For visiting boats
Portland Marina lies on the north shore of the Isle of Portland inside the breakwaters of Portland Harbour, backed by the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Depths of 4–4.5 m at chart datum in the fairway and marina suit almost any yacht, and the visitors' area is just inside the north breakwater entrance with a serviced fuel pontoon. Ashore there are showers, a laundry, the Salt restaurant and a boatyard with a 50-tonne travel hoist working at all states of the tide; Weymouth is a short sail or bus ride away.
- Guest berths
- Enter Portland Harbour by the North Ship Channel (the South Ship Channel is obstructed) after calling the harbour authority on VHF 74; obey the entrance traffic lights. Follow the fairway to the inner safe-water mark, then south to the marina's north-side breakwater entrance and call VHF 80; the visitors' area is to port inside. Fairway and marina kept to about 4–4.5 m at chart datum; 6-knot harbour limit. Serviced fuel (red diesel, E5 petrol) 08:00–17:00, to 19:00 Thu–Sun in peak holidays.
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°34.34′ N 2°27.08′ W (50.57227, -2.45128)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +44 1305 866190
Prices
| Visitor berth Up–12.5m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.35 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 | £4.85 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 | £5.10 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours per metre per visit, incl. VAT; 8 m minimum charge; no electricity | £1.50 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.
Is there fuel at Portland Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
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.