Coast & harbours
Berths available
Nairn Harbour
Nairn, Highland · Moray Firth
£1,545 a year for a 10m yacht
Moorings and marinas near Inverness
Marinas, boatyards and moorings within 30km of the centre of Inverness, with how far each is. Those that have told us they have space come first.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £5,003 a year for a 57ft narrowboat (£4,181–£5,385 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 3 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Nairn Harbour.
- For a 57ft narrowboat, published prices run from £4,181 a year (Dochgarroch East) to £5,385 a year (Inverness Marina); the middle of 3 is £5,003 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 16m (52ft) at Seaport Marina.
- Of the 5, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).
- Closest to Inverness: Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre. 4 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Caley Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£5,003 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Inverness Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal / Inverness Firth
£3,100 a year for a 10m yacht
Canals
Dochgarroch East
Dochgarroch, Highland · Caledonian Canal
£4,181 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Seaport Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 57ft narrowboat
| Site | Distance | A year, 57ft narrowboat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairn Harbour | 24.9km north-east | – | Berths available |
| Caley Marina | 1.5km west | £5,003 | Not reported |
| Inverness Marina | 1.5km north | £5,385 | Not reported |
| Dochgarroch East | 6.6km south-west | £4,181 | Not reported |
| Seaport Marina | 1.2km west | – | 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 57ft narrowboat cost near Inverness?
Across the 3 moorings and marinas here that publish a price, a 57ft narrowboat costs from £4,181 a year at Dochgarroch East to £5,385 a year at Inverness Marina. The middle figure is £5,003 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings and marinas near Inverness?
For a 57ft narrowboat, Dochgarroch East is cheapest at £4,181 a year.
Which moorings and marinas near Inverness have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Nairn Harbour. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest marina or mooring to Inverness?
Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre of Inverness, on the Caledonian Canal.
Can you live aboard at moorings and marinas near Inverness?
1 of the 5 say you can: Seaport Marina (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, 4 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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