Estuaries & tidal rivers
A few berths left
Dysart Harbour
Dysart, Fife · Firth of Forth
Prices not published
Cruiser moorings near Musselburgh
Places that take cruisers. River and estuary motor cruisers.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £3,800 a year for a 10m cruiser (£2,630–£4,970 across 2 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: Dysart Harbour.
- For a 10m cruiser, published prices run from £2,630 a year (Ratho Marina) to £4,970 a year (Lochrin Basin); the middle of 2 is £3,800 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 19m (62ft) at Lochrin Basin.
- Of the 5, 2 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 1 diesel and 1 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 5 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (3).
- Closest to Musselburgh: Lochrin Basin, 9.5km west of the centre. 1 of the 5 within 10km.
Canals
Lochrin Basin
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£8,633 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Ratho Marina
Ratho, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
£4,905 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Canals
Harrison Park
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Union Canal
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Edinburgh Marina
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh · Granton Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m cruiser
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m cruiser | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart Harbour | 20.6km north | – | A few berths left |
| Lochrin Basin | 9.5km west | £4,970 | Not reported |
| Ratho Marina | 20.3km west | £2,630 | Not reported |
| Harrison Park | 10.7km west | – | Not reported |
| Edinburgh Marina | 11.5km north-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 10m cruiser cost near Musselburgh?
Across the 2 cruiser moorings here that publish a price, a 10m cruiser costs from £2,630 a year at Ratho Marina to £4,970 a year at Lochrin Basin. The middle figure is £3,800 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest cruiser moorings near Musselburgh?
For a 10m cruiser, Ratho Marina is cheapest at £2,630 a year.
Which cruiser moorings near Musselburgh have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Dysart Harbour. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest cruiser mooring to Musselburgh?
Lochrin Basin, 9.5km west of the centre of Musselburgh, on the Union Canal.
Can you live aboard at cruiser moorings near Musselburgh?
1 of the 5 say you can: Lochrin Basin (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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