For visiting boats
Queen Anne's Battery is a Plymouth marina beside the historic Barbican, looking across to Mount Batten, a classic departure point for Brittany, the Channel Islands and the Cornish rivers. It has 235 berths for boats up to 18 m plus a long alongside visitors' pontoon for boats up to 42 m, a fuel berth, chandlery, provisions and chart shop, laundry, café-bar and a 40-ton hoist with trailer launching. The Royal Western Yacht Club is based here, and the marina has hosted the starts and finishes of many short-handed ocean races.
- Guest berths
- QAB is in Plymouth beside the Barbican; call on VHF 80. The visitors' pontoon takes boats up to 42 m alongside. Fuel (petrol, diesel) on site. Boats over 24 m price on application.
- Berths
- 235
- Limits
- length up to 18 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°21.90′ N 4°7.85′ W (50.36502, -4.13077)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Home harbour of
- Royal Western Yacht Club of England
- Phone
- +44 1752 671142
Prices
| Visitor berth up to 12.5 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £5.30 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Visitor berth 12.6–18 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £6.55 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 18.1–24 m LOA per metre per day, incl. VAT, incl. electricity | £7.40 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours, up to 15 m fixed price, incl. VAT | £13.10 / visit |
| Short stay up to 4 hours, 15.1 m and over fixed price, incl. VAT | £19.30 / visit |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list → · 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 Queen Anne's Battery?
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.