Pontoon berths near Herne Bay

Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.

5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,730 a year for a 10m boat (£2,730–£2,730 across 1 published tariffs)

At a glance

5 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hollowshore Moorings.
Only Swale Marina publishes a price for a 10m boat: £2,730 a year.
Longest boat taken: 24.4m (80ft) at Highway Marine.
Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 1 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
2 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Closest to Herne Bay: Hollowshore Moorings, 16.9km west of the centre. 0 of the 5 within 10km.

Estuaries & tidal rivers Berths available

Hollowshore Moorings

Faversham, Kent · Faversham Creek

Prices not published

Seen on their website 8 days ago

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Swale Marina

Teynham, Kent · Conyer Creek and the Swale

£2,730 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Highway Marine

Sandwich, Kent · River Stour

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Youngboats Marine Services

Faversham, Kent · Oare Creek

Prices not published

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Sandwich Marina

Sandwich, Kent · River Stour

Prices not published

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 10m boat

Site	Distance	A year, 10m boat	Berths	Space
Hollowshore Moorings	16.9km west	–	pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths	Berths available
Swale Marina	22.2km west	£2,730	pontoon berths, drying berths	Not reported
Highway Marine	18km south-east	–	pontoon berths, linear moorings, drying berths	Not reported
Youngboats Marine Services	18km west	–	pontoon berths, drying berths	Not reported
Sandwich Marina	18.4km south-east	–	pontoon berths, drying berths	Not reported

From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.

Questions

Which pontoon berths near Herne Bay have space now?

1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Hollowshore Moorings. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.

What is the nearest pontoon berth to Herne Bay?

Hollowshore Moorings, 16.9km west of the centre of Herne Bay, on the Faversham Creek.

Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Herne Bay?

2 of the 5 say you can: Swale Marina (liveaboards allowed) and Sandwich 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, 3 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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