Coast & harbours
Berths available
Nairn Harbour
Nairn, Highland · Moray Firth
£1,545 a year for a 10m yacht
Pontoon berths near Inverness
Walk-ashore berth alongside a floating pontoon, usually in a marina.
4 sites · 1 with space now · typical £2,791 a year for a 10m boat (£1,545–£3,100 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 4 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Nairn Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £1,545 a year (Nairn Harbour) to £3,100 a year (Inverness Marina); the middle of 4 is £2,791 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 16m (52ft) at Seaport Marina.
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 4 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Inverness: Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre. 3 of the 4 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
Seaport Marina
Inverness, Highland · Caledonian Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairn Harbour | 24.9km north-east | £1,545 | pontoon berths | Berths available |
| Caley Marina | 1.5km west | £2,880 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Inverness Marina | 1.5km north | £3,100 | pontoon berths | Not reported |
| Seaport Marina | 1.2km west | £2,702 | pontoon berths, quay and harbour wall berths | 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 Inverness?
Across the 4 pontoon berths here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £1,545 a year at Nairn Harbour to £3,100 a year at Inverness Marina. The middle figure is £2,791 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest pontoon berths near Inverness?
For a 10m boat, Nairn Harbour is cheapest at £1,545 a year.
Which pontoon berths near Inverness have space now?
1 of the 4 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 pontoon berth to Inverness?
Seaport Marina, 1.2km west of the centre of Inverness, on the Caledonian Canal.
Can you live aboard at pontoon berths near Inverness?
1 of the 4 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, 3 need a Scottish Canals licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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