For visiting boats
East Cowes Marina lies on the east bank of the River Medina, about 500 m upstream of the Cowes chain ferry, with berths for more than 300 yachts and motorboats up to 30 m length and 3 m draught, including dedicated visitor berths. The reception building has showers, a family room, a laundry and waste and oil disposal, and The Lifeboat bar and restaurant overlooks the river. There is no boatyard on site – lifts on the island are at nearby yards. Mind the tide: the Medina stream runs hard through the pontoons on the late ebb, so time arrival round high water.
- Guest berths
- Enter Cowes by the main fairway or the small-craft Eastern Channel, then call on VHF 80 (or 01983 293983) once in the Medina for a berth; the marina is on the east bank about 500 m south of the chain ferry. Strong stream through the berths: a 2–3 hour stand at high water and the whole ebb in the last 3 hours before low water – best to arrive from 30–60 min before to 2½ h after HW. Visitor rates differ (book ahead, non-refundable) for the Isle of Wight Festival, Round the Island Race weekend and Cowes Week.
- Berths
- 300
- Limits
- draught up to 3.0 m · length up to 30 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°45.07′ N 1°17.47′ W (50.75117, -1.29109)
- Fuel
- Nearest: Shepards Wharf Marina, 1.0 km.
- Phone
- +44 1983 293983
Prices
| Visitor berth 8m–12.5m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.80 per m / day |
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| Visitor berth 12.6m–16.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5.10 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 16.1m + LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5.50 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours per metre per visit, incl. VAT; 8 m minimum charge; no electricity | £1.90 per m / day |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list (PDF) → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
How deep is the marina?
It takes boats with up to 3.0 m draught. Maximum length 30 m.
Is there fuel at East Cowes Marina?
We don't know whether there is fuel on site; the nearest fuel is Shepards Wharf Marina, 1.0 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.