Berths in Plymouth
Superyacht berths at Plymouth Yacht Haven, the Sutton Lock size, and the Queen's Harbour Master rules for vessels of 20 m or more.
Picture made with AI. It shows the place but is not a photograph.
Where big yachts berth in Plymouth
Each marina states its size limit in a different way. Contact the marina before you plan an arrival.
| Place | Size limit | Run by | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Yacht Haven | Superyachts up to 45 m | Yacht Havens | Shaw Way, Plymouth PL9 9XH. 01752 404231. VHF 80 |
| Queen Anne's Battery | Berths to 18 m. Visitors' pontoon to 42 m | MDL Marinas | Commercial Place, Plymouth PL4 0LP. (01752) 671142. VHF 80 |
| Sutton Harbour Marina | Lock 44 m long and 12 m wide | Sutton Harbour Group | 01752 204702. Sutton Lock VHF 12 |
Marina websites. Depth and size limits can change, so confirm with the marina.
Services
Services
Queen's Harbour Master rules
Direction of the Queen's Harbour Master
A vessel of 20 metres or more in length must enter, depart from, or navigate within the dockyard port under the direction of the Queen's Harbour Master. (Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020, article 3, as made.)
VHF watch
A vessel in the dockyard port that is 20 metres or more in length must carry VHF radio and keep a continuous watch on channel 14, or any other channel the Queen's Harbour Master directs. (Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020, Schedule 1, paragraph 32, as made.)
Approach to Plymouth Yacht Haven
Call Plymouth Yacht Haven on VHF channel 80 for berthing assistance. Enter Plymouth Sound by the Western or Eastern channel, head for Smeaton's Tower, then follow the Cattewater channel with the marina on the starboard side.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Met Office: Plymouth, Mountbatten, 1991 to 2020
- Yacht Havens: Superyacht berthing at Plymouth Yacht Haven
- Yacht Havens: Getting to Plymouth Yacht Haven
- Yacht Havens: Visitor berthing at Plymouth Yacht Haven
- Yacht Havens: Superyacht Gitana visits Plymouth
- MDL Marinas: Queen Anne's Battery
- Sutton Harbour Group: Sutton Harbour Marina
- Sutton Harbour Group: Services and facilities
- Sutton Harbour Marina: Locking procedures (PDF)
- Sutton Harbour Marina: Our location (PDF)
- Sutton Harbour Marina brochure 2025 (PDF)
- legislation.gov.uk: The Dockyard Port of Plymouth Order 2020
- Plymouth Boat Fest
- SeaRegs Training
- SeaRegs Training: Courses
- SeaCrew Accommodation: Turnchapel guest house
- SeaCrew Accommodation: Oreston apartment
- GOV.UK: Seamen arriving in the UK, caseworker guidance
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
Let the yachts come to you
Upload your CV and we build your crew profile from it. Captains and recruiters contact you. Free for crew.