Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Gweek Classic Boatyard
Gweek, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Moorings and marinas near Helston
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Helston, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
15 sites · 5 with space now · 3 with a waiting list · typical £2,260 a year for a 10m boat (£255–£7,465 across 8 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 15 sites: 9 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 6 on the open coast.
- 5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Gweek Classic Boatyard, Helford River Moorings, Port Pendennis Marina, Portreath Harbour and Percuil River Moorings Limited.
- Keeping a waiting list: Penryn Harbour, Penzance Harbour and St Ives Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £255 a year (Portreath Harbour) to £7,465 a year (Falmouth Haven Marina); the middle of 8 is £2,260 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 15, 7 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 4 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 6 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 15 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Cornwall Council (3).
- Closest to Helston: Porthleven Harbour, 3.3km south-west of the centre. 3 of the 15 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Falmouth Harbour
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Berths available
Portreath Harbour
Portreath, Cornwall · North Cornwall coast
£255 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Percuil River Moorings Limited
St Mawes, Cornwall · Percuil River
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Penryn Harbour
Penryn, Cornwall · Fal Estuary
£335 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Penzance Harbour
Penzance, Cornwall · Mount's Bay
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
St Ives Harbour
St Ives, Cornwall · St Ives Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Porthleven Harbour
Porthleven, Cornwall · Porthleven Harbour
£693 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
Falmouth Haven Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · River Fal
£7,465 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
Coast & harbours
Newlyn Harbour
Newlyn, Cornwall · Mount's Bay
£1,100 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sailaway St. Anthony
Helston, Cornwall · Gillan Creek
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Portscatho Harbour
Portscatho, Cornwall · English Channel (Roseland Peninsula)
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweek Classic Boatyard | 4.7km east | – | Berths available |
| Helford River Moorings | 9.9km east | – | Berths available |
| Port Pendennis Marina | 16.2km east | £4,800 | Berths available |
| Portreath Harbour | 17.8km north | £255 | Berths available |
| Percuil River Moorings Limited | 19.4km east | On request | Berths available |
| Penryn Harbour | 14.5km north-east | £335 | Waiting list |
| Penzance Harbour | 18.5km west | – | Waiting list |
| St Ives Harbour | 19.3km north-west | – | Waiting list |
| Porthleven Harbour | 3.3km south-west | £693 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Marina | 15.3km north-east | £6,850 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | 15.8km east | £7,465 | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | 17.8km north-east | £3,420 | Not reported |
| Newlyn Harbour | 19.7km west | £1,100 | Not reported |
| Sailaway St. Anthony | 12.3km east | – | Not reported |
| Portscatho Harbour | 22.9km east | – | 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 boat cost near Helston?
Across the 8 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £255 a year at Portreath Harbour to £7,465 a year at Falmouth Haven Marina. The middle figure is £2,260 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Helston?
For a 10m boat, Portreath Harbour is cheapest at £255 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Helston have space now?
5 of the 15 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Gweek Classic Boatyard, Helford River Moorings, Port Pendennis Marina, Portreath Harbour and Percuil River Moorings Limited. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Helston?
Porthleven Harbour, 3.3km south-west of the centre of Helston, on the Porthleven Harbour.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Helston?
1 of the 15 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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