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 with wi-fi 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. Sites with wi-fi on the berths or in the facilities block.
15 sites · 1 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £4,420 a year for a 10m yacht (£1,968–£11,454 across 11 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 1 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Pendennis Marina.
- Keeping a waiting list: Salterns Marina.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £1,968 a year (Davis's Boatyard) to £11,454 a year (Cobb's Quay Marina); the middle of 11 is £4,420 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 15, 14 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 7 diesel, 9 a boat hoist and 9 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Premier Marinas (2).
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Salterns Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 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
Darthaven Marina
Kingswear, Devon · River Dart
£3,240 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Davis's Boatyard
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
£1,968 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
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Trout's Boatyard
Topsham, Devon · River Exe
£3,060 a year for a 10m yacht
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Calstock Boatyard
Calstock, Cornwall · River Tamar
Prices not published
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Christchurch Sailing Club
Christchurch, Dorset · Christchurch Harbour
Prices not published
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Parkstone Bay Marina
Poole, Dorset · Poole Harbour
Prices on request
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Where | A year, 10m yacht | Wi-fi | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Pendennis Marina | Falmouth, Falmouth Harbour | £4,800 | Yes | Berths available |
| Salterns Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | – | Yes | Waiting list |
| Bristol Marina | Bristol, Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour | £3,551 | Yes | Not reported |
| Cobb's Quay Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | £11,454 | Yes | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £8,350 | Yes | Not reported |
| Darthaven Marina | Kingswear, River Dart | £3,240 | Yes | Not reported |
| Davis's Boatyard | Poole, Poole Harbour | £1,968 | Yes | Not reported |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | Falmouth, River Fal | £7,465 | Yes | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | Falmouth, Fal estuary and Penryn River | £6,850 | Yes | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | Mylor, Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary) | £3,420 | Yes | Not reported |
| Noss on Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £4,420 | Yes | Not reported |
| Trout's Boatyard | Topsham, River Exe | £3,060 | Yes | Not reported |
| Calstock Boatyard | Calstock, River Tamar | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Christchurch Sailing Club | Christchurch, Christchurch Harbour | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Parkstone Bay Marina | Poole, Poole Harbour | On request | 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 yacht cost in the South West?
Across the 11 estuary and tidal river moorings with wi-fi here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £1,968 a year at Davis's Boatyard to £11,454 a year at Cobb's Quay Marina. The middle figure is £4,420 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings with wi-fi in the South West?
For a 10m yacht, Davis's Boatyard is cheapest at £1,968 a year in Poole.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings with wi-fi in the South West have space now?
1 of the 15 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 with wi-fi in the South West?
1 of the 15 say you can: Bristol 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.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings with wi-fi in the South West, by county
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