Coast & harbours
Berths available
Dover Marina
Dover, Kent · English Channel
£3,450 a year for a 10m yacht
Marinas for boats over 12m near Canterbury
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 · 1 with space now · typical £3,708 a year for a 12m boat (£3,276–£4,140 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dover Marina.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £3,276 a year (Swale Marina) to £4,140 a year (Dover Marina); the middle of 2 is £3,708 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 30m (98ft) at Dover Marina.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Canterbury: Highway Marine, 18.1km east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Swale Marina
Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale
£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Highway Marine
Sandwich, Kent · River Stour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Marina | 24.1km south-east | £4,140 | 30m (98ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Swale Marina | 20km west | £3,276 | 13.7m (45ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Highway Marine | 18.1km east | – | 24.4m (80ft) | – | – | 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 Canterbury?
Across the 2 marinas for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £3,276 a year at Swale Marina to £4,140 a year at Dover Marina. The middle figure is £3,708 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 12m near Canterbury?
For a 12m boat, Swale Marina is cheapest at £3,276 a year in Teynham.
Which marinas for boats over 12m near Canterbury have space now?
1 of the 3 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dover Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) near Canterbury?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Dover Marina (30m (98ft)), Swale Marina (13.7m (45ft)) and Highway Marine (24.4m (80ft)). Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 12m to Canterbury?
Highway Marine, 18.1km east of the centre of Canterbury, on the River Stour.
Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 12m near Canterbury?
1 of the 3 say you can: Swale 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 the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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