Caley Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£5,003 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Moorings with diesel in Highland
Sites that sell diesel on site, at a fuel berth or from the boatyard.
4 sites · typical £2,791 a year for a 10m boat (£1,285–£3,100 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,285 a year (Mallaig Yachting Marina) to £3,100 a year (Inverness Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,791 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 16m (52ft) at Seaport Marina.
- Of the 4, 4 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Inverness Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal / Inverness Firth
£3,100 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Mallaig Yachting Marina
Mallaig, Highland · Mallaig Harbour
£1,285 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Seaport Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 10m boat | Diesel | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caley Marina | Inverness, Caledonian Canal | £2,880 | Yes | Not reported |
| Inverness Marina | Inverness, Caledonian Canal / Inverness Firth | £3,100 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mallaig Yachting Marina | Mallaig, Mallaig Harbour | £1,285 | Yes | Not reported |
| Seaport Marina | Inverness, Caledonian Canal | £2,702 | 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 in Highland?
Across the 4 moorings with diesel here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,285 a year at Mallaig Yachting Marina to £3,100 a year at Inverness Marina. The middle figure is £2,791 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with diesel in Highland?
For a 10m boat, Mallaig Yachting Marina is cheapest at £1,285 a year.
Which moorings with diesel in Highland have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Can you live aboard at moorings with diesel in Highland?
1 of the 4 say you can: Seaport Marina (residential moorings with planning consent). 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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Moorings with diesel in nearby counties
Moorings with diesel near towns in Highland
- Nairn 3
Moorings with diesel in the wider area
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