For visiting boats
Falmouth Marina sits up the Penryn River at the head of Falmouth's huge natural harbour, a gateway to the Carrick Roads and twelve miles of sheltered estuary cruising up to Truro. It has outer pontoon berths for boats up to 18 m and an inner basin for up to 15 m behind a cill that dries 1.8 m, so check the gauges before going in; drawing 1.7 m you should avoid the last hour and a half either side of low water springs. Ashore there are ten shower cubicles, a laundry, the Upper Deck bar and restaurant, a chandlery, a serviced diesel pontoon and a boatyard with a 40-tonne travel lift, a 1.8-tonne jib crane and storage for around 100 boats.
- Guest berths
- Boats drawing 1.7 m should not approach within 1.5 h of low water springs. Follow the buoyed Penryn River channel, leave Greenbank Quay to port, keep between the outer pontoons and the east cardinal beacon, and moor on the visitors' hammerhead; call reception on VHF 80 or the pontoon phone for a berth. A cill drying 1.8 m above chart datum divides the marina – check the tide gauges before crossing into the inner basin. Serviced diesel pontoon 08:00–18:00 in summer, 09:00–17:00 in winter.
- Limits
- length up to 18 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°9.85′ N 5°5.06′ W (50.16410, -5.08427)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel
- Phone
- +44 1326 316620
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 | £4.50 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 | £4.75 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 16.1m–20.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours per metre per visit, incl. VAT; 8 m minimum charge; no electricity | £1.60 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 Falmouth Coastguard – 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.
Is there fuel at Falmouth Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Falmouth Coastguard 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.