Liveaboard moorings in Kent

Moorings where the site says you can live on board, outright or by arrangement. Residential moorings often need planning consent and pay council tax; we show the terms as each site states them.

5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,671 a year for a 10m boat (£1,680–£2,730 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

5 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: The Embankment Marina.
For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,680 a year (The Embankment Marina) to £2,730 a year (Swale Marina); the middle of 3 is £2,671 a year.
Longest boat taken: 13.7m (45ft) at Swale Marina.
Of the 5, 4 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

The Embankment Marina

Gravesend, Kent · River Thames

£1,680 a year for a 10m yacht

Seen on their website 8 days ago · Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Medway Bridge Marina

Rochester, Kent · River Medway

£2,671 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Swale Marina

Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale

£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Port Werburgh Marina

Rochester, Kent · Medway Estuary

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Sandwich Marina

Sandwich, Kent · River Stour

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 10m boat

Site	Where	A year, 10m boat	Liveaboard	Space
The Embankment Marina	Gravesend, River Thames	£1,680	Liveaboards allowed	Berths available
Medway Bridge Marina	Rochester, River Medway	£2,671	Liveaboards allowed	Not reported
Swale Marina	Teynham, Conyer Creek and the Swale	£2,730	Liveaboards allowed	Not reported
Port Werburgh Marina	Rochester, Medway Estuary	–	Liveaboards allowed	Not reported
Sandwich Marina	Sandwich, River Stour	–	Liveaboard by arrangement	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 Kent?

Across the 3 liveaboard moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,680 a year at The Embankment Marina to £2,730 a year at Swale Marina. The middle figure is £2,671 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest liveaboard moorings in Kent?

For a 10m boat, The Embankment Marina is cheapest at £1,680 a year in Gravesend.

Which liveaboard moorings in Kent have space now?

1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: The Embankment Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

Can you live aboard at liveaboard moorings in Kent?

All 5 say you can: The Embankment Marina (liveaboards allowed), Medway Bridge Marina (liveaboards allowed), Swale Marina (liveaboards allowed), Port Werburgh 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, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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