For visiting boats
Inverness Marina sits on the south shore of the Beauly Firth beside the mouth of the River Ness and close to the eastern entrance of the Caledonian Canal, so it is the natural stop before or after a canal transit or a run up the Moray Firth. It is very sheltered, accessible at all states of tide with at least 3 m at LAT, and has 147 pontoon berths with power, water and free Wi-Fi, a shower block, laundry and club room, diesel during office hours and a 75-ton travel hoist with a masting crane. Inverness city centre and the airport are a short drive away.
- Guest berths
- Inverness Marina is on the south shore of the Beauly Firth just west of the River Ness mouth, near the Caledonian Canal sea lock. All-tide access, minimum 3.0 m LAT. Approach close to the west side of the channel (the stream sets east); 10-knot limit between the Kessock Bridge and the marina; strong streams in the Kessock Roads. Visitor berths at the ends of B and C legs; diesel berth to starboard just inside the entrance. If shipping may be moving, check with Inverness Pilots on VHF 12; marina office VHF 12 or 01463 220501. Out of hours, pay at the honesty box. Canal sea lock: VHF 74.
- Berths
- 147
- Radio
- VHF channel 12 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 57°29.59′ N 4°13.99′ W (57.49320, -4.23318)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel
- Phone
- +44 1463 220501
Prices
| Visitor berth, daily per metre LOA, incl. VAT 20% | £3.70 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Visitor berth, 1 week per metre LOA, incl. VAT | £24 / week |
| Visitor berth, monthly per metre LOA, incl. VAT | £68 / month |
| Short stay up to 4 hours one-off charge, incl. VAT | £20 / visit |
| Visitor electricity per day/night; £30 per week | £5 / day |
| Lift out incl. pressure wash per metre LOA, incl. VAT | £38 / once |
Included in the berth price: water and wifi. Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
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- 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 12. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Inverness Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.