Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Falmouth Harbour
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in the South West
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 motor yachts.
19 sites · 1 with space now · 5 with a waiting list · typical £6,188 a year for a 14m motor yacht (£430–£19,236 across 11 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 19 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 19 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Pendennis Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Dart Harbour Moorings, Dart Harbour, Galmpton, Fowey Harbour Moorings, Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre and Salcombe Harbour Moorings.
- For a 14m motor yacht, published prices run from £430 a year (Salcombe Harbour Moorings) to £19,236 a year (Cobb's Quay Marina); the middle of 11 is £6,188 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 19, 13 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 7 diesel, 9 a boat hoist and 11 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 19 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority (2) and Premier Marinas (2).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Dart Harbour Moorings
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£486 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
Fowey Harbour Moorings
Fowey, Cornwall · River Fowey
£443 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre
Wareham, Dorset · River Frome
£1,775 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Salcombe Harbour Moorings
Salcombe, Devon · Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary
£430 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
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 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
Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor, Cornwall · Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary)
£3,420 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
Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Avon Marina
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Christchurch Sailing Club
Christchurch, Dorset · Christchurch Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Elkins Boatyard
Christchurch, Dorset · River Avon
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Lincombe Boatyard
Salcombe, Devon · Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Parkstone Bay Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Royal Motor Yacht Club
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 14m motor yacht
| Site | Where | A year, 14m motor yacht | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Pendennis Marina | Falmouth, Falmouth Harbour | £6,720 | Berths available |
| Dart Harbour Moorings | Dartmouth, River Dart | £680 | Waiting list |
| Dart Harbour, Galmpton | Galmpton, River Dart | – | Waiting list |
| Fowey Harbour Moorings | Fowey, River Fowey | £620 | Waiting list |
| Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre | Wareham, River Frome | £2,975 | Waiting list |
| Salcombe Harbour Moorings | Salcombe, Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary | £430 | Waiting list |
| Cobb's Quay Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | £19,236 | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £11,690 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | Falmouth, River Fal | £9,714 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | Falmouth, Fal estuary and Penryn River | £9,590 | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | Mylor, Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary) | £4,788 | Not reported |
| Noss on Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £6,188 | Not reported |
| Trout's Boatyard | Topsham, River Exe | – | Not reported |
| Avon Marina | Christchurch, River Avon | On request | Not reported |
| Christchurch Sailing Club | Christchurch, Christchurch Harbour | – | Not reported |
| Elkins Boatyard | Christchurch, River Avon | On request | Not reported |
| Lincombe Boatyard | Salcombe, Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary | On request | Not reported |
| Parkstone Bay Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | On request | Not reported |
| Royal Motor Yacht Club | Poole, Poole Harbour | On request | 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 14m motor yacht cost in the South West?
Across the 11 estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts here that publish a price, a 14m motor yacht costs from £430 a year at Salcombe Harbour Moorings to £19,236 a year at Cobb's Quay Marina. The middle figure is £6,188 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in the South West?
For a 14m motor yacht, Salcombe Harbour Moorings is cheapest at £430 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in the South West have space now?
1 of the 19 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Pendennis Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in the South West?
1 of the 19 say you can: Dart Harbour, Galmpton (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 the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in the South West, by county
Estuary and tidal river moorings for motor yachts in other areas
Run one of these sites? Tell boaters what you have free in a minute, no account needed. Update your availability