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 near Falmouth
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths.
11 sites · 4 with space now · 3 with a waiting list · typical £3,420 a year for a 10m yacht (£335–£7,465 across 7 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Pendennis Marina, Percuil River Moorings Limited, Helford River Moorings and Gweek Classic Boatyard.
- Keeping a waiting list: Penryn Harbour, Malpas Marina and Port of Truro.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £335 a year (Penryn Harbour) to £7,465 a year (Falmouth Haven Marina); the middle of 7 is £3,420 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 11, 7 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 7 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 11 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Cornwall Council (2).
- Closest to Falmouth: Falmouth Haven Marina, 0.4km south-east of the centre. 8 of the 11 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Percuil River Moorings Limited
St Mawes, Cornwall · Percuil River
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Gweek Classic Boatyard
Gweek, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Penryn Harbour
Penryn, Cornwall · Fal Estuary
£335 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Malpas Marina
Malpas, Cornwall · River Fal
£3,035 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Port of Truro
Truro, Cornwall · River Fal and Truro River
£509 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
Sailaway St. Anthony
Helston, Cornwall · Gillan Creek
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m yacht | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Pendennis Marina | 0.7km south-east | £4,800 | Berths available |
| Percuil River Moorings Limited | 3.8km east | On request | Berths available |
| Helford River Moorings | 8.5km south-west | – | Berths available |
| Gweek Classic Boatyard | 12km south-west | – | Berths available |
| Penryn Harbour | 2.4km north-west | £335 | Waiting list |
| Malpas Marina | 10.5km north | £3,035 | Waiting list |
| Port of Truro | 12km north | £509 | Waiting list |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | 0.4km south-east | £7,465 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | 1.3km north-west | £6,850 | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | 2.7km north-east | £3,420 | Not reported |
| Sailaway St. Anthony | 7.7km south | – | 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 near Falmouth?
Across the 7 estuary and tidal river moorings here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £335 a year at Penryn Harbour to £7,465 a year at Falmouth Haven Marina. The middle figure is £3,420 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings near Falmouth?
For a 10m yacht, Penryn Harbour is cheapest at £335 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings near Falmouth have space now?
4 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Pendennis Marina, Percuil River Moorings Limited, Helford River Moorings and Gweek Classic Boatyard. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest estuary and tidal river mooring to Falmouth?
Falmouth Haven Marina, 0.4km south-east of the centre of Falmouth, on the River Fal.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings near Falmouth?
1 of the 11 say you can: Gweek Classic Boatyard (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, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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