For visiting boats
Royal Quays Marina is in the former Albert Edward Dock at North Shields, two miles up the Tyne from the harbour piers, with all-tide access through a lock that works 24 hours a day and staff on site every day of the year. A Five Gold Anchor marina, voted TYHA Marina of the Year in 2025 and several earlier years, it has a 24-hour fuel berth for diesel and unleaded outside the lock – the only waterside unleaded between the Humber and the east coast of Scotland – smart washrooms, The Lock bar and bistro, a boatyard with a 40-tonne travel hoist and RYA sea schools.
- Guest berths
- 2 nm up the Tyne from the piers: keep to the right-hand side of the marked channel past North Shields Fish Quay and watch for the Shields Ferry; the marina is to starboard in the former Albert Edward Dock. The lock works 24 h – call 'Royal Quays Marina' on VHF 80. Report to Tyne VTS on VHF 12 (compulsory over 20 m). Fuel berth (diesel and unleaded, 24 h) on the seaward side of the lock.
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 54°59.75′ N 1°27.09′ W (54.99580, -1.45144)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +44 191 272 8282
Prices
| Visitor berth, per night per metre, incl. VAT | £3.55 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Visitor berth, per week per metre, incl. VAT | £21.30 / week |
| Short stay, max 4 hours fixed rate, incl. VAT | £15 / visit |
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 Humber 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 Royal Quays Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Humber Coastguard 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.