Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bristol Marina
Bristol, Bristol · Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour
£3,551 a year for a 10m yacht
Marinas for boats over 12m near Bristol
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those.
3 sites · typical £4,261 a year for a 12m boat (£3,268–£5,628 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a river, 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 12m boat, published prices run from £3,268 a year (Saltford Marina) to £5,628 a year (Portishead Marina); the middle of 3 is £4,261 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 24m (79ft) at Portishead Marina.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 1 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
- 2 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Bristol: Bristol Marina, 1.2km south-west of the centre. 1 of the 3 within 10km.
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Coast & harbours
Portishead Marina
Portishead, North Somerset · Bristol Channel
£4,690 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Marina | 1.2km south-west | £4,261 | 21m (69ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | 11.9km south-east | £3,268 | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Portishead Marina | 12km west | £5,628 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost near Bristol?
Across the 3 marinas for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £3,268 a year at Saltford Marina to £5,628 a year at Portishead Marina. The middle figure is £4,261 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 12m near Bristol?
For a 12m boat, Saltford Marina is cheapest at £3,268 a year.
Which marinas for boats over 12m near Bristol have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) near Bristol?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Bristol Marina (21m (69ft)), Saltford Marina (21.9m (72ft)) and Portishead Marina (24m (79ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 12m to Bristol?
Bristol Marina, 1.2km south-west of the centre of Bristol, on the Bristol City Docks Floating Harbour.
Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 12m near Bristol?
2 of the 3 say you can: Bristol Marina (liveaboard by arrangement) and Saltford 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 an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
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