How much is a Dutch barge mooring on the River Thames?
Worked out from 3 published tariffs on the River Thames for a 20m Dutch barge, cheapest first, with what the price comes to by the month and what it includes.
Typically £14,400 a year · £9,002–£17,556
At a glance
- A year's mooring for a 20m Dutch barge on the River Thames: £9,002 to £17,556 across 3 published tariffs, typically £14,400 (£1,200 a month).
- Cheapest: Thames and Kennet Marina at £9,002; dearest: Penton Hook Marina at £17,556.
- Length matters: a typical 15m Dutch barge costs £10,800 a year, a 25m Dutch barge £18,000, 67% more.
- None of the 3 says electricity is in the price: it's metered or not stated, so add it when comparing.
- On top of the mooring: Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) at 3 of these sites.
By length
| Boat | Cheapest a year | Typical | Dearest | Sites priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15m | £6,752 Thames and Kennet Marina | £10,800 | £13,167 | 3 |
| 20m | £9,002 Thames and Kennet Marina | £14,400 | £17,556 | 3 |
| 25m | £11,253 Thames and Kennet Marina | £18,000 | £21,945 | 3 |
Site by site: a 20m Dutch barge
| Site | A year | A month | Works out at | Tariff | Includes | VAT | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames and Kennet Marina Reading | £9,002 | £750 | £450.11 per metre | £450.11 per metre a year | – | inc. VAT | Not reported |
| Shepperton Marina Shepperton | £14,400 | £1,200 | £720 per metre | £60 per metre a month | – | inc. VAT | Berths available |
| Penton Hook Marina Chertsey | £17,556 | £1,463 | £877.80 per metre | £73.15 per metre a month | electricity extra | inc. VAT | Not reported |
The cheapest year-round line on each site's published tariff for the boat. Monthly figures are the year divided by twelve. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does it cost to moor a 20m Dutch barge on the River Thames?
From £9,002 to £17,556 a year at the 3 sites here that publish a price; the middle figure is £14,400. Cheapest is Thames and Kennet Marina in Reading.
How much is a Dutch barge mooring per month on the River Thames?
Spread over twelve months, a 20m Dutch barge typically costs £1,200 a month here, from £750 to £1,463. Paying monthly often costs a little more than paying for the year up front.
Does a longer Dutch barge cost more to moor?
Yes: most sites charge by length. A year here: 15m typically £10,800; 20m typically £14,400; 25m typically £18,000.
What else do I pay besides the mooring?
On top of the mooring: Environment Agency registration (Thames, Medway, Anglian waterways) at 3 of these sites. Insurance, electricity where it's metered, and pump-outs are usually extra too.
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